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Chamoli disaster: 'It hit the valley bottom like 15 atomic bombs

As was the case with the Chamoli accident in February, when a Himalayan mountain's slope collapsed and crashed into the valley below. It sparked off a chain reaction of devastation that claimed the lives of over 200 people and ruined hydro-electric infrastructure worth hundreds of millions of dollars.You may have seen some of the shared mobile phone footage at the time. A terrifying wall of sludge is rushing downslope, sweeping everything in its path away. A full analysis of what transpired has now been released by an international collaboration of more than 50 researchers. It uses a variety of data sources, including satellite photos and field observations. It's a depressing read with numbers that, to be honest, are nearly unfathomable The accident occurred near the summit of the 6km-high Ronti Peak in the Chamoli region of Uttarakhand, India. A 500-meter-wide, 180-meter-thick chunk of glacier-covered rock suddenly gave way. According to the researchers, about 27 million cubic...
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Beijing tells Nato to stop hyping up China threa

China's activities, notably the expansion of its nuclear weapons, have put the "rules-based international order" at jeopardy, according to Nato. It was the first time Nato had put China at the top of its priority list. China responded by stating that its defense policy is "defensive in nature" and urging Nato to "dedicate more of its energies to promote dialogue." In a statement, China's envoy to the European Union said, "Our pursuit of defense and military modernization is justifiable, rational, open, and transparent." It went on to say that Nato should take a "rational" approach to China's development and "avoid using China's legitimate interests and rights as an excuse to influence bloc politics, foment conflict, and fuel geopolitical competition." On Monday, Nato issued a statement at the conclusion of a one-day conference in Brussels. It was Joe Biden's first NATO meeting as President of the United Sta...

India closes criminal cases in the 2012 shootings, according to Italian marines.

 India closes criminal cases in the 2012 shootings, according to Italian marines. Salvatore Girone and Massimiliano Latorre were granted immunity from prosecution by an international arbitration court last year. However, the tribunal determined that India was entitled to compensation. The Indian government chose to accept the decision and petitioned India's highest court to dismiss the lawsuits. The court announced in April that the proceedings would be dismissed only once Italy paid the compensation amount - 100 million rupees ($1.3 million; £1 million) - that the two countries had agreed on. On Tuesday, the two-judge panel expressed satisfaction with the compensation provided by the Italian government.However, the high-profile case hampered Rome-Delhi relations for years. In 2012, the two marines were guarding an Italian oil tanker off the coast of Kerala, India, when they opened fire on the fishermen's boat. The marines said they mistaken the fishermen for pirates, while Ita...

The US and Russian presidents are poised to meet in tense Geneva discussions at the Biden-Putin meeting.

 The US and Russian presidents are poised to meet in tense Geneva discussions at the Biden-Putin meeting. The negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland, take place at a time when both sides say ties are at an all-time low. Arms control, sanctions, and US charges of Russian cyber-attacks and electoral meddling are all on the table. There are no significant breakthroughs predicted, but there is hope for minor areas of agreement. The meeting's logistics have been meticulously planned, with Russian President Vladimir Putin arriving first at a beautiful home overlooking Lake Geneva, followed by Vice President Joe Biden. The meeting comes on the tail end of Mr Biden's first foreign trip as US president, in which he has also attended meetings with G7 and Nato leaders. Going into the summit, Mr Biden has stressed that he has the backing of his Western partners. The decision to have the meeting in Geneva is reminiscent of the 1985 Cold War summit between US President Ronald Reagan and Soviet ...

Coca-market Cola's value plummets by $4 billion as a result of Cristiano Ronaldo's actions; the corporation responds.

A simple gesture by star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo at a pre-match press conference — ahead of Portugal's Euro 2020 encounter against Hungary — has slashed Coca-market Cola's value significantly. Ronaldo threw aside a handful of Coke bottles that were placed in front of him at the pre-match press conference. The 36-year-old then shifted the bottles out of the picture before displaying a water bottle in front of the assembled press. Ronaldo also stated “agua” — which means water in Portuguese — after holding up the bottle of water as a show of endorsement. His gesture soon went viral on various social media platforms and was shared widely across the globe. Coca-Cola, one of the official sponsors of Euro 2020, had its market value plummet by $4 billion just hours afterwards. Following the footballer's gesture, Coca-stock Cola's price fell 1.6 percent, from $56.10 to $55.22. The popular beverage brand's market worth dropped $4 billion, from $242 billion to $238 billi...

WTC Final: India has performed admirably on international trips and should defeat New Zealand, according to Yuvraj Singh.

 WTC Final: India has performed admirably on international trips and should defeat New Zealand, according to Yuvraj Singh.     Yuvraj Singh, a former all-rounder, believes India should win New Zealand in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final because Virat Kohli's team has done admirably on international trips. India won the WTC rankings with 72.2 PCT after accumulating 520 points to qualify for the finals, while New Zealand came in second with 70 PCT and 420 points, edging out England, who had more points (442) but a lower PCT (61.4). "I think it's a great concept to push Test cricket to the next level; I believe India is quite capable, as seen by their outstanding performances on international tours, including two victories in Australia. I believe India believes they can win anyplace, but the conditions in England are different. I am confident that India will defeat New Zealand "On eSalaamCricket, Yuvraj Singh told Aaj Tak. The one-off encounter in the Rose Bow...

Christian Eriksen is having extensive tests following his heart arrest, according to his representative.

 Christian Eriksen is having extensive tests following his heart arrest, according to his representative. Martin Schoots, Christian Eriksen's agent, has confirmed that the Denmark midfielder is undergoing extensive tests after collapsing with a heart arrest during his team's Euro 2020 opener against Finland on Saturday. The Group B game was paused for an hour and 45 minutes before being restarted, with Finland winning 1-0. "We all want to know what happened to him, and he, too, wants to know. The specialists are doing thorough examinations, which will take some time "Martin Schoots, Eriksen's agent, told Italian tabloid Gazzetta dello Sport on Monday. Christian is a person who does not give up easily. He and his family would like to express their gratitude to everyone. We had a conversation this morning (Sunday). He was joking around and in excellent spirits, and he seemed to be in fantastic shape," he added. Messages of support for Eriksen have poured in fro...