Challenges Mount In Rescue Work At Tapovan Tunnel; Rules To Regulate OTT + More Top News

AFP

It is increasingly becoming a race against time and odds as the search for some 30 people who have been trapped inside the Tapovan tunnel in Uttrakhand's Chamoli for six days now. Read more

Here's more top news of the day:

1) Amid Row With Twitter, Government Drafts Guidelines To Regulate Social Media, OTT Platforms

Reuters

Amidst a massive row with Twitter over blocking and unblocking of several accounts, the Centre has readied draft guidelines to regulate all social media, streaming or OTT (Over The Top) platforms and news-related websites. Read more

2) Kisan Union Leader Rakesh Tikait Warns Farmers' Protests Will Go On For Indefinite Period

PTI

Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) spokesperson Rakesh Tikait said the ongoing farmers' protest will go on for an indefinite period as there is no planning regarding the duration yet. Read more

3) Taj Mahal's Foundation Is Under Threat Due To Decrease In Yamuna Water Levels

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"If a barrage is constructed, it would not only add to the life of the Taj Mahal but would also beautify the surroundings with a water front. The matter has been pending clearance and we cannot understand the reason for the delay," said an ASI official. Read more

4) Soon, You Can Travel From Delhi To Dehradun In 2.5 Hours Through New Expressway At 100 Kmph

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The travel time between Delhi and Dehradun is set to be reduced by half soon, as the Centre has said that the proposed corridor between the two cities will cut it to just 2.5 hours. Read more

5) Chhattisgarh Says Won't Use Covaxin Over Incomplete Trials, Harsh Vardhan Tells 'It's Safe'

Reuters

Allaying concerns of Chhattisgarh over incomplete phase 3 trials of Covaxin, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said both Covaxin and the other COVID-19 vaccine Covishield are safe and immunogenic and should be used expeditiously to mitigate the impact of the pandemic. Read more