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Dubai Eye
2 days ago
- Climate
- Dubai Eye
India uses helicopters to speed up rescue efforts in flood-hit parts
Indian rescuers used helicopters on Thursday to pluck to safety people stranded by flood waters in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand two days after a sudden inundation and landslide killed four people, while more than a dozen were still missing. With roads cleared as rain eased, rescue teams arrived in Dharali, where Tuesday's wall of water had submerged in sludge homes and cars in the village on the way to the Hindu pilgrim town of Gangotri. Helicopters were carrying to safety those who had been stranded, the state's chief minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, said in a post on X, adding, "The heli-rescue operation... started in the affected areas this morning." Authorities said about 400 people stuck in Gangotri were being rescued by air, with nine army personnel and seven civilians among the missing. But communication links with rescuers and residents remain disrupted, as mobile telephone and electricity towers swept away by the floods have yet to be replaced, officials said. "We were stuck in the slush for about 20 minutes and were then rescued by the Indian army," said Amardeep Singh, an army contractor on a rescue mission when his team was hit by another flash flood in Harsil, the site of an army camp. Earlier, army rescuers used their hands, as well as machinery, to shift boulders from roads turned into muddy, gushing rivers, visuals showed. More than 225 army personnel were drafted into the rescue, its Northern Command said on X. The hamlet of about 200 people in the state's Uttarkashi district stands more than 1,150 m above sea level on the climb to the temple town. "We were very scared, but the locals helped us and the army reached the next day to rescue us," Mehra told news agency ANI. Uttarakhand is prone to floods and landslides, which some experts blame on climate change.
News18
01-08-2025
- News18
British Sikh Man Stabbed To Death In London, 5 Arrested
Last Updated: Gurmuk Singh, a 30-year-old British Sikh man, was stabbed to death in Ilford, East London. Amardeep Singh, 27, has been charged with his murder. A 30-year-old British Sikh man was fatally stabbed in east London in an attack involving individuals known to each other, according to the UK police. Gurmuk Singh, also known as Gary, died last week on Felbrigge Road, Ilford, East London, and was officially identified by the Metropolitan Police on Thursday. The police stated that officers had arrested Amardeep Singh, 27, on suspicion of the murder that occurred on July 23. He has been charged with one count of murder and remains in custody pending his next court appearance at London's Old Bailey for trial on January 5, 2026. 'Police were called by the London Ambulance Service to reports of an altercation at a residential address," a PTI report quoted Met Police's statement. 'Officers attended as Gary was treated for stab wounds. Despite the best efforts of the paramedics, he sadly died at the scene," it said. Detectives also arrested a 29-year-old man and three women aged 29, 30 and 54 in connection with the brutal killing. They have all since been released on bail until October while the police investigation continues. A post-mortem examination has indicated the cause of death as a stab wound to the left thigh, with an inquest opened and adjourned while the police investigation into the attack is ongoing. Detective Chief Inspector Joanna Yorke from the Met's Specialist Crime North unit said at the time of the attack that detectives believed it was an 'isolated incident". 'An incident of this nature sends shockwaves throughout the local area and we understand the direct impact on the community. People can expect to see an uptick in police presence while officers conduct initial investigations. Please do not hesitate to speak to them if you have any concerns at all," she said. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
01-08-2025
- Hindustan Times
British Sikh man stabbed to death in London attack
A 30-year-old British Sikh man has been stabbed to death in east London in an attack involving people known to each other, the UK police believe. The Metropolitan Police said its officers had arrested Amardeep Singh, 27, on suspicion of the murder that took place on July 23. He has since been charged with one count of murder and remains in custody until his next court appearance at London's Old Bailey for trial on January 5, 2026. Gurmuk Singh, known as Gary, died last week in Felbrigge Road, Ilford in East London, and was formally named by Metropolitan Police on Thursday. The force said its officers had arrested Amardeep Singh, 27, on suspicion of the murder that took place on July 23. He has since been charged with one count of murder and remains in custody until his next court appearance at London's Old Bailey for trial on January 5, 2026. 'Police were called by the London Ambulance Service to reports of an altercation at a residential address,' said the Met Police statement. 'Officers attended as Gary was treated for stab wounds. Despite the best efforts of the paramedics, he sadly died at the scene,' it said. Detectives also arrested a 29-year-old man and three women aged 29, 30 and 54 in connection with the fatal stabbing. They have all since been released on bail until October while the police investigation continues. 'Gary was a well-loved man who had a remarkable ability to connect with everyone he met,' his family said in a statement released by the police. 'A true social butterfly, nothing brought him more joy than being surrounded by his family. Gary will be deeply missed, but his memory will live on in our hearts forever,' they said. A post-mortem examination has indicated the cause of death as a stab wound to the left thigh, with an inquest opened and adjourned while the police investigation into the attack is ongoing. Detective Chief Inspector Joanna Yorke from the Met's Specialist Crime North unit said at the time of the attack that detectives believed it was an 'isolated incident'. 'An incident of this nature sends shockwaves throughout the local area and we understand the direct impact on the community. People can expect to see an uptick in police presence while officers conduct initial investigations. Please do not hesitate to speak to them if you have any concerns at all,' she said.
Entrepreneur
25-06-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Defence Tech Startup Armory Raises INR 13 Cr to Strengthen Counter Drone Capabilities
The capital will be deployed to accelerate R&D, ramp up manufacturing, and enhance field deployment of its indigenous counter drone technologies. You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Defence tech startup Armory has raised INR 13 crore in a funding round led by growX ventures, with participation from Industrial 47, Antler, AC Ventures, and Dexter Ventures. The capital will be deployed to accelerate R&D, ramp up manufacturing, and enhance field deployment of its indigenous counter drone technologies. Founded in 2024 by Amardeep Singh, an IIT Bombay alumnus and aerospace engineer, Armory develops Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (CUAS) to detect, deny, and destroy rogue drones — an urgent and growing threat in modern warfare. Its flagship solution, SURGE, moved from concept to successful field trials with Army regiments in just six months. "It's increasingly obvious that the future of warfare is autonomous drones and electronic warfare," said Amardeep Singh, Founder and CEO. "The only way to deter them is to build advanced countermeasures. The foundation of India's self-reliant defence is being built right now, and we aim to play a leading role in it." Armory's systems are powered by its proprietary Samaritan OS, an AI first defence operating system that allows real time adaptability and continuous learning — capabilities missing from traditional defence technologies. Manish Gupta, General Partner at growX ventures, said, "India's national security priorities are rapidly evolving, and Armory is one of the few startups addressing these changes at the pace of software. Their AI led, indigenous approach is exactly what India's defence tech ecosystem needs." Rahul Seth, Founder and General Partner at Industrial 47, added, "Weaponised drones are the IEDs of our era. Counter drone systems will soon be as common as CCTV cameras. Armory is building the airspace security infrastructure that will become essential." Armory is also exploring international partnerships to expand its "Make in India, Made for the World" strategy, aligning closely with India's growing role in global defence innovation.
Economic Times
25-06-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Defence tech startup Armory raises Rs 13 crore in round led by GrowX Ventures
Armory, a defence-tech startup focussed on counter-drone technology, has raised Rs 13 crore in a funding round led by early-stage investor GrowX participants in the round include Industrial 47, Antler, AC Ventures, Dexter Ventures, and several angel investors. The fundraise comes at a time when interest in indigenous defence manufacturing and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered security systems is growing, with India aiming to reduce import dependence and strengthen domestic in 2024 by Amardeep Singh, Armory develops indigenous counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) designed to detect, track, and neutralise rogue drones, a growing concern amid the rapid adoption of autonomous weapons and electronic warfare company said it will use the fresh capital to accelerate research and development (R&D), expand manufacturing capacity, and speed up deployment cycles for its products. The company's flagship product, SURGE, has already undergone field trials with multiple Indian Army regiments. Armory's systems are powered by a proprietary AI-led defence operating system called Samaritan OS, designed to offer real-time adaptability and continuous learning, features previously absent from legacy systems. 'Drones are relatively newer threats. So, the products that have been built for this to counter this threat are still in early stages,' Singh, founder and CEO of Armory, told added that many existing systems only detect drones operating on standard frequencies, whereas recent conflicts have shown that adversaries increasingly use unconventional frequencies, making such systems ineffective. Prior to founding Armory, Singh was part of the founding team at Ideaforge, the first Indian drone firm to go public. 'India's national security priorities are rapidly evolving, and Armory is one of the few startups addressing these changes at the pace of software,' Manish Gupta, general partner of GrowX Ventures. 'Their focus on building mission-critical, AI-led defence systems from the ground up, which is fully indigenous, modular, and field-proven, represents the kind of vision we believe India's defence-tech ecosystem needs.'
