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India on Sunday recorded 9,436 new Covid cases, taking the nation's tally to 44,408,132. With 157 new deaths, including 27 reconciled by Kerala, and 100 by Goa, India's toll from the Covid-19 has reached 527,754. India's tally of cured Covid cases reached 43,793,787 on Sunday, as 9,999 people recovered from the disease in the last 24 hours. India on Saturday administered 2,653,964 vaccine doses. India's cumulative tally of Covid vaccinations now stands at 2,116,635,408.
The Supertech's twin towers will be demolished on Sunday as the nearly 100-metre-tall structures, borne out of corruption, will be razed to the ground in less than 15 seconds. The towers — both taller than Delhi's iconic Qutub Minar — will be brought down by the waterfall implosion technique. The twin towers will be the tallest structures yet to be demolished in India, officials said. More than 3,700 kg explosives will be used to bring down the structures after an order by the Supreme Court found that their construction within the Emerald Court society premises was in violation of norms.
The Supertech's twin towers will be demolished on Sunday as the nearly 100-metre-tall structures, borne out of corruption, will be razed to the ground in less than 15 seconds. The towers — both taller than Delhi's iconic Qutub Minar — will be brought down by the waterfall implosion technique. The twin towers will be the tallest structures yet to be demolished in India, officials said. More than 3,700 kg explosives will be used to bring down the structures after an order by the Supreme Court found that their construction within the Emerald Court society premises was in violation of norms.
Amid the political turmoil in Jharkhand, the ruling coalition MLAs were on Saturday shifted to Latratu, 60 km from Ranchi. Earlier on Saturday, the JMM-led coalition held a meeting at the Chief Minister's house to decide their strategy and future course of action. This was the fourth meeting of the coalition in the past three days. The political crisis in the state started after the Election Commission disqualified the Assembly membership of Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren in connection with the office of profit case.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation in the 92nd edition of his monthly radio programme, 'Mann Ki Baat.' The programme will be broadcast live at 11 am on All India Radio, Doordarshan, AIR News website, and newsonair mobile app. 'Mann Ki Baat' can also be streamed on YouTube channels of AIR News, DD News, PMO, and the Information and Broadcasting Ministry. In his last 'Mann ki Baat' programme on July 31, PM Modi paid tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for the nation and pushed the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign ahead of the 76th Independence Day.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation in the 92nd edition of his monthly radio programme, 'Mann Ki Baat.' The programme will be broadcast live at 11 am on All India Radio, Doordarshan, AIR News website, and newsonair mobile app. 'Mann Ki Baat' can also be streamed on YouTube channels of AIR News, DD News, PMO, and the Information and Broadcasting Ministry. In his last 'Mann ki Baat' programme on July 31, PM Modi paid tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for the nation and pushed the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign ahead of the 76th Independence Day.
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Supertech Twin Towers bite the dust
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Supertech Twin Towers demolition
Countdown to the Supertech Twin Towers demolition begins
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"No deviation from building plan was made...However, SC has not found the construction satisfactory on technical grounds and accordingly issued orders to demolish the two towers. We respect the orders of the Apex Court, committed to implement the same," says Supertech ahead of twin towers demolition.
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Supertech Twin Towers demolition: Residents of two housing societies evacuated
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India records 9,436 new Covid cases, death toll climbs to 527,754
India on Sunday recorded 9,436 new Covid cases, taking the nation's tally to 44,408,132. With 157 new deaths, including 27 reconciled by Kerala, and 100 by Goa, India's toll from the Covid-19 has reached 527,754. India's tally of cured Covid cases reached 43,793,787 on Sunday, as 9,999 people recovered from the disease in the last 24 hours. India on Saturday administered 2,653,964 vaccine doses. India's cumulative tally of Covid vaccinations now stands at 2,116,635,408.
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First Published: Aug 28 2022 | 6:44 AM IST
