News18 Afternoon Digest: How 41 Workers Were Rescued From Uttarkashi Tunnel; 6 States on Alert Amid China Respiratory Infections & Top Stories – News18

Hello readers, News18 afternoon digest brings you the latest stories; Uttarkashi: 12 Rat-Hole Miners, 27 Hours of Digging, 6-Inch of Lifeline | How 41 Labourers Were Rescued; At least 6 States on Alert as India ‘Closely Monitors’ China Respiratory Infections | Check Health Briefs, and other top stories.

Uttarkashi: 12 Rat-Hole Miners, 27 Hours of Digging, 6-Inch of Lifeline | How 41 Labourers Were Rescued

Firoz, Nasir, Naseem, Munna, Monu, Irshad… 12 such ‘rat-miners’ from Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh had asked for 36 hours to dig their way to the 41 men stuck inside the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi since November 12. Ultimately, they did the job within 27 hours, leading to triumph for the human spirit in the long tunnel rescue operation. But there were other heroes too. READ MORE

At least 6 States on Alert as India ‘Closely Monitors’ China Respiratory Infections | Check Health Briefs

Amid the rise in respiratory illness among children in China, at least six states in India are on alert mode. This comes after Centre’s directive to review readiness in view of the surge abroad. Rajasthan, Karnataka, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Haryana and Tamil Nadu have reportedly asked hospitals and healthcare staff to ensure preparedness to tackle patients complaining of respiratory issues. READ MORE

‘When You Can Bring Indians from Abroad…’: What 41 Rescued U’khand Workers Told Modi Over Phone

When you can bring stranded Indians from abroad, we were sure you will help us, the labourers trapped inside collapsed Uttarkashi tunnel told Prime Minister Narendra Modi over a 15-minute telephonic conversation after being rescued. The 41 rescued worked hailed the PM and said they were proud of his leadership. The conversation took place on Tuesday during PM Modi’s phone call at the Silkyara tunnel site after 41 workers trapped in the under-construction road tunnel in Uttarakhand were rescued post a successful 17-day rescue operation. READ MORE

US: Indian Student, 23, Kills Grandparents and Uncle in Their New Jersey Condo

An Indian student has been charged with murder after shooting dead his grandparents and uncle in their New Jersey residence. Om Brahmbhatt, 23, is facing three counts of first-degree murder for the fatal shootings at a condo in Middlesex County, New Jersey. Police were called to a South Plainfield home at about 9 am Monday after a report of gunfire, South Plainfield Police Department said. READ MORE

BCCI Offers to Extend Rahul Dravid’s Term as Head Coach, Plans VVS Laxman’s Travel for Next India Tour

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has approached Rahul Dravid to extend his tenure as the head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team and have already started proccedings regarding acquiring his visas for South Africa. According to a report in ESPNCricinfo, BCCI had offered Rahul Dravid an extension though it does not confirm if he has accepted. READ MORE

Not Sam Bahadur But Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal To Be Audiences’ ‘First Preference’ | Exclusive

On 1st December, two major Hindi films that carry massive buzz about themselves will be clashing at the box office- Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal and Vicky Kaushal’s Sam Bahadur. While the former is based on a fictional tale between a father and son, the latter is recreating chapters from the history books from the life of India’s first Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw. When it comes to advance booking, Animal is leading Sam Bahadur by leaps and bounds. READ MORE