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News18 Afternoon Digest: Indian Army Steps In For Manual Drilling and Other Top Stories 

As the auger machine is reassembled again, rescuers prepare to resume the efforts to evacuate the trapped workers. (Image: News18)

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Uttarkashi Rescue LIVE: Indian Army Steps In For Manual Drilling As Auger Machine Breaks Down

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Telangana: BRS’ ‘Star Campaigner’ KTR Served EC Notice; KCR Gets Advisory Over Model Code of Conduct

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader KT Rama Rao has been served a notice by the Election Commission for combining an official visit with the political/private one, while his father and party head K Chandrashekar Rao gets an advisory from the poll body where it has asked him to follow the provisions of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). READ MORE

Bigg Boss 17: Orry’s SHOCKING Reply About World Cup Winner Leaves Abhishek Kumar in Shock

Orry Awatramani is a popular internet sensation and everyone is curious to know about him. Well, no one has a correct answer for this but he has been ruling the headlines for this question. Well, on Saturday he was seen making a grand entry to the popular reality show Bigg Boss 17. Orry was introduced by Salman Khan with whom he has also posted selfies earlier on social media. However, a video surfaced which has left all fans in splits and shocked at the same time. READ MORE

Air India Express Launches Year-End Christmas Discount Offers, Check Deals and other Benefits

In a move to provide big benefits during the festive season, the leading carrier Air India has introduced the Christmas Comes Early” sale, providing a good discount on both national and international flights. As per the official details shared by the company, interested passengers can avail up to 30 percent on flights, and can save a decent amount. READ MORE 

‘Proud’ Jannik Sinner Twice Beats Novak Djokovic to Send Italy into Davis Cup Final

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Source: News18