Evening News Wrap: Rescue ops continue as landslide hits Vaishno Devi shrine; Indian Navy commissions INS Udaygiri and Himgiri & more

In the last 24 hours, India witnessed a series of major developments — from heavy rains in Jammu and Kashmir triggering a landslide on the route to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hill, to the Noida dowry case where the victim’s father alleged he gave Rs 1.5 lakh for setting up a beauty parlour, but her in-laws “did not even allow her to put up a signboard.” On the global front, US tariffs have posed a significant trade challenge for India, impacting nearly 66% of Indian exports to the US, worth around $86.5 billion. Meanwhile, the Indian Navy marked a key milestone, and in sports, Cheteshwar Pujara, the former Indian Test cricket stalwart, announced his retirement after a distinguished career of 103 matches.

Here are top 5 stories:

Landslide hits Vaishno Devi shrine route; 5 killed
At least five people died and 14 were injured after a landslide struck the Vaishno Devi shrine route near Adhkwari in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district on Tuesday. The incident, triggered by relentless rainfall, occurred midway on the 12-km trek, leading to suspension of the yatra. Rescue operations with manpower and machinery are underway. Read more
India scripts history: Navy commissions INS Udaygiri and Himgiri
In a landmark development, the Indian Navy on Tuesday commissioned two state-of-the-art stealth frigates, INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, at Visakhapatnam in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. This is the first time two frontline warships built at different shipyards—Udaygiri at Mazagon Dock (Mumbai) and Himgiri at GRSE (Kolkata)—were inducted together. Part of the advanced Project 17A class, the frigates enhance Blue Water combat capabilities with stealth features, upgraded weapons, sensors, and propulsion systems. The event also marked Udaygiri as the 100th warship designed by the Navy’s Warship Design Bureau, underscoring India’s growing indigenous shipbuilding expertise. Read more


Donald Trump’s tariffs to hit 66% of India’s exports to US
The Donald Trump administration’s decision to impose 50% tariffs on Indian goods from August 27, 2025, is set to hit India’s export sector hard. A draft notification from the US Department of Homeland Security confirmed the move, impacting $60.2 billion worth of Indian exports—including textiles, jewellery, shrimp, carpets, and furniture. According to the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI), labour-intensive sectors could see export volumes drop by up to 70%. The duties cover nearly 66% of India’s total exports to the US, worth $86.5 billion. Beneficiaries are likely to be rival exporters from China, Vietnam, and Mexico. Read more

Noida dowry murder case: Father of Nikki Bhati makes shocking claim
Nikki Bhati's father is demanding the demolition of her in-laws' house after she was allegedly murdered for dowry in Greater Noida. He accuses the family of relentless harassment and obstructing her business aspirations, alleging his daughter was set ablaze after dowry demands went unmet. Police have arrested the husband and in-laws, while the NCW condemns the killing. Read more

Cheteshwar Pujara retires: How much pension will he earn each month?
Cheteshwar Pujara, the former Indian Test cricket legend, has retired from international cricket after an illustrious career spanning 103 Test matches. He accumulated 7,195 runs and played a pivotal role in India's batting lineup. The BCCI will provide Pujara with a monthly pension, acknowledging his significant contributions to Indian cricket. Read more