Revanna has been shifted from a so-called ‘VIP cell’ to the general cell after the Central Crime Branch found a smartphone and a pen drive in his possession during a raid. The devices were also found to contain obscene videos.

During the Ratchnatmak Congress National Convention, Rahul Gandhi said that the government’s job is to protect the nation’s interests rather than “hugging politicians”.

Rescue operations by NDRF and SDRF teams are underway to evacuate the remaining workers trapped inside the tunnel. Officials said 18 workers had been rescued and shifted to the district hospital for treatment.