Iran, as warned earlier, fired missiles at Israel at 10 PM (IST) in response Israel’s ground offensive in Lebanon to target Hezbollah and days after the militant outfit’s commander Hassan Nasrallah and a top official from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard were killed in airstrikes on Beirut. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said at 10.08 pm IST that the missiles were ...
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Tragic School Bus Fire In Thailand Sparks Debate On Stringent Safety Measures
In a horrifying incident that unfolded on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand, a school bus carrying students and teachers on a field trip caught fire. The tragic event, which occurred on October 1, 2024, has left an estimated 25 people feared dead and 16 passengers hospitalized. The incident has sent shockwaves through the nation and the international community, triggering debate on ...
Read More »NEET Row: Bengal Assembly passes resolution on scrapping of NEET; Karnataka next?
On Wednesday, the West Bengal Assembly passed a resolution, introduced by the ruling Trinamool Congress, demanding the abolition of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and advocating for the return to state-level entrance exams. This move positions West Bengal as the second state, after Tamil Nadu, to formally call for the scrapping of NEET. This resolution follows recent incidents ...
Read More »2019 Easter Sunday Bombings: Why Did Lanka Ignore Prior Intelligence Info From India? Probe Ordered
The Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka in 2019, which claimed around 270 lives, finally prompted President Ranil Wickremesinghe to initiate an inquiry into why prior intelligence from Indian sources regarding the attacks was disregarded. This move follows the revelations of the final report from the Commission of Inquiry released on January 31, 2021, which underscored the existence of advance ...
Read More »Kuwait Fire Tragedy Claims 49 Lives of Indian Migrant Workers
The death toll from a devastating fire that engulfed a six-floor building in the al-Mangaf area has surged to 49, as reported by Kuwait’s state news agency Kuna, citing the Interior Ministry. The blaze, which erupted while residents were asleep, primarily housed migrant workers, according to local media. Eyewitnesses recounted harrowing scenes of residents leaping from the burning building in ...
Read More »Four-year-long AP farmers’ protest over Amaravati ends hours after Naidu’s Govt sworn-in
Farmers in Amaravati have brought an end to their four-year protest with the swearing-in of the Naidu government. Following the inauguration of the Chandrababu Naidu-led administration in Andhra Pradesh, farmers from Amaravati have dismantled their protest camps after a lengthy struggle against the previous YSR Congress government’s decision to establish three capitals. After Naidu and his Cabinet took their ...
Read More »Mount Everest Cleanup Operation Yields Four Bodies and Tonnes of Debris
In a monumental effort to preserve the sanctity of Mount Everest and its neighboring peaks, the Nepalese Army has successfully retrieved four bodies and a skeleton, alongside a staggering 11 tonnes of rubbish, during a recent cleaning operation. Since April, Nepalese soldiers have been diligently combing through the iconic peaks of Mount Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse, striving to rid these ...
Read More »Breaking News: Malawi’s Vice President Saulos Chilima Confirmed Dead in Tragic Plane Crash
In a devastating turn of events, Malawi’s Vice President, Saulos Chilima, has been confirmed dead following a fatal plane crash. President Lazarus Chakwera made the somber announcement on Tuesday, revealing that Chilima, along with nine other passengers aboard a military aircraft, lost their lives after the plane disappeared on Monday morning. The wreckage of the aircraft, which was carrying Vice ...
Read More »‘Big cat’ seen in background as ministers being sworn-in at Rashtrapati Bhavan? Mystery resolved
During the oath-administering ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan, a peculiar video has captivated netizens’ attention. In the footage, as BJP MP Durga Das Uikey greeted President Droupadi Murmu after completing the oath procedure, a feline-like creature appeared in the background, sparking astonishment among viewers. A big cat, suspected to be a leopard, was seen in Rashtrapathi Bhavan when MP Durga Das ...
Read More »India Clinches Thrilling Victory Over Pakistan in T20 World Cup Clash
In a nail-biting encounter at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, India emerged victorious against Pakistan by a slim margin of six runs in the Men’s T20 World Cup match. Jasprit Bumrah showcased his bowling prowess with an outstanding spell of 3-14, supported by Hardik Pandya’s 2-24, as India successfully defended a modest total of 119. Despite a ...
Read More »Top 5 in Cabinet remain same, here’s list of key portfolios of ministers in Modi 3.0
In the third term of the NDA government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, key ministers have retained their pivotal portfolios in NDA government, according to the list released on Monday following the first Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Modi. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and ...
Read More »EVM Issue: Supreme Court bench to hear petitions seeking full implementation of VVPATs
A panel comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta is set to address all concerns regarding Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) during a hearing scheduled for April 16, 2024. Tomorrow, the Supreme Court will review a series of petitions advocating for the implementation of Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) to cross-verify votes. VVPAT offers an independent mechanism for voters to ...
Read More »Jaishankar visits Singapore, highlights need for strategic partnership ahead of ISMR meeting
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar engaged in a series of high-level meetings during his three-day visit to Singapore, aimed at bolstering bilateral ties between the two nations. Among the key figures he met were top leaders of Singapore, to whom he conveyed personal greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During his discussions, Jaishankar underscored the importance of Singapore’s support ...
Read More »UN Security Council passes resolution on Gaza ceasefire, US abstains; Israel upset
The Security Council, after more than five months of conflict, issued a historic demand for an immediate ceasefire on Monday, marking a significant shift in approach. The United States, typically an ally of Israel, abstained from the vote, allowing the resolution to pass with unusual unanimity among the other 14 members. Notably, the latest resolution does not directly tie the ...
Read More »No permission to AAP protest, says Delhi Police; Security beefed up at PM residence
Delhi Police said on Tuesday that it has not given permission to AAP to hold any protest, reports ANI. However, entry/exit at Lok Kalyan Marg Metro station, Gate no 3 of Patel Chowk Metro Station, and Gate no 5 of Central Secretariat Metro Station will remain closed. Security at the Prime Minister’s residence has been beefed up by the Delhi Police ...
Read More »Ujjain Mahakal Temple witnesses fire during ‘Bhasma Aarti’ time, 14 priests injured
A blaze erupted within the inner sanctum of Ujjain’s revered Mahakal Temple on Monday morning, leaving 13 priests wounded during the traditional ‘bhasma aarti’ ceremony. Ujjain Collector Neeraj Kumar Singh confirmed the incident, stating that a thorough investigation has been initiated. “Thirteen priests sustained burn injuries and are currently receiving medical attention at the district hospital here. A magisterial probe ...
Read More »India and Bhutan: Modi Opens ₹140-Cr Hospital in Thimphu; Joint Statement Issued on PM’s State Visit
Before winding up his trip to Bhutan, PM Narendra Modi and his Bhutanese counterpart Tshering Tobgay inaugurated a Rs.140 crore hospital built with Indian assistance. Modi also announced that India will double its assistance for the neighbouring country’s five-year plan from ₹5,000 crore to ₹10,000 crore in the backdrop of concerted efforts by China to settle a border dispute and ...
Read More »India summons German diplomat over remarks on Delhi CM Kejriwal’s arrest
India on Saturday summoned a senior diplomat from the German Embassy and lodged a strong protest over comments on the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Later, the Deputy Head of Mission of the German Embassy, George Enzweiler, was seen leaving the Ministry of External Affairs office in the capital. India called the comments “blatant interference” in India’s internal ...
Read More »Meghan, Harry’s first reaction to Kate Middleton’s cancer news: Will it end royal feud?
Both Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, wished “health and healing” for Kate Middleton, after the news of her cancer came out. In a brief statement, the estranged British royal couple hoped Kate and her family were able to heal “privately in peace”. “We wish health and healing for Kate and the family, and hope they ...
Read More »60 Killed, 100 Injured in Moscow Terror Attack on Mall, India Condemns
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended solidarity with Russia and condemned the terrorist attack that claimed over 60 lives and injured several others. “We strongly condemn the heinous terrorist attack in Moscow. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims. India stands in solidarity with the government and the people of the Russian Federation in this hour ...
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