According to historical records, the tooth relic which came to Kandy in 1590, came to symbolise Buddhist holiness, becoming Sri Lanka`s most treasured possession and the seal of sovereignty... [Read More]
18 April,2025 01:11 PM IST | Kandy, Sri Lanka | PTIA joint operation by the Border Security Force and Punjab Police in Amritsar led to the recovery of six pistols and 14 magazines from a harvested field near the India-Pakistan border. Officials say the arms were found wrapped in a yellow packet with a metal wire ring attached ... [Read More]
18 April,2025 12:17 PM IST | Chandigarh | PTIA 66-year-old woman from Bartla village in Amethi died after being buried under debris when a wall near her tubewell collapsed amid strong winds on Thursday evening. Police have launched legal proceedings ... [Read More]
18 April,2025 11:47 AM IST | Amethi | PTIA 22-year-old MBA student at the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Amethi, died after falling from the sixth floor of the college building in the early hours of Friday. Police are investigating the circumstances of the incident ... [Read More]
18 April,2025 11:42 AM IST | Amethi | PTITwelve migrant workers were hospitalised in Kochi after experiencing symptoms of food poisoning, reportedly after consuming home-cooked food. All are in stable condition, according to health officials ... [Read More]
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16 April,2025 07:46 PM ISTChaos unfolded on Saturday morning as local train services came to a standstill between Vile Parle and Santacruz stations, leaving hundreds of commuters stranded. (Pics/Anurag Ahire)... [Read More]
12 April,2025 10:37 AM ISTA protest over the Waqf (Amendment) Act turned violent in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district on Tuesday. The unrest occurred on NH-12 in Jangipur, a Muslim-majority area, where demonstrators gathered in large numbers demanding the withdrawal of the Act. (PICS/PTI) ... [Read More]
09 April,2025 11:18 AM ISTThe death toll in the firecracker godown explosion in Gujarat`s Banaskantha district rose to 21. (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
02 April,2025 01:15 PM ISTA massive fire caused by a gas pipeline leak forced people from their homes and injured more than 100 during Eid celebrations near Malaysia`s capital on Tuesday, fire officials said. Pics and Text/AFP... [Read More]
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30 March,2025 05:39 PM ISTThe death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar jumped to more than 1,000 on Saturday as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of the scores of buildings that collapsed when it struck near the country`s second-largest city. (Pics/AFP)... [Read More]
29 March,2025 03:11 PM ISTIt’s time to put your best traditional fashion foot forward this Eid! Bollywood divas have consistently served major fashion goals in ethnic wear, and this festive season is no exception. Take cues from B-town’s finest on how to bring elegance and glamour to your Eid wardrobe.... [Read More]
29 March,2025 02:10 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi is in Sri Lanka currently to strengthen bilateral relations. Upon his arrival at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, he was accorded a grand ceremonial welcome. From a red carpet reception to a guard of honour, the warm gestures marked the deepening ties between India and Sri Lanka. PM Modi`s arrival in Colombo came after his visit to Thailand, where he held a bilateral meeting with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and attended the BIMSTEC Summit. Here is a look at the ceremony that welcomed PM Modi to Sri Lanka.... [Read More]
05 April,2025 02:43 PM ISTThe Grazia Fashion Pink Carpet dazzled with glitz and glamour as A-listers like Khushi Kapoor, Vedang Raina, Malaika Arora, Triptii Dimri, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Babil Khan, Tiger Shroff, Tamannaah Bhatia, and many others stole the spotlight with their stunning looks. The event brought together a mix of established stars and rising talents, all bringing their A-game to the carpet. From sparkling gowns to sharp suits, the evening was a celebration of style, elegance, and star power.... [Read More]
20 March,2025 03:51 PM ISTExplosions rocked Gaza City in the early hours of Tuesday, March 18, as Israel`s military launched airstrikes targeting Hamas positions. Bright flashes lit up the night sky, according to footage obtained by Reuters. Palestinian officials reported that at least 15 people were killed in the attacks, with Israel carrying out more than 35 airstrikes across the area. Medics at Nasser Hospital in Gaza’s Khan Younis confirmed that the airstrikes were the deadliest since the ceasefire on January 19, with over 30 deaths reported. In total, Palestinian health officials stated that at least 100 people had died in the recent strikes. Ambulances raced through the streets as emergency services responded to the damage. Hamas accused Israel of breaking the ceasefire agreement, while Israel`s military provided no details but stated that the operations were part of a broader strategy against Hamas. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed that the military had been ordered to take "strong action" against Hamas. The attacks, which involved more than just airstrikes, marked a major escalation following weeks of failed ceasefire talks. The fate of 59 hostages held in Gaza remains uncertain, as the violence continues.... [Read More]
18 March,2025 12:17 PM ISTA deadly fire broke out at the `Pulse` nightclub in Kocani, North Macedonia, on March 16, killing at least 59 people and injuring more than 100. The fire quickly spread to the ceiling and roof of the packed club, causing widespread panic. A video verified by Reuters showed a band performing on stage with two flares that sent white sparks into the air, which ignited the ceiling. The fire left many people trapped, and several were rushed to hospitals in Skopje and surrounding areas for treatment. Some were also sent to neighboring countries for further care. Simeon Sokolov, 50, said his daughter Anastasija, 23, was being treated in the hospital for burns and smoke inhalation. Relatives of the victims gathered outside hospitals, anxiously awaiting news on their loved ones` conditions. Among the injured, 27 people were reported to have severe burns, and 18 were in critical condition. In connection with the fire, police have detained the nightclub owner, and arrest warrants have been issued for four others. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the blaze, which has shaken the small town of Kocani and the entire country.... [Read More]
17 March,2025 11:44 AM ISTOn March 5, families searching for their missing loved ones in Mexico made a chilling discovery at a ranch in Jalisco, where they found charred remains, clothing, and shoes. The ranch is believed to have been used by drug cartels for forced recruitments. This horrific finding sparked protests across the country, including in Jalisco, Mexico City, Tijuana, Veracruz, and San Luis Potosí, with demonstrators demanding justice for the more than 100,000 people still missing in Mexico.... [Read More]
16 March,2025 01:40 PM ISTIn a litmus test for President Aleksandar Vučić’s administration, thousand of students gathered in Belgrade for anti-government demonstrations reflecting widespread public dissatisfaction and the escalating momentum of anti-corruption protests. The catalyst for this movement was the tragic collapse of the Novi Sad railway station roof in November 2024, which claimed 15 lives—a disaster many attribute to governmental negligence. This gathering will be followed up by a rally in which students from across Serbia march on foot to the capital protesting against the current government.... [Read More]
15 March,2025 11:17 AM ISTA heated exchange erupted in the Lok Sabha between Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi. The war of words intensified when Sitharaman demanded an apology from Gogoi. The confrontation led to a major disruption in the session, with the atmosphere in the House becoming highly charged.... [Read More]
11 March,2025 04:57 PM ISTThe Ahmedabad-Mumbai Bullet Train project is in works and to inspect the same, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspected Ahmedabad railway station redevelopment project on March 01. During his inspection of the National High-Speed Rail Project in Ahmedabad, Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw visits the steel bridge installation site at NH 48. He said, "In Bullet train projects, many places have some kind of unique construction. This bridge is over 1100 tons. Many of its specialised components are Made in India, and many of the components are designed in India. The team that is working here is the expert of bridge building - this is the team which has worked in Anji and Chenab bridges."... [Read More]
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