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Authorities begin on-site probe into fire at hotel construction site in Busan

Officials said the joint probe is expected to focus on figuring out the reason that the six victims on the first floor died, reports Yonhap news agency

17 February,2025 08:31 AM IST | IANS
India News

Bike taxi driver killed, pillion rider injured in truck collision in south Delhi

Kumar succumbed to his injuries on the spot, while the pillion rider was critically injured and rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment

17 February,2025 08:30 AM IST | PTI
India News

Women, children in 2nd batch of deportees from US 'not restrained during flight'

The government of India, through diplomatic channels, continues to work on repatriating its nationals who are affected by such deportations

17 February,2025 08:29 AM IST | IANS
World News

Ukraine worry about being sidelined as Trump pushes direct talks with Russia

"Decades of the old relationship between Europe and America are ending," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an address at the Munich Security Conference

17 February,2025 08:28 AM IST | AP | PTI
India News

‘Hands cuffed, legs chained’: Deportees from US share ordeal

116 illegal Indian immigrants who were brought back in a US aircraft landed at the Amritsar airport late on Saturday

17 February,2025 08:27 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Jaishankar, Oman foreign minister discuss trade, energy

Jaishankar is in Oman to attend the 8th Indian Ocean Conference. “Held wide-ranging discussions on our cooperation in trade, investment and energy security,” Jaishankar said

17 February,2025 08:26 AM IST | Agencies
India News

Site blocked over cartoon criticising PM Modi

The magazine said in a social media post that there have been numerous reports stating that the Vikatan website has been blocked by the central government

17 February,2025 08:26 AM IST | Agencies
India News

Manipur: MLAs express hope for peace in state

In a joint statement, 10 MLAs - seven BJP legislators, two Kuki Peoples’ Alliance MLAs and one independent - stated that they also look forward to measures to end the sufferings of those affected by the ethnic conflict and internally displaced

17 February,2025 08:25 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Sri Lanka marks golden jubilee of elephant orphanage

Located 90 km from Colombo in Rambukkana, the orphanage was inaugurated in 1975. “This was started with five baby elephants

17 February,2025 08:23 AM IST | Agencies
World News

US secy of state kicks off Mideast trip in Israel

But the sides face a fast-approaching deadline in early March to negotiate the next phase, and the war may resume if they don’t reach an agreement

17 February,2025 08:22 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Finland urges Europe to put max pressure on Russia

Move comes after negotiations were sought by the US on ending the war

17 February,2025 08:22 AM IST | Agencies
Opinion

…Not a word from current TN stalwarts

Last year, former cricketers as well as present players from Tamil Nadu went hammer and tongs and questioned why Tamil Nadu needed a coach from Mumbai. Now, after their Ranji ouster at an earlier step…

17 February,2025 08:12 AM IST | Sunil Gavaskar
Earthquake of 4.0-magntiude hits Delhi, NCR; PM Modi says stay calm

Earthquake of 4.0-magntiude hits Delhi, NCR; PM Modi says stay calm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people in the region to stay calm and follow safety precautions while keeping alert for possible aftershocks

17 February,2025 07:40 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale opposes Maharashtra’s 'love jihad' law

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale opposes Maharashtra’s 'love jihad' law

"It is wrong to call interfaith unions as love jihad. There should be a provision to prevent conversions. Steps should be taken to prevent disruption of social and religious harmony," the Union Minister for social justice and empowerment told reporters

16 February,2025 09:53 PM IST | Shirdi | PTI
Youth Congress workers demonstrate against unemployment, drug addiction in Pune

Youth Congress workers demonstrate against unemployment, drug addiction in Pune

State Youth Congress leader Uday Bhanu Chib alleged the government was conspiring to push youngsters into addiction while keeping them unemployed

16 February,2025 09:09 PM IST | Pune | PTI
NDA govt has successfully curbed corruption: BJP leader Vinod Tawde in MP

NDA govt has successfully curbed corruption: BJP leader Vinod Tawde in MP

He also stated that the Opposition alleged irregularities in the Rafale fighter jet purchase, but they failed to prove the allegations in the Supreme Court

16 February,2025 08:57 PM IST | Gwalior | mid-day online correspondent
All special trains to Prayagraj will depart from platform number 16: Rlys

All special trains to Prayagraj will depart from platform number 16: Rlys

Earlier in the day, Indian Railways announced an ex-gratia of rupees 10 lakh to the kin of all the 18 victims. An amount of Rs 2.5 lakh to grievously injured passengers and a compensation of rupees 1 lakh for passengers with minor injury were distributed to the 15 injured

16 February,2025 08:40 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Two accused of kidnapping 6-year-old held after brief gunfight in Madhya Pradesh

Two accused of kidnapping 6-year-old held after brief gunfight in Madhya Pradesh

The suspects reportedly told the police that they carried out the abduction with the intention of demanding a ransom of Rs 1 crore from the boy's father, who is a sugar merchant

16 February,2025 08:19 PM IST | Morena | mid-day online correspondent
Ajit Pawar claims contractors submitting bills without completing works

Ajit Pawar claims contractors submitting bills without completing works

The deputy CM rued that the quality of development work remains 'substandard' despite substantial government expenditure, and vowed to not let contractors join his party

16 February,2025 08:02 PM IST | Jalna | mid-day online correspondent
'Targeting three-fold increase in textile exports to Rs 9 lakh crore by 2030'

'Targeting three-fold increase in textile exports to Rs 9 lakh crore by 2030'

India's textile exports have reached Rs 3 lakh crore, PM Modi said at the event held at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital. He also informed that the FDI into India's textile sector doubled over the past decade

16 February,2025 07:46 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Kumbh Mela 2025 a symbol of social unity, says Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis

Kumbh Mela 2025 a symbol of social unity, says Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis

He was speaking at the ‘Mahakumbh Prayag Yog’ event, which served as a platform to bring a part of the sacred experience of Prayagraj to Nagpur, with holy water brought from Ramtek to replicate the experience at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj

16 February,2025 07:07 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondent
Shashi Tharoor expresses concern over US deportee return process

    Shashi Tharoor expresses concern over US deportee return process

    Shashi Tharoor commented on the arrival of the second batch of 119 deportees from the US in Amritsar this morning. He explained that when deporting people, authorities usually choose the most convenient airport for the majority of those on the flight. He mentioned that most of the deportees were from Punjab and Haryana, which is why the plane landed in Amritsar. Tharoor also expressed concern about the use of a military aircraft for this operation. He said he hadn't seen any reports confirming whether the deportees were handcuffed or shackled, but if they were, he stressed that it should be protested.

    16 February,2025 06:00 PM IST
    Jaishankar meets Israeli counterpart Sa'ar, Fiji PM Rabuka

    Jaishankar meets Israeli counterpart Sa'ar, Fiji PM Rabuka

    "An honour to meet PM & FM @slrabuka of Fiji this evening. Always nice to hear his recollections, views and insights," Jaishankar posted on X.

    16 February,2025 11:20 AM IST | Munich | ANI

    Netanyahu thanks Trump for helping bring about Saturday's hostage release

    Netanyahu also "appreciates the president's full support for Israel's decisions regarding the Gaza Strip going forward."

    16 February,2025 11:19 AM IST | Tel Aviv | Agencies

    Bandar-log strike back

    A monkey brings Sri Lanka to its knees by causing a national power outage

    16 February,2025 07:41 AM IST | Sri Lanka | A Correspondent
    Christmas 2024: History, significance, and everything you need to know

    Christmas 2024: History, significance, and everything you need to know

    In India, the festive season begins early in December, with cities and towns across the country adorning their streets with Christmas lights, decorations, and Christmas trees

    26 December,2024 07:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Christmas 2024: Heartfelt wishes and greetings to send to your loved ones

    As the holiday season approaches in 2024, it's the perfect opportunity to send heartfelt wishes and greetings to your loved ones, letting them know just how much they mean to you

    26 December,2024 07:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Over 30 lakh devotees make pilgrimage to Badrinath and Kedarnath in 2024: Report

    The Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee reported a record-breaking 30,87,417 pilgrims visiting Badrinath and Kedarnath Dhams during the 2024 Yatra season, highlighting the success of temple and local administration efforts

    18 November,2024 10:03 AM IST | Dehradun
    How to dress for an identity crisis?

    How to dress for an identity crisis?

    Masaba Gupta’s latest collection shows that jewellery is more than just sparkle—it’s a statement of growth, self-invention and shedding labels

    16 February,2025 07:49 AM IST | Mumbai | Shweta Shiware
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