Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the tragic landslide in Papua New Guinea, which buried over 2,000 people and caused extensive damage. He assured that India is ready to provide all possible support. The landslide occurred early Friday in the village of Yambali, located in a remote and unstable region, complicating rescue efforts.
In a recent development, the father of the accused minor who murdered two people by hitting with his Porsche car was brought to the Crime Branch and is being officially arrested in an abduction case.
Kalpana Murmu Soren, an engineer with an MBA degree, emerged into the political limelight following her husband Hemant Soren's arrest by the Enforcement Directorate. She transitioned from a private life to becoming a prominent figure in Jharkhand politics.
Agnikul Cosmos, a spacetech startup, put on hold the inaugural test launch of its single-stage rocket powered by a semi-cryogenic engine just minutes before lift-off.
Dumka witnesses a complex political landscape with alliances, defections, and legal implications shaping the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. Local perspectives highlight the community's diverse opinions and loyalties in the midst of the electoral battle between JMM and BJP candidates.
Tigers in Indian Sundarbans provide alternative livelihoods to villagers in West Bengal, with a rise in tourism activities and tiger sightings over the past decade.
Karnataka MP Prajwal Revanna apologizes in a video for being incommunicado after facing sexual abuse allegations, vows to cooperate with investigators and trust judiciary for justice.
Dr. Rajesh Dere involved in the accident with Rubaida Shaikh at Sion Hospital after interacting with security personnel and punching attendance. Police investigating negligence and false information.
Bangladeshi MP Anwarul Azim Anar's body was killed, skinned, and chopped at a Rajarhat flat. State CID and Dhaka metropolitan police revealed the details.
Government approved appointment of 4 secretaries, including Amit Yadav and Pradip Kumar Tripathi, sparking speculation over continuity of current administration.
A 50-year-old govt officer from Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki ST Development Corp Ltd died by suicide in Shivamogga. He accused senior officers of pressuring him to divert money into a parallel bank account from the primary account, as revealed by Shivamogga BJP MLA. The case is filed as a suicide.
India, hailed as the pharmaceutical capital, is aiding the SEARO region with affordable medical solutions, says Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra. At a WHO meeting in Geneva, India showcased its health journey and emphasized digital healthcare's role, transitioning from CoWIN to UWIN for immunization tracking. Chandra introduced BHISM cube, aiding up to 200 casualties. Discussions included vaccination cooperation, pandemic recovery, and mental health focus.
The Election Commission announced the election date for three Rajya Sabha seats from Kerala and a by-election for a seat from Maharashtra on June 25. Candidates Binoy Viswam, Elamaram Kareem, and Jose K Mani are set to retire on July 1.
PM Modi and Congress leaders paid tribute to Jawaharlal Nehru on his 60th death anniversary. Congress leaders including Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Ajay Maken paid their respects. Nehru, known for NAM and Children's Day, was succeeded by Lal Bahadur Shastri. Nehru played a pivotal role in India's freedom movement.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered «special congratulations' to voters of the Anantnag-Rajouri constituency in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday for a record turnout, saying it is a »vibrant testament to their democratic spirit'. The constituency, which went to the polls on May 25 in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections, has recorded a turnout of 54.84 per cent.
Thirteen Indians were lured into illegal work in Laos. They have been rescued and are now being sent back home, as confirmed by the Indian embassy in the Southeast Asian country on Sunday. In the previous month, 17 Indian workers were rescued in Laos and then repatriated to India. So far, Embassy has rescued 428 Indians from Lao PDR.
The Madhya Pradesh State Tiger Strike Force (STSF) confiscated an iguana and an emperor scorpion after conducting a raid at a residence in Dewas. This action signifies the initial implementation of Rule 49 M of the revised Wildlife Protection Act (1972). Both species, which are included in Appendix II of Schedule IV of the Act and CITES regulations.
Rahul Gandhi criticizes PM Modi's false promises, pledges to fill 30 lakh job vacancies, waive farm loans, and scrap Agnipath scheme in Himachal.
The Election Commission in UP's Azamgarh lodged an FIR against a man for falsely claiming his VVPAT slip differed from his vote. A video disproved the claim, leading to the man's arrest under IPC Section 177.
Shyam Gun House stores antique firearms owned by influential figures from the United Provinces, deposited due to permissive licensing laws, now facing challenges due to revised Arms Act provisions.
Severe cyclonic storm 'Remal' made landfall between Bangladesh and West Bengal, causing heavy rains, flooding, and destruction. Wind speeds reached 135 kmph, leading to evacuations and injuries in the Sundarbans area.
