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On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi contacted Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami by phone to inquire about the well-being of 40 workers who had been trapped inside an under-construction tunnel in Uttarkashi for more than 24 hours. According to an official statement, PM Modi has made two inquiries about the incident thus far. The […]

As heavy rains pummel various parts of Tamil Nadu, educational authorities in the districts of Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, and Villupuram have formally declared school holidays. The Union Territory of Puducherry has similarly made this announcement, declaring a rain holiday for schools and colleges today. This decision directly responds to the meteorological department\’s forecast of intense rainfall,

Amidst Delhi grappling with the nation\’s most severe air quality challenges, the Delhi police intensified their monitoring of trucks transporting non-essential goods at the Ghazipur and Tikri borders on Friday night. This measure aligns with the GRAP 4 regulations, representing the most rigorous anti-pollution measures in the Central government\’s action plan. As per these regulations,

The Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesperson has officially revised the death toll from the October 7 Hamas attack to 1,200. Initially, Israel had reported at least 1,400 casualties in the surprise assault by Hamas militants controlling the Gaza Strip. The spokesperson criticized the new figure of 1,200 in a statement critical of Unesco, acknowledging that the

India remains the sole team yet to experience a batting collapse in the ongoing World Cup, showcasing an exceptional performance. They boast the unique achievement of dismissing every opposition team they have faced. In recent clashes, England, Sri Lanka, and South Africa struggled to surpass the 150-run mark, being bowled out for 129, 55, and

On Friday, concerns were raised by Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MP Danish Ali, who alleged that the report from Lok Sabha\’s ethics panel regarding the \’cash-for-query\’ case involving TMC MP Mahua Moitra seemed to have been externally authored. Ali pointed out that BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, not a member of the pertinent committee, had access

Several areas in Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, and the surrounding regions of the National Capital Region (NCR) experienced rainfall during the night between Thursday and Friday, providing a much-needed reprieve from the recent deterioration in air quality. The occurrence of showers in the national capital aligns with the city government\’s ongoing exploration of \’artificial rain\’ as

Canada Post introduced a new stamp on Thursday to honor the festivities of Diwali, the festival of lights, which is celebrated by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs worldwide. According to Canada Post, the stamp was designed by Kristine Do and illustrated by Rena Chen. It draws inspiration from the intricate garlands, known as toranas, that

The United Kingdom has announced its intention to include India in its list of safe states, a move that effectively limits the asylum rights of undocumented migrants from the country. The declaration, issued by the UK Home Office on Wednesday, aims to streamline immigration procedures and bolster border control measures. Over the past year, the

Hundreds of women working as communication officers for the Dial 112 emergency helpline in Lucknow have been engaged in protests for the past four days, advocating for job security and enhanced pay and showing a strong determination to persist. Draped in their distinctive purple and mustard uniforms, these women have stationed themselves in protest at