Japan: A strong 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan on Monday, triggering tsunami warnings and prompting authorities to issue urgent evacuation advisories in vulnerable coastal areas. Officials warned that tsunami waves reaching up to 3 metres could impact parts of Iwate Prefecture and Hokkaido, with residents urged to move to higher ground immediately as emergency monitoring…
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Karnataka: A major road accident on National Highway 50 in Karnataka’s Vijayanagara district left four people dead and 20 others injured after a lorry allegedly lost control and triggered a chain collision involving multiple vehicles, police said. The crash occurred near Danapur village in Hosapete taluk, where authorities said the lorry rammed into several vehicles,…
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Kashmir: Two US citizens were detained for questioning at Srinagar International Airport after security personnel discovered a device initially suspected to be a restricted communication tool in a passenger’s luggage, officials said. The device triggered scrutiny during routine screening, prompting airport authorities to refer the matter to police for further examination. The two travellers, who…
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Kanpur: A shocking case has emerged from Kanpur, where a 45-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly killing his 11-year-old twin daughters inside their apartment before informing police about the crime himself, officials said. Police said officers responded to an emergency call made by the accused in the early hours of Sunday and found the…
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Tamil Nadu: The toll from the devastating explosion at a fireworks manufacturing unit in Tamil Nadu’s Virudhunagar district has climbed to 25, making it one of the region’s deadliest industrial accidents in recent years, officials said. Authorities said identification of victims has become a major challenge, with many bodies reportedly charred beyond recognition. Police indicated…
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Kerala: Kerala’s Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) has launched a major statewide enforcement drive, dubbed ‘Operation Earth Guard’, aimed at tackling illegal soil mining, permit misuse and suspected corruption linked to excavation activities. The surprise inspection campaign began across the state following intelligence inputs indicating widespread violations in the removal and transport of ordinary earth.…
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Arizona: Fresh speculation has emerged in the Nancy Guthrie case after reports claimed a person may have been detained for questioning in connection with the investigation, triggering renewed interest in whether a breakthrough could be near. The buzz began after unverified reports suggested an individual was allegedly taken into custody in the Tucson area, with…
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Delhi: Two men suspected of having links to an organised crime network were arrested in Delhi’s Dwarka following a brief exchange of fire with police during an early morning operation on Sunday, officials said. According to police, the suspects were intercepted by the Anti-Auto Theft Squad near Urban Extension Road based on specific intelligence inputs.…
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Mumbai: A special court in Thane has acquitted a 26-year-old woman facing charges of child trafficking and operating a prostitution racket, ruling that the prosecution failed to establish its case beyond reasonable doubt. The court pointed to major gaps in evidence, inconsistencies in the investigation and the absence of proof supporting key allegations. The case…
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New Delhi, April 20, 2026: The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking to recognise freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose as the “national son,” firmly cautioning against filing similar pleas in the future. The apex court expressed strong disapproval over repetitive litigation on matters related to Netaji, indicating that such issues have been brought before…
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