Chandigarh- Rain accompanied by strong winds and dust storms swept across parts of Punjab and Haryana on Sunday, bringing much-needed relief from scorching temperatures but also causing disruptions and damage in several areas. Cities including Chandigarh, Mohali, Amritsar, Ludhiana, and parts of Haryana such as Panchkula, Ambala and Yamunanagar witnessed sudden weather changes early in…
New Delhi- Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak on Sunday said he has not received any official communication regarding the FIRs reportedly filed against him in Punjab, even as the political controversy around the issue deepened. His response comes a day after sources claimed that two FIRs under non-bailable sections were registered against him shortly after…
Toronto- The recently signed free trade agreement between India and New Zealand is being seen as a potential blueprint for a future trade deal between Canada and India, as Ottawa looks to fast-track its Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations with New Delhi. Experts and policy analysts believe the swift conclusion of the India–New Zealand…
Kota- A 45-year-old retired Army man was allegedly murdered in a chilling conspiracy in Kota, with police arresting his wife and an accomplice while the main convict remains absconding. The victim, Manoj Kumar Sharma, was found dead at his residence in the Avani Road area under RK Puram police station limits. According to police, Sharma…
New Delhi- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep condolences over the loss of lives in a devastating fire incident in Vivek Vihar, which claimed nine lives on Sunday. He announced an ex-gratia compensation of ₹2 lakh for the families of each deceased and ₹50,000 for those injured. The tragic incident took place in a…
Jabalpur- The death toll in the tragic boat capsize incident at Bargi Dam has risen to 13 after rescue teams recovered two more bodies on Sunday, while one tourist remains missing. The accident occurred on Thursday evening when a sudden storm with strong winds of 40–60 km/h overturned the tourist vessel “Narmada Queen” in the…
Colombo- More than 130 foreign nationals have been arrested in Sri Lanka as part of an intensified crackdown on cyber fraud networks, with authorities uncovering large-scale operations allegedly targeting victims across borders. The arrests were made over two days during coordinated police raids in suburbs of the capital, Colombo, highlighting the growing concern over the…
Berea- An 18-year-old suspect, Brailen Weaver, has been arrested for allegedly murdering two bank employees in Kentucky, in a case that has shocked authorities due to the brutality of the crime and disturbing social media activity linked to it. According to officials, Weaver entered a U.S. Bank branch in Berea on April 30 wearing a…
New Delhi- Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Sunday publicly confirmed that she is among the six women who filed sexual harassment complaints against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Sharing a video on social media, Phogat said she chose to speak out despite the case still being under process. “I…
Dhanbad– Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) has announced a compensation of ₹20 lakh and a job for a dependent of each victim’s family following the death of four workers buried under coal slurry at the Moonidih Coal Washery in Dhanbad district. The decision came after a late-night meeting between BCCL officials, victims’ families, labour union…