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Sikkim Flash Flood: Death toll rises to 34, IAF initiates rescue operations

Published on Oct 9, 2023 08:41 IST

Tourists evacuated from flood-affected Lachen by helicopter arrive at Ringhim Helipad, Mangan in North Sikkim.

Afghanistan Earthquake: Rescuers search for survivors, thousands injured

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake and subsequent aftershocks in western Afghanistan have resulted in numerous casualties, with hundreds confirmed dead and at least 2,000 individuals injured.

Published on Oct 9, 2023 07:33 IST

Afghanistan earthquake: Photos narrate horrific aftermath

These earthquakes on Saturday, which struck the western part of the country, occurred 35 km (20 miles) northwest of the city of Herat. The US Geological Survey noted that these quakes were among the deadliest in the world during a year that had already seen significant seismic events, such as the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria in February, which claimed an estimated 50,000 lives.

Published on Oct 8, 2023 10:38 IST

Gaganyaan mission: ISRO likely to commence unmanned flight tests on Oct 25| Pics

The Indian Space Research Organisation on Saturday shared images of the first crew module (CM) of the Gaganyaan mission, India's maiden human spaceflight venture. CMs are where the astronauts are contained in a pressurized earthlike atmospheric condition during the mission. ISRO plans to undertake an inflight abort test of the crew escape system around October 25 to demonstrate mission's capabilities.

Updated on Oct 7, 2023 06:04 IST

Sikkim Flash Floods: Search operations continue for 142 people missing

"Road connectivity between the districts has been cut off and bridges have been washed away. Communication in North Sikkim has been severely affected," he added.

Published on Oct 7, 2023 05:13 IST

PM Modi in Rajasthan: Inaugurates development projects worth ₹5,000 crore

PM Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated multiple development projects in sectors like road, rail, aviation, health and higher education.

Published on Oct 5, 2023 12:29 IST

Sikkim Flash Flood: Death toll rises to 14, 102 people missing

"More than 200 people have been moved to safer areas by the BRO in spite of continuous heavy rainfall and extremely bad weather," Defence spokesperson Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said.

Published on Oct 5, 2023 05:00 IST

4 earthquakes hit Nepal within an hour, tremors felt in northern India

Following the initial tremors, two additional earthquakes measuring 3.6 and 3.1 in magnitude struck the same region at depths of 15 km and 10 km at 3:06 pm and 3:19 pm, respectively.

Published on Oct 3, 2023 11:29 IST

Rahul Gandhi offers prayers at Golden Temple, performs 'seva'

Rahul Gandhi also made a visit to the Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of Sikhs, and participated in 'seva' by cleaning the water bowls used by devotees.

Updated on Oct 3, 2023 07:15 IST

11 killed after roof of church collapsed in northeast Mexico

The state security spokesman's office said it appeared to be “a structural failure.”

Updated on Oct 3, 2023 05:18 IST

Photos | Massive fire breaks out at Delhi's Azadpur vegetable market

Authorities received a call about the blaze at 5:20 pm, following which 11 fire tenders were dispatched to the location. The officials successfully contained the fire by 6:30 pm.

Published on Sep 30, 2023 05:33 IST

NYC Flooding: Streets flooded, subways disrupted as rain drenches the city

More than 7.25 inches (18.41 centimeters) of rain had fallen in parts of Brooklyn by nightfall, with at least one spot seeing 2.5 inches (6 centimeters) in a single hour, according to weather and city officials.

Published on Sep 30, 2023 05:19 IST

Greece: Storms ease but flood risk remains high amid rising river levels

This aerial photograph taken on September 29 shows the flooded village Sotirio after Storm Elias hit the region central Greece.

Published on Sep 29, 2023 11:26 IST

More than 100 killed as fire engulfs Iraq wedding hall

At least 100 people were killed when a fire ripped through a crowded Iraqi wedding hall, officials said Wednesday, pointing to indoor fireworks as the likely cause for the blaze that sparked a panicked stampede for the exits.

Published on Sep 29, 2023 07:51 IST

Karnataka Bandh: Cauvery issue disrupts normal life in state

The 'Kannada Okkoota' called for a Karnataka bandh on Friday to protest the release of water to Tamil Nadu. The bandh was well-received in Bengaluru and other southern regions of the state, causing disruptions to regular activities.

Updated on Sep 29, 2023 06:50 IST

Ganesh Visarjan: Devotees immerse idol of Lord Ganesha in water

The 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival, which began on September 19, concludes today. The celebration begins on 'Chaturthi' and concludes on 'Anantha Chaturdashi'. Here, we present images of Ganesh Visarjan from various parts of the country.

Updated on Sep 28, 2023 14:56 IST

Eid Milad-un-Nabi 2023: Muslims celebrate birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad

Muslims participate in a procession during Eid Milad-un-Nabi, which marks the birth anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad in sector 9 to sector 5, in Noida.

Published on Sep 28, 2023 08:53 IST

Punjab: Several farmers outfits stage rail roko protest against Centre

Several farmers' bodies called for a three-day rail blockade starting today, September 28, to push the Central government for fulfilling their demands, which encompass a financial aid package for flood losses, a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP), and debt relief.

Published on Sep 28, 2023 08:27 IST

PM Modi attends event marking 20 years of Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit

"When Vibrant Gujarat was started, there were no big hotels in Gujarat where foreign guests could stay. Even govt guesthouses used to get full and we used even University guesthouses..." PM Modi said.

Updated on Sep 27, 2023 08:01 IST

At least 20 killed in blast at fuel depot in Nagorno-Karabakh

At least 20 people were killed in an explosion at a fuel depot in Azerbaijan's Nagorno-Karabakh on Monday, local Armenian authorities said.

Updated on Sep 26, 2023 07:35 IST

Nagpur: Several areas flooded after heavy rain, rescue operations underway

The National Disaster Response (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) are rescuing people from flooded homes and streets. Two Army units are reaching the Ambazari area said Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavi on Saturday.

Published on Sep 23, 2023 09:44 IST

Sachin Tendulkar, Gavaskar at star-studded Varanasi cricket stadium event | Pics

Prominent cricket legends including Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Ravi Shashtri among others arrived in Uttar pradesh's Varanasi on Saturday to attend the foundation laying ceremony of the Varanasi International Cricket Stadium.

Updated on Sep 23, 2023 08:10 IST

PM Modi inaugurates International Lawyers’ Conference 2023 in New Delhi

PM Modi gets felicitated during the International Lawyers’ Conference 2023. The conference aims to serve as a platform for meaningful dialogue and discussion on various legal topics of national and international importance, foster the exchange of ideas and experiences, and strengthen international cooperation and understanding of legal issues.

Published on Sep 23, 2023 05:57 IST

Photos | Rahul Gandhi makes day-long visit to Jaipur

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot welcomes Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on the latter's arrival in Jaipur on Saturday.

Published on Sep 23, 2023 05:32 IST

Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Inside photos of Vande-Bharat themed pandal

<p>A girl offers prayers to Lord Ganesh in a model of Vande Bharat express on the occasion of Ganesh Chathurthi, in Mumbai on Wednesday</p>

Published on Sep 21, 2023 08:50 IST

Photos | North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ends Russia trip

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Sunday headed home on a bulletproof train after nearly a week in Russia on a defence-focused trip. He expressed his "heartfelt thanks" to President Vladimir Putin, state media said.

Published on Sep 18, 2023 08:16 IST

PM Modi: Special session of Parliament will witness ‘historic decisions’

The five-day special session of Parliament began at 11 am today in the old Parliament building. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the special session will witness “historic decisions”. MPs will move into the building on September 19, the second day of the special session.

Updated on Sep 18, 2023 07:08 IST

Vishwakarma Puja 2023: Devotees from across the country offer prayers

Vishwakarma Puja or Vishwakarma Jayanti is being observed by Hindus across the country today, September 17. Vishwakarma Jayanti is marked to honour the birth anniversary of Lord Vishwakarma, revered as the craftsman deity and the divine architect of the devas in modern Hinduism.

Published on Sep 17, 2023 12:33 IST

PM Modi inaugurates India International Convention and Expo Centre

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5,400-crore Phase 1 of the state-of-the art India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC) named 'Yashobhoomi' at Dwarka.

Published on Sep 17, 2023 11:57 IST

PM Modi takes Delhi Metro ride on his birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the nearly two-km extension of the Delhi Airport Metro Express line from Dwarka Sector 21 to a new metro station ‘YashoBhoomi Dwarka Sector 25.'  After the inauguration, he took a ride on the Delhi Metro.

Published on Sep 17, 2023 07:05 IST

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