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In pics: Afghan refugees protest in front of UNHCR office in Delhi

Published on Aug 23, 2021 10:23 IST

Men, women and children were seen holding the Afghan flag as well as placards and banners that highlighted their demands.

In pics: Hurricane Grace hits eastern Mexico, at least 8 dead and 3 missing

Grace, the second Atlantic hurricane of the season, made landfall in the early hours of Saturday with winds of up to 205 km per hour, leading to severe flooding in more than 20 municipalities in Veracruz.

Updated on Aug 22, 2021 06:17 IST

In pics: Mumbai local train crowd increases as compared to day 1

The crowd slightly increased on Monday as compared to Sunday but Tuesday witnessed an even larger crowd since it is the first working day after August 15.

Published on Aug 17, 2021 07:26 IST

Photos: Chaos, desperation at the airport as Kabul plunges into a crisis

A man pulls a girl to get inside Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 16, 2021. Several photographs and videos on social media show Afghans crowding the airport trying to get out of the country after Taliban insurgents entered the capital on Sunday.

Published on Aug 16, 2021 13:32 IST

In pics: PM Modi meets India Olympic contingent at his residence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the Indian wrestling team during a meet with the Tokyo Olympics contingent in New Delhi on August 16.

Updated on Aug 16, 2021 10:10 IST

In pics: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee hoists flag at Red Road in Kolkata

Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal state, unfurls the national flag during Independence Day parade in Kolkata on August 15.

Updated on Aug 16, 2021 10:08 IST

In pics: India celebrates 75th Independence Day

PM Modi extended his greetings on the occasion of the 75th Independence Day. "Greetings to you all on Independence Day. May this year of the 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' infuse new energy and new consciousness among the countrymen. Jai Hind!" PM Modi tweeted.

Updated on Aug 15, 2021 04:29 IST

In pics: India gears up for 75th Independence Day celebrations

In view of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Union Home Ministry issued instructions to the States and Union Territories for following necessary preventive measures while organising the Independence Day celebrations. Here are a few pictures on how India is gearing up for its 75th Independence Day celebrations.

Updated on Aug 12, 2021 10:22 IST

In pics: Over 5 lakh people in 1,243 UP villages affected by floods

"Eleven districts including Prayagraj, Chitrakoot, Kaushambi, Pratapgarh, Basti, Gonda, Sultanpur, Shrawasti, Lucknow, Raebareli and Fatehpur received rainfall of over 25 mm or more in the past 24 hours", officials said.

Updated on Aug 12, 2021 10:11 IST

In pics: TN fishermen protest against Indian Marine Fisheries Bill

Earlier, Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin urged the Union government not to move the Indian Marine Fisheries Bill, 2021. Here are a few pictures of the protest in Chennai.

Updated on Aug 9, 2021 09:53 IST

Rescue operations underway after building collapses in Delhi's Nand Nagri

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal took to Twitter to say he was monitoring the situation. "This accident of house collapse is very sad. All possible help is being provided for relief and rescue. I am continuously monitoring the incident through the district administration," Kejriwal said in a tweet in Hindi.

Updated on Aug 8, 2021 05:48 IST

In pics: Mass evacuation as Greece wildfires rage

People embark a ferry during an evacuation from Kochyli beach as wildfire approaches near Limni village on the island of Evia, about 160 kilometers (100 miles) north of Athens, Greece on August 6. 2021.

Published on Aug 7, 2021 12:17 IST

In pics: Greece battles wildfires for third day, dozens evacuated

Greek authorities ordered more evacuations on an island near Athens and battled a blaze near the site of the ancient Olympic Games in the western Peloponnese as wildfires burned for the third day.

Published on Aug 5, 2021 10:55 IST

In pics: Heavy rains cause waterlogging in South-Bengal

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to conduct an aerial survey of the flood-hit regions of Howrah and Hooghly districts in south Bengal on July 4, even as the meteorological department has warned of more rain on Wednesday.

Updated on Aug 4, 2021 06:51 IST

Devotees throng ghats of Varanasi on second 'Sawan' Monday amid Covid pandemic

People were seen flouting COVID-19 protocols. Only a handful of devotees were seen wearing masks and practising social distancing. Devotees said that they are not scared of anyone when they are in Lord Shiva's place.

Updated on Aug 2, 2021 08:45 IST

In pics: Residents, tourists evacuated as forest fires sweep through Turkey

Voice of America said that more than 70 wildfires broke out this week in Turkey's Mediterranean and southern Aegean regions. Coast guard units led the operation and authorities asked private boats and yachts to assist in evacuation efforts from the sea as new wildfires erupted. Here are a few visuals of 70 wildfires sweeping Turkey.

Updated on Aug 1, 2021 08:24 IST

Photos: Record number of women-identifying athletes at Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Simone Biles of the United States in action on the uneven bars during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on July 25

Published on Jul 31, 2021 06:59 IST

In pics: Rescue operations resume in cloudburst-hit Kishtwar

Seven persons were found dead and 17 others were rescued in an injured condition after the remote Honzar village in Dacchan tehsil was hit by flash floods triggered by the cloudburst in the early hours of Wednesday, damaging 21 houses, 21 cow sheds, a ration depot, a bridge and a mosque.

Published on Jul 31, 2021 06:03 IST

Photos: Senegalese plant circular gardens in a bid to defend desertification

An aerial view of participants of a Tolou Keur programme working on a newly built garden in Boki Diawe, within the Great Green Wall area, in Matam region, Senegal, on July 10, 2021. Gardens known as Tolou Keur hold plants and trees resistant to hot, dry climates, and are planted with circular beds that allow roots to grow inwards, trapping liquids and bacteria and improving water retention and composting.

Published on Jul 30, 2021 14:52 IST

Photos: Monsoon catches up with Delhi NCR

A view of the Parliament and surrounding areas during overcast weather in New Delhi on July 28. After weeks of waiting for a delayed monsoon, Delhi has already broken the record for its wettest July since 2003, recording 381mm rainfall till July 27.

Published on Jul 29, 2021 11:47 IST

In pics: Cloudbursts cause flash floods in Himachal, J&K, Ladakh

A series of cloudbursts struck different parts of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh killing eight people while 17 went missing on Wednesday. Seven bodies were recovered from the worst-hit Dacchin area of Kishtwar and 17 people were rescued in a joint operation by the police, Army and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF). In Rajouri district, a person drowned in the swollen Saktoi nallah.

Updated on Jul 29, 2021 07:16 IST

In pics: Homes evacuated in Turkey as wildfire rages near southern town

Security forces helped move residents of four neighbourhoods out of the fire's path as firefighters worked to control the blaze, Manavgat district governor Mustafa Yigit told the state-run Anadolu Agency.

Published on Jul 29, 2021 05:21 IST

International Tiger Day 2021: Here are 10 best tiger reserves in India

The numbers of the Wild Tiger dropped by more than 95% over the last 150 years, according to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). Here are 10 of the best tiger reserves in India that are home to a large number of tiger population.

Updated on Jul 29, 2021 04:47 IST

Photos: Keeping up with the Tokyo Olympics from afar

Residents and friends cheer on US swimmer Hunter Armstrong from Dover High School as he competes in Tokyo in the 100m backstroke semi-final race during the 2021 Olympic Games, in Dover, Ohio on July 25. The Olympics may officially be without supporters but that hasn't dampened the fans' spirit around the world.

Published on Jul 28, 2021 12:39 IST

Rain lashes parts of Delhi-NCR, waterlogging brings vehicles to standstill

“Morning rain was of high intensity so a few areas of the city witnessed waterlogging. Our field staff is on the ground and we are closely observing the situation,” a PWD official said. Here are a few visuals of waterlogging in parts of Delhi-NCR on Tuesday morning.

Updated on Jul 27, 2021 08:50 IST

Maharashtra floods: Rescue operations stop, 31 missing people declared dead

Rescue teams have recovered 53 bodies from the site of the landslide in Taliye village and five people were reported injured till Monday, Raigad district collector Nidhi Chaudhari said. The teams have stopped search operations at landslide-hit Taliye village. The 31 missing people will be declared dead. Here are the latest visuals of the flood-affected areas of the state.

Published on Jul 27, 2021 05:15 IST

Photos: How India fared on the opening weekend of Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Indian weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu reacts after a successful attempt at Snatch in the women's 49kg event, in Tokyo, on July 24. Chanu wrote history for India with the first medal on the first day on Tokyo Olympics 2020. She won the silver in 49kg women’s weightlifting with a combined total of 202kg. It marked the first time that India won a medal on the opening day of an Olympics.

Published on Jul 26, 2021 13:10 IST

Photos: Here's how devotees across India celebrated Guru Purnima

Guru Purnima is celebrated on the full moon day in the Hindu month of Ashadha, which is from June to July. Buddhists celebrate Buddh Purnima to commemorate the day when Gautama Buddha gave his first sermon at Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh, India. Devotees from across India celebrated the occasion by taking a dip in the Ganga, visiting temples and seeking blessings from their gurus.

Updated on Jul 25, 2021 06:20 IST

Maharashtra floods: NDRF, BMC engage in rescue operations at various places

Two teams of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) arrived at Raigad and Kolhapur to carry rescue operations in the areas. Meanwhile, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) deployed 8 more teams in the flood-affected areas. A total of 34 teams have been deployed for rescue and relief work at various places.

Updated on Jul 25, 2021 04:32 IST

Uttam Kumar death anniversary: 5 iconic films of Bengal's Mahanayak

Marking his 41st death anniversary, here are five iconic films of Bengal's Mahanayak that left many inspired.

Updated on Jul 24, 2021 09:31 IST

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