Passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan; survivors reported

Aktau (Kazakhstan) (IANS) A passenger plane carrying over 100 people crashed near Aktau Airport in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, according to reports from the country's Emergencies Ministry.   

Local media outlet Kazpravda.kz reported that the…

Water security the biggest challenge of 21st century, says PM Modi

Khajuraho (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that water security is the biggest challenge in the 21st century, and also pointed out that several states have been engaged in disputes over the sharing of water. 

PM Modi said…

5 soldiers killed, 5 injured in J&K road accident

Jammu (IANS) Five soldiers were killed and 5 others injured in a road accident in J&K’s Poonch district on Tuesday, officials said. 

Officials said that an army vehicle, which was on its way from Nilam Headquarters to the Balnoi Ghora Post,…

India’s Jaduguda Mines discovery extends uranium resources by over 50 years: Govt

New Delhi (IANS) A significant new deposit discovery has been made in and around the existing area of India's Jaduguda Mines which will increase the life of an otherwise depleting mine by more than 50 years, according to the year-end review released…

Jumbo menace in Jharkhand: Five deaths and over 200 acres of crops destroyed in December

Ranchi (IANS) In a tragic turn of events, angry elephants have unleashed death and destruction across Jharkhand this December, killing five people and injuring several others. The animals, at the same time, have damaged over 30 houses and destroyed…

Rozgar Mela: PM Modi distributes 71,000 appointment letters to new recruits

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed over 71,000 appointment letters to newly recruited individuals via video conferencing on Monday. 

The event was part of the Centre's Rozgar Mela initiative, aimed at empowering youth…

Punjab grenade attack case: Three killed in UP belonged to ISI’s terror module

Chandigarh/Pilibhit (IANS) In a breakthrough against Pakistan-ISI’s sponsored Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) terror outfit, a joint operation of Punjab Police and Uttar Pradesh (UP) Police led to an encounter with three module members involved in…

Death toll in Punjab building collapse rises to two

Chandigarh (IANS) Rescuers involving the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the Army on Sunday began the operation on the second day as a few people were believed to be trapped in the debris of a four-storey building that collapsed in Punjab's…

Kuwait bestows its highest honour 'The Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer' to PM Modi

Kuwait City (IANS) Kuwait on Sunday bestowed its highest honour 'The Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer' to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in appreciation of his distinguished achievements and the efforts made to strengthen the relations between the…

PM Modi to begin historic Kuwait visit today; focus on labour, bilateral ties

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a landmark two-day visit to Kuwait on Saturday, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Gulf nation in 43 years. 

The trip, undertaken at the invitation of…