54 Injured, 18 Missing in Explosion at Qatar's Key Ras Laffan Gas Hub

Doha: At least 54 people were injured and 18 others are missing after a powerful explosion and fire struck Qatar's Ras Laffan industrial city, one of the world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) hubs, late Sunday night.

The blast…

US Approves $482 Million Military Support Package for India's Apache Helicopters, M777 Guns

New Delhi: The United States has cleared a military sustainment package worth an estimated **$482.2 million** to support India's fleet of **AH-64E Apache attack helicopters** and **M777A2 Ultra-Light Howitzers**, a move aimed at boosting…

Lucknow Coaching Centre Fire Claims 14 Lives; CM Yogi Rushes Back from Aligarh

Lucknow: At least 14 people lost their lives after a massive fire engulfed a three-storey coaching centre building in the Purania area of Aliganj, Lucknow, on Monday. The victims are believed to be between 20 and 24 years old.

The tragedy…

Israel Orders Military to Halt Fire in Lebanon Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Jerusalem: Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz have instructed the Israeli military to cease fire in Lebanon, according to local media reports.

Despite the order, Israeli forces will continue to maintain their positions in parts…

PM Modi Commissions Three Naval Vessels, Says India is Building a Self-Reliant Maritime Future

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday commissioned three key naval platforms—INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray—at the Tri-Commissioning ceremony held at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, describing the event as another…

Congress Shifts to Damage Control After Rajya Sabha Setback, Calls for Alliance Unity

Ranchi: Just days after suffering a shock defeat in the Jharkhand Rajya Sabha election, the Congress has softened its tone and is now focused on preserving the ruling alliance. After senior Congress leaders and ministers initially exchanged sharp…

India Extends Dominance with Five More Medals at ISSF Junior World Championship

Suhl (Germany): India continued its impressive run at the ISSF Junior World Championship 2026 in Suhl, Germany, collecting five more medals on the second day of competition to remain at the top of the medal standings.

The biggest highlights…

India Expands LPG Import Sources Amid West Asia Crisis; OMCs Bear Rs 22,000 Crore Losses

New Delhi: India significantly diversified its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports during the recent conflict in West Asia, increasing purchases from the United States, Iran, and several other countries to reduce its dependence on Gulf suppliers,…

Union Minister Manohar Lal Reviews Power Sector and Urban Development Projects with Jharkhand Government

Ranchi: Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar reviewed the progress of Jharkhand's power sector and urban development projects during a high-level meeting in Ranchi.

The meeting was attended by Sudivya…

INDIA Bloc's Public Feud Appears More Optics Than Reality; Power Takes Priority Over Accountability

Ranchi: Most people are familiar with the Surf Excel slogan, *"Daag Achhe Hain" (Stains are Good).* In the aftermath of the Rajya Sabha election results in Jharkhand, the slogan seems to have acquired a political meaning.

The…