Woman among two Maoists killed in encounter in Jharkhand's Chaibasa

Chaibasa (IANS) At least two Maoists, including a woman, were neutralized in a joint operation on Wednesday morning by police and security forces in the Sonua police station area of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. The operation also led to the…

Maha Kumbh stampede: Extremely sad, my deepest condolences to devotees who lost loved ones, says PM Modi

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed grief over the stampede incident in Prayagraj Maha Kumbh and offered condolences to the devotees who have lost their loved ones.  

In a social media post on X, PM Modi said…

JPC meet on Waqf Bill ends; final draft adopted

New Delhi (IANS) The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) meeting that was held to scrutinise the contentious Waqf Amendment Bill ended on Wednesday with the JPC adopting the Bill with 14 votes in favour and 11 against. The Opposition members of the…

Indian women’s hockey stars Salima Tete and Nikki Pradhan to receive plots in Ranchi

Ranchi (IANS) The dream of owning a proper pucca house is finally coming true for Indian women’s hockey team captain Salima Tete and star defender Nikki Pradhan. Both players, who rose to fame while living in kutcha houses, will soon have their own…

Ocean-surface warming 4x faster in last four decades: Study

New Delhi (IANS) The rate of ocean warming has more than quadrupled over the past four decades, according to a new study on Tuesday, explaining why 2023 and early 2024 saw unprecedentedly high sea temperatures. 

The study, published in the…

India summons Lankan envoy, lodges 'strong protest' over firing on Indian fishermen

New Delhi (IANS) India on Tuesday summoned the Sri Lankan envoy in New Delhi to lodge a strong protest over an incident of firing by the Sri Lankan Navy during the apprehension of 13 Indian fishermen in the proximity of Delft Island, earlier in the…

Maha Kumbh 2025: Over 15 crore pilgrims take holy dip at Triveni Sangam

Prayagraj (IANS) The Maha Kumbh, one of the most sacred festivals in Hinduism, is underway in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, with over 15 crore pilgrims taking a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati…

Indian Railways reach 23,000 km tracks for 130 kmph speed, clock 4 p.c. rise in earnings

New Delhi (IANS) The Indian Railways has achieved a significant milestone by upgrading more than 23,000 track kilometres of the railways' network to support train speeds of up to 130 kilometres per hour (kmph), it said on Monday.

According…

SC dismisses J'khand govt’s plea against quashing of FIR against Nishikant Dubey, 28 others

Ranchi/New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the High Court's decision to quash an FIR lodged against 28 BJP leaders, including BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, former Jharkhand Chief Ministers Babulal Marandi and Raghubar Das, former Union…

Blast in Giridih house claims woman’s life, leaves six others injured

Giridih (IANS) A woman was killed, and six others were seriously injured in a powerful blast that ripped through a house in Sheetalpur, located in Giridih district of Jharkhand. The explosion took place during the early hours of Monday. 

The…