12 Killed, Several Injured as Bus Overturns in J&K’s Udhampur

Jammu — At least 12 people lost their lives and several others were injured after a passenger bus overturned in Udhampur on Monday.

According to officials, the accident occurred near Jalo village on the Ramnagar–Udhampur road when…

Jharkhand HC slams delay in illegal tree felling probe, seeks fresh report

Ranchi — The Jharkhand High Court on Monday came down heavily on the state government over the sluggish pace of investigation into large-scale illegal tree felling reported during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown, directing it to file a detailed status…

Udhampur bus accident toll rises to 21; 61 injured

Jammu — The death toll in the tragic bus accident in Udhampur has climbed to 21, with 61 others injured, Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh confirmed on Monday.

In a post on X, Singh said the injured have been shifted to hospitals…

Fire at Pachpadra Refinery a Day Before Inauguration Sparks Brief Panic, Brought Under Control

Jaipur— A fire broke out at the Pachpadra Refinery in Barmer, Rajasthan, on Monday, just a day ahead of its scheduled inauguration, prompting a swift emergency response and brief concern among officials.

The blaze reportedly started in…

IRGC Claims Strait of Hormuz Blocked, Seeks End to US Naval Restrictions

Tehran — Iran’s elite force, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has announced that the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz has been blocked since Saturday evening, escalating tensions in the region.

In a statement published…

Iran Sees ‘Progress’ in US Talks, but Says Final Deal Still Distant

Tehran — Iran has reported some headway in its ongoing discussions with the United States, but officials caution that a final agreement remains far from reach as the current two-week ceasefire nears its April 22 deadline.

Speaking in…

18 Killed in Firecracker Factory Blast Near Virudhunagar

At least 18 people lost their lives and six others were injured in a massive explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Kattanarpatti, near Virudhunagar, on Sunday. The incident has left the region in shock.

The blast occurred at the…

US Extends Waiver on Russian Oil Shipments Till May 16 Amid Global Energy Concerns

Washington: The United States Department of the Treasury has extended a key waiver allowing the delivery and sale of already-loaded Russian oil shipments, pushing the deadline to May 16.

The earlier 30-day waiver had expired on April 11. The…

ATS Probes Alleged Pakistan Link in Noida Workers’ Protest Violence

Noida: The investigation into the recent violent workers’ protests in Noida has intensified, with the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) stepping in after initial findings hinted at a possible foreign connection, including suspected links to Pakistan.

India Raises Alarm Over Hormuz Firing Incident, Seeks Safe Passage for India-Bound Ships

New Delhi — The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday expressed serious concern over a firing incident involving Indian-flagged vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and called on Iran to help ensure the safe passage of ships heading to India.