Short Circuit Suspected as Fire Kills Two, Injures Six in Dhanbad

Dhanbad: A massive fire in a three-storey residential building in Vikas Nagar, under the Saraidhela police station area of Dhanbad district, claimed two lives and left six others injured late Monday night, officials confirmed on Tuesday.

The…

Rupee Depreciation Influenced by Multiple Factors, Including US Trade Pact Developments: Minister

New Delhi: The depreciation of the Indian rupee during the current financial year 2025–26 has been influenced by a combination of factors, including a widening trade deficit and developments related to India’s ongoing trade agreement negotiations…

Islamic State Hallmarks Emerge in Bondi Beach Massacre; Attacker a Person of Interest

New Delhi: The deadly shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday left 16 people dead and more than 40 injured, with investigators saying that several elements of the attack point towards possible links with the Islamic State (IS). The incident…

It’ll Boost Popularity of Squash Among Youth: PM Modi Congratulates Indian Team on Historic WC Win

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the Indian squash team for winning their first-ever Squash World Cup, stating that the historic achievement will significantly boost the sport’s popularity among the youth.

Ten Killed in Shooting Near Jewish Gathering at Sydney’s Bondi Beach

Canberra: A deadly shooting near a Jewish gathering at Bondi Beach in Sydney on Sunday evening has left at least 10 people dead, including one of the attackers, while 12 others sustained injuries, according to Australian police cited by local media.

CII Proposes Six-Pronged Investment Roadmap for India’s Next Decade of Growth

New Delhi: Ahead of the Union Budget 2026–27, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Sunday proposed a comprehensive six-pronged investment strategy focused on fiscal prudence, capital efficiency and strengthening investor confidence…

Kerala Local Body Polls: Congress, BJP Gain as CPI-M Suffers Major Setback Under CM Vijayan

Thiruvananthapuram — As counting in Kerala’s local body elections crossed the halfway mark, the ruling CPI-M, led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, appeared headed for an unprecedented setback, suffering heavy losses even in its traditional…

Disappointed fans vandalise Salt Lake Stadium after Messi exits early

Kolkata- Kolkata’s much-hyped tryst with football icon Lionel Messi turned chaotic on Saturday, as moments of celebration at the Salt Lake Stadium were replaced by unrest and disappointment among thousands of fans.

Messi, who is in India…

IndiGo Crisis: DGCA Fires Inspectors, Summons CEO Again Amid Massive Flight Disruptions

New Delhi — India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has terminated four flight inspectors responsible for overseeing IndiGo’s safety and operational compliance, as the airline continues to grapple…

Bangladesh to Hold National Election and Referendum on February 12

Dhaka -  Bangladesh’s Election Commission (EC) on Thursday announced that the country’s 13th national parliamentary election will be held on February 12 next year, alongside the July Charter referendum, according to local media reports.