Militant attack kills 37 at Ugandan school
Police and army officials blamed the ADF, one of the deadliest militias over the border in DR Congo's strife-torn east, which the Islamic State group has called its local offshoot.
At least 13 people killed in bus accident in Pakistan
The bus was travelling from Lahore to Rawalpindi when it overturned near Kallar Kahar salt range. Rescue officials said the death toll could rise as some of the injured were critical.
Thanks to teamwork, Gujarat saw not a single casualty during Cyclone Biparjoy: Amit Shah
"Electricity has been restored in 1600 villages and officials have promised me that it will be restored in practically all villages by the evening of the 20th,” he said.
Wrestlers want Asiad trials by Aug 10, IOA seeks extension from OCA
The ad-hoc committee member Bhupender Singh Bajwa could not be contacted for his comments on the development.
UGC chief takes a jibe at academics criticising NCERT textbook revision
The dropping of several topics and portions from NCERT textbooks last month triggered a controversy, with the Opposition blaming the BJP-led Centre of "whitewashing with vengeance".
New promotion plan in the offing for top officers of armed forces
Sources said initially, a common Confidential Report for two and three-star officers has been approved to be implemented.
Uproar, adjournment of house in planned manner not good for democracy: LS Speaker Om Birla
Drawing reference from the recent incidents in Lok Sabha and legislatures, Birla opined that it was a matter of grave concern.
Children in war-scarred Yemen line up for water, not school
The dire mix of war and climate change has only aggravated the country's water woes.
RBI imposes Rs 20 lakh penalty on Manappuram Finance
The regulator said the penal action is based on the unsatisfactory response from the company.
Houses of BJP leaders, party offices come under mob attack in Manipur
Throughout Friday evening and night, mobs made multiple attempts to target the houses of lawmakers and BJP offices in the Imphal Valley.
40 suffering from heat wave die at Uttar Pradesh’s Ballia district hospital in three days
Doctors at Ballia district hospital said that most of those who died over the past three days were over 60 years of age and had co-morbid conditions.
Earthquakes hit J-K’s Ramban, Doda, no casualties
No One was reported hurt. The 3.0 magnitude and 4.4 magnitude earthquakes struck within a span of eight hours in the Chenab valley region, the officials said.
Tourists stranded in Sikkim due to heavy rainfall, 2000 rescued by Army
The tourists were extended support to cross over the river and were provided with hot meals, lodging and medical support.
Autorickshaw driver tries to set self alight in front of Maha CM’s house
A Wagle Estate police station official said the autorickshaw driver was angry that he was not given a licence so far due to a case registered against his name.
Common USB Type-C port soon for charging devices
As per reports, the panel of the Ministry of Consumer affairs has given time till June 2025 to device manufacturers to add Type-C chargers in all electronic products.
Market at peak; Zerodha CEO says no bull run yet
BSE Sensex on Friday jumped 467 points to close at 63,385; while the broader NSE Nifty moved 138 points to settle at 18,826.
‘New settlement rules incentivise wilful defaulters’
As per the circular, proposals for compromise settlements in respect of debtors classified as fraud or wilful defaulter shall require approval of the board in all cases.
J&K admin notifies elections to urban local bodies in ’23
While the term of Srinagar Municipal Corporation would end on November 5, 2023, Jammu Municipal Corporation’s term is expiring on November 14.
Fadnavis warns CM Shinde over advertisement row
Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule also expressed displeasure over the ad and admitted that the BJP leaders and workers were hurt.
Weathering Biparjoy Storm that left behind a trail of destruction
From experiencing 10,000 deaths during the Super Cyclone of 1999 to only 10 deaths during Cyclone Yaas in 2001, Odisha has set a precedent, according to experts.