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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the hijacking of a train in Pakistan’s Balochistan province and expressed deep concern over the hostages, urging their immediate release. Calling attacks on civilians unacceptable, his spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, issued a statement after gunmen opened fire on a passenger train.
Pakistani forces rescued 104 hostages after rebels hijacked the “Jaffar Express” in Balochistan, killing 16 militants in a fierce gunfight. The Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility, demanding the release of Baloch prisoners. The rebels threatened to destroy the train and execute hostages if demands weren’t met within 48 hours.
The annual Brahmotsavams at Lakshminarasimha Swamy Temple, located in Yadagirigutta, Yadadri district, concluded on Tuesday night. The priests performed the Ashtotara Shata Ghatabhishekam and Srungara Dolotsavam at the Prakara Mandapam of the temple. Ashtottarakalasha worship was held at the Mahamukha Mandapam of the main temple.
Karnataka High Court granted relief to the husband of actor Ranya Rao, Jatin Hukkeri, amid concerns about his potential arrest. Hukkeri moved the High Court, fearing that he might be arrested in connection with the ongoing gold smuggling case without adherence to Supreme Court directives. High Court ordered that no arrest should be made without […]
Fear of elephant attacks has overshadowed board exams at Gudaarvila Government High School in Munnar, Kerala. With a herd roaming nearby, the Forest Department’s Rapid Response Team (RRT) ensures safety by escorting teachers, and monitoring the area. Armed with necessary equipment, the RRT scares away elephants, allowing students to focus on their exams.
President Donald Trump criticized Canada as a “tariff abuser” after Ontario imposed a 25% electricity surcharge on three US states. He claimed the US no longer needs Canadian energy, lumber, or cars, vowing to end subsidies. Trump also declared the surcharge illegal and warned Canada of consequences.
The rescue operation at the Srisailam Left Tunnel site is in full swing on the 18th day, Tuesday. The rescue team discovered a body in front of the Tunnel Boring Machine on Sunday and the search for the other seven victims is ongoing. The Anvi Robot team reached the tunnel with the robots at the […]
Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai introduced the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, proposing a revamp of India’s immigration laws. The bill aims to enhance national security, regulate immigration, and enforce stricter penalties, replacing colonial-era laws like the Foreigners Act, 1946, and the Passport Act, 1920.
Bollywood star actors Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna’s ‘CHHAAVA’, based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji’s son Sambhaji Maharaj, has received a positive response at the box office. The film has now surpassed Baahubali 2 in earnings, with Baahubali 2 grossing ₹510 crore and CHHAAVA earning ₹516 crore in just 25 days.
Delhi’s proposed EV Policy 2.0 targets 95% EV adoption by 2027, phasing out CNG autos, taxis, and commercial vehicles. It includes purchase incentives, charging infrastructure expansion, and a State EV Fund. The policy emphasizes fleet electrification, job creation, and stricter regulations, replacing the 2020 EV policy, which expired in August 2024.
