A fire engulfed a high-rise housing complex in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district, killing four and injuring three, two critically. Flames spread along bamboo scaffolding during renovations, trapping residents inside. Firefighters battled the blaze from ladder trucks, which was declared a No. 4 alarm fire, one of the city’s highest emergency levels.
Around 3,000-4,000 students at VIT’s Sehore campus in Madhya Pradesh violently protested poor food and water quality, blaming it for jaundice cases. The arson late Tuesday damaged vehicles, hostel windows, and an RO plant. Police confirmed widespread vandalism, with videos circulating on social media capturing the unrest.
Chief Justices and senior judges from Bhutan, Kenya, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Malaysia attended Constitution Day at India’s Supreme Court. CJI Surya Kant welcomed them, highlighting India’s judicial influence. Guests praised Indian jurisprudence, the legal system, and the Constitution. The event was attended by President Murmu.
Chief Justices and senior judges from Bhutan, Kenya, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Malaysia attended Constitution Day at India’s Supreme Court. CJI Surya Kant welcomed them, highlighting India’s judicial influence. Guests praised Indian jurisprudence, the legal system, and the Constitution. The event was attended by President Murmu.
The Election Commission told the Supreme Court it can smoothly conduct the Special Intensive Revision despite Kerala’s local body polls. Represented by senior advocate Rakesh Dwivedi, the EC said it is working closely with the State Election Commission and district officials. Nearly 90% of enumeration forms are distributed, and 70% are digitized.
Top Maharashtra leaders, police, and grieving families gathered across Mumbai to pay heartfelt tributes to the heroes who died confronting the 2008 terror attack. Citizens offered respects at major attack sites and at ASI Tukaram Ombale’s “Prerana Sthal.” The NSG also held a stirring “Neverever” memorial at the Gateway of India.
The NHRC has accepted the suo moto over the exclusive serving of halal-certified meat in non-veg dishes by Indian Railways. Earlier, the petitioner alleged that the practice of serving only halal meat violates the human rights of Hindus and others. The NHRC issued a notice to the Chairman of the Railway Board and asked for […]
The Indian Constitution was previously available in English and Hindi, but now it is available in multiple languages. President Murmu released digital copies in 9 languages today. These languages are Telugu, Marathi, Nepali, Punjabi, Jodo, Kashmiri, Odia, Assamese, and Malayalam. Therefore, Telugu people can read the constitution in the Telugu language.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy urged PM Modi to declare the Bengaluru-Hyderabad defence and aerospace corridor while inaugurating Safran’s LEAP engine MRO centre. He highlighted Hyderabad’s growing aerospace ecosystem, major investments, skilling initiatives, export boost, Bharat Future City plans, and invited the PM to the Telangana Rising 2047 Global Summit.
A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s North Sumatra region today at 10:58 IST, with the epicenter located 150 km deep. The tremor caused panic, prompting residents to rush out of their homes. No casualties have been reported so far. The area is part of a highly seismically active zone, where such earthquakes occur frequently.
The NIA has arrested Soyab, a Faridabad resident, for allegedly harboring Dr Umar-un Nabi, who drove the explosive-laden car that blasted outside Delhi’s Red Fort on Nov 10. Soyab, accused of providing logistical support, is the 7th arrested in the ‘white-collar’ terror module uncovered by J&K Police, following six earlier arrests of Umar’s aides.
Cyclone “Senyar” will bring heavy rain to Tamil Nadu until 30 November, peaking 28-30 November. Kerala and Mahe face heavy showers today, November 26. Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, and Rayalaseema may see very heavy rain 30 November. Andaman & Nicobar Islands get rain until 29 November, with winds up to 60 kmph and storm alerts […]
Heavy rains and floods in central Vietnam have killed 98, with 10 missing. Over 2,000 houses were damaged, 426 collapsed, and 51,800 hectares of crops submerged. Livestock losses exceed 920,800. Economic damage is $570M. The government provided $44.5M in emergency aid to support recovery in Hue, Da Nang, Quang Tri, and Quang Ngai, with power […]
President Droupadi Murmu leads the 76th Constitution Day celebrations today at the old Parliament’s Central Hall. Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, PM Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Lop Rahul Gandhi, and other top leaders attended the event. The event features a digital launch of the Constitution in nine languages and a preamble reading.
Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have requested the Nampally court to grant 7-day custody of iBOMMA Ravi, citing his lack of cooperation in the ongoing probe. Authorities stated that the custody is essential to obtain crucial information related to the case. The Nampally court is expected to announce its decision on the petition today.