Thirteen coaches of the Mysore-Darbhanga Bagmati Express derailed near Chennai after colliding with a stationary goods train, resulting in 3 coaches catching fire. Several passengers sustained injuries and were admitted to local hospitals, though the severity is still unclear. National Disaster Response Force is on-site, assisting with rescue operations & transporting the injured to medical...
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed hope for a diplomatic resolution in Lebanon to prevent a broader conflict, supporting efforts to strengthen the state against Hezbollah. While affirming Israel’s right to defend itself amid ongoing strikes, he voiced concern over the humanitarian crisis. Blinken emphasized the importance of empowering Lebanese leadership that reflects the [&h...
Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo, representing atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, won the Nobel Peace Prize for its advocacy against nuclear weapons. Known as “hibakusha,” many survivors have dedicated their lives to promoting a nuclear-free world. Norwegian Nobel Committee praised the group for its efforts and witness testimonies highlighting the need to prevent...
Young India Skills University will launch its first courses on Nov 4, 2024, offering programs in Logistics, Healthcare, and Pharmaceuticals. Courses include “Warehouse Executive,” “Finishing Skills in Nursing Excellence,” and the “Pharma Associate Programme.” Conducted at ESCI & National Academy of Construction campuses in Hyderabad, the university aims t...
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau said he had a “brief exchange” with PM Narendra Modi at a summit in Laos. He spoke to PM Modi about the “work that we need to do”, as per him. This comes in wake of the strained ties between the two nations due to the alleged Indian involvement in the […]
A hydraulic failure prompted an Air India Express flight to declare a mid-air emergency over Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu. The flight, with 140 passengers on board, took off from Trichy airport for Sharjah at 5.43 pm but soon developed a technical snag. As per airport authorities, the pilot alerted the air station about the hydraulic […]
PM Modi stated that maritime operations must be conducted in accordance with United Nations laws. He made this remark at the East Asia Summit in Laos, emphasizing the need to ensure freedom of navigation and airspace. He said, “A free, open, inclusive, and rule-based Indo-Pacific region is essential for development.” Also, he expressed his grief […]
AP IT and Education Minister Nara Lokesh inaugurated a Kia car showroom in the Kolanukonda area of the Mangalagiri constituency. During the event, he stated, “The Kia car company came to the state with the vision of CM Chandrababu. Wherever you see a Kia car in the country, people say it is made in Andhra. […]
A 10-year-old leopard was discovered dead in Amragiri area of Chinnagandi, Telangana’s Nagarkurnool district, raising concerns among local authorities. The cause of death remains unclear, prompting investigations to determine whether it resulted from natural causes or human interference. Wildlife officials are assessing the situation to ensure the safety of both the animal and the communi...
It is known that PM Modi presented a crown to the Jeshoreshwari Kali Mata Temple during his visit to Bangladesh in 2021. Recently, however, that crown was stolen, prompting the Indian Embassy to express concern over the theft. The central government has urged the Bangladesh government to conduct an immediate investigation into the matter and […]
Israel’s military announced the killing of Mohammad Abdullah, a top commander of the Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad, in an airstrike on the Nur Shams refugee camp in Tulkarem. The operation also resulted in the death of another militant and the recovery of weapons. Violence has escalated in the West Bank since the attack by […]
The Central government has banned the Islamic group Hizb-ut-Tahrir, citing its involvement in secret extremist and terrorist activities in the country. The organization was banned under the Prevention of Unlawful Activities Act, 1967. This follows previous bans on organizations such as the Popular Front of India and Jamaat-e-Islami, which have been accused of conducting Islamic […]
Oxford University Press has launched a trilingual Sanskrit-Hindi-English dictionary to enhance global access to Sanskrit. This initiative aligns with India’s educational policies and aims to promote linguistic diversity. Featuring over 25,000 carefully selected words, the dictionary supports learners. OUP also released additional dictionaries, expanding its portfolio to 13 languages, incl...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the ASEAN-India Summit in Laos, expressing condolences for Hurricane Milton victims and discussing bilateral ties. He also held discussions with Japan’s Shigeru Ishiba and New Zealand’s Christopher Luxon, announcing a 10-point plan to enhance ASEAN-India connectivity and resilience amid global challenges.