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A depression in the southern central Bay of Bengal has intensified into a cyclonic storm, currently centered 320 km east-southeast of Chennai and 400 km southeast of Andhra Pradesh’s Nellore. India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts that it will move west-northwest and cross the Puducherry-Nellore coast by tomorrow morning, bringing heavy rainfall and winds of 40 […]
A fuel tanker explosion in northern Nigeria has resulted in at least 94 deaths and 50 injuries, police reported on Wednesday. The incident occurred in Jigawa state when the tanker crashed while avoiding a truck. Many victims were trying to collect spilled fuel, overwhelming officers attempting to prevent them. The Nigerian Medical Association has called […]
Central government ordered the complete withdrawal of the counter-terrorist commando force NSG from VIP security duties. Center handed over its nine “high-risk” VIPs to the CRPF by the next month. Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has also sanctioned a fresh battalion of specially trained personnel, recently withdrawn from Parliament security duties, to be attached to […]
Lionel Messi delivered an incredible performance, matching Cristiano Ronaldo’s record as Argentina defeated Bolivia in the South American qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Scoring three goals and providing two assists, Messi left fans and experts in awe at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires. This marked his 10th international hat-trick, bringing his total […]
North Korea’s aggression toward South Korea has intensified, with the destruction of inter-Korea roads and railways, threats of war over drone incursions, and the relocation of nuclear-capable weapons to the border. This shift began in January when Kim Jong Un declared South Korea his “principal enemy,” cutting communications and ramping up military actions against the […]
Indian stock markets settled in the negative territory on Wednesday. Sensex shed 318.76 points or 0.39% to settle at 81,501.36. Similarly, Nifty ended at 24,971.30, down 86.05 points or 0.34%. Among the broader indices, the Small managed to settle in the green with marginal gains of 0.01%, while the Midcap index ended down by 0.24%.
J&K new CM Omar Abdullah said he told the top cop not to create any green corridor or stop traffic for him while he is travelling on road. Abdullah said no stick waving or any other aggressive gestures should be used, and asked his newly sworn in Cabinet ministers to follow suit. “I spoke to […]
A surge of bomb threats to Indian airlines, 12 reported in the past 48 hours, was addressed in a meeting of the parliamentary standing committee on transport. This followed discussions between Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu and ministry officials, along with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. Aviation officials revealed that “critical leads” and […]
The Union Cabinet, headed by PM Modi, approved a 3% increase in the dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) for Central government employees and pensioners on Wednesday. This raises the DA and DR from 50% to 53%, effective from July 1. This biannual revision benefits around 1 crore employees and pensioners, providing significant relief […]
Opening day of the India vs New Zealand Test series has been called off. A Presistent drizzle meant that there is no time for ground staff to make the ground ready for the game. If the rain has stopped, drainage system at Chinnaswamy would’ve allowed play in about an hour. But, it didn’t happen. Due […]
An IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Delhi was diverted to Ahmedabad after a bomb threat, later deemed a hoax, officials reported on Wednesday. Shortly after takeoff, an unidentified individual tweeted that a bomb was on board the aircraft, which was carrying nearly 200 passengers and crew. The incident prompted immediate safety protocols at Sardar Vallabhbhai […]
In a major support for farmers ahead of the Diwali festival, the Central Government approved a rise in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for essential rabi crops. Announced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday, the MSP for wheat increased by ₹150 to ₹2,425, mustard by ₹300 to ₹5,950, and gram by ₹210 to ₹5,650 […]
Mumbai Indians (MI) have appointed Paras Mhambrey as their bowling coach, the franchise announced on Wednesday. Mhambrey, who previously served as India’s bowling coach until their 2024 T20 World Cup win, will collaborate with current coach Lasith Malinga under head coach Mahela Jayawardene. Mhambrey returns to MI after contributing to their past successes, including five […]
Thomas Tuchel has been appointed as England’s new manager, effective January 1, 2025. The 51-year-old, who previously managed Bayern Munich, succeeds Gareth Southgate as the permanent coach and becomes the third foreign manager for the Three Lions, following Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello. Tuchel will be assisted by English coach Anthony Barry.
Heavy rains in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, disrupted flight operations at Renigunta Airport, causing some flights from Hyderabad to be diverted to Chennai due to water on the runway. The road to the airport was also flooded. Continuous downpour since Tuesday inundated low-lying areas and triggered landslides on the Ghat road, affecting access to the Sri […]