At least nine people lost their lives after a four-storey residential building collapsed late Thursday night in Bhiwandi, located in Maharashtra’s Thane district, triggering a massive rescue operation as several residents remained trapped beneath the rubble. The incident occurred during the night when the structure suddenly gave way, leaving residents with little time to escape....
Farmers and several Kannada organisations staged protests near the Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) reservoir on Friday, opposing the Cauvery Water Management Authority’s (CWMA) directive to release water to Tamil Nadu. The demonstrations were held amid growing concerns among farmers over water availability for agricultural activities in the region. The protesters gathered near the KRS dam, raising...
A Pune court has directed Google and YouTube to provide original digital records connected to a video that has become an important part of the defamation case filed against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks concerning Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. The court’s direction came during proceedings in the case filed by Satyaki Savarkar, the grandnephew...
Global home furnishing brand IKEA has strengthened its presence in the national capital with the opening of its second store in Delhi at DLF Avenue, Saket. The new outlet aims to provide customers with a more interactive and personalised shopping experience, allowing them to explore, test and understand products before making purchase decisions. The store...
The political battle over Punjab’s worsening drug crisis has intensified, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) targeting the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government and accusing it of failing to effectively address the spread of narcotics in the State. The BJP has alleged that despite repeated promises and announcements by the Punjab government to eliminate...
Amazon has delivered stronger-than-expected financial results, driven largely by rapid expansion in its cloud computing business and increased investments in artificial intelligence technologies. The company’s performance has highlighted the growing importance of cloud infrastructure and AI services as major drivers of growth in the global technology industry. The company’s cloud computing arm, Amazon Web Services...
Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan has extended financial support to people affected by devastating floods in Assam by contributing ₹1 crore towards relief and recovery efforts. The actor’s donation aims to assist communities struggling with the aftermath of severe flooding that has caused widespread damage across several parts of the northeastern state. The contribution comes at...
A major fire erupted at a commercial building in Vernon, Los Angeles County, on Thursday afternoon, prompting a large-scale emergency response from firefighters. Thick smoke was seen rising into the sky as flames rapidly spread through the structure, creating a challenging situation for emergency crews at the scene. The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded...
A fast-growing wildfire near Oregon’s iconic Mount Hood has forced authorities to issue evacuation warnings as firefighters continue efforts to contain the blaze spreading through dry grasslands and forested regions. The incident, identified as the Grasshopper Fire, has raised concerns among local communities as officials monitor changing conditions and assess the potential threat to nearby...
The Supreme Court has raised concerns over the Bihar government’s decision to allow an unelected individual to continue as a minister, questioning the constitutional validity and governance implications of such an arrangement. The court’s observations came during a hearing where issues related to the appointment and continuation of ministers who do not hold membership in...