Russia experienced another earthquake on Saturday, following a 6.1 magnitude tremor that struck the Kuril Islands region, just days after a significant 8.8 magnitude earthquake impacted the country. The tremor was recorded at 19:33:54 IST at a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter situated at latitude 49.94 N and longitude 162.70 E, according to the National Center for Seismology...
Tamil Nadu: 3 killed after explosion at illegal firecracker manufacturing unit
Virudhunagar: In an explosion at an illegal firecracker manufacturing unit located in a house in Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu, three individuals were tragically charred to death, as reported by the police. The incident took place near the Sattur area, where the illegal firecracker production was occurring within a residential property. According to police reports, the victims died instantly at...
Delhi Police issues traffic advisory following wall collapse under Masoodpur flyover
New Delhi: On Saturday, the Delhi Traffic Police released a traffic advisory due to a wall collapse beneath the Masoodpur Flyover close to Vasant Kunj. The Traffic Police recommended that commuters heading from the Mehrauli area towards Mahipalpur take an alternate route via Aruna Asaf Ali Marg—starting from Fortis Hospital in Vasant Kunj—to reach Mahipalpur and bypass the affected area....
India welcomes US-Russia Summit in Alaska on August 15
India has expressed its approval of the US and Russia’s decision to convene a meeting on August 15, affirming its support for the summit. The Ministry of External Affairs stated: “We appreciate the agreement reached between the United States and the Russian Federation for a meeting in Alaska on August 15, 2025.” This meeting is expected to pave the way...
Akshay Kumar commemorates Raksha Bandhan with his sisters Alka Bhatia and Warda Khan
Mumbai: Raksha Bandhan has arrived, and Bollywood is alive with sibling affection! Akshay Kumar, who has a particularly strong bond with his sister Alka Bhatia, offered fans a delightful glimpse into their festivities this year. The actor took to Instagram to share a photo of the two during the Rakhi ceremony. In the image, Alka is seen performing aarti for...
Indian Railways cancels several trains after two goods trains derail in Jharkhand
Jamshedpur: The Indian Railways has cancelled multiple trains following the derailment of two goods trains in Jharkhand’s Seraikela-Kharswan district on Saturday, as reported by officials. The incident occurred when the two goods trains were passing each other in opposite directions between the Chandil and Nimdih stations in Jharkhand, according to a SER official. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported as...
Air India delays: All you need to know on Mumbai airport network outage
A disruption in a third-party data network caused check-in systems at Mumbai airport to fail on Saturday, resulting in delays for several airlines, including Air India. In a statement on X, Air India mentioned, “The outage of a third-party data network has affected check-in systems at Mumbai airport, leading to delays in flight departures for various airlines, including Air India....
Nurse Found Dead in Bhubaneswar Hospital Bathroom
A tragic event occurred at a well-known private hospital in the Chandrashekharpur region of Bhubaneswar, where a nurse was discovered deceased in a hospital restroom while on duty. The victim, identified as Sonali Rout from Ganjam district, had reportedly communicated with her family around 10 PM the night before. Her lifeless body was found shortly after that. The precise cause...
Indian Surfers Ramesh Budihal, Kishore Kumar Reach ASF Semifinals for First Time
Ramesh Budihal and Kishore Kumar have made their way into the semifinals of the Asian Surfing Championships 2025, marking a historic achievement as it is the first occasion Indian athletes have advanced to this stage in the Men’s Open category. Budihal, who competed in the first heat of the day, showcased an impressive performance with a score of 14.84, surpassing...
Odisha Initiates the ‘Suraksha Dori’ Campaign to Enhance Road Safety
The Commerce and Transport Department of Odisha has launched the “Suraksha Dori” campaign throughout the state in celebration of Rakhi Purnima. This initiative, spearheaded by the State Transport Authority (STA) and Regional Transport Offices (RTOs), seeks to cultivate a sense of accountability among drivers by symbolically tying safety threads—similar to Rakhi—to their wrists. Students, volunteers, police personnel, and departmental staff...