Hamas Releases Third Hostage of the Day, Including Israeli-American Keith Siegel
Hamas has released 65-year-old Israeli-American hostage Keith Siegel after 484 days in captivity, marking the third hostage freed on Saturday. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed Siegel’s release, stating that medical officials were assessing his condition at a reception point in southern Israel.
Trump criticises Biden administration, DEI policies after aircraft collision
US President Donald Trump has sharply criticized the Biden administration and its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies following a tragic mid-air collision between an American Airlines regional jet and a US Army helicopter on Wednesday night near Washington, D.C. The crash, which
De-dollarisation: President Trump threatens BRICS with 100% tariffs
President Donald Trump strongly opposed the de-dollarisation efforts of BRICS nations on Friday, warning them of 100% tariffs on their exports if they attempt to replace the US dollar as the primary currency in global trade. Trump reiterated his stance that the US
‘Deeply saddened, we stand in solidarity with US’, PM Modi expresses grief on Washington DC plane collision
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences over the tragic plane-helicopter collision in Washington DC, offering solidarity with the people of the United States. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in the tragic collision
Three victims of US plane crash had Russian passports, identity of fourth being checked: Russian Foreign Ministry
Moscow has confirmed that three Russians were among the 67 victims of the tragic plane crash in the United States on Wednesday night. The crash involved an American Eagle passenger jet, which collided mid-air with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter, making it
EAM Jaishankar appreciates Odisha CM for the successful PBD 2025
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has expressed his gratitude to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi for the successful hosting of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) in Bhubaneswar from January 8-10, 2025. In a letter to the Chief Minister, Jaishankar commended the
28 bodies recovered from Washington DC mid-air crash
Rescue teams have recovered a total of 28 bodies following the tragic mid-air collision between American Eagle Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. Officials confirmed on Thursday that they do not believe there
Midair collision between American Eagle flight and Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport leaves no survivors
American Eagle Flight 5342, a PSA Airlines-operated American Airlines aircraft, collided midair with an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. Officials confirmed Thursday that all passengers and crew members aboard the aircraft, as well as the three service
‘Incredible milestone’: PM Modi congratulates ISRO on its 100th launch
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for its 100th launch, terming it as an ‘incredible milestone’. “Congratulations to @isro on the historic 100th launch!” PM Modi wrote on X. PM Modi added that this incredible milestone
Congo president to be no show at EAC’s crisis meeting amid rebel group M23 advances
Felix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), will not attend the crisis meeting hosted by his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto Wednesday, regarding the security situation in the eastern DRC, local media reported, citing sources in the presidential office. “President
Huge influx of devotees in Ayodhya on Mauni Amavasya; over 50 lakh pilgrims visit holy city in 72 hours
While lakhs of pilgrims flock to Prayagraj for the ‘Mauni Amavasya snan’, the holy city of Ayodhya also witnessed an overwhelming surge of devotees on the auspicious occasion. In the early morning, devotees took a holy dip in the Saryu River in silence
US DoJ indictment against Adani a ‘strategic blunder,’ risks damaging India-US ties: Forbes article
The US Department of Justice’s (DoJ) indictment of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani is a strategic blunder with severe geopolitical consequences, leading American publication Forbes has said. In an article titled “The US Harms The West’s Alliances With A Far-Flung Indictment In India”, the
Four women from Bihar’s Gopalganj killed in Mahakumbh stampede
Four women from Bihar’s Gopalganj district lost their lives in a stampede during the Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj. The commotion had broken out in the early hours of Wednesday. The incident occurred at Sangam Ghat during the Mauni Amavasya bath (holy bath), one
Congressional Caucus on India has a new Republican co-chair
Democratic US lawmaker Ro Khanna on Wednesday announced that Republican colleague Rich McCormick will join him as the co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus on India, replacing Mike Walz, who is now the National Security Adviser to President Donald Trump. Representatives Andy Barr
No vehicle zone, VVIP passes cancelled: UP govt’s key changes after Maha Kumbh stampede
The Uttar Pradesh government has invoked strict measures in Prayagraj a day after a stampede occurred at the Maha Kumbh Mela. At least 30 people died, and 60 others sustained injuries in the stampede on Wednesday as crores of devotees gathered in the
SA20: MI Cape Town beat Sunrisers Eastern Cape to reach playoffs
MI Cape Town delivered a fielding, bowling, and batting masterclass to book their maiden appearance in the SA20 Playoffs with a crushing 10-wicket win over Sunrisers Eastern Cape at Newlands. This victory has set up an all-Western Cape Qualifier 1, with current table-toppers
Assam Rifles, Tripura Police seize drugs worth Rs 6 crore
Assam Rifles, in coordination with police, conducted a joint operation and seized and destroyed ganja (marijuana) plantations worth around Rs 6 crore in Tripura, officials said on Thursday. A defence spokesman said that the para-military troops and Tripura Police personnel, in their joint
Monitoring the Washington plane crash, says Trump
US President Donald Trump stated that he is monitoring the plane crash that occurred over the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport in Washington. “I have been fully briefed on the terrible accident which just took place at Reagan National Airport. May God
Pragati Yatra: Nitish Kumar to visit Madhepura today to review developmental work
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will visit Madhepura on Thursday as part of the second phase of his Pragati Yatra to review ongoing rural development projects and inaugurate or lay the foundation stone for various development schemes. He will review projects under ‘Saat
Working expeditiously to safely bring back Sunita Williams, Butch Willmore: NASA
NASA on Thursday stated that it is “working expeditiously” along with SpaceX to safely bring back Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams and astronaut Butch Willmore, who have been stuck on the International Space Station (ISS) for 238 days. This statement came after billionaire and