Australian bushfire prompts evacuation order
Authorities in southeast Australia have ordered communities to evacuate as bushfires in western Melbourne, the capital city of Australia’s state of Victoria, continue to spread. Victorian emergency services on Thursday morning urged about 100 residents of four small towns near the southwestern edge
Upcoming Budget session of Bengal Assembly may end state govt-Raj Bhavan tussle
The ongoing tussle between the West Bengal government and Raj Bhavan is expected to end during the upcoming Budget session of the Assembly, scheduled for next month. The state government has already sent an invitation to the office of Governor C. V. Ananda
First deportees land in Colombia from US
Two Colombian Aerospace Force planes carrying migrants deported from the United States landed late Tuesday in Colombia’s capital, Bogota, as confirmed by Colombian President Gustavo Petro. The deported nationals were picked up from Houston, Texas, and San Diego, California, following instructions from Petro.
Israeli PM to visit US for discussion on Gaza truce deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Washington next week at the invitation of US President Donald Trump, according to a statement from Netanyahu’s office. Trump has invited Netanyahu to “a meeting at the White House on February 4,” said the statement.
Maha Kumbh stampede: Health minister Nadda assures full health services, volunteers
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda spoke with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath about the stampede-like situation at the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Wednesday and assured full support, including volunteers and health services, to manage the situation effectively. Earlier, Prime
Situation in Maha Kumbh under control: Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad chief
The Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad chief, Ravindra Puri, on Wednesday said that the situation in Maha Kumbh is getting under control following the stampede on the occasion of ‘Mauni Amavasya’. A stampede-like situation unfolded early Wednesday as millions of devotees thronged the Triveni
CM Yogi issues appeal: Do not pay attention to rumours, follow instructions
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday issued an appeal to the devotees attending the Maha Kumbh to follow the guidelines, cooperate with the administration, and not pay attention to rumours. In his statement, CM Yogi requested devotees to bathe at the
Maha Kumbh stampede: Amit Shah assures all assistance to ensure safety of devotees
Following the stampede-like situation at the Maha Kumbh Mela on Wednesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and assured all possible support from the Centre. The stampede-like situation broke out at the Sangam amid the celebration
Jennifer Lopez talks about the movies she has unsuccessfully auditioned for
Actress-singer Jennifer Lopez has shared that she has missed out on “a lot of things” in her career as she talked about the projects she unsuccessfully auditioned for. She said that there were some roles she had “hoped” for that just didn’t come
CM Yogi holds high-level meeting on Maha Kumbh situation
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday held a meeting with top state officials to discuss the situation following the stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. The CM has been closely monitoring the situation at the Maha Kumbh. According to the Chief Minister’s
NZ great Debbie Hockley lauds Melie Kerr for ICC Awards haul
New Zealand cricket great and Hall of Famer Debbie Hockley has heaped praise on Melie Kerr after the 24-year-old was named the ICC Women’s Player of the Year for 2024. The star all-rounder created history by becoming the first player from New Zealand
Katy Perry talks about what keeps her relationship with Orlando Bloom going strong
Singer Katy Perry has revealed the secret to keeping her relationship with Hollywood star Orlando Bloom strong. “I’ve talked a lot about love languages and how important they are in learning your partner’s love language, and even if it isn’t your love language,
VIP culture should be curbed to pay attention to masses: LoP Rahul on Maha Kumbh tragedy
Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, expressed his deep condolences following the tragic stampede that occurred during the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on Wednesday, which left many people injured, several of them critically. He also called for urgent reforms
ED seizes 160 sites worth Rs 300 crore in Karnataka MUDA scam case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED), investigating the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam, has seized 160 sites allotted to various individuals in violation of the 50:50 ratio formula, sources said on Wednesday. The ED stated that the sites were seized under the Prevention of
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, direct India-China flights to resume soon: MEA
India and China have agreed to resume the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra in the summer of 2025, as announced by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) following a meeting between Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Monday.
PM Modi & President Trump discuss ‘mutually beneficial’ ties (Lead)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, reaffirming their commitment to a ‘mutually beneficial and trusted partnership.’ “Delighted to speak with my dear friend President @realDonaldTrump @POTUS,” PM Modi wrote on X. The Prime Minister congratulated President Trump
Assam CM reviews progress of government schemes in Dibrugarh
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday reviewed the progress of various Central and state government schemes at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat in Dibrugarh, receiving detailed feedback from senior officials on their implementation and steps taken for the development of the Jonai
MP CM Mohan Yadav arrives in Tokyo, receives warm welcome from Indian community
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, Dr. Mohan Yadav, has arrived in Tokyo, Japan, on Tuesday for a four-day visit aimed at attracting investment to the state. He was warmly welcomed by Sibi George, the Ambassador of India to Japan, upon his arrival. The Indian
PM Modi to inaugurate Utkarsh Odisha conclave today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the two-day Utkarsh Odisha-Make in Odisha conclave-2025 on Tuesday, the flagship Global Investment Summit hosted by the Odisha government. The conclave will take place at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar from January 28 to 29. PM Modi is
Syria’s interim FM welcomes EU decision to suspend sanctions
Syria’s interim Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani has welcomed the European Union’s decision to suspend sanctions against Damascus for one year, calling it a step that could improve living conditions for Syrians and aid in the country’s economic recovery. In a statement on