Punjab Hooch Tragedy: Death toll climbs to 21

May 13, 2025 8:37 PM

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Punjab Hooch Tragedy: Death toll climbs to 21

In Punjab, the death toll from the hooch tragedy has climbed to 21, with several others still hospitalized. The incident occurred in the Majitha constituency of Amritsar, where people from four villages consumed spurious liquor made from ethanol last night. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, who me...

Jammu: 600 new bankers to be constructed for border residents

May 13, 2025 7:54 PM

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Jammu: 600 new bankers to be constructed for border residents

Union Minister of State in PMO, Dr Jitendra Singh, announced the construction of 600 new bunkers for border residents of Hiranagar sector. Our Jammu Correspondent reports that the Union Minister said that 2 thousand individual bunkers and community bunkers are already been constructed for the safety...

Oil prices rise but gains capped

May 13, 2025 9:33 PM

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Oil prices rise but gains capped

Oil prices rose today. However, gains were capped as traders assessed whether the pause in US and China trade war will lead to a long term deal. Brent Crude was trading over 0.8 per cent up at 65 dollars and 52 cents per barrel. WTI Crude was trading one per cent up at 62 dollars and 57 cents per ba...

India’s retail inflation eases to a 6-year low of 3.16% in April

May 13, 2025 5:35 PM

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India’s retail inflation eases to a 6-year low of 3.16% in April

India's retail inflation eased to 3.16 percent in April from 3.34 percent in March, driven by significant easing in food prices. According to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, it is the lowest year-on-year inflation after July, 2019. Meanwhile, inflation in ru...

Libya: Clashes in capital Tripoli, Flight operations suspended

May 13, 2025 5:18 PM

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Libya: Clashes in capital Tripoli, Flight operations suspended

  In Libya, violent clashes have erupted in the capital Tripoli between rival armed factions. The clashes come amid reports of the death of Abdul-Ghani al-Kikli, known as Ghaniwa, who headed the Stability Support Department affiliated with the Presidency Council. Local media reported yesterday ...

Taiwan says Chinese aircraft, warships seen in Taiwan Strait

May 13, 2025 3:58 PM

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Taiwan says Chinese aircraft, warships seen in Taiwan Strait

  Taiwan today said that it spotted 31 Chinese aircraft, 7 Chinese warships, and one official ship, continuing to operate around the Taiwan Strait. 30 aircraft out of 31 crossed the median line of the strait and entered the northern and southwest airspace. Taiwan's Defence Ministry said, its ar...