December 21, 2024 5:45 PM December 21, 2024 5:45 PM

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District Administration Assesses Damage After 5.2 Magnitude Earthquake in Bajura

The District Administration has started collecting information on the damage caused by the earthquake that hit the district at 4.14 this morning in Bajura of Sudurpaschim province of Nepal. Due to an earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale and with its epicentre at Gotri, Jagannath Rural Munic...

December 21, 2024 5:39 PM December 21, 2024 5:39 PM

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Vijay Hazare Trophy: Anmolpreet Singh smashes fastest List A hundred by an Indian

In Domestic Cricket, Anmolpreet Singh smashed the fastest List A hundred by an Indian, to guide Punjab to a nine-wicket win over Arunachal Pradesh in a Group C Vijay Hazare match in Ahmedabad, today.         Anmolpreet, scored a 35-ball hundred. He broke the record of former India all-rounder Yusuf ...

December 21, 2024 5:34 PM December 21, 2024 5:34 PM

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Former Supreme Court Judge Madan Lokur Appointed As United Nations IJC Chairperson

Former Supreme Court judge Madan B Lokur has been appointed as chairperson of the United Nations Internal Justice Council (IJC). Lokur has been appointed for a 4-year-tenure ending on 12th November 2028. In a communication to Justice Lokur, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said, it's a pleasure...

December 21, 2024 4:31 PM December 21, 2024 4:31 PM

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Mumbai Ferry Accident: Death Toll Rises to 15

The death toll from the Mumbai boat collision has risen to 15, following the recovery of the body of a seven-year-old child during the search and rescue operation today. The child's mother also lost her life in this tragic incident, which occurred on Wednesday, 18th December, when a Navy craft under...

December 21, 2024 1:57 PM December 21, 2024 1:57 PM

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Russia: Ukraine launches drone attack on Kazan

In Russia, Ukraine has reportedly launched a drone attack in the city of Kazan today. The strikes occurred in rapid succession, hitting several multiple-story buildings. According to media reports, the strike involved at least eight kamikaze drones, with at least five of them hitting residential bui...

December 21, 2024 1:55 PM December 21, 2024 1:55 PM

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Pakistan: 16 soldiers killed, 5 injured in militant attack near Afghan border

In Pakistan, 16 soldiers were killed and five critically injured in an overnight militant attack on an army post near the Afghan border. The assault occurred in the Makeen area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, approximately 40 kilometres from the border. According to intelligence officials, more than...

December 21, 2024 1:51 PM December 21, 2024 1:51 PM

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Chillai Kalan begins in J&K: Intense dry, bone-chilling temperatures grip Kashmir valley

In Jammu Kashmir, the harshest 40-day winter period “Chillai Kalan” started with intense dry bone-chilling temperatures last night in almost all areas of the Kashmir Valley. Overall, Kashmir is experiencing dry weather and a continuous drop in night temperature that remains below the freezing point....

December 21, 2024 1:33 PM December 21, 2024 1:33 PM

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Union Minister Manohar Lal to visit Kerala for review of energy, urban projects

Union Minister for Power and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal will arrive in Kerala today evening on a two-day visit. The Minister will be reviewing the progress of various energy and urban projects in Kerala. He is scheduled to meet Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan tomorrow. Later the Minister will visit K...

December 21, 2024 1:29 PM December 21, 2024 1:29 PM

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Delhi’s air quality in ‘very poor’ category with AQI at 379

The air quality in the national capital, Delhi is in the very poor category, with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 379 as of 1 PM this afternoon. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, some areas of the city have breached the 350 AQI levels into the very poor category. The AQI at Del...

December 21, 2024 1:26 PM December 21, 2024 1:26 PM

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France begins withdrawal of military forces from Chad

France has commenced the withdrawal of its military forces from Chad, following the Central African nation's decision to end its defence cooperation agreement with France two weeks ago. The Chadian Defence Ministry announced that the withdrawal of the French troops has started, following the earlier...