October 10, 2024 3:55 PM

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Delhi: NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of boy’s death in open drain incident

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Delhi Chief Secretary and Police Commissioner over the reported death of a boy who fell into an open drain in North West Delhi. Taking suo moto cognizance of media reports, the commission has sought a detailed report within four w...

October 10, 2024 4:00 PM

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Sri Lanka EC releases postal voting schedule for General Election

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has released the schedule for postal voting in the upcoming General Election. Postal voting will take place on the 30th of October and on the 1st and 4th of November at all District Secretariats and election offices.   For those unable to vote on these dates...

October 10, 2024 3:39 PM

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Cameroon: 15 dead, 10 injured in bus-truck collision

At least 15 people were killed and 10 others injured in a collision between a bus carrying passengers and a truck in Cameroon's South region. According to media reports, the accident occurred when the bus collided head-on with the truck coming from the opposite direction in the Kombe locality of the...

October 10, 2024 2:06 PM

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Uttarakhand: Hemkund Sahib officially closed for winter season 

In Uttarakhand, the portals of the renowned Sikh pilgrimage site, Hemkund Sahib, located in the Chamoli district, were officially closed for the winter season today, following traditional customs. A large gathering of devotees attended the ceremony. The final Ardas was performed at noon. Additionall...

October 10, 2024 5:01 PM

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Legendary industrialist Ratan Tata’s mortal remains kept at NCPA in Mumbai for People to pay their respects

People from all walks of life today paid respects to industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Tata at the NCPA in Mumbai. President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and others have expressed their condolences on the demise of the renowned businessman and p...

October 10, 2024 1:46 PM

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Assam: Durga puja committee depicted various themes in pandals

In Assam, Saptami puja is being celebrated across the state today with religious fervour as part of the Durga puja. Over 4,000 Durga pujas have been organised in the state this year. The puja committee has depicted various themes during the making of puja pandals, including the recent recognition of...

October 10, 2024 1:33 PM

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Hezbollah militant operative killed in Israeli airstrike in Syria 

A Hezbollah militant operative was killed in an Israeli airstrike in southwestern Syria yesterday. In a statement, Israel's military has claimed that Adham Jahout, a militant with Hezbollah's Golan Terrorist Network in Syria, was killed in the airstrike in the area of Quneitra, Israeli-occupied Gola...

October 10, 2024 12:16 PM

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Indian equity indices opened green; Sensex and Nifty surged

Indian equity indices opened green early today, following positive cues from the US and Asian peers. The Sensex was up 264 points or 0.33 per cent at 81,732 to trade, and Nifty was up 69 points or 0.28 per cent at 25,051 when reports last came in.