Eurostar on Saturday cancelled all services connecting the UK to Europe due to flooded railway tunnels, disrupting travel plans for those heading from London to Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam for the New Year, CNN reported. The cancellation was attributed to the temporary closure of part of the track near London, specifically the flooding of railway tunnels near Ebbsfleet […]
“Give 50 lakh, jobs to kin of people killed in police investigation”: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti
Mehbooba Mufti, the chief of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has requested Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to give compensation of 50 Lakh rupees to the people allegedly killed in the police investigation following a terror attack in Poonch last week. Addressing a press conference, Mufti said “The people of […]
UAE: Sharjah takes part in honouring Historical Lexicon
On December 18, the Sharjah Arabic Language Academy (ALA) participated in an event organised by the Union of Arabic Language Academies at its headquarters in October 6 City in Cairo, celebrating the achievements of the “Historical Lexicon of the Arabic Language.” This substantial cultural initiative was launched and supported by Sheikh Sultan bin […]
“Strict action will be taken against culprits,” CM Shinde on Mumbai threat call
After an anonymous caller warned Mumbai Police of serial blasts in the city, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday assured that strict action will be taken against the culprits. “Mumbai Police is fully alert; no one will succeed in any way. Our police are capable in every way and […]
Lt Gen Sanjiv Rai superannuated as Chetak Corps Commander
The 33rd General Officer Commanding, completed his tenure of more than a year and relinquished command of the prestigious Chetak Corps at Bathinda Military Station on Sunday. General Officer superannuated after 37 and a half years of his distinguished service to the Indian Army, Public Relations Officer (Defence) said in a release. […]
Israeli forces battle Hamas’s Daraj Tuffah Battalion in Gaza City
Israeli ground, aerial and naval forces continued operations across the Gaza Strip as the war against the Hamas terror group entered its 83rd day on Thursday. Israeli forces have been active in recent days in the Daraj and Tuffah districts of Gaza City, battling the Daraj Tuffah Battalion of Hamas’ […]
Israel confiscates USD 2.7 million in Hamas terror funds
Israeli security forces arrested 21 Palestinians in Judea and Samaria overnight suspected of involvement in financing the Hamas terrorist organization and confiscated over USD 2.7 million in funds, the Israel Defense Forces said on Thursday morning. The raids were conducted after Defense Minister Yoav Gallant designated five foreign exchange offices as terrorist organizations due […]
Bihar: Break failure leads to accident of truck carrying train coach in Bhagalpur
A truck carrying a train coach met with an accident on Ulta pul in Bihar’s Bhagalpur on Sunday. The Truck was carrying a coach of Indian Railways when it met with an accident reportedly due to brake failure. However, no injuries or casualties were reported. More details are awaited. (ANI)
‘Mann Ki Baat’: PM Modi says NEP helping remove language handicaps, bats for learning sans obstacles
Recalling a practice from earlier years when children would commonly drop out of schools or quit studying altogether because of language handicaps, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday the new National Education Policy was helping eradicate such obstacles to learning. In his final ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address in the outgoing […]
Pakistan: 14-year-old girl fatally shoots sister during quarrel while making TikTok video
In a tragic incident, a 14-year-old girl fatally shot her sister during a dispute over a TikTok video in Sarai Alamgir town, located in Punjab’s Gujrat district, as reported by ARY News. As per details, a quarrel erupted between the two sisters, Saba Afzal and Maria Afzal, while they were filming a video for […]
US shoots down 2 Houthi anti-ship ballistic missiles, second such incident in a week
For the second time in a week, the US on Sunday shot down two anti-ship ballistic missiles in response to a Houthi attack on a merchant vessel, the US Central Command stated. The US military shot down two missiles on Sunday morning, the container ship MAERSK HANGZHOU reported, adding that the vessel was struck by a missile while […]
“I urge youths to explore AI tools,” says PM Modi in his last ‘Mann Ki Baat’ of 2023
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation in the year’s last ‘Mann Ki Baat’ episode before the country heads into the high-octane election year, pointed out how innovative technology, such as artificial intelligence (AI), has brought about convenience in different sectors of society. Recalling the Kashi-Tamil Sangmam event in Uttar […]
“PM Modi is a symbol of Sanatan Dharma,” says All India Hindu Mahasabha chief
All India Hindu Mahasabha president Swami Chakrapani on Sunday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a symbol of Sanatan Dharma adding that during the previous Congress-led UPA regime, a state level minister used to feel shy in going to Lord Ram Lalla’s Ayodhya. The head of All India Hindu […]
Tripura: CM Manik Saha presides over preparatory meeting of 42nd Agartala Book Fair
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha participated in the preparatory meeting organised ahead of the upcoming ’42nd Agartala Book Fair, 2024′ at Rabindra Centenary Bhavan on Saturday. The 14-day-long 42nd Agartala Book Fair will begin on February 21, 2024, at the Hapania International Fair premises and will continue till March 5. This decision was taken at the preparatory meeting for […]
Displaced families in Gaza grapple with cramped conditions in humanitarian catastrophe
Dire living conditions persist in southern Gaza as Israel’s ground offensive exacerbates the already challenging circumstances for displaced Palestinians, CNN reported. The cramped living conditions, soaring food prices, and poor sanitation are further intensified by severe restrictions on the entry of essential supplies into the coastal strip. CNN conducted phone interviews with […]