Johannesburg: A total of 118 illegal miners were brought to the surface during rescue operations at an abandoned gold mine in Stilfontein in South Africa’s North West Province, with 36 confirmed dead, according to the police. As rescue operations entered the second day, “a total of 118 illegal miners have been extracted as of 4:00…
South Korean authorities arrested impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol over insurrection accusations related to his December 3 martial law declaration, news agency Reuters reported citing investigators. This marks the first ever arrest of an incumbent South Korean president. A motorcade was seen leaving the gates of his hillside residence where Yoon Suk Yeol was holed…
The nation came together to honour the valiant soldiers of the Indian Army on the occasion of the 77th Army Day. President Droupadi Murmu and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh led the tributes, praising the Army’s crucial role in ensuring national security and participating in peacekeeping missions globally.The Army Day celebrations commemorate the historic moment on…
New Delhi: A three-year-old child succumbed to his injuries falling off a handrail of an escalator in Delhi’s Pacific Mall, located in Tilak Nagar, said police officials on Wednesday. As per the police, the incident occurred on Tuesday when the child came with a group of women and children from Uttam Nagar to the mall to…
A recent report by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has highlighted a concerning issue in Odisha, where over 11,000 children are vulnerable to child marriages. The findings are based on data from the 2023-24 academic session, which revealed high rates of school absenteeism and dropouts.The NCPCR’s comprehensive survey covered 26,415 schools…
Bhubaneswar: Contraband goods worth Rs 4 crore were seized from the Biju Patnaik International airport, Bhubaneswar on Wednesday morning. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence and the Customs Department seized the contraband goods and drugs.According to sources, a man of Kerala origin was found carrying the contraband goods from Bangkok to Bhubaneswar when the intelligence nabbed…
New Delhi, 15/1: BJP leader Shehzad Poonawala announced that he was beginning a fast-unto-death over AAP spreading false allegations about him, late Tuesday night. In a post on X, he said, “Dear friends, If i die – @AamAadmiParty is solely responsible for it. I am starting a fast unto death because of the lies spread…
New Delhi, 15/1: The Union Home Ministry has authorised the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to prosecute former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and AAP leader Manish Sisodia under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) for his alleged involvement in money laundering related to the liquor scam case, ANI reported citing sources. This comes ahead of…
Mumbai, 14/1: Former Solapur Mayor and NCP (SP) leader Mahesh Kothe passed away following a massive heart attack in Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh while attending Maha Kumbh festivities on Tuesday morning. Kothe (60), passed away some time after he took the holy dip in the Ganga river during the grand celebrations. Kothe along with some…
Khordha : On the occasion of holy Makar Sankranti, on Tuesday, Chilika MLA and Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan visited Ladukeswar Old Age Home in Banpur NAC and spends time with inmates. On this occasion, Minister inaugurated the new room for the inmates and also distributed blankets, clothes and fruits. He along with Banpur block…
