Gaza: The Hamas-run Gaza media office said that the Israeli army carried out 94 airstrikes and shelling on the Gaza Strip over the past 72 hours, killing 184 people. In its statement, the office on Saturday described the escalation as “dangerous and brutal,” targeting unarmed civilians and residential areas, particularly in Gaza City.It added that many…
Jeypore: Unidentified miscreants reportedly kidnapped a dry fruits businessman near Patraput Bridge in Koraput district on Saturday night while he was travelling by his car from Jeypore to Paduwa. The businessman, identified as Kaya Satya, is a native of Paduwa village under Boipariguda police station in the district. According to reports, Satya was returning home on…
Jharsuguda: Lapse in security arrangements has come to light during Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s recent visit to Jharsuguda. A viral video shows an unidentified drone crashing near the Chief Minister as he was about to enter the Jhardeswar temple. The incident occurred despite tight security arrangements in place. The Chief Minister and Revenue Minister…
Peshawar: Five people were killed and six others injured in firing between two parties in the Tehkal area of Pakistan’s Peshawar on Saturday, Dawn reported, citing police.Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations Kashif Zulfiqar said that the incident happened during an exchange of fire between two parties, indicating an issue of personal enmity. The official said…
Gujarat: In a tragic incident, at least three people were killed after a Coast Guard helicopter crashed at Porbandar Coast Guard Airport in Gujarat. The incident occurred during a routine training sortie.The helicopter, an ALH Dhruv, was involved in regular training exercises when the crash took place.Emergency teams have been dispatched to the scene and…
New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out extensive searches at nine locations in Jharkhand’s west Singhbhum district as part of an investigation into the activities of the banned CPI(Maoist). The raids were held on Saturday, according to a press release of the NIA. The case revolves around the recovery of substantial cash, communication devices,…
India has launched two special category visa for international students intending to pursue higher education in academic institutions in the country.The ‘e-student visa’ and ‘e-student-x’ visa have been introduced by the Ministry of Home Affairs and all applicants will have to use the ‘Study in India’ (SII) portal launched by the government, officials said.The e-student…
Manipur, 4/1: Are Starlink satellites being leveraged by militants to circumvent internet shutdowns in conflict-ridden Manipur? Despite Elon Musk’s denial, reports suggest they certainly are. According to a report by The Guardian, which cited “multiple sources” within militia groups and the state police, Starlink internet has been working in several areas of Manipur, and has…
Hyderabad: Tollywood actor Allu Arjun reported to Chikkadpally Police Station here on Sunday as a condition laid down by a city court while granting him regular bail in Sandhya Theatre stampede case two days ago. The actor spent about 10 minutes at the Police Station and completed the formalities.Nampally Criminal Court had Friday granted regular bail…
New Delhi: India has achieved a remarkable milestone by reaching 1,000 kilometres in its metro network, solidifying its position as the world’s third-largest metro system. This remarkable achievement follows the announcement of new metro projects and the Namo Bharat initiative for Delhi under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.The journey of India’s metro network, which…
