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Wildfire engulfs over 12,200 acres in California, 1,200 evacuated

A fast-moving wildfire has burned over 12,200 acres (about 49.4 square km) overnight in Southern California, forcing at least 1,200 people to evacuate from a popular recreation area

Jun 17, 2024

Kanchanjungha Express hit by goods train in West Bengal

The Sealdah-bound Kanchanjungha Express collided with a goods train on Monday between New Jalpaiguri and Rangapani stations in West Bengal.

Jun 17, 2024

First trial on world's highest Chenab rail bridge, higher than Eiffel Tower, successful [details]

After a successful trial run, the first train from Sangaldan to Reasi will be flagged off on June 30, linking Reasi district in Jammu with Kashmir by rail.

Jun 17, 2024

Happy Eid al-Adha 2024: Greetings, images, statuses, messages and wishes to share on Bakrid

Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, commemorates Prophet Abraham's obedience to God, celebrated with joy and unity among Muslims. Traditions include special prayers, animal sacrifice, sharing meat with family, friends, and the needy, and exchanging "Eid Mubarak" greetings.

Jun 17, 2024

Eid al-Adha (Bakrid) 2024 prayer timings for Eidgahs, mosques in Bengaluru [see list]

Eid al-Adha, or Greater Eid, translates to "festival of sacrifice." It is celebrated on the tenth day of Dhul-Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic calendar, during which the holy pilgrimages are performed. Eid al-Adha is one of the two major Islamic festivals, the other being Eid al-Fitr.

Jun 17, 2024

Amit Shah directs security agencies to implement 'zero terror plan' to root out terrorism from Jammu

Amit Shah said that the fight against terrorism in J&K is in its decisive phase and recent incidents show that terrorism has been forced to shrink from highly organized acts of terrorist violence to a mere proxy war.

Jun 16, 2024

Pakistan using drug traffickers to smuggle arms for terror groups in J&K

Terrorist organizations use narcotics trafficking as a significant source of funding for their activities, providing them with the necessary resources to carry out their nefarious plans.

Jun 16, 2024

Hajj 2024: Over two million Muslims in last leg of spiritual journey after concluding prayers in Arafat

In 2024, the Day of Arafah fell on June 15, marking the peak of the Hajj. Pilgrims from all walks of life, young and old, rich and poor, stood shoulder to shoulder on the rocky slopes of Mount Arafat from dawn till dusk, praying and seeking forgiveness from Allah.

Jun 16, 2024

NC, PDP come in support of ex-professor & Arundhati Roy amid UAPA sanction [details]

The National Conference and Peoples Democratic Party condemn UAPA prosecution sanction against Arundhati Roy, a former professor of Central University Kashmir.

Jun 16, 2024

Modi meets Italian PM Giorgia Meloni: Selfie moment takes over internet

India is not a member of the G7, but Modi attended the summit at the invitation of Prime Minister Meloni

Jun 15, 2024

India's Nagastra-1 set to prepare Army for future drone wars

When tech billionaire Elon Musk says that future wars will be won by nations with the most effective drones, he is not bluffing at all.

Jun 15, 2024

Indian stocks breaking market cap benchmarks globally

As Indian stock markets continue to touch fresh new highs almost every day post the formation of the new government, they are also breaking global benchmarks.

Jun 15, 2024

G7 Summit ends, PM Modi returns home

After attending the G7 meeting and holding multiple bilaterals during his day-long visit to Italy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday returned to Delhi.

Jun 15, 2024

To curb spam, TRAI allots 160 new mobile series to financial entities

The government has allocated 160 mobile phone series for making transactional and service voice calls for all entities regulated by RBI, SEBI, IRDAI and PFRDA in the first phase, in order to prevent the duping of citizens from the fraudsters

Jun 15, 2024

"Supporters would repent their decision": J&K DGP warns against sheltering terrorists

DGP visited Saida Sohail village of Hirnagar tehsil of Kathua where two newly infiltrated terrorists were eliminated. DGP said that the J&K is facing an undeclared war imposed by the neigbouring country.

Jun 15, 2024