Gangtok, July 20 — All 16 workers trapped inside the under-construction Samardung tunnel in South Sikkim were safely rescued on Monday following a massive multi-agency operation, officials said. A landslide reportedly triggered a suspected gas leak inside the tunnel. The workers were trapped at…
Shahdol, July 20 — A motorcycle rider was killed after being hit by a trailer truck in Madhya Pradesh’s Shahdol district on Monday, with the impact trapping his body between the middle wheels of the heavy vehicle, police said. The accident occurred under the jurisdiction of the Dhanpuri police…
Beijing, July 20 — Reservoirs in China are ticking time-bombs waiting to explode every rainy season as the system is vast but its management remains flawed, a report has detailed. "China has built more reservoirs and dams than any other country in the world, nearly 100,000 by official estimates.…
Kohima, July 20 — The death toll in the flash floods and landslides triggered by incessant rainfall in Nagaland's Mon district has risen to 10, even as search and rescue operations continued for the second day on Monday, officials said. Disaster management and security officials said that five…
New Delhi, July 20 — The European Union has imposed a record 550 million euro ($630 million) fine on Alibaba-owned e-commerce platform AliExpress for failing to adequately tackle the sale of illegal, counterfeit and unsafe products on its marketplace, marking the largest penalty ever issued under…
Hyderabad, July 20 — Over 1,600 athletes from 36 Police and Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) organisations will compete in five disciplines when the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) hosts the 11th All India Police Judo Cluster Championship 2026 at GMC Balayogi Indoor Stadium, Gachibowli,…
Jammu, July 20 — Seven persons were killed after a fresh landslide triggered by heavy rainfall in J&K’s Poonch district on Monday. Officials said the landslide hit the Loran-Dumilan area of Poonch today. “The landslide was triggered by incessant rain, killing seven people. Seven bodies have…
Bharuch, July 20 — Gujarat authorities on Monday destroyed narcotics worth Rs 2,153 crore seized in 867 cases across the state, as Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said sustained action by the police had disrupted international drug smuggling networks and that efforts would continue to…
Mumbai, July 20 — Actress-director Nandita Das, and veteran actress Shabana Azmi are expressing solidarity with the protestors at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. On Monday, Nandita Das took to her Instagram, and penned a note, and shared that she stands with people of the nation who believe in…
Panaji, July 20 — The ED conducted searches at multiple premises across several states in connection with a Rs 2.60 crore "digital arrest" cyber-fraud and seized Rs 1.5 crore, foreign currency valued at Rs 2 crore, jewellery valued at Rs 1.5 crore and costly cars, said an official. During the…
Mumbai, July 20 — The trailer of the upcoming streaming series ‘Operation Safed Sagar’ was unveiled on Monday. The upcoming military drama is inspired by one of the Indian Air Force’s most challenging wartime operations during the Kargil War. The series, helmed by Oni Sen and created by Abhijeet…
Hyderabad, July 20 — Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy backed the students protesting in Delhi and demanded an immediate end to ‘police brutality’ and accountability in the NEET and other paper leaks scandal. The Chief Minister posted on social media that students from across India who…
Islamabad, July 20 — The future of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) hinges on Islamabad’s readiness to build genuine trust, abandon terrorism as an instrument of state policy, and pursue constructive engagements with India, a report has stated. India placed the IWT in abeyance following the heinous…
Colombo, July 20 — An unbeaten century from Kushagra Ojha, along with half-centuries from skipper Yashbardhan Chauhan and Manal Chauhan, helped India Under-19 recover from a disastrous start to reach a commanding 253/3 in 85 overs against Sri Lanka Under-19 on the opening day of the second Youth…
Washington, July 20 — The top three Democrats in the US House of Representatives have endorsed Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar for re-election from Michigan, citing his work to lower household costs and his opposition to President Donald Trump and Republican policies.House Democratic…
New Delhi, July 20 — The Special Olympics Bharat football contingent was felicitated at a ceremony in New Delhi on Monday, celebrating the team's impressive performance at the Gothia Cup 2026 in Sweden.The event brought together athletes, coaches, officials, partners, and dignitaries to honour the…
Jaipur, July 20 — Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar has announced that applications for recognition of new private schools in the state will be invited from July 31. He said the recognition process will be made more transparent, time-bound, and streamlined, with strict adherence to…
Chisinau, July 20 — The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday stated that the relations between India and Moldova are poised to enter a new era of closer engagement and enduring friendship following President Droupadi Murmu's ongoing State Visit to the Eastern European country.…
Hyderabad, July 20 — Indian cricketer and Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Mohammed Siraj paid a courtesy call on Telangana Director General of Police C.V. Anand here on Monday. This was Siraj’s first meeting with Anand after the latter took charge as the DGP in May.Inspector General…
Guwahati, July 20 — Spain's FIFA World Cup-winning player Ferran Torres, whose decisive goal against Argentina secured his country's triumph in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, has a little-known connection with Assam. Long before emerging as Spain's World Cup hero on football's biggest stage, Torres…
New Delhi, July 20 — The Ministry of Coal on Monday conducted a well‑attended pre‑application conference for the Rs 37,500 crore Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects, outlining guidelines and timelines for applicants.The conference drew enthusiastic participation from…