States

May 28, 2024 8:50 AM

Bomb threat on Indigo flight from Delhi to Varanasi, all passengers evacuated

A bomb threat was reported on an Indigo flight from Delhi to Varanasi early this morning (Tuesday), leading to immediate security measures. The aircraft was promptly moved to an isolation bay for thorough security inspection. Aviation security and a bomb disposal team are currently on site to ensur...

May 27, 2024 8:44 AM

PM Modi reviews preparedness for cyclone “Remal” over North Bay of Bengal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the preparedness for cyclone ‘Remal’ over North Bay of Bengal. The cyclonic storm caused rainfall in West Bengal and Northeastern States. PM said that the Government of India has extended full support to the State Governments and will continue to do so. In ...

May 24, 2024 2:24 PM

Malaysia Masters: PV Sindhu storms into semis after beating Han Yue

Indian shuttler and two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu moved to the semifinals of the ongoing Malaysia Masters competition on Friday. Sindhu fought against China’s world number 6 shuttler Han Yue in the quarterfinal round. She defeated her Chinese opponent by 13-21, 21-14 and 12-21 in a match th...

May 22, 2024 11:43 PM

Calcutta High Court cancels all OBC certificates issued after 2010

The Calcutta High Court has invalidated all Other Backward Class (OBC) certificates issued by the West Bengal government since 2010. The division bench comprising Justice Tapobrata Chakraborty and Justice Rajshekhar Mantha delivered this verdict, impacting approximately 5 lakh certificates.   The...

September 16, 2024 5:56 PM

Heat wave: IMD issues red alert across North India for next 5 days

Offering little respite to people reeling under a savage and searing summer wave across the vast swathes of the country's northern belt, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday predicted heatwave to severe heatwave conditions to prevail over parts of Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana-Chandigar...

October 25, 2024 4:52 PM

Delhi govt orders schools to close amid soaring temperatures

The Delhi government has ordered all private and government-aided schools in the capital city to close for summer vacation with immediate effect till June 30. The decision was made in light of the soaring temperatures in the region. According to a circular issued by the Directorate of Education, ma...

May 20, 2024 3:34 PM

Heavy rainfall alert issued for Kerala

India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in the districts of Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam and Kollam in Kerala and a red alert for severe rainfall in the districts of Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Alapuzha and Idukki untill Tuesday. The districts, including Thrissu...