Darjeeling: At least 20 people, including children, were killed and several were injured as continuous heavy rains caused massive landslides across the Mirik and Darjeeling hills in West Bengal on Sunday, sweeping away homes, severing road links, isolating villages, and leaving hundreds of tourists stranded. According to reports compiled by the NDRF and the district…
New Delhi: The Tamil Nadu government has moved the Supreme Court against the governor’s decision to reserve the Kalaignar University Bill, 2025 for the consideration of the President instead of granting assent to the proposed law as advised by the state Cabinet. The state government has sought direction from the top court to declare the…
Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh government has banned the sale of Coldrif cough syrup following the death of 14 children in Chhindwara due to suspected renal failure, with officials stating the drug samples were found to contain a highly toxic substance. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has also initiated risk-based inspections at the manufacturing units…
New Delhi: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will undertake a two-day visit to India next week in his first trip to the country since assuming charge of the top office in July last year. Starmer’s visit to India from October 8 to 9 will provide a “valuable opportunity” to reaffirm the shared vision of India…
Dehradun: The InnoPap (Innovation in Paper and Packaging) laboratory at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has developed eco-friendly tableware from wheat straw in collaboration with the Maharashtra-based Parason Machinery private company. This innovative solution may address two major environmental problems: stubble burning and pollution caused by single-use plastics. By moulding wheat straw into…
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that the state police cannot travel to Singapore to investigate the mysterious death of cultural icon Zubeen Garg. Speaking to reporters after meeting Garg’s family here, Sarma also said that Assam Police will not be able to “join the dots” if the Assamese people, who…
Islamabad: The Pakistan Army on Saturday criticised the recent remarks made by the Indian military officers and political leaders, warning that a future conflict between the two countries might lead to a “cataclysmic devastation”. In a statement, it also said that these “irresponsible statements” indicate a renewed attempt at “fabricating arbitrary pretexts for aggression” –…
Norman Brookes stands as a towering figure in the annals of Australian sporting history, not merely as a tennis champion but as a visionary who helped establish the nation’s enduring tennis legacy. Born on November 14, 1877, in Melbourne, Victoria, Norman Everard Brookes would become the first non-British player to win the Wimbledon men’s singles…
Teaching has long been regarded as a noble profession—one that shapes not just the careers, but the very character of future generations. To honour the invaluable contributions of teachers to education and society, Teachers’ Day is celebrated across the world on different dates. In India, Teachers’ Day is observed every year on 5th September, commemorating…
Dronacharya, after bestowing upon Arjuna the supreme Brahmasironamakastra, enriched him with divine grace and mortal strength. As a preceptor, he laid down solemn injunctions, commanding his disciple never to use that weapon against mankind. If unleashed upon lesser beings, it would consume the world in flames; if directed against a foe deemed dangerous, it would…
