Shimla, Sept 4 (UNI) The monsoon has unleashed unprecedented devastation in Himachal Pradesh, with the season breaking all past records of rainfall and destruction. As of now, 343 people have lost their lives, 41 remain missing, and nearly 917 houses have been completely destroyed while 3,580 suffered partial damage. The overall loss to government and…
By Special Correspondent Bhopal: The tragic deaths of two newborns at Maharaja Yashwantrao (MY) Hospital in Indore, allegedly caused by rat bites, have sparked nationwide outrage and fierce political criticism. The Madhya Pradesh Congress has described the incident as a “criminal negligence” of the BJP government, exposing the rot in the state’s healthcare system. Congress…
New Delhi, May 2 (UNI) In a remarkable achievement, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) successfully scaled the world’s fifth highest peak – Mt Makalu in Nepal, marking a first-ever ascent by any Central Armed Police Force (CAPF). According to an ITBP statement, the force successfully scaled the 8,485 m Mt Makalu on April 19. The…
New Delhi, Sept 4 (UNI) India has made significant legislative strides in recognsing transgender rights, but societal acceptance of the community remains a challenge, Justice V. Ramasubramanian, Chairperson, NHRC, today said, calling for critical reforms to improve their welfare and inclusivity. Justice Ramasubramanian was speaking at the national conference on ‘Rights of Transgender Persons: Revamping…
New Delhi, Feb 8 (UNI) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said there is good coordination between the Government and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and no one encroaches on the other’s territory and that is always good for the economy. “There has been good coordination between RBI and the Government. Whether it is…
London, Apr 29 (UNI) The first hundred days of incumbent US President Donald Trump has been “catastrophic” to racial and gender justice, global health, as also for climate action and multilateralism, Amnesty International warned in its annual report launched on Tuesday. The report highlighted the rise in authoritarian practices and suppression of dissent around the…
New Delhi, Jan 10 (UNI) Low-cost carrier SpiceJet on Friday said that it will unground 10 aircraft by mid-April 2025 further strengthening its network and operational capabilities. These will include four Boeing 737 MAX planes. Once the plan takes off, the airline’s current fleet size will increase to 28 aircraft, even as some aircraft are…
New Delhi, Dec 1 (UNI) Harendra Singh has stepped down as Chief Coach of the Indian Women’s Hockey Team, citing personal reasons. In a statement, Harendra Singh said, “Coaching India women’s hockey team has been a privilege that has been a highlight of my career. Though personal reasons call me to step away, my heart…
London, June 30 (UNI) World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka made a winning return to top flight tennis with a 6-1, 7-5 victory over debutant Carson Branstine in the first round at Wimbledon today. The contest on Court No. 1 marked Sabalenka’s return to the grass-court Grand Slam after a shoulder injury sidelined her last year….
London, Apr 11 (UNI) England’s all-time leading Test wicket-taker James Anderson is to be given a knighthood for services to cricket. Anderson, 42, retired from Test cricket last summer with 704 wickets, making him the most successful pace bowler in the format. He made his first appearance for England in a one-day international against Australia…
