The Hague, Jan. 7 (UNI) Severe winter weather has caused widespread disruption to air, rail and road traffic across the Netherlands, with hundreds of flights canceled, train services reduced and major roads blocked. Travelers faced delays, while local residents saw their daily routines disrupted. The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) issued a Code Orange snowfall…
New Delhi, Jan 7 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India and Israel will work to further strengthen their strategic partnership in the year ahead, as he held a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and reaffirmed a shared determination to combat terrorism amid a volatile regional situation. “Glad to speak with…
New Delhi, Jan 6 (UNI) Delhi Water Minister Pravesh Verma has directed the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) to intensify monitoring and take immediate steps to prevent any contamination of the city’s drinking water supply. In an official communication, the minister said DJB is already carrying out regular inspections of water pipelines and monitoring water quality…
New Delhi, Jan 7 (UNI) The Delhi Assembly will hold a discussion on the issue of pollution today. Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta informed the House on Tuesday that the discussion has been listed for January 7, during which members will debate measures and steps related to pollution in the national capital. The Speaker said all…
New Delhi, Jan 7 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday took up for hearing a batch of matters on the management of stray dogs and public safety. A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and NV Anjaria observed that the court would hear all stakeholders, including victims of dog attacks as well as animal…
New Delhi, Jan 7 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice on the bail pleas of businessmen Ashish Mittal and Aditya Sood, who stand accused in the 2024 Pune Porsche hit-and-run case that claimed two lives. The incident involved an unregistered Porsche Taycan, allegedly driven by a minor under the influence of alcohol. A…
New Delhi, Jan 7 (UNI) The National Textiles Ministers’ Conference 2026, organised by the Ministry of Textiles in collaboration with the Government of Assam, will commence from Thursday in Guwahati. The two-day Conference will be held under the theme “India’s Textiles: Weaving Growth, Heritage & Innovation”, bringing together Textile Ministers and senior officials from States…
New Delhi, Jan 7 (UNI) Housing sales across eight major Indian cities declined marginally by 1 per cent in 2025 to 3.48 lakh units as demand remained subdued amid a sharp rise in property prices, according to a report by real estate consultancy Knight Frank India. Despite concerns over a possible market correction, the firm…
Riyadh, Jan 7 (UNI) Spain’s Tosha Schareina of Monster Energy Honda HRC secured the team’s first win of the 2026 Dakar Rally on Tuesday, winning Stage 3 around AlUla in the motorbike category, while American driver Mitch Guthrie claimed his first Ultimate-class stage victory and moved into the overall lead in cars. Schareina clocked a…
Srinagar, Jan 7 (UNI) The Jammu and Kashmir Police’s Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Wednesday launched a major crackdown on a network of suspected mule bank accounts allegedly used for cyber fraud and terror financing, conducting coordinated raids at multiple locations across the Valley, officials said. They said that more than 10 locations were searched…
