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…
New York, Sep 4 (UNI) India’s Yuki Bhambri continued his dream run at the US Open 2025, advancing to his first-ever Grand Slam semifinal in men’s doubles along with partner Michael Venus of New Zealand. The Indo-Kiwi duo stunned 11th seeds Nikola Mektić of Croatia and American veteran Rajeev Ram 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 in a…
Abuja, Sep 4 (UNI) At least 60 people were killed and dozens rescued after a boat capsized in Nigeria’s north-central Niger State, local authorities said on Wednesday. “The death toll of the boat incident has risen to 60 and the casualty figure is rising,” said Abdullahi Baba Ara, chair of Borgu local government area, adding…
Nagpur, Sep 4 (UNI) A powerful explosion at the Solar Explosives plant in Bazargaon , around 40 km from Nagpur, shook the region shortly after midnight on Wednesday, killing one and injuring 5 workers, three of them critically. The blast occurred around 12:34 AM in the company’s PP-15 unit and claimed the life of 25-year-old…
Gaza/Jerusalem, Sep 4 (UNI) Israel on Wednesday rejected Hamas’ proposal for reaching a comprehensive ceasefire deal in Gaza to end the war, saying its army will continue to prepare for a major attack on Gaza City. In a press statement released on Wednesday, Hamas reiterated its willingness to reach a “comprehensive deal” under which Israeli…
Washington, Sep 4 (UNI) US President Donald Trump said that he’ll soon speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as momentum toward ending Russia’s war in Ukraine has largely stalled and left the White House frustrated. “I’m having a conversation with him very shortly, and I’ll know pretty much what we’re going to be doing. ……
Beijing, Sep 4 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 jolted 96 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska at 2057 GMT on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 33 km, was initially determined to be at 52.18 degrees north latitude and 169.53 degrees west longitude.
Washington, Sep 4 (UNI) US President Donald Trump issued a warning when asked about his message to Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. “I have no message to President Putin. He knows where I stand, and he’ll make a decision one way or the other,” Trump said from the Oval office…
New York, Sep 4 (UNI) Seven-and-a-half weeks after failing to win a single game in the Wimbledon final against Iga Swiatek, Amanda Anisimova has beaten the Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek in straight sets 6-4, 6-3 to reach the semi-finals of the US Open right before the New York crowd. Seven weeks ago, she was in…
New Delhi, Sep 4 (UNI) It is all due to the Indian Constitution and Dr B R Ambedkar’s vision that he could hold this august office and get an opportunity to serve the nation and the society, Chief Justice of India B.R.Gavai said while delivering the 11th Dr. L.M. Singhvi Memorial Lecture in New Delhi….
