Kottayam (Kerala), Jan 2 (UNI) A pedestrian who was critically injured after being hit by a car allegedly driven under the influence of alcohol by Malayalam television actor Sidharth Prabhu has succumbed to his injuries. The deceased has been identified as Thangaraj (60), a lottery vendor from Tamil Nadu. The accident occurred on December 24…
Shimla, Jan 2 (UNI) A prolonged dry spell prevailing over Himachal Pradesh witnessed limited relief after the season’s first significant snowfall over higher reaches, even as severe cold wave conditions intensified, pushing minimum temperatures to minus six degrees, the lowest recorded so far this winter. During the past 24 hours, light snowfall was reported in…
Shimla, Jan 2 (UNI) December 2025 turned out to be one of the driest months on record in Himachal Pradesh, with the state receiving a mere 0.1 mm rainfall, reflecting a 99 per cent deficit against the normal of 38.1 mm. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), this makes December 2025 the sixth lowest…
London, Jan 2 (UNI) A total of 41,472 migrants arrived on British shores in small boats in 2025, marking the second-highest annual figure on record, government data released on Thursday showed. That figure represents a 13 percent increase compared with 2024, and is 9 percent lower than the all-time high of nearly 46,000 recorded in…
Bhopal: To facilitate the massive influx of pilgrims for the sacred Magh Mela, the West Central Railway’s Bhopal Division has announced a strategic two-minute temporary halt for 13 key trains at Prayag Station. Effective from January 1 to February 20, 2026, this move aims to provide seamless access for devotees traveling to the holy Triveni…
Geneva, Jan 2 (UNI) Around 40 people were killed and more than 110 others injured after a fire broke out at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort in Valais Canton in southwestern Switzerland, local police said on Thursday. Valais Canton Police Chief Frederic Gisler confirmed the casualty figures at a second press conference held…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (UNI) The government has imposed a fresh and comprehensive excise duty framework on cigarettes and other tobacco products, signalling a decisive tightening of its taxation and regulatory stance on the sector. Industry reacted with dismay, saying it was “shocked and surprised” at the move. A series of Central Excise notifications issued…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (UNI) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has flagged safety issues on Air India flights AI-358 and AI-357 and issued a show-cause notice to the pilot concerned, citing aircraft dispatch, MEL compliance, and crew decision-making. According to the DGCA notice, the pilot accepted the aircraft notwithstanding repeated issues and ongoing…
New Delhi, Jan 1(UNI) On the first day of the New Year, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta visited the ancient Hanuman Temple(Marghat Wale) at Yamuna Bazaar and performed traditional prayers, seeking the blessings of Lord Bajrang Bali. Official said she prayed for happiness, peace, prosperity, and a bright future for the nation and the people of…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (UNI) Delhi Social Welfare Minister Ravinder Indraj has stated that no compromise would be made on the quality of development works and that strict action would be taken against officials and agencies failing to complete works within a stipulated timeframe. Interacting with local residents, Ravinder Indraj directed officials to ensure that…
