Jeruslem, Jan 8 (UNI) Israel’s military chief said on Sunday that the conflict in Gaza, persisting for three months already, would likely last throughout 2024 and spill over to other fronts. Herzi Halevi, the chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), made the remarks during a visit to the West Bank, a Palestinian…
Islamabad, Jan 8 (UNI) A bomb went off near a police vehicle in Pakistan’s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Monday, leaving five policemen dead and at least 14 injured, rescue and police officials said. According to the police in the area, a police truck was targeted with an improvised explosive device in Bajaur district of…
Dhaka, Jan 8 (UNI) Bangladesh’s ruling Awami League (AL) party of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has gained more than 70 percent of parliamentary seats in the country’s general elections, with the results of around 290 seats initially declared by Election Commission (EC) officials Sunday night. Bangladesh held general elections on Sunday to elect 299 members…
Srinagar, Jan 8 (UNI) Freezing cold with dry weather continues to persist in Kashmir Valley as there is no rain or snowfall forecast till the fortnight of the month in sight. Meteorological Centre Srinagar said that Srinagar, after experiencing the coldest night of the season at -5.6°C yesterday, was recorded at -4.3°C on Monday. It…
New Delhi, Jan 8 (UNI) ONGC on Monday announced the commencement of the “first oil” production from the deepwater Krishna Godavari basin (KG-DWN-98/2 Block, situated off the coast of Bay of Bengal). This project is likely to increase ONGC’s total Oil and Gas production by 11 per cent and 15 per cent respectively, ONGC said…
Mumbai, Jan 8 (UNI) NCP National President and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar expressed his strong belief that the workers are the backbone of his party, and with the strength of these workers, we have to win the war of the upcoming elections. Pawar addressed the Mumbai NCP Congress dialogue meeting at the Shanmukhananda Auditorium…
New Delhi, Jan 8 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday set aside the Gujarat government’s decision to grant remission (premature release) to 11 convicts sentenced to life term for the gang rape of Bilkis Bano and killing her family members during the 2002 Gujarat communal riots. A bench comprising Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice Ujjal…
Tokyo, Jan 8 (UNI) The Noto Peninsula in Japan’s Ishikawa Prefecture has recorded 1,214 tremors rated at least 1 on the seven-point seismic intensity scale in the week that followed a powerful earthquake that jolted the region on New Year’s Day, the NHK broadcaster reported on Monday. The Japan Meteorological Agency warned that strong tremors…
Cold wave conditions prevail in most part of state Bhopal: The first weekend of the new year brought showers to various parts of Madhya Pradesh, soaking cities like Indore, Bhopal, Narmadapuram, and a heavy downpour in Harda on Sunday morning. Bhopal also witnessed a drizzle on Sunday, while Narmadapuram continues to experience intermittent showers. According…
Bhopal: Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav made a surprise visit to Central Jail Bhairavgarh. During the visit, he visited the jail hospital, kitchen, prisoner residence, meeting hall etc. During this, he discussed with the prisoners about the facilities provided by the government and after getting information from the Central Jail Superintendent regarding the security arrangements…
