Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 11,180

Gaza, Nov 13 (UNI) The Palestinian death toll from Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip has climbed to 11,180 since the conflict started on Oct. 7. Out of the total deaths, 4,609 were children and 3,100 were women, with more than 28,000 others injured, said Ismail Al-Thawabteh, director of the Gaza government’s media office, in…

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4 dead in Philippine road crash

Manila, Nov 13 (UNI) Four people died after their car collided with a dump truck in Olongapo City, northeast of Manila, police said Monday. Police said the accident occurred around 8 p.m. local time on Sunday while the two vehicles were traveling a curvy road in the city. Pictures posted on social media showed the…

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US embassy community celebrates Diwali in Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 12 (UNI) The US embassy community in India celebrated Diwali with US Ambassador Eric Garcetti with Diyas, sweets and rangoli on Sunday. The embassy shared a video on X (formally known as twitter), in which the US embassy community was seen celebrating the festival in Indian attire, making rangoli and decorating the…

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40 labourers feared trapped after portion of under-construction tunnel collapses in Uttarakhand

Dehradun, Nov 12 (UNI) At least 40 labourers are feared trapped after a portion of under-construction 4.5-km-long tunnel between Silkyara and Dandalgaon on the Brahmakhal-Yamunotri National Highway in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district collapsed on Sunday. Officials said efforts are being made to rescue them safely. An oxygen pipe had been sent through water pipelines laid inside…

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SSS chief challenges independent MLA

Kolhapur, Nov 12 (UNI) Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana (SSS) national president and former MP Raju Shetty announced on Sunday that he will not contest forthcoming Lok Sabha elections if independent MLA Prakash Awade (supported by BJP) help farmers get Rs 3,500 per tonne as first installment for this year’s crushing season and Rs 400 as second…

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