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McDonald's to reopen some branches in Ukraine, plan to resume operations in Kiev

American fast food giant McDonald's wants to reopen some of its restaurants in Ukraine, despite the ongoing Russian war against Kiev.

Aug 12, 2022

Fire breaks out in Gujarat hotel, 27 rescued

Fire brigade teams were pressed into service after a massive fire broke out at Alento Hotel near Jamnagar in Gujarat on Thursday evening.

Aug 12, 2022

Gunman holds Beirut bank hostage to withdraw his own money; gets only $30K out of $200K [details]

The six-hour hostage standoff in Beirut bank has shown the world the desperation and struggle of the common people of Lebanon.

Aug 12, 2022

J&K's first-ever multiplex coming up in Srinagar; revives relation with B'wood [details]

After a gap of three decades, people in Kashmir will finally be able to enjoy the big-screen viewing experience in a multiplex.

Aug 11, 2022

Jaipur Foot USA's next stop in Hyd; historic limb fitment camp to mark 75 years of Independence

As a part of the grand celebrations of India's Independence, which marks 75 glorious years this year, Jaipur Foot USA will be hosting a historic limb fitment camp in Hyderabad. Read all about it and more here.

Aug 11, 2022

Rains wreak havoc in Jammu; mother-daughter washed away in flash flood in Ramban [details]

Authorities issued a warning saying the next 12 hours were crucial; people are asked not to venture out. A flood alert has also been sounded in some parts of Jammu province.

Aug 11, 2022

J&K Govt to revive 117-year-old Asia's second oldest heritage power project; Rs 133cr approved [details]

The J&K administration has set in motion the process for the revival of J&K's first hydroelectric project in the Baramulla district which has been defunct since 1992. This project was built in the year 1905 by Dogra ruler Maharaja Partap Singh.

Aug 11, 2022

Three soldiers killed in action attempting to foil major suicide attack in J&K's Rajouri [details]

Three soldiers including some Subedar lost their lives while foiling a suicide attack in the Darhal area of Rajouri district on early Thursday morning.

Aug 11, 2022

J&K govt declares August 5 as "corruption-free day"; honours abrogation of Article 370 [details]

After the public announcement by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, J&K Government on Thursday issued official order to celebrate August 5 as a "day of resolution for freedom from corruption".

Aug 11, 2022

Mask made mandatory again, fines follow on violators as Covid cases surge in capital

In the wake of a sudden surge of new Covid-19 cases in the national capital, the Delhi government has made wearing of masks in public places mandatory and a fine of Rs 500 will be imposed on violators.

Aug 11, 2022

K'taka records 5 COVID deaths after 145 days; health dept mulling restrictions [details]

In the last 24 hours, India reported 16,299 new Covid-19 cases and 53 deaths, the Union Health Ministry said on Thursday.

Aug 11, 2022

Sudden surge of Covid cases: Delhi govt makes wearing of masks mandatory at public places, fine on violators

In the wake of a sudden surge of new Covid-19 cases in the national capital, the Delhi government has made wearing of masks in public places mandatory and a fine of Rs 500 will be imposed on violators.

Aug 11, 2022

Army chief Gen. Manoj Pande felicitates Commonwealth Games medal winners

Indian Army chief, General Manoj Pande, on Wednesday felicitated the personnel who recently won medals at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Aug 11, 2022

Two Dalit sisters gang raped by 3 men in Ayodhya

Two Dalit sisters were allegedly gang raped by three men after being held captive in a village in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya district.

Aug 11, 2022

Karnataka: 7 youths arrested for kidnapping friend who won over Rs 1 cr in online game

Seven youths were arrested on charges of kidnapping their friend who had won over Rs one crore in an online game in this district of the state.

Aug 11, 2022