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NZ PM Jacinda Ardern visits Auckland's Radha Krishna temple; participates in 'aarti'

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern recently visited Radha Krishna temple and enjoyed a simple Indian veg meal.

Aug 8, 2020

Explained: Here's why Mauritius has declared emergency

The emergency was announced by Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth late Friday, as satellite images showed a dark slick spreading in the turquoise waters near environmental areas that the government called "very sensitive."

Aug 8, 2020

Civil Aviation expert flagged concerns about Kozhikode airport runway back in 2011

The civil aviation authorities were alerted about the dangers associated with the Kozhikode runway by Captain Ranganathan, Member Ops-CASAC (Civil Aviation Safety Advisory Council, a government-appointed air safety panel) in a letter dated June 17, 2011.

Aug 8, 2020

NASA maps unfathomable damage caused in Beirut blast in satellite image

NASA in collaboration with the Earth Observatory of Singapore on Saturday released a detailed high-res image that maps the devastating explosion in Beirut, the capital city of Lebanon, that killed over 150 people and is estimated to have caused billions of dollars' worth of damage.

Aug 8, 2020

India allows entry of OCI cardholders for US, UK and selected countries

In addition, on Sunday the Ministry of Health & Welfare Organization issued revised guidelines for international flight passengers arriving in India.

Aug 8, 2020

Union Minister Kailash Chaudhary tests COVID positive, undergoing treatment in Jodhpur

Union Minister of State for Agriculture Kailash Chaudhary has tested positive for coronavirus, he said in a tweet on Saturday, August 8. He is undergoing treatment at a hospital in Jodhpur, he said.

Aug 8, 2020

What is a 'table-top runway', the site of deadly Air India plane crash in Kozhikode

At least 18 people died and 16 were severely injured in southern India on Friday after a Boeing-737 overshot a runway known as a "table-top" in the aviation industry.

Aug 8, 2020

Massive fire breaks out at chemical factory in Gujarat's Valsad; 8 fire tenders at spot

A massive fire broke out at a chemical factory in Vapi city of Valsad district in Gujarat on Saturday afternoon, August 8. More than eight fire tenders were rushed to the spot.

Aug 8, 2020

Mangaluru woman hit by car, dragged few metres before locals stop driver | Watch

In a freak road accident in Mangaluru a woman on a scooter was hit by a car at a junction. Her body was dragged by the car before local stopped the driver, the CCTV footage shows.

Aug 8, 2020

GC Murmu takes oath as new Comptroller and Auditor General of India

The former J&K Lieutenant Governor GC Murmu was sworn in on Saturday as India's new CAG. He took the oath at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Aug 8, 2020

Mumbai-bound Air Asia flight grounded in Ranchi due to bird-hit, passengers safe

On Saturday a Mumbai-bound Air Asia flight was grounded after a bird hit the plane at the Ranchi Airport. All the passengers are safe.

Aug 8, 2020

Odisha earthquake: 3.8-magnitude quake hits Ganjam and Gajapati districts

A mild earthquake measuring 3.8 on the Richter scale hit parts of Odisha's Ganjam and Gajapati districts on Saturday, the Met centre said, adding there were no reports of any damage or casualties.

Aug 8, 2020

India, China hold military-level talks in Ladakh, to discuss Depsang situation

The talks between India and China defence are currently underway as the two countries' armies discuss disengagement in the Depsang plains. The talks are taking place at Daulat Beg Oldie.

Aug 8, 2020

Treasure hunt gone wrong: One killed after a portion of 600-year-old temple collapses in Karnataka

In Hoskote near Bengaluru, an incident took place on early Saturday morning, when a youth was killed as a portion of a 600-year-old temple collapsed upon him. The youth was reportedly at the temple hunting for treasure.

Aug 8, 2020

Air India crash: Passenger killed in crash tests positive for COVID

One deceased passenger among the 19 who died in the Air India Express plane crash in Kozhikode, has tested positive. The passenger was returning to India from Dubai on the Vande Bharat repatriation mission flight on Friday night, August 7.

Aug 8, 2020