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Iran port explosion: Death toll climbs to 14, three Chinese among injured

At least 14 people have been killed and more than 750 others injured following a massive explosion at Iran's largest commercial port in the southern province of Hormozgan, local media reported.

Apr 27, 2025

Massive explosion in firecracker factory kills several in Saharanpur's Deoband

A devastating explosion ripped through an illegal firecracker factory in Uttar Pradesh's Deoband area in Saharanpur on Saturday morning, killing several people and leaving many buried under the debris. According to local reports, nine workers were inside the factory when the blast occurred. The impact of the explosion was so intense that body parts were flung as far as 200 metres from the site.

Apr 27, 2025

Civilian shot by gunmen succumbs, 10 terrorist houses demolished in Kashmir

A social activist, who was shot at by unknown gunmen in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district, succumbed to his injuries on Sunday.

Apr 27, 2025

Mamata announces Rs 10 lakh for 3 Pahalgam victims' families from West Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Saturday, announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakhs for the families of each of the three tourists from West Bengal who were killed in Kashmir's Pahalgam terror attack.

Apr 26, 2025

'Will answer in language they understand': Yogi Adityanath on Pahalgam attack

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath strongly condemned the cowardly terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, expressing condolences and tributes on behalf of the people of Uttar Pradesh.

Apr 26, 2025

Centre asks airlines to ensure passenger comfort and safety after Pakistan airspace ban

To ensure continued passenger comfort, safety and regulatory compliance, the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Saturday directed all airline operators to implement enhanced passenger handling measures with an immediate effect.

Apr 26, 2025

Fearing Backlash TRF Denies Role in Pahalgam Massacre After Initially Claiming Responsibility

In the wake of international outrage over the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 innocent lives, The Resistance Front (TRF)—a proxy group of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba—has retracted its earlier claim of responsibility. Blaming a "coordinated cyber intrusion," TRF denied involvement, alleging a conspiracy to discredit the Kashmiri resistance.

Apr 26, 2025

No Live, No Sources: Govt warns media to report responsibly on defence ops

The Government of India has issued a strict advisory directing all media and digital platforms to refrain from live coverage of defence operations to safeguard national security.

Apr 26, 2025

15th Rozgar Mela: PM Modi distributes over 51,000 appointment letters, highlights youth-led growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed 51,236 appointment letters to newly-recruited candidates in central government departments and organisations as part of the 15th Rozgar Mela, organised on Saturday. The event was held virtually and coordinated across 47 locations nationwide.

Apr 26, 2025

Tahawwur Rana denies role in Mumbai terror attack during interrogation

Tahawwur Rana, the Pakistani-Canadian national accused of involvement in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, has denied any role in the conspiracy during his interrogation by the Mumbai Crime Branch.

Apr 26, 2025

Tahawwur Rana not cooperating, giving evasive replies: Mumbai Police

Mumbai Police on Saturday said that the key conspirator of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, Tahawwur Rana was not cooperating with the investigating agencies and giving evasive replies.

Apr 26, 2025

Villagers near LoC get their bunkers ready amid ceasefire violations following Pahalgam terror attack

In the wake of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam in which 26 people were killed, tensions have escalated along the Line of Control (LoC), especially in the border district of Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). Salotri, the last Indian village situated right across from Pakistani military posts, is witnessing a flurry of activity as residents clean out and stock their underground bunkers, anxious but prepared for any escalation in cross-border hostilities.

Apr 26, 2025

Omar Abdullah Backs Suspension of Indus Water Treaty, Slams It as Unfair to J&K

After the Cabinet Committee on Security suspended the Indus Water Treaty in response to a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah labeled the 1960 treaty as "most unfair" to the people of J&K.

Apr 26, 2025

Tension prevails in Jaipur after ruckus outside Jama Masjid, MLA booked

Tension continued to prevail outside the historic Jama Masjid in Johari Bazaar, Jaipur, following a dispute over the placement of posters.

Apr 26, 2025

After Hasina, Islamist Group Turns Guns on Yunus, Says Not Different

The radical Islamist group in Bangladesh, Hefazat-e-Islam, has issued a threat, stating that the Chief Advisor of the interim government, Muhammad Yunus, will face a similar fate as former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina if the proposals made by the Women's Affairs Reform Commission are put into action.

Apr 26, 2025