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Death toll in Turkey exceeds 40,000 after earthquakes; 430K evacuated [details]

The death toll from two major earthquakes that struck southeastern Turkey on February 6 has risen to 40,642, the country's disaster agency said.

Feb 19, 2023

From anti-Tipu campaign to Ram temple project, BJP banks on polarisation in poll-bound K'taka

As the countdown begins for the Karnataka assembly elections, the ruling BJP is pitching the narrative of Tipu (Mysuru ruler Tipu Sultan) versus Hindu God Lord Ram and iconic figure of the Sangh Parivar Veer Savarkar in the state.

Feb 19, 2023

Brig Mishra takes oath as second Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh [details]

Amid agitating of some Ladakhi groups, Radha Krishna Mathur was removed as LG of Ladakh. Dealing with ongoing agitation is the biggest challenge before the newly appointed Ladakh LG.

Feb 19, 2023

AI Express flight from Dubai makes emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram airport

An Air India Express flight from Dubai to Thiruvananthapuram (Flt no IX540) made an emergency landing at the airport here on Sunday morning after the flight developed a technical snag in the nose wheel of the aircraft.

Feb 19, 2023

How BJP turned 'Tiger of Mysore' into hate figure to buck anti-incumbency

Tipu Sultan is known for giving the colonial British a fierce fight when they eyed his territory. But lately, he has been placed under the spotlight by way of propagating extreme nationalist views.

Feb 19, 2023

Shiv Sena name, symbol had cost a fortune; Sanjay Raut claims Rs 2,000 crore changed hands [details]

In a shocking claim, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday said that financial deals worth over Rs 2,000 crore have been done so far for the original 'Shiv Sena' name and 'Bow-and-Arrow' symbol, here.

Feb 19, 2023

Woman gets heart surgery, delivers child at the same time; overcomes life-threatening condition

Doctors at the King George's Medical University (KGMU) have successfully conducted heart surgery and a Caesarean section delivery on a patient.

Feb 19, 2023

J&K witnessed 80 percent reduction in terrorism-related violence: Amit Shah

Violence due to terrorism, insurgency, and left-wing extremism decreased to a large extent after the formation of the BJP government at the Centre

Feb 18, 2023

Declared as a "terrorist" under UAPA, Pak-based gangster Rinda earlier spread fake news of his own death [details]

In November 2022, it was reported that Pakistan-based gangster-turned-terrorist Harvinder Singh Sandhu alias Rinda died due to an overdose of drugs in Lahore.

Feb 18, 2023

Royal treat for G20 delegates at Jodhpur's Umaid Bhavan; grateful for overwhelming experience

Jodhpur HRH Gaj Singh II hosted high-tea for G20 delegates at the royal Umaid Bhawan palace, supported by Jaipur Foot USA, a subsidiary of world's largest organisation for differently-abled — BMVSS.

Feb 18, 2023

Two devotees killed, 19 injured in road accident near Shiv Khori shrine in J&K's Reasi district [details]

On the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri devotees from the Rajouri district were on their way to the cave shrine of Shiv Khori in the Reasi district.

Feb 18, 2023

NIA seizes cars used to ferry Hizbul terrorists in three-year-old Dy.SP Davinder Singh's sensational arrest case [details]

The then DySP Davinder Singh of J&K Police was arrested along with terrorists namely Naveed Mushtaq and Irfan Shafi Mir in January 2020.

Feb 18, 2023

Attempt of selective killings foiled in Kashmir, three terrorists arrested [details]

With a pistol in their possession terrorists were looking for a soft target when they were arrested by police.

Feb 18, 2023

Acid attack on minor girl: Karnataka Minister meets victim

Women and Child Development Minister Halappa Achar on Saturday visited the minor acid attack victim undergoing treatment at a hospital in Ramanagara district of Karnataka.

Feb 18, 2023

American communities being torn apart by gun violence: Biden

Just hours after six people were shot dead in a rural Mississippi town, US President Joe Biden said that American communities are "being torn apart by gun violence".

Feb 18, 2023