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Photo: IANSPresident Murmu to confer Padma Awards 2026 today
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu will present the Padma Awards for 2026 at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi on Tuesday, with former Union Minister Shibu Soren, tennis star Vijay Amritraj, actor Mammootty, and singer Alka Yagnik figuring among the 65 awardees. Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union…
Photo: IANSAmmonia leak death toll rises to nine in Tiruvallur
Chennai: The death toll due to the ammonia gas leak at a private seafood processing and export unit near Periyapalayam in Tiruvallur district has risen to nine, with health authorities confirming another fatality on Tuesday. The incident, which occurred on June 21 at a facility in the Kannigaipair-Manjangaranai area, has emerged as one of the…
15 students killed in Lucknow coaching centre fire
Lucknow: Fifteen out of the 18 people who lost their lives in the Lucknow fire incident have been identified, authorities said on Tuesday. The deceased individuals have been identified as Shahjan, Sukhmani Singh, Aditya Srivastava, Jwanil Chakraborty, Sagar Pant, Nilesh, Sayyam, Bhavishya, Jyoti, Abdul Rahman, Anamika Samant, Suraj Singh, Md Ammar and Teejraj — all…
Photo: Xinhua/UK Prime Minister’s Office via IANSUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Announces Resignation
London: Keir Starmer on Monday announced that he is stepping down as the British Prime Minister and leader of the governing Labour Party. Making a statement outside 10 Downing Street, Starmer said that he will however remain in post as Prime Minister until a new Labour leader is chosen in the coming weeks. “The question…
Photo: Xinhua via IANSFIFA WC: When and where to watch Norway vs Senegal, know all details
New Jersey: Norway will look to continue their perfect start to the FIFA World Cup 2026 when they face Senegal in a crucial Group I clash, with both sides entering the contest carrying vastly different objectives. While the Scandinavian outfit has the opportunity to all but secure qualification for the Round of 16, Senegal are…
Photo: XinhuaTechnical Malfunction Triggers Major Explosion at Qatar’s Barzan Gas Facility
Doha: An explosion ripped through Qatar’s key natural gas export infrastructure, injuring at least 54 people while 18 others remain missing, according to official reports. The blast occurred on Sunday night in the Ras Laffan industrial area, one of the world’s most important energy hubs, during ongoing efforts to resume operations at the facility following…
Photo: X/@IndianEmbTokyoFrom London to Tokyo: World Celebrates 12th International Yoga Day
London: Indian diplomatic missions across the world organised yoga sessions to mark International Day of Yoga on Sunday. Yoga Day Celebrations Held Across Global Capitals The Indian High Commission in the UK celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga with a special programme at the Strand in London. In his remarks at the event, High…
Photo: Xinhua via IANSIsraeli airstrike hits Lebanon after ceasefire takes effect
Beirut: An Israeli airstrike targeted the Jabal al-Rafee area near the southern Lebanese town of Sajd shortly after a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel took effect, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency. The ceasefire took effect at 4:00 p.m. on Friday (local time), Xinhua news agency reported. Jabal al-Rafee Targeted Shortly After 4 PM Truce…
Photo: IANSShilpa Shetty pens b’day note for mother: Nothing makes me happier than seeing you smile
Mumbai: Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty has penned a warm birthday note for her mother, Sunanda Shetty, whom she described as her toughest critic, best friend, and soulmate. Shilpa shared a handful of pictures featuring her alongside her mother Sunanda, husband Raj Kundra, sister Shamita, and children. The gamut of photographs also featured pictures of her…
Photo: Xinhua via IANSFIFA WC: When and where to watch Germany vs Ivory Coast; know all details
Toronto: With qualification to the knockout stage up for grabs, Germany and Ivory Coast meet in a pivotal Group E encounter at Toronto Stadium (BMO Field) on Matchday 2 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Having collected three points in their respective openers, both nations know another victory would put them in pole position to…
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