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Photo: Xinhua/IANSTwin Earthquakes Shaken Venezuela: Nationwide Emergency Declared
Caracas: Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodriguez has announced a State of Emergency after two powerful earthquakes struck the South American nation, causing widespread damage. “Following the strong earthquakes recorded this afternoon in the country, we have declared a State of Emergency throughout the national territory. We call on all citizens to remain alert, safe, and…
Photo: IANSShibu Soren Awarded Padma Bhushan Posthumously for Public Affairs Contribution
Veteran tribal leader, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) founder and former Jharkhand chief minister Shibu Soren was posthumously conferred the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award, in recognition of his contribution to public affairs. President Droupadi Murmu presented the award to Soren’s wife, Rupi Soren, during the second Civil Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in…
Photo: IANSPresident Murmu to Honour Shibu Soren, 64 others with Padma Awards Today
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu will present Padma Awards for 2026 at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi on June 23, with former Union Minister Shibu Soren, tennis star Vijay Amritraj, actor Mammootty and singer Alka Yagnik figuring among the 65 awardees, an official said on Saturday. Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Prime…
Photo: IANS/Video GrabKeir Starmer’s Exit Sparks Race for Next UK Prime Minister
London: Keir Starmer on Monday announced his resignation as British Prime Minister and the Leader of the Labour Party, setting out a timetable for his successor to be elected in the coming weeks and be in place by September. From Landslide Victory to Downing Street Exit: Why Keir Starmer Resigned The 63-year-old said…
Photo: PTINEET re-test conducted under tight security across 5,440 centres in India
New Delhi: Lakhs of medical aspirants took a second shot at the NEET (UG) examination on Sunday after the original May 3 test was cancelled due to paper leaks. From Drones to CCTV : NTA’s Anti-Malpractice Crackdown The controversy, which had triggered widespread protests and turned into a political hot potato, prompted unprecedented security…
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: AI ImageOnly 16% teachers complete CPD training, department warns disciplinary action
Ranchi: The School Education and Literacy Department has taken a serious view of the slow progress of the mandatory Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training for teachers of Classes I to V. The education department has warned of disciplinary action against those who fail to complete the programme within the stipulated timeframe. According to a directive…
Photo: AI ImageBJP leader among 3 killed, two injured as sand mining dispute turns violent in Chhattisgarh
Three persons, including a BJP leader, Bharat Singh, died after being trapped in a burning car that police suspect was deliberately set ablaze over a long-standing sand mining rivalry in Chhattisgarh’s Korea district on Tuesday evening. Two other relatives of the deceased also succumbed to injuries in the alleged attack. Four accused have been arrested…
Photo: TGCKolhan mango growers reach global markets
Improved horticultural practices, scientific cultivation techniques, and sustained farmer training have significantly enhanced mango production across the Kolhan region, helping growers earn better returns and gain access to international markets. In a landmark achievement, the East Singhbhum district administration has facilitated its first international commercial export of locally grown mangoes, sending a 1.5-tonne consignment to…
INDIA bloc closes ranks ahead of Jharkhand Rajya Sabha polls
With just two days left for the Rajya Sabha elections in Jharkhand, the ruling INDIA bloc has stepped up efforts to project unity and numerical strength, amid intense political maneuvering over the second Upper House seat. JMM’s Cryptic ‘Not 56, but 61’ Slogan Sparks Cross-Voting Speculation Before the INDIA bloc MLAs gathered at…
