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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: 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: ANI2 Dead, 62 Affected After Ammonia Gas Leak at Seafood Processing Unit in Tamil Nadu
Two women died and 62 others were affected following an ammonia gas leak at the production unit of a private fish meal export factory in Tiruvallur district on Sunday, the Tamil Nadu government said. Nine of the hospitalised victims were reported critical, as per reports. The incident happened at Kannigaipair village near Periyapalayam. CM…
Photo: Ratan LalNEET-UG Re-Exam held peacefully across Jharkhand under tight security
The NEET-UG 2026 re-examination for admission to MBBS courses was conducted peacefully across Jharkhand on Sunday amid extensive security arrangements and heightened vigilance by authorities. A total of 67 examination centres were set up across the state, where around 30,000 candidates appeared for the test after the original examination held on May 3 was cancelled…
Ranchi Celebrates 12th International Yoga Day
Ranchi: Educational institutions across the city marked the 12th International Day of Yoga with active participation from students, teachers, and staff members. Special yoga sessions, awareness programmes, competitions, and workshops were organised, highlighting the importance of yoga in promoting physical fitness, mental wellbeing, and a balanced lifestyle. Ranchi Schools Lead the Way with Active Asanas…
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: AI ImagePatient reportedly transfused with wrong blood group
A fresh allegation of medical negligence has surfaced at the blood bank of Chaibasa Sadar Hospital in West Singhbhum district, where a patient was allegedly transfused with blood of an incorrect blood group. The incident has triggered concern within the hospital administration. Taking the matter seriously, Civil Surgeon Dr. Jujhar Majhi has ordered an inquiry…
