May 18, 2025 7:15 PM

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Maharashtra: Solapur Textile Mill Fire Kills 8, Blaze Rages for 14 Hours

Eight people, including the factory owner and members of a worker’s family, died in a fire that broke out early this morning at a towel manufacturing unit in the MIDC industrial area on Akkalkot Road in Maharashtra’s Solapur district. The blaze started around 3:30 AM at the Central Textile Mill and ...

May 18, 2025 5:55 PM

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17 killed in massive fire in Hyderabad; PM Modi Condoles, Announces Relief for Victims

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of lives due to a fire tragedy in the Gulzar House in Hyderabad, Telangana, that claimed 17 lives. In a social media post, Mr Modi announced an ex gratia of two lakh rupees from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund to the next of ki...

May 18, 2025 5:20 PM

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President Droupadi Murmu Expresses Grief Over Hyderabad Fire Tragedy

President Droupadi Murmu has expressed distress at the death of several people, including women and children, in a fire accident in Hyderabad. In her message, President Murmu said her thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones. She prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.

May 18, 2025 4:54 PM

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Romania Begins Presidential Runoff Between George Simion and Nicusor Dan

Romanian voters started casting ballots today in a decisive presidential runoff, which pits George Simion, leader of the Alliance for the Union of Romanians, against Nicusor Dan, the mayor of Bucharest. The election marks the second round of a rerun after the 2024 presidential results were annulled ...

May 18, 2025 4:37 PM

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Houston Launches Countdown to 11th International Yoga Day Across U.S.

A curtain raiser hosted by the Consulate General of India in Houston has launched preparations for the 11th International Day of Yoga, with more than 25 events planned in cities across the United States. Community partners and yoga organisations will host events in Houston (City Hall and India House...

May 18, 2025 4:34 PM

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Mexican Navy Ship hit Brooklyn Bridge; 2 Dead, 19 Injured

A massive Mexican navy sailing ship making a festive visit to New York hit the Brooklyn Bridge last evening, killing two people and injuring 19 others. New York City Mayor Eric Adams said the vessel involved was the Mexican Navy ship Cuauhtemoc, carrying 277 people, with four of those injured in cri...

May 18, 2025 8:09 PM

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IPL: Match between Delhi Capitals & GT is underway in Delhi

In IPL Cricket, Delhi Capitals were 45 for 1 in 6 overs against Gujarat Titans at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, when reports last came in. Earlier, the Gujarat Titans won the toss and opted to bowl first.   Earlier in another match of the day, Punjab Kings defeated Rajasthan Royals by ten runs at Saw...

May 18, 2025 4:21 PM

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IMD Issues Orange Alert for Konkan, Warns of Heavy Rain

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Konkan and the adjoining ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra, anticipating widespread rainfall with heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places between May 19 and May 25, 2025.   According to the IMD, a low-pressure area is li...