Ferry Sinks in rough seas off Bali; 4 dead, dozens missing as search continues

July 3, 2025 3:01 PM

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Ferry Sinks in rough seas off Bali; 4 dead, dozens missing as search continues

In Indonesia, at least four people have died and dozens are missing after a ferry sank off the coast of Bali late last night. The vessel, which was carrying 53 passengers and 12 crew members, was en route to Bali from the port of Banyuwangi on the eastern tip of Java island when it went down in roug...

India Post Undergoing Major Technological Transformation: Union Minister Scindia

July 3, 2025 2:56 PM

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India Post Undergoing Major Technological Transformation: Union Minister Scindia

Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia has said that India Post is undergoing a major technological transformation. In an exclusive interview with Akashvani News, the Minister said that for the first time, a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) has been appointed in the organisation. He ad...

Tripura CM Manik Saha expands cabinet, inducts 1st time MLA Kishore Barman

July 3, 2025 2:52 PM

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Tripura CM Manik Saha expands cabinet, inducts 1st time MLA Kishore Barman

In Tripura, Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha today expanded his cabinet by inducting first-time MLA Kishore Barman. Mr. Barman, who was elected to the Tripura Legislative Assembly in 2023 from the Nalchar constituency in Sepahijala district, took the oath of office and secrecy at a ceremony held at Raj...

Heavy rain triggers landslides in Uttarakhand, Char Dham Yatra halted

July 3, 2025 2:49 PM

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Heavy rain triggers landslides in Uttarakhand, Char Dham Yatra halted

Heavy rain triggered landslides in Uttarakhand, blocking roads, including the Char Dham Yatra route. Over 40 Kedarnath pilgrims were stranded near Sonprayag last night but were safely evacuated by SDRF.    Akashvani correspondent reports that Landslides triggered by heavy rain have disrupted th...

Queen’s Park Oval: Symbol of India-Trinidad cricket bond, cultural connection

July 3, 2025 2:23 PM

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Queen’s Park Oval: Symbol of India-Trinidad cricket bond, cultural connection

Cricket serves as a potent form of soft power between India and Trinidad and Tobago, with the Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain at its heart. The stadium that saw the rise of Sunil Gavaskar and laid the foundation stone for Brian Lara. The common respect and love for these players in Trinidad and T...

Flood situation improving in Odisha; damage assessment begins

July 3, 2025 2:09 PM

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Flood situation improving in Odisha; damage assessment begins

In Odisha, the flood situation in Balasore, Mayurbhanj, and Jajpur districts is improving with the water levels in several rivers, including Subarnarekha and Budhabalanga, receding. Both rivers are flowing below the danger level. However, two people reportedly died due to floods in the Balasore dist...