May 12, 2025 11:03 AM

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IMD forecasts heavy rain in northeast, thunderstorms across India

The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim today. According to IMD, thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds and lightning are expected over Northwest, Central, East and South Peninsular India today. IMD ...

May 12, 2025 10:58 AM

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US-Iran conclude 4th round of nuclear talks in Muscat

A fourth round of talks between the US and Iran over Tehran's nuclear programme concluded in the Omani capital, Muscat, yesterday, with both sides agreeing to meet again. US Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff said the discussions in Muscat were encouraging, while Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi ...

May 12, 2025 10:52 AM

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Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes Tibet

An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 on the Richter Scale hit Tibet today at 2:41 AM, Indian Time. The tremors were felt across the region. However, there are no reports of damage or injuries as of now. According to India's National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the epicentre was located at a depth of 10 k...

May 12, 2025 10:49 AM

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World celebrates International Nurses Day honouring Florence Nightingale

International Nurses Day is being celebrated today around the world to mark the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. The  International Council of Nurses (ICN) commemorates this important day each year. The theme for this year is "Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring f...

May 12, 2025 10:44 AM

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Sri Lanka observes sacred Vesak Poya with islandwide celebrations

Sri Lanka is today observing Vesak Poya, the most sacred day in the Buddhist calendar, while observing the State Vesak Festival in Nuwara Eliya. The event commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing away of Gautama Buddha, and is being celebrated islandwide with deep spiritual devotion and vi...

May 12, 2025 8:44 AM

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NIA arrests key Khalistani operative involved in 2016 Nabha Jail break

In a significant breakthrough, National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested Kashmir Singh Galwaddi, a key Khalistani operative and one of the escapees from the high-profile 2016 Nabha jail break. The arrest was made in Motihari, Bihar, in a joint operation with local police. Kashmir Singh, a res...

May 12, 2025 8:49 AM

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Buddha Purnima being celebrated with traditional fervour

Buddha Purnima is being celebrated today. It not only marks the day when Gautam Buddha was born, but also the day when he attained Nirvana under the Mahabodhi tree at Bodh Gaya.   This day is commemorated by Buddhists and Hindus all over the world, and is a major festival in countries like Indi...