April 15, 2026 9:59 AM

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Six devotees die in Punjab bus accident after Baisakhi pilgrimage

In Punjab, 6 devotees have reportedly died when the ill-fated bus they were travelling in met with an accident in the Fatehgarh Sahib district late last night.   They were returning after paying obeisance at Sri Anandpur Sahib on the occasion of Baisakhi. More details awaited.  

April 15, 2026 10:36 AM

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UN chief António Guterres says all nations must respect international law

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has said that international law must be followed by all countries without exception, especially during rising global tensions and the ongoing conflict in West Asia.   In a social media post, Guterres stressed that respecting international law is esse...

April 15, 2026 9:52 AM

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Vishu celebrated across Kerala with traditional fervour & devotion

Malayalis across the world are celebrating Vishu today, ushering in new hopes and prosperity. Vishu, a symbol of Keralam’s rich agrarian culture and abundance, is traditionally observed on the first day of the Malayalam month of Medam.   This year, however, the festival falls on Medam 2. The day beg...

April 15, 2026 9:46 AM

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LS speaker Om Birla & HM Amit Shah extend greetings on Poila Baishakh

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have extended their greetings on the occasion of Bengali New Year, Poila Baishakh.   In a social media post, the Lok Sabha Speaker expressed hope that the New Year will usher in fresh hopes, new opportunities, and endless joy in every home...

April 15, 2026 9:40 AM

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Tamil Nadu election campaign heats up as PM Modi to hold roadshow in Nagercoil

In Tamil Nadu, electioneering is on full swing. Prime Minister and senior BJP leader Narendra Modi will hold a road show at Nagercoil today.   AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi Palanisamy and Senior BJP leader and Union Minister Piyush Goyal will also join him. On Saturday, the Prime Minister will c...

April 15, 2026 9:32 AM

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US strikes alleged drug boat in Eastern Pacific kills four

The U.S. military launched a strike on a boat accused of carrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing four people in the fourth such attack announced in the past few days.   The operation is the latest in a series of strikes on vessels that the Trump administration says were trafficking drug...

April 15, 2026 9:25 AM

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Himachal Pradesh observes Himachal Day with cultural and official functions

Today is Himachal Day. The state-level celebration will be held at the district headquarters of Kinnaur, Reckong Peo, where Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu will hoist the national flag and take the salute at the parade. District-level functions are also being organised across the state.   On 1...

April 15, 2026 8:34 AM

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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets German Foreign Minister in Berlin to boost bilateral ties

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met German Foreign Minister Dr Johann Wadephul in Berlin, Germany, yesterday. In a series of social media posts, the Indian Embassy in Berlin said, both countries agreed to broaden and deepen cooperation across key areas and reaffirmed the importance of the vital relat...

April 15, 2026 8:18 AM

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Death toll rises to 14 in Chhattisgarh boiler explosion incident

The death toll in the boiler explosion incident in Singhanterai of Chhattisgarh has risen to 14. The explosion occurred when a boiler tube exploded at a Vedanta Ltd power plant in Singhanterai village of Sakti district yesterday.   Sakti Superintendent of Police said the powerful blast occurred at a...