May 19, 2025 8:07 PM

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Indonesia: Volcano erupts on tourist island of Flores

    A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted today, emitting an ash cloud more than half a mile high. Authorities placed the surrounding area on the highest level of alert and warned of another powerful eruption. Indonesia's volcanology agency reported that Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, on the tourist isl...

May 19, 2025 7:58 PM

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Bengaluru: Several areas inundated by overnight rainfall

In Bengaluru, overnight rain has inundated several parts of the city, causing one death. The 35-year-old woman died due to the wall collapsing over her in Whitefield. At Kengeri, around 100 houses were flooded, and pump sets were used to flush out water. The city received 66 mm of rainfall at night....

May 19, 2025 7:34 PM

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UK agrees to reset trade and defence relations with EU

      The United Kingdom and European Union have reached a deal on food, fishing access, defence, and UK travellers' access to eGates. At a summit in London today, the new deal includes the announcement of a new security and defence partnership. The UK government said this will pave the way for the ...

May 19, 2025 7:00 PM

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Armed Forces thwarted attempt by Pak army on soul of India, says BJP National GS

Bhartiya Janata Party's National General Secretary, Tarun Chugh has said that the alleged air assault by Pakistan on Sri Harimandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar on May 8th shows the mental bankruptcy of the Pakistani army and the government. Quoting a statement by an army officer regarding the ...

May 19, 2025 6:36 PM

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Punjab police apprehend two on charges of leaking military information

The Punjab Police has thwarted an attempt to compromise national security by apprehending two persons involved in leaking sensitive military information. Punjab Police Chief Gaurav Yadav has said that the duo, Sukhpreet Singh and Karanbir Singh from Gurdaspur were engaged in sharing classified detai...

May 19, 2025 6:24 PM

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Union Minister launches digital compendium of serving IAS officers

Union Minister of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Dr. Jitendra Singh today launched an e-book of the electronic Civil List, 2025- a digital compendium of serving Indian Administrative Service officers across the country. Unveiling the e-book, Dr. Singh said that the Indian Administrative S...

May 19, 2025 5:34 PM

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GeM emerges as largest procurement platform globally 

  Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has emerged as one of the World's largest and most efficient public e-procurement platforms, setting new benchmarks in accessibility and affordability. The Chief Executive Officer of GeM, Mihir Kumar said this while addressing a press conference in New Delhi on the o...