February 22, 2025 7:01 PM

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2 Youths Drown, 1 Critically Injured at Tarkarli Beach in Sindhudurg

Two youths lost their lives, and another one was critically injured after being swept away by water at Tarkarli Beach in Sindhudurg district. The tragic incident occurred this afternoon when five youths from Hadsapur in Pune had come to visit the beach and had entered the sea to swim.   Unfortunatel...

February 22, 2025 6:52 PM

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Former RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das Appointed Principal Secretary-2 to PM Modi

Former RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das has been appointed Principal Secretary-2 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His selection was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. Mr. Das is a former 1980-batch IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre. His appointment will be coterminous with the term...

February 22, 2025 8:12 PM

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22 Indian Fishermen Released by Pakistan, to Return Home Tomorrow

A group of 22 fishermen released by Pakistan from Karachi’s Malir Jail yesterday are expected to be handed over to India by tomorrow morning. The fishermen were freed from the jail yesterday after the completion of their sentences.   The group of 22 Indian fishermen who were released by Pakistan yes...

February 22, 2025 8:12 PM

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Hamas Releases 6 Israeli Hostages Under Gaza Ceasefire Deal

The Palestinian group Hamas has released six Israeli hostages as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal. The first two Israeli hostages were released in Rafah, while three others were released in Nuseirat. The sixth hostage, Hisham al-Sayed, is a Bedouin Israeli with a history of mental illness. He had bee...

February 22, 2025 5:33 PM

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South Sudan Shuts Schools for Two Weeks Amid Extreme Heatwave

South Sudan has ordered all schools to close for two weeks due to an ongoing extreme heat wave that has caused some students to collapse. Local media reported that this is the second time the country has taken such action. In March last year, schools were closed for a similar period as temperatures ...

February 22, 2025 5:57 PM

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Centre Secures ₹1.56 Cr Refund for 600 Students from Coaching Institutes

The Centre has facilitated 1.56 crore rupees in refunds to students from coaching centres, providing relief to aspirants and students. The Department of Consumer Affairs successfully facilitated these refunds for over 600 students. These students, enrolled in coaching centres for civil services, eng...