At least 24 dead as migrant boat sinks in Turkish straits
At least two dozen migrants lost their lives today when a boat sank near Istanbul in northern Turkey, sparking a major air and sea rescue operation. Turkish rescue authorities were called to the scene at the mouth of the Bosphorus strait, which runs through northern Turkey, by local fishermen in... read more »
Delhi L-G Jung recommends dissolution of assembly, fresh elections likely i...
L-G Jung made the recommendation in a report on the latest political situation submitted to the President. Jung had held meetings with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday evening where all the parties said they were in favour of fresh... read more »
Boxing legend Mohammad Ali’s doctor plays down fears concerning boxin...
American boxing legend Mohammad Ali’s doctor has reportedly played down fears concerning the former world heavyweight champion’s health. 72-year-old Ali has had Parkinson’s disease since 1984 and there have been rumours his health has been deteriorating. However, Dr. Abraham... read more »
Fortunate that we have three opening options now: Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan feels that Team India is “fortunate” that they have three options for the opening slot in him, Ajinkya Rahane and Rohit Sharma, which will help in gaining the much-needed consistency required at the top of the order, with World Cup round the corner. “We are very... read more »
Odisha: 11 killed as mini truck rams into tree
Eleven people were killed and 30 others were injured when a mini truck carrying around 50 members of a ‘tribal opera group’ rammed into a tree on Chandahandi Ghat in Nabarangpur... read more »
Four killed, 13 injured after speeding tractor overturns in Uttar Pradesh
Four persons, including three minors, were killed on Saturday and 13 others injured when an overcrowded tractortrolley, returning from Durga immersion, overturned in Bansi Kotwali area in... read more »
Rajnath Singh asks Delhi Police to ensure Swachh Bharat drive
Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the “Swachh Bharat” initiative to promote cleanliness in the country, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today asked Delhi Police... read more »
Patna: Locals blame police as 33 killed in Dussehra stampede, high level probe ordered
Patna: At least 33 people have been killed and several injured in a stampede that took place during Dusshera celebrations on Friday night. Soon after the incident, the locals blamed the... read more »
Renault plans on entering used car business next year in India
French carmaker Renault gained a lot of popularity in the Indian market post launch of the Duster compact SUV in the country. Apart from launching new cars in the country, reports have also been... read more »
