UNITED NATIONS: Top UN officials expressed concern about escalating violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
"The situation is deteriorating rapidly," UN Assistant Secretary-General Joyce Msuya told an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council.
She said hundreds of civilians have been killed or injured in the last few weeks, and hundreds of thousands have fled their homes...
SEOUL: South Korean authorities investigating the tragic Jeju Air crash last month released a preliminary accident report on Monday, revealing that the aircraft's Black Box stopped recording approximately 2 kms before the plane approached the runway.
It is the first report as part of the ongoing investigation into the deadly crash at Muan International Airport on December 29, which claimed...
MUMBAI: Actor Jackie Shroff, who was recently seen in the streaming series ‘Chidiya Udd’, is celebrating 36 years of his iconic movie 'Ram Lakhan'.
The action musical film has gauged the audience's attention for being a Subhash Ghai directorial, as it blended compelling narrative, and stellar performances by iconic actors. While the cast stole the show with their on-screen presence,...
KUTCHING: England have joined India, Australia and South Africa as the fourth team to enter the semifinals of the 2025 ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup with a six-wicket win over New Zealand at the Borneo Cricket Ground on Monday.
Electing to bowl first, fast bowler Tilly Corteen-Coleman (4-8) and off-spinner Prisha Thanawala (3-19) shared seven wickets between themselves as...
RAJKOT: Ahead of the third T20I of the five-match series against England, India's vice-captain and all-rounder Axar Patel was seen in an all-new role where he was seen making the Vlog of the Indian Cricket Team on Monday.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) took to their official social media handle, X and posted a video in...
NEW DELHI: The Ministry of External Affairs has congratulated all the Padma Awardees from abroad who are being awarded for their outstanding contribution in various fields.
"Commemorating excellence & contributions to society. Congratulations to our distinguished friends from abroad on being selected for Padma Awards 2025 by President Droupadi Murmu for their outstanding contribution in various fields," MEA spokesperson Randhir...
NEW DELHI: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed airlines to increase capacity and rationalize fares for flights to Prayagraj during the ongoing Mahakumbh.
This move comes after numerous complaints from air travellers about skyrocketing flight fares, with prices from Delhi to Prayagraj soaring to Rs 25,000, a significant increase from the usual Rs 5,000.
To address the issue,...
PRAYAGRAJ: The Mahakumbh 2025 has proven to be a life-changing experience for many youths who attended the grand festival. As they immersed themselves in the spiritual atmosphere, they felt an overwhelming sense of joy, peace, and enlightenment.
With each passing day, the Mahakumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj is drawing devotees of all ages from across various parts of India. The...
NEW DELHI: With just a few days left for the high stakes Delhi assembly polls, ruling Aam Admi Party leaders led by its national convenor Arvind Kejriwal and top leaders of Bharatiya Janata Party including Union Home Minister Amit Shah intensified their election campaigning on Sunday.
Arvind Kejriwal led AAP's campaign on the plank of welfare schemes and emphasised that...
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) announced 25 per cent retaliatory "emergency tariffs" on Colombia, hours after President Gustavo Petro blocked US military deportation flights.
Following Petro's announcement, Trump criticized him in a post on Truth Social and announced a slew of sanctions and policies targeting Colombia. The actions by the US President included a 25 per...