VIRUDHUNAGAR: Nearly 13 workers were killed in a massive blast reported in a fireworks unit situated in Kattanarpatti in the Virudunagar district.Senior police officials said that at around 3 pm on Sunday, a firework unit near Kattanarpatti reportedly blasted. On receiving information from the public, police and fire and rescue personnel rushed to the spot…
Lucknow: UP govt will organize a three-day “Rashmirathi Festival” from April 24-26 at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow to mark the death anniversary of Rashtrakavi Ramdhari Singh Dinkar.The event will feature three plays and one dance drama, said agriculture minister Surya Pratap Shahi during a press conference at Lok Bhavan on Saturday.The event is…
New Delhi: NDA’s women MPs protest after the Constitution Amendment Bill to implement reservation for women in legislatures in 2029 and increase the number of seats of the Lok Sabha was defeated. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) NEW DELHI: Women comprise around 14% of the 18th Lok Sabha, with 74 female MPs elected in the 2024 general…
Police in Calgary are searching for a 22-year-old man accused of firing a gun with intent, as authorities warn the public not to approach him.Germanpreet Singh, also known as ‘Garry,’ is wanted on a warrant for discharging a firearm with intent, a serious offence under Canadian law that can carry significant prison time if proven…
Dalal Street will closely watch developments in the US-Iran conflict, crude oil price movements, and the ongoing corporate earnings season for direction this week, analysts said. They added that foreign investor activity will also remain an important factor influencing trading trends. “Geopolitical developments in the US-Iran conflict will remain a key monitorable, given their direct…
‘Gangster’, Anurag Basu’s cult romantic thriller, turns 20. He revealed envisioning a “pahadan” like Kangana Ranaut, whom he cast opposite Emraan Hashmi despite chemo—cooking dal together on a lean shoot abroad. Anurag Basu‘s ‘Gangster’ remains one of his most cherished films. This romantic crime thriller has earned a devoted cult following. Marking its 20th anniversary,…
Osmania University has extended the registration deadline for the Telangana State Engineering Common Entrance Test (TS ECET) 2026. Candidates can now apply till April 23, 2026 without late fee on the official website — ecet.tgche.ac.in.The online application process began on March 9, 2026. Candidates who miss the regular deadline can still apply by paying a…
Jofra Archer struck with the first ball of the second innings to equal a record held by Mohammed Shami during Rajasthan Royals’ IPL 2026 match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens on Sunday.Opening the bowling for Rajasthan Royals, Archer bowled KKR opener Tim Seifert for a golden duck with the first delivery of…
Locals and volunteers from various NGOs distribute food and essential supplies to fire victims on Saturday Lucknow: The Vikasnagar slum cluster tragedy on Apr 15 spilled onto social media feeds — triggering not just shock, but an unprecedented wave of citizen-led relief.Within hours of videos and reels showing charred homes, injured residents and families sitting…
NEW DELHI: A massive blast ripped through a firecracker factory in Tamil Nadu’s Virudhunagar on Sunday, killing 16 people and injuring six others in the Kattanarpatti area, news agency ANI reported.The incident was confirmed by the fire andrescue department.Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin responded to the tragedy, expressing condolences to the families of those…
