Californian residents warned to avoid outdoors as wildfires continue to deteriorate air quality
California, Jan 22 (IANS) Millions of Southern Californian residents have been advised to limit outdoor activities due to bad air quality amid devastating wildfires, according to the US National Weather Service (NWS). The NWS has issued several air quality alerts covering the South Coast Air Basin, Coachella Valley and eastern Riverside County, reports Xinhua news […]
Once-in-a-generation winter storm hits US
Houston, Jan 22 (IANS) From Texas to Louisiana and Florida, a wide swath of the southern United States braced for a once-in-a-generation winter storm with heavy snow, sleet and ice, which created hazardous travel conditions for the region unaccustomed to bitterly cold weather. Up to 235 million Americans were affected by the storm, which the […]
New Zealand’s annual inflation sees slower increase at 2.2 per cent
Wellington, Jan 22 (IANS) New Zealand’s Consumers Price Index (CPI) increased 2.2 per cent year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2024, following a 2.2 per cent annual increase in the third quarter of 2024, both being slower increases, according to the statistics department Stats NZ on Wednesday. “Prices are still rising, but not as much […]
PM Modi united Hindus across globe with Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, says Fiji PM
Suva, Jan 22 (IANS) The first anniversary of the ‘Pran Pratishtha (consecration ceremony)’ of Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir (inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi on January 22 last year) was celebrated by the Hindu diaspora in Fiji in large numbers. The occasion saw the Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji, Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka and Deputy Prime […]
Singapore forms committee to review electoral boundaries ahead of 2025 general election
Singapore, Jan 22 (IANS) Singapore has established a committee to review the country’s electoral boundaries in preparation for its next general election, which must be held by November 2025, though the exact date has yet to be set. In a statement released on Wednesday, the Elections Department announced that Prime Minister Lawrence Wong had convened […]
Nepal hikes climbing fees for Mount Everest
Kathmandu, Jan 22 (IANS) The Nepali government has significantly increased climbing permit fees for Mount Everest or Mount Qomolangma, an official said on Wednesday. The climbing fee for foreigners was hiked to $15,000 from $11,000, an increase of 36 per cent. “The new rate will be effective on September 1, 2025,” said Madhav Adhikari, an […]
“Building the Nation’s Future”, Paresh Rawal backs ‘Chetana’, an education OTT platform
Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) Paresh Rawal has delivered numerous powerful performances during his career spanning over four decades, Now, the acclaimed actor and entertainer has launched a groundbreaking “Chetana” Education OTT platform. The platform has been designed to empower students and parents with quality learning resources. Sharing his excitement about being a part of such […]
Saif Ali Khan walks confidently towards his den after getting discharged from hospital
Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, who was discharged from the hospital on Tuesday after he underwent the medical procedures, and made a recovery, was seen arriving at his house in the Bandra area of Mumbai. The actor was dressed in a white shirt and a pair of denims, and was seen […]
‘A New chapter begins’ PeeCee takes blessings at Chilkur Balaji temple
Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) Bollywood beauty Priyanka Chopra is in India for a couple of days. During her visit, the diva took blessings at the famous Chilkur Balaji temple in Telangana. The pictures shared by the ‘Fashion’ actress feature her in a simple green salwar kameez, sans makeup. Dropping sneak peeks of her religious visit […]
Simi Garewal says ‘I’m so proud’ after watching ‘The Roshans’
Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) Netflix’s much-appreciated documentary “The Roshans” gives the viewers an insight into the Roshan family and their contributions to Indian cinema. Recently, Simi Garewal used her Instagram handle to pen an appreciation note after watching the documentary. Sharing the poster for “The Roshans”, Simi Garewal wrote, “I watched The Roshans series not […]
