Kerala: Massive fire engulfs shopping complex in Kozhikode, firefighting operations on
Thiruvananthapuram, May 18 (IANS) A massive fire broke out at a three-storied wholesale textile store in Kozhikode on Sunday evening, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky and triggering panic in the bustling New Bus Stand area. An official said that firefighting operations have been underway for more than three hours, with firefighters working […]
Finance Commission visits Uttarakhand, developmental issues discussed
Dehradun, May 18 (IANS) The delegation of the 16th Finance Commission on Sunday visited Uttarakhand and discussed various developmental issues with the Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami. “The delegation of the 16th Finance Commission, led by its Chairman, Arvind Panagariya, was welcomed at the Government House,” Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami wrote on X. The […]
Civil servants are the backbone of governance: Tripura CM
Agartala, May 18 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday said that public representatives think of many plans, schemes and policies for the benefit of the public, but ultimately, these are implemented by civil service officials. After laying the foundation stone of the Civil Service Officers’ Institute at Kunjaban on the outskirts of Agartala […]
Trump to speak with Putin, Zelensky on Monday
Washington, May 18 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that he will speak separately with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday to push for a ceasefire deal between the two countries. “I will be speaking, by telephone, to President Vladimir Putin of Russia on Monday, at 10:00 a.m.,” Trump said, […]
One dead, five injured in California blast
Los Angeles, May 18 (IANS) At least one person was killed and five others injured in an explosion outside a fertility clinic in the desert resort city of Palm Springs, California, according to authorities. The individual believed to be responsible for the explosion was killed at the scene, law enforcement sources said. The identity of […]
European leaders urge Israel to end attacks in Gaza amid mounting humanitarian crisis
Brussels, May 18 (IANS) As Israel intensifies its military operations in the Gaza Strip, a growing number of European leaders have voiced deep concern over the worsening humanitarian situation, urging Israel to “reverse its current policy” and calling for urgent humanitarian intervention. On Saturday, European Council President Antonio Costa expressed his dismay on social media, […]
Presidential runoff starts in Romania
Bucharest, May 18 (IANS) Romanian voters started casting ballots on Sunday in a decisive presidential runoff which pits George Simion, leader of the Alliance for the Union of Romanians, against Nicusor Dan, the mayor of Bucharest. The election marks the second round of a rerun after the 2024 presidential results were annulled due to allegations […]
EAM Jaishankar to visit Netherlands, Denmark, Germany from May 19 to 24
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar will undertake an official six-day visit to the Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany from May 19 to 24. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced the schedule on Sunday. The visit is part of India’s ongoing diplomatic engagements aimed at deepening strategic ties and enhancing […]
