Death toll in strong quake in Philippines rises to 69
Manila, Oct 1 (IANS) The death toll in the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu province in the central Philippines climbed to 69, the Philippines’ Office of Civil Defence (OCD) said on Wednesday. Assistant Secretary Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro, deputy administrator for the OCD, told a public briefing that 30 died in Bogo City, the epicentre of […]
India and Russia hold Special Mechanism Dialogue on Pakistan and Afghanistan
Moscow, Oct 1 (IANS) The Sixth India-Russia Special Mechanism on Pakistan and Afghanistan was held in Moscow, where both sides discussed ongoing conflicts, along with regional and international security issues within the framework of the ‘Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership’ between both countries. The Indian delegation was led by Deputy National Security Advisor Pavan Kapoor, […]
Kremlin says negotiations with Ukraine on hold
Moscow, Oct 1 (IANS) Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Wednesday that negotiations with Ukraine are on pause. Asked about possible talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Peskov said expert-level discussions could lay the groundwork for any higher-level contact. He stressed that such meetings “cannot be an end in themselves,” adding […]
Laos hit by widespread flooding after days of heavy rain
Vientiane, Oct 1 (IANS) Several provinces in Laos have been affected by continuous rainfall, causing widespread flooding, with further flood risks prompting warnings for residents to stay vigilant as river water levels continue to rise. Authorities in central Laos’ Xaysomboun province visited areas affected by severe flooding, which has resulted in property damage and the […]
Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano erupts again
Jakarta, Oct 1 (IANS) Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano in Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province erupted on Wednesday, spewing a column of ash up to 5 km high and prompting the highest aviation alert, the country’s Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Center said. The volcano, located on Flores Island, sent thick gray ash clouds drifting to […]
Japan logs third-hottest September on record
Tokyo, Oct 1 (IANS) Japan’s average temperature in September marked the third highest since records began in 1898, the country’s weather agency said Wednesday. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the temperature in September was 2.49 degrees Celsius higher than the mean temperature for 30 years from 1991 to 2020. The hottest September was […]
Maha govt approves Nagpur-Chandrapur Expressway
Mumbai, Oct 1 (IANS) The Maharashtra cabinet infrastructure committee, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Wednesday approved the 204-km-long four-lane cement concrete highway from Nagpur to Chandrapur. He also gave instructions to submit a proposal for the construction of a highway between Chandrapur and Mul. He said that a four-lane cement highway with a […]
Bihar SIR: It’s all about democratic process
New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Since the Election Commission of India (ECI) rolled out the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, there has been an uproar, with the matter reaching the Supreme Court for arbitration. The poll body continued to conduct the process as laid out in the rule books, facing all […]
Bihar: Women’s post office opens in Motihari, aimed at empowering them
Motihari, Oct 1 (IANS) In a continued effort to promote women’s empowerment, the Central and Bihar State Governments are implementing new initiatives. As part of this mission, a dedicated Women’s City Post Office was inaugurated today in Motihari, the third such post office in Bihar. The inauguration was carried out by BJP MP Radha Mohan […]
Pawan Singh’s return to BJP will boost NDA in Bihar: Upendra Kushwaha
Patna, Oct 1 (IANS) Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) chief and Rajya Sabha MP Upendra Kushwaha on Wednesday asserted that Bhojpuri film star Pawan Singh’s re-entry into the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will significantly strengthen the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar, particularly in the Shahabad and Magadh regions. Kushwaha, who played a key role in […]
