It was yet another Thursday afternoon when a friend called to tell me about a possible plane crash in Gujarat. Little did I know at that time that it would be one of the worst crashes in aviation history. The crash of Air India’s Boeing Dreamliner flight from Ahmedabad to London shocked the nation.
The United States now stands at yet another crossroads in its decades-long entanglement with Iran ~ a familiar stage where threats, deadlines, and diplomatic signals intermingle to create uncertainty both in Washington and across West Asia.
In an age of policy turbulence and political noise, the United States Federal Reserve has chosen the one path that markets often value more than swift action ~ patience. By holding its benchmark interest rate steady at 4.3 per cent for the fourth consecutive time, the US central bank is signalling a careful balancing act between economic caution and inflation vigilance.
As Gaza continues to suffer under a relentless war that has claimed tens of thousands of Palestinian lives, predominantly women and children, and left millions trapped in a humanitarian nightmare and with hope for peace collapsing under rubble, the world once again turns its gaze to New York, where the United Nations (UN) is set to convene a high-level conference from June 17 to 20, 2025, to advance the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, during his visit to Solan district on Friday, inaugurated the Model Career Centre at Jatoli, constructed at a cost of Rs 5.32 crore.
Opening a new battlefront with Governor Rajendra Arlekar after the Bharat Mata portrait controversy, the LDF government in Kerala decided to modify the school syllabus to include the governor’s role, responsibilities, and limitations as the constitutional head of the state governments.
INS Teg, currently on her operational deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region, has arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius.
Raja's brother Vipin said on Friday that they have heard of Alpana's name, and she is the childhood friend of Sonam. He alleged that Alpana could be deeply involved with Sonam in hatching the conspiracy to murder Raja.
A single-judge Bench of the Calcutta High Court on Friday put an interim stay restraining the state government from making payments under a scheme for providing stipends to the non-teaching staff who lost jobs following a Supreme Court order in April.
ZEE5’s ‘Bibhishon’ to take viewers into the dark heart of Birbhum
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation today launched a mobile application with QR code facility to provide consolidated information on the city to the tourists and other visitors.
The state fisheries department organised an awareness camp for fishermen to promote the conservation of juvenile Hilsa fish.
India just witnessed its worst aviation disaster in recent times. Shortly after takeoff, Air India Flight 171 crashed into the hostel block of a medical college in the Meghani Nagar neighbourhood of Ahmedabad in Gujarat on June 12.
India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra has been elected the third vice president of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO).
As the global geopolitical canvas undergoes tectonic shifts in 2025, the India-U.S. relationship has emerged not merely as a bilateral…
Flanked by high mountain peaks, the Chenab Bridge stands 359 meters above mean sea level, dwarfing the Eiffel Tower by 35 meters, and the Qutub Minar five times over!
Marking the 11th International Day of Yoga, members of the Indian diaspora and local communities across the United Kingdom came together in large numbers to celebrate the ancient Indian practice that continues to unite people across cultures and borders.
The Pakistani government has decided to formally recommend US President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, citing his "decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership" during the recent conflict between India and Pakistan, as reported by The Dawn.
In a unique initiative blending tradition with welfare delivery, the Jalpaiguri district administration has begun distributing prasad (holy offerings) from the newly inaugurated Jagannath Temple at Digha through the Public Distribution System (PDS).
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has asserted responsibility for various attacks directed at Pakistani military forces in Hoshab and Kolwah regions.
The growth was primarily driven by higher production in Cement, Steel, Coal, and Petroleum Refinery Products.
In the Indian stock market, bulls were back in action as the benchmark indices snapped a three-day losing streak. This helped Nifty to comfortably close above the 25,100 mark amid buying across the sectors.
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met several top UK officials and industry leaders during his visit to Britain, and discussed avenues for collaboration in financial frameworks and emerging technologies like AI.
However, it’s not clear for which specific project in Mumbai, Reliance has paid the development fee to the Trump Organization, nor has the Reliance spokesperson confirmed or denied the development.
ZEE5’s ‘Bibhishon’ to take viewers into the dark heart of Birbhum
The film follows the story of a suspended basketball coach who is assigned community service and tasked with training a team of players with disabilities for a big tournament.
The song, which promises to get everyone grooving, is composed by music duo Sachin-Jigar and features powerful vocals by Rashmeet Kaur and Rana Majumdar.
RJ Balaji, who is not just a director and actor but also a cricket commentator, had earlier stepped away from his IPL commentary duties to focus entirely on this project.
Double Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra delivered a commanding performance at the Paris Diamond League, claiming top spot with a powerful 88.16m throw on his very first attempt at Stade Charléty on Saturday.
The Delhi Redz are slowly beginning to pick up momentum in their campaign at Season 1 of the Royal Premier League (RPL). On Friday, the Redz defeated the Kalinga Black Tigers 21-7 for their second consecutive win of the season at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex (Andheri Sports Complex).
Bavuma is set to undergo further scans to assess the extent of the injury, while experienced Maharaj will lead the side, which consists of five uncapped players.
India’s seasoned batter Ajinkya Rahane has predicted that the flamboyant Yashasvi Jaiswal will shine on the tour of England, citing his ability to perform multiple roles as an opener.
The Publishers and Booksellers Guild today announced that the 49 International Kolkata Book Fair will be held earlier than usual in 2025 to avoid overlapping with state secondary (Madhyamik) school examinations.
Candidates who appeared for the UP BEd JEE 2025 examination can visit the official website to check their results.
Shibashis Banerjee, president of the Central Kolkata unit of TMCP along with other members raised concerns by students from multiple colleges across Central Kolkata.
In a blazing start to the 2024–25 placement season, IIT Kharagpur has set a new benchmark in campus recruitment, with nine students bagging job offers exceeding Rs 1 crore per annum, and the highest package touching an unprecedented Rs 2.14 crore.
A single-judge Bench of the Calcutta High Court on Friday put an interim stay restraining the state government from making payments under a scheme for providing stipends to the non-teaching staff who lost jobs following a Supreme Court order in April.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that Yoga gives the world the direction of peace at a time when it is witnessing conflicts, unrest and instability.
In a major stride towards improving cross-border connectivity with Nepal, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is fast-tracking the completion of the Araria-Galgalia New Broad Gauge (BG) Line—a transformative 110.75 km railway corridor poised to redefine regional transportation and trade dynamics.
It was yet another Thursday afternoon when a friend called to tell me about a possible plane crash in Gujarat. Little did I know at that time that it would be one of the worst crashes in aviation history. The crash of Air India’s Boeing Dreamliner flight from Ahmedabad to London shocked the nation.
India just witnessed its worst aviation disaster in recent times. Shortly after takeoff, Air India Flight 171 crashed into the hostel block of a medical college in the Meghani Nagar neighbourhood of Ahmedabad in Gujarat on June 12.
The United States now stands at yet another crossroads in its decades-long entanglement with Iran ~ a familiar stage where threats, deadlines, and diplomatic signals intermingle to create uncertainty both in Washington and across West Asia.
In an age of policy turbulence and political noise, the United States Federal Reserve has chosen the one path that markets often value more than swift action ~ patience. By holding its benchmark interest rate steady at 4.3 per cent for the fourth consecutive time, the US central bank is signalling a careful balancing act between economic caution and inflation vigilance.
As Gaza continues to suffer under a relentless war that has claimed tens of thousands of Palestinian lives, predominantly women and children, and left millions trapped in a humanitarian nightmare and with hope for peace collapsing under rubble, the world once again turns its gaze to New York, where the United Nations (UN) is set to convene a high-level conference from June 17 to 20, 2025, to advance the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The 11th International Day of Yoga began with powerful energy and unity as Kurukshetra in Haryana hosted a record-breaking yoga session, where one lakh people, including 40,000 school children, came together to perform yoga at the sacred Brahma Sarovar.
ZEE5’s ‘Bibhishon’ to take viewers into the dark heart of Birbhum