Category : Asia Pacific


Boy rescued from borewell in Punjab after nine-hour op

A four-year-old boy who fell into a borewell in Punjab's Hoshiarpur district was rescued safely after a nine-hour operation involving NDRF, SDRF, police, and volunteers. The child was stable and rushed to hospital.

Rupee hits record low of 96.14 against US dollar

The Indian rupee fell to a record low of 96.14 against the US dollar on Friday before closing at 95.97, pressured by a widening current account deficit, foreign investor outflows, and global risks.

Karnataka Rain from May 16, Bengaluru Temp Dips

The India Meteorological Department predicts widespread rainfall across Karnataka from May 16, with Bengaluru's maximum temperature likely to drop. Coastal and interior regions will see relief from heat.

Pune District Gets Rs 1,472 Crore Development Budget

Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar announced a Rs 1,472 crore budget for Pune district development in 2026-27, focusing on infrastructure, health, education, and tourism, with provisions for the Pune grand tour and Bhimashankar project.

Kolkata Metro Orange Line work begins at Chingrighata

After months of delay, work on the Chingrighata metro gap began as the 500MT launcher moved for the first time to place a concrete segment. The 28m gap between piers 317 and 318 will be bridged over 60 hours, marking a crucial step for the Orange Line's c

EAM Discusses with Foreign Leaders at BRICS FMM

External Affairs Minister held bilateral meetings with counterparts from Russia, China, and other nations on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting, focusing on global cooperation.

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