Scottish Church College Opens Second Campus at Ogilvie Building
Scottish Church College in Kolkata is converting the historic Ogilvie Building into its second campus to accommodate an extra year under NEP 2020. Other colleges are also expanding.
Category : Asia Pacific
3 dead, 4 missing after boat capsizes in Ganga in Patna
Three people drowned and four went missing after a boat carrying 14 passengers capsized in the Ganga river in Patna's Barh area due to strong winds and overloading.
Train Disrupted After Crane Collapse in Balasore
Train services were disrupted for hours after a crane collapsed onto two goods trains near Gopinathpur Nilgiri station in Balasore, damaging the overhead electric system. No injuries were reported.
US Navy LCS Fleet Faces Survival Questions as Final Ship Joins
The USS Cleveland, final Littoral Combat Ship, enters service amid criticism over failures, weak defenses, and survivability in drone and missile-heavy warzones as Iran tensions escalate.
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Halwara Airport Now Connects to 23 Domestic, 20+ International Cities
Private airline launches connecting flights from Ludhiana's Halwara airport to 23 domestic and over 20 international destinations via Delhi, offering seamless travel options.
Puducherry CM Seeks French as Regional Language in CBSE
Puducherry CM N Rangasamy urges Union govt to recognize French as a 'Regional Language' in CBSE curriculum, citing historical and cultural ties, amid concerns over new NCFSE 2023 rules.
Eid-uz-Zuha in Assam: No Cow Slaughter, Goats Used
Eid-uz-Zuha was observed peacefully across Assam, with most communities avoiding cow sacrifice following the CM's appeal. Goat sacrifice was common. Six arrested in Barak Valley for illegal cow slaughter.
Woman Carried 11km on Palanquin in Uttarkashi
A 56-year-old woman in Uttarkashi was carried 11km on a palanquin from Seva village to the nearest road due to lack of connectivity, highlighting the plight of remote villagers.
Nepal Shifts to Meritocracy for Ambassador Posts
Nepal has made a historic shift to meritocracy by calling for applications for ambassadorial positions, moving away from political appointments.
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Jaishankar Wraps Up Strategic Visit to Cyprus
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar concluded a high-level visit to Cyprus, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties, trade, and regional cooperation.
Vijayawada Unaffected by Air India Flight Cancellations
Air India cancels 22% domestic flights, but Vijayawada operations remain unaffected; all services continue as per schedule.
AP Weather: Thunderstorms, Heatwave, and Monsoon Update
Andhra Pradesh experienced mixed weather on Thursday with thunderstorms in several districts and a high of 43.4°C in Amaravati. IMD forecasts heatwave conditions and more thunderstorms on Friday.
Bakrid Celebrated with Fervour Across Madurai and Trichy
Bakrid was celebrated with religious fervour in Madurai and Trichy as thousands offered prayers, engaged in charity, and shared festive feasts despite rising costs.
Belagavi Farmers Rush for Seeds as Pre-Monsoon Rains Boost Kharif Demand
Pre-monsoon rains in Belagavi drive seed demand; agriculture department distributes subsidised seeds via 176 centres, with soybean stock of 48,000 quintals amid rising cultivation.
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Nagahole Adivasis Claim Ancestral Forest Land Rights
Adivasi families in Nagarahole, Karnataka, have staked claim to ancestral forest lands under the Forest Rights Act, demanding recognition of their traditional rights.
Over 1,000 migrants cross English Channel in UK heatwave
More than 1,000 migrants arrived in the UK via the English Channel during a record-breaking heatwave, with crossings down 36% year-on-year despite the recent surge.
Trump explores $250 bill with his portrait, Congress must change law
The Trump administration is considering a $250 bill featuring President Donald Trump, requiring Congress to overturn a law barring living people on currency.
Six Lions Die from Babesia Infection in Gir Forest
Six lions in Gujarat's Gir forest have died due to Babesia infection, with 17 others under observation. The deceased include sub-adult males and females aged 1-2 years, and a 2-3-year-old male.
India, Singapore Explore New Avenues for Defence Ties
India and Singapore reviewed defence cooperation during the 16th Defence Policy Dialogue, exploring new avenues in cybersecurity, AI, maritime security, and advanced technologies to strengthen strategic ties.
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Four Tourists Drown in Uttarakhand River Incidents
Four tourists drowned in separate incidents across Rishikesh, Haridwar, and Roorkee on Wednesday due to strong currents and deep waters. One body recovered, search on for three.
Indian Envoy Inaugurates Buddhist Heritage Exhibit at Vesak
Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha inaugurated a Buddhist heritage exhibition at the Vesak festival in Sri Lanka, showcasing India's deep cultural ties and shared Buddhist legacy.
Four Democracies, One Ocean: A Dragon in the Room
An analysis of the strategic dynamics among four democracies in the Indo-Pacific, focusing on China's growing influence and the challenges of collective action.
Haryana Districts Get Relief from Heatwave After Rain
Several Haryana districts experienced relief from the intense heatwave as a western disturbance brought rainfall, lowering temperatures and providing respite to residents.
Metro Line 5 Phase 1 Nears CMRS Inspection, Extended
Metro Line 5 Phase 1 from Thane to Dhamankar Naka nears CMRS inspection. The corridor is extended to 34.2 km via Line 5A, connecting Thane, Bhiwandi, Kalyan, and Ulhasnagar.
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Bengaluru Airport Tops Mumbai in Domestic Traffic for April
Bengaluru airport surpassed Mumbai in domestic passenger traffic in April, handling 3.28 million passengers vs Mumbai's 2.89 million. However, Mumbai remains second overall when including international traffic.
Petrol, Diesel Price Hikes Strain RBI, Govt and You
India faces economic pressure from US-Iran conflict pushing up crude oil prices, weakening rupee, and fueling inflation. CEA calls it a 'live balance of payments stress test'.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Flight Diverted to Jaipur
A special flight carrying outgoing Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and other Congress leaders was diverted to Jaipur due to adverse weather in Delhi. The flight was en route to Delhi for a meeting with the party high command.
India-Australia Defence Ties Deepen to Counter China
India and Australia are forging a forward-looking defence partnership, focusing on logistics, joint exercises, and technology collaboration to manage China's assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region.
Bangladesh Buffalo 'Donald Trump' Spared from Sacrifice
A buffalo in Bangladesh named 'Donald Trump' went viral for its resemblance to the US president. Weighing seven times more than its namesake, it was spared from Eid sacrifice and sent to a zoo, sparking global fascination.
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Hyderabad Launches 60 New Electric Buses for Cleaner Transport
Telangana launches 60 electric buses in Hyderabad under Green Challenge to curb pollution, with 540 e-buses in city and 1,050 across state. Minister announces union elections and PRC implementation.
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