Daily Archives: December 20, 2025
Thick smog blankets Delhi as air quality turns ‘severe’; airport issues passenger advisory
NEW DELHI: The national capital woke up to a thick layer of toxic smog on Saturday morning, significantly reducing visibility and affecting...
Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Express mows down 7 elephants in Assam, 5 coaches derailed
GUWAHATI: At least seven elephants were killed, and one was injured after a herd of jumbos was hit by the Sairang-New Delhi...
Uttarakhand HC takes strict view of felling of 4,400 trees for Rishikesh-Bhaniyawala 4-lane road
DEHRADUN: Taking a strict view of the felling of nearly 4,400 trees for the construction of the Rishikesh-Bhaniyawala four-lane road, the Uttarakhand...
Putin says Europe counting on US midterms to pressure Trump
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said that European elites are counting on the upcoming midterm elections in the United States,...
Dhaka tense as activists gather for funeral of slain Inqilab moncho leader Osman Hadi,...
DHAKA: Activists of Inqilab Moncho gathered on Saturday for the funeral procession of their slain leader, Sharif Osman bin Hadi, as heavy...
Former Indian envoys warn of anarchy in Bangladesh following protests at diplomatic missions
NEW DELHI: Former Indian High Commissioners to Bangladesh have expressed serious concern over the ongoing protests in the country, pointing to weak...
‘Seen us engaged’ in India-Pakistan conflict: Rubio says Trump made peacemaking a priority
WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasised the country's role as a peacemaker, highlighting its engagement in various global conflicts, including...
Bangladesh set to hold funeral of youth leader whose death sparked unrest in country
DHAKA: Bangladesh is set to hold the funeral of a prominent youth leader on Saturday amid tight security following unrest in the...
Google warns staff with US visas against international travel due to embassy delays
BENGALURU: Google has advised some employees on US visas to avoid international travel due to delays at embassies, Business Insider reported on...
US carries out large-scale retaliatory strikes against ISIS in Syria
WASHINGTON: The US military launched large-scale strikes against dozens of Islamic State targets in Syria on Friday in retaliation for an attack...