Prayagraj: The ongoing Mahakumbh has seen over 3.75 million pilgrims partake in the holy dip at the Sangam by 8 am on Sunday, February 16, according to officials. Currently, there are no Kalpwasis at the venue, and the total number of devotees who have taken the sacred bath has surpassed 514.7 million as of February.
Mumbai: Kiran Rao, celebrated filmmaker behind works like ‘Laapataa Ladies’ and ‘Dhobhi Ghat’, expressed her belief that Indian OTT platforms still have significant potential for groundbreaking content. Speaking at the 7th Indian Screenwriters Conference (ISC) organized by the Screenwriters Association of India (SWA), she highlighted how streaming services initially exhibited great promise for immersive storytelling.
Helsinki: European health authorities are urging increased support for the World Health Organization (WHO) in response to the potential US withdrawal. In an open letter published in The Lancet, leaders from six national health institutions—including the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), along with representatives from Norway, Denmark, France, Austria, and Portugal—have called for.
Jaipur: A gas leak at the Chambal Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited (CFCL) plant in Gadepan, within the Simaliya police station area, affected at least 16 students from a government school on Saturday. The incident took place during the morning prayer assembly when a strong odor of gas spread throughout the school grounds. Many students suffered.
Islamabad: A tragic series of accidents occurred over the weekend, claiming the lives of 16 passengers and injuring 45 more as vehicles were en route to Sehwan city in Pakistan’s Sindh province for the urs of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, according to Dawn. In one incident, five people died and 10 were injured after a van.
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu expressed her profound sorrow over the tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station that resulted in the loss of lives. She offered her sincere condolences to the grieving families and wished for the swift recovery of those injured. “Deeply saddened to learn about the fatalities in the stampede at New.
“PM Modi, Rajnath Singh and others expreesed condolences to families” New Delhi: Around 18 people including three children have been reportedly killed while as several others are said to be injured in a stampede which happens on platform number 14 and 15 of the New Delhi Railway Station here due to a large crowd.
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has introduced free treatment for all individuals affected by monkeypox disease, expanding access beyond just Below Poverty Line (BPL) cardholders. Monkeypox, also referred to as Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), has seen a notable increase in cases in the Malenadu region. State Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao stated, “We are making every.
Kolkata: Noted singer and music director Pratul Mukhopadhyay passed away at the age of 82 due to age-related health issues at a state hospital in Kolkata on Saturday. He had been receiving treatment at S.S.K.M. Medical College and Hospital for some time, with a medical board overseeing his care. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee personally intervened.
Imphal: The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC), representing the Kuki-Zo tribal communities in Manipur, has reiterated its endorsement of President’s Rule in the state, expressing optimism that it will lead to essential political resolutions. Comprising various organizations such as the Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) and Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), the KZC welcomed the government’s decision, with.
New Delhi: The Bar Council of India (BCI) has identified the distribution of a fraudulent document that is falsely attributed to the Council. Titled “Official Notification- Mandatory Minimum Fee Structure for Advocates in India,” and dated February 15, 2025, this document claims to introduce a mandatory minimum fee structure for advocates, set to take effect.
