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Search for four kids missing after deadly Amazon plane crash leaves Colombia on edge

The crash happened in the early hours of May 1 when the Cessna single-engine propeller plane with six passengers and a pilot declared an emergency due to an engine failure.

Maryam Nawaz, Pak military, political leaders on TTP hitlist

The names of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz and Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah are on a \"hitlist\" of terrorist outfits which are planning to launch attacks on leaders of the armed forces, intelligence agencies and politicians, the media reported.

Turkey: Erdogan meets 3rd party candidate as first round election results announced

Turkey's Supreme Election Board on Friday confirmed the results of the first round of Turkey's presidential election in which neither incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan nor his main challenger, opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu, receiving the majority support needed for an outright victory.

Atomic bomb survivors look to summit as a sliver of hope' for N-disarmament

This weekend's summit of the Group of Seven leading industrial nations in Hiroshima provides a rare and possibly final-chance for survivors of the atomic bomb attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki to push for nuclear disarmament before a global audience.

7.1-magnitude quake jolts Loyalty Islands

An earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale jolted southeast of the Loyalty Islands Saturday- just a day after a 7.7-magnitude temblor struck the region, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.

G7 urges China to press Russia to end Ukraine war, respect Taiwan's status

Cooperation with China is needed given its global role and economicsize, the group said.

Ambitious BJP not looking to revive alliance with Akalis Dal in Punjab

Amidst speculation over the possibility of former allies Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) re-uniting in order to mount a challenge to the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the main Opposition Congress in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, the saffron outfit appears determined to make new ground in Punjab politics by continuing solo than be the Akali Dal's 'minor partner' again.

'Is Demo 2.0 prompted by Gates-fundedagency?'

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi today slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the decision of Reserve Bank of India to withdraw banknotes of Rs 2,000 demonetisation and posed questions about the role of the Bill Gates-owned Better than Cash Alliance in making the decision.

Army's border tourism initiative gives economy a boost

With peace prevailing along the Line of Control (LoC) and the international border (IB) following the renewed ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, the Indian Army and BSF have gradually opened some forward posts for tourists with the aim to boost the economy of these areas.

BJP has murdered democracy in the country: Punjab CM

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday said the hands of the entire Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are drenched with the unpardonable crime of 'murder of democracy' in the country.

'Direct challenge to SC': Kejriwal calls ordinance disgusting joke

Delhi CM says Centre's late-night ordinance on control of services violates basis structure of the Constitution

Public awareness against increased influenza in country

India is currently witnessing a significant rise in influenza infection across the country.

Surat airport gears up for holistic development with world-class facilities

Surat, the financial capital of Gujarat and hub for diamond and textile business in India attracts air travellers in large numbers.

PNB's net profit up

Net profit for Q4 FY23 was at Rs1159 crore and grew by 473.6% on YoY basis. Operating Profit was at Rs 5866 crore during Q4 FY23 grew by 11.4% on YoY basis.

NMDC invites additional secretary CVC for session on preventive vigilance

India's largest producer of iron ore, NMDC organised a session on Preventive Vigilance at its headquarters in Hyderabad on May 17, 2023.

GAIL reports highest annual revenue of Rs 1,44,302 crore for FY 2023

GAIL (India) Ltd reported Revenue from Operations of Rs 1,44,302 crores in FY23 as against Rs 91,646 crores in FY22.

67% of firms to outsource key security functions as cyber attacks spike

About 67 per cent of Indian enterprises are looking at outsourcing key areas of their security landscape to manage security service providers (MSSPs) in the next three years, according to a new IDC report.

Bandhan Bank reports net profit of ₹808 crore for 4th quarter ended March

Bandhan Bank recorded a net profit of Rs 808 crore for the fourth quarter (January to March) during the financial year 2022-2023.

'₹2K note withdrawal won't hike gold demand, rupee value'

The decision of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to withdraw Rs 2,000 denomination banknotes from circulation will not have any major impact on gold demand and also on the rupee value, experts said on Saturday.

Manipur: Suspension of internet service for 18 days hits government, banking and private sectors

The suspension of mobile internet service in Manipur for the past 18 days has badly affected important banking, government and non-government services since 3 May.

CBI to probe Assam female cop's death case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will probe the 'mysterious' death of Assam Police officer Junmoni Rabha, who was killed in an accident earlier this month, DGP G.P. Singh said on Saturday.

Oppn unity a myth: Ravi Shankar Prasad

While Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his deputy Tejashwi Yadav are in Bangalore for the swearing-in ceremony of the newly-elected Congress government, BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad on Saturday said that the opposition unity is nothing but a myth.

Madhya Pradesh launches CM Learn and Earn Scheme

Within two days of the cabinet approval for the 'Mukhyamantri Seekho-Kamao Yojana' (CM Learn and Earn Scheme) for unemployed youth, the Madhya Pradesh state government has launched the implementation of the scheme.

Assam government announces dress code for teachers in all state-run schools, bans jeans, leggings

The Assam government on Saturday issued a notification bringing a dress code for teachers in all state-run schools in the state and has banned jeans and leggings, officials said.

CBI quizzes ex-NCB Mumbai chief Sameer Wankhede for five hours

A team of Central Bureau of Investigation quizzed IRS officer Sameer Wankhede the former Mumbai Zonal Director of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) - in connection with the alleged extortion case pertaining to the Cordelia cruise raid case in which Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan was arrested, here on Saturday.

1984 anti-Sikh riots case: Central Bureau of Investigation files charge sheet against Jagdish Tytler

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday filed a charge sheet against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler in a 39-year-old anti-Sikh riots case at Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court.

India, Indonesia conclude defence drills in South China Sea

The fourth edition of the Indo-Indonesia bilateral Exercise Samudra Shakti23 concluded in the South China Sea.

India stands for respecting sovereignty, peaceful resolution of disputes: PM Narendra Modi

PM Modi was speaking to a Japanese newspaper on how India plans to address China's military expansion in the South China Sea and the East China Sea

Viveka murder case: CBI issues fresh notice to Kadapa MP

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) issued a fresh notice to Kadapa MP Y. S. Avinash Reddy on Saturday, a day after he skipped interrogation in the murder case of former Andhra Pradesh minister Y. S. Vivekananda Reddy.

DRI seizes 81.1 kg ambergris worth ₹31.67 cr in TN

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Saturday said that they have busted a gang that was allegedly smuggling Ambergris, vomit of the whale.