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Gandhinagar/Chennai, April 11 – Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi described the return of fishermen stranded in Iran as "a moment of relief, gratitude, and pride" on Saturday, as a new group of evacuees arrived in India following an ongoing government-led evacuation from the...

New Delhi, April 11 A group of 312 Indian fishermen, who were stranded in Iran amid escalating regional tensions, returned to India through Armenia, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday.This latest group was brought back home a week after 345 Indian fishermen were evacuated...

Belagavi (Karnataka), April 11 A fire broke out at a hotel here on Saturday, causing panic among guests and staff, officials said.The incident occurred at the hotel located on Club Road this afternoon, they said.The fire is suspected to have been caused by a short circuit. As soon as smoke...

New Delhi, April 11 External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, said on Saturday that another 312 Indian fishermen were safely evacuated from Iran to India through Armenia. He further thanked the Armenian government for making it possible.EAM S. Jaishankar posted on social media 'X', saying...

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar stated that another 312 Indian fishermen were safely evacuated from Iran to India via Armenia. In a social media post, Dr. Jaishankar expressed his gratitude to the Government of Armenia and Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan for their support in the...

April 10, New Delhi: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas confirmed on Friday that LPG distributors have sufficient stock, with no shortages reported.This was stated at the government’s high-level inter-ministerial briefing, which assesses the country’s readiness amid the ongoing West...

Patna, April 10 – Panic gripped Patna on Friday after a bomb threat was reported at the Bihar Assembly premises, prompting immediate action from security agencies.Upon receiving the threatening email, the entire Assembly complex was put on high alert.Teams from the Bomb Disposal Squad and...

The successful evacuation of all tourists stranded due to a landslide between Lachen and Chungthang in North Sikkim was completed today as part of Operation Him Setu, launched by the Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army.Special buses and vehicles were arranged to transport tourists from Taram...

Patiala/Moga, April 9 Six schools in Patiala and three in Moga received bomb threat emails on Thursday, officials said, adding that nothing suspicious was found after checks.Bomb disposal squads, dog squads, and police teams rushed to the premises and conducted a thorough search and...

Gangtok, April 9 – The Indian Army successfully evacuated all 1,321 stranded tourists and 84 local residents from North Sikkim on Thursday after landslides cut off road access in the region, officials said.Defence spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Mahendra Rawat said that "Operation Him Setu,"...

Gangtok, April 9 Over 1,000 stranded tourists were rescued from Lachen in Sikkim's Mangan district, where multiple landslides have cut off road connectivity, officials said on Thursday.The tourists had been stranded in Lachen in North Sikkim since April 5.The officials said that 1,321...

The Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army launched Operation Him Setu to evacuate stranded tourists in Lachen, North Sikkim. A landslide has disrupted road connectivity between Lachen and Chungthang in North Sikkim, impacting movement in the region.The Trishakti Corps, under the Eastern Command...

April 09, New Delhi – The Informal Group of Ministers, led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, reviewed India's preparedness in light of recent developments in West Asia during its third meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday.The high-level meeting reviewed measures to ensure the uninterrupted...

Mumbai, April 8 A fire broke out in a 20-story residential building in the Goregaon (East) area of Mumbai on Wednesday evening, officials said, adding that no one was injured.The fire was contained to a portion of the eighth floor of Emerald No. 1, Royal Palms Estate, on Aarey Road, officials...

Dubai, April 8 India advised its nationals in Iran on Wednesday to "expeditiously exit" the country, using routes suggested by its mission in Tehran, in light of recent developments.In an advisory, the Indian embassy in Tehran also reiterated that there should be "no attempt to approach any...

The Indian Army and the Border Roads Organisation, in close coordination with the District Administration and the District Disaster Management Authority, are ensuring the safe evacuation of stranded tourists from Lachen.Tourists are being carefully transported along the route via Dongkya La...

Gangtok, April 8 Rescue operations for around 1,000 stranded tourists in Lachen, Sikkim, began on Wednesday morning after the Army and Border Roads Organisation (BRO) restored connectivity along a damaged stretch near Taramchu, officials said.Tourists are being evacuated in batches along the...

New Delhi, April 7 Thirteen people, including three children, were safely rescued after a fire broke out in a residential building in East Patel Nagar area of Delhi on Tuesday, an official of the Delhi Fire Services said.A total of five fire units were rushed to the scene. The fire originated...

Given the rapidly changing situation in Iran, the Ministry of External Affairs has advised Indian nationals currently in Iran to remain in their current locations, shelter in place, and avoid further movement. The ministry stated that any movement within Iran or to the borders of Iran should...

New Delhi, April 7 As the West Asia crisis reaches a critical flashpoint following Washington's ultimatum to Tehran, India on Tuesday advised its nationals in Iran to stay put for the next 48 hours.In an urgent advisory, the Indian embassy in Iran urged Indians to remain indoors and strictly...