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NEW DELHI: Over 2,000 people, including 1,600 students, were evacuated on Monday after a major oleum gas leak from a chemical unit in Maharashtra’s Palghar district left dense white fumes hanging over a five-kilometre radius, officials confirmed.The leak, which occurred around 2pm at Bhageria Industries Ltd in the Boisar MIDC industrial area.Palghar district collector Dr…

Image credit: Jonny Bairstow’s Instagram page. NEW DELHI: England wicket-keeper batter Jonny Bairstow has voiced serious concerns about his family’s safety after being stranded in Dubai amid rising military tensions in the Middle East. Commercial departures from the United Arab Emirates have been halted following missile and drone strikes launched by Iran, leaving thousands unable…

Dhanush’s highly anticipated film ‘Kara’ is set for a worldwide theatrical release on April 30, exciting fans with a striking new poster. Directed by Vignesh Raja, the movie features Dhanush as a cotton farmer entangled in a revenge-driven, suspenseful thriller with a strong ensemble cast. This release marks a significant point in Dhanush’s upcoming projects….

In the vast expanse of the Pokhran Air-to-Ground Range in Rajasthan’s Thar desert, the Indian Air Force (IAF) turned the spotlight on its expanding combat architecture during Vayu Shakti-2026. Held in the presence of President Droupadi Murmu, defence minister Rajnath Singh, and senior military leadership, the exercise was more than a ceremonial show of firepower….

The government has unveiled a new electric vehicle technology aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing of key EV components. A 30 kW Wide Band Gap (WBG)-based Integrated Drive System (IDS) was launched at Indian Institute of Technology Madras on Monday as part of efforts to strengthen India’s capabilities in advanced power electronics, reported IANS.The system has…

EPFO interest rate (AI image) EPFO interest rate FY 2025-26: The central government has decided to keep the annual interest rate on Employees’ Provident Fund deposits unchanged at 8.25 per cent for the financial year 2025–26, the Ministry of Labour and Employment said. The move is expected to benefit crores of workers by reinforcing their…

The United States has clarified its objectives in the ongoing military operations against Iran, stressing that the campaign is not a nation-building effort like the Iraq war, and warning that more US casualties should be anticipated.Speaking at a Pentagon briefing on Monday, US defense secretary Pete Hegseth said, operations in Iran are not Iraq and…

NEW DELHI: Two days after the US-led military mission Operation Epic Fury killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, President Donald Trump made a striking claim about past threats to his life.“I got him before he got me. They tried twice, I got him first,” Trump said, referring to what he described as Iranian plots…

Nearly 10 million Indians living across West Asia could face heightened risk as tensions escalate following the US-Israel military operation against Iran and Tehran’s retaliation.Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday described the situation in West Asia as a “matter of grave concern” and reiterated that India supports dialogue and diplomacy to resolve disputes. The ministry…

The first Lunar Eclipse of the year is going to occur on March 3, 2026. This will be the rare celestial event and why is it so rare because it will take place on the day of major Hindu festival i.e., on Holi. This is a significant astronomical Phenomenon that occurs when the Earth blocks…