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25 killed as Goa club blaze turns weekend bash into horror

A jampacked nightclub in North Goa turned into a death trap around midnight as a massive fire tore through it, claiming 25 lives and bringing to the fore illegalities along with the laxity of......

Air India plane crash preliminary report in 2 days: AAIB to Parl panel

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau told a parliamentary committee on Wednesday that it will make public its preliminary report on the Ahmedabad plane crash in a couple of days, sources......

Turbulence In Tokyo: What It Means For India

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's sudden resignation after only a year in office has thrown Japan into political turmoil, raising doubts about how the country will handle economic and regional......

'Next Covid pandemic' far from over: Delhi HC

The Delhi high court recently observed the 'next Covid pandemic' was far from over as it asked for details on the Centre's preparedness for the collection of samples, centres and transport policy.......

As Election Nears, Patna Gets Metro Boost

The metro, it seems, is politics-proof -- even if it comes at a high cost. IMAGE: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inspects the Patna Metro Rail Project. Photograph: ANI Photo Patna is fizzing......

Tomato price volatility exposes gaps in India's agriculture supply chain

Tomato prices have been on the boil for more than a month. Data from major cities show that the spike has been between 125 and 150 per cent at the wholesale level. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters......

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from......

As EVs rise in India, a requiem for Kolkata's electric trams

Kolkata trams -- now in their 150th year -- are the last to survive modernity in Indian cities, writes Ishita Ayan Dutt. IMAGE: Tram at Esplanade depot in Kolkata. All photographs: Hitesh......

How India Can Rival China As Production Platform

We have the workforce, now we need to ensure that we take full advantage of game-changing technologies and geopolitical openings, suggests Jayant Sinha, chairman of Parliament's Standing Committee......

Govt must give Air India billions occasionally: Panel

The government should occasionally grant thousands of crores of rupees to Air India for its functioning as withdrawal of flights from profitable routes and unresolved issues relating to its merger......

India gears up for historic World Para athletics

Mondo track at JLN stadium to be ready by Sept. 1, PCI requests PM Modi to open World Para Athletics C'ships IMAGE: India is hosting the global para athletics showpiece for the first time from......

What's hot at the Olympics: Daley knitting is all the rage as food wars stir up

IMAGE: Tom Daley knits in the stands at the Paris Games on Saturday, July 27. Photograph: The Olympic Games/X British diver Tom Daley's getting busy with his fun hobby is not a new sight. Daley......

FIFA World Cup: England fan association hits out at Qatar over beer ban

England's Football Supporters' Association said the decision raises concerns about Qatar's ability to fulfil its promises to visiting fans on "accommodation, transport or cultural issues." IMAGE:......

PICS: Tokyo Olympics - The Green Games

Plastic podiums, recycled medals, cardboard beds put focus on sustainability at Tokyo 2020. IMAGE: The gold, silver and bronze medals used at the Tokyo Olympics were forged from recycled metal......

Klitschko praises sports bodies for sanctions against Russia, Belarus

IMAGE: A Ukrainian flag is seen outside the stadium to indicate peace and sympathy with Ukraine. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Former world boxing heavyweight champion Wladimir......