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1971 War: How India Crushed Pakistan and Helped Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971 led to Bangladesh's independence from Pakistan, with India's support, following a military crackdown in East Pakistan.

Why Kolkata Celebrates Diwali with Kali Puja Instead of Lakshmi Puja?

In Eastern India, Diwali is celebrated with devotion to Goddess Kali, honoring her powerful, protective nature with unique rituals and vibrant Kali Puja.

The Astounding Living Tree Root Bridges of Meghalaya

The Khasi tribe of Meghalaya created sustainable living root bridges by guiding and weaving the aerial roots of rubber fig trees across rivers and valleys.

Kerala: 143 Dead and 100s Trapped in Wayanad Landslides

At least 63 people have died, 116 are injured and hundreds are feared trapped under debris after 3 big landslides occurred in Kerala's Wayanad district within 4 hours due to heavy rain.

Assam Flood: 70 Dead; Over 21 Lakh Affected

Around 70 people died, dozens are missing, and around 21 lakh people have been displaced by the flood in Assam.

Hina Khan Diagnosed with Stage 3 Breast Cancer

Famous Bollywood & Indian TV actress Hina Khan revealed that she is suffering from stage 3 breast cancer through an Instagram post on 28th June 2024.

Iran Attacks Israel with Over 300 Drones, Missiles

On 13th April 2024, Iran launched around 300 attack drones & missiles from its capital Tehran towards the Jewish country of Israel as a response to an Israeli raid on the Iranian consulate in Syria tw

Understanding the Himachal Pradesh Political Crisis

A political crisis situation emerged in Himachal Pradesh after BJP won the one & only seat of the state in the Rajya Sabha elections after at least 6 Congress MLAs voted against the party.

Which Countries Top the Corruption List?

A listing of most corrupt & least corrupt countries of the world in 2023 according to the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released by Transparency International.

Pakistanis Thank the Indian Navy for Rescuing Them From Pirates

Indian Navy’s INS Sumitra successfully rescued Pakistan flagged Fishing Vessel (FV) Al Naeemi from Somalian pirates off the east coast of Somalia in the Arabian Sea.

Cyclone Michaung Destroys Chennai

Cyclone Michaung is a severe category cyclone that has emerged from Bay of Bengal and headed for the south-eastern states of India. It has caused havoc in Chennai & is now headed to Andhra Pradesh.

North East Express Train Derails In Bihar

North East Express train derails in Bihar, leaving four dead and 80 injured; rescue and investigations underway.

Himachal Pradesh Rains: 71 Dead and Loss of Rs.10,000 Crore

At least 71 people have died in the past three days and 13 are still missing in Himachal Pradesh after devastating rains.

78 People Die in Yemen Stampede

At least 85 people were killed in a stampede during a charity event at a school in Yemen's capital Sanaa.

Germany: Shooting At Jehovah’s Witness Centre

A deadly shooting left at least seven people dead and several others wounded at a Jehovah's Witnesses centre in Germany's Hamburg on 9th March at around 9 pm.

BJP Wins Assembly Elections in Tripura, Nagaland and Meghalaya

In a clean sweep,BJP won the assembly election held in the 3 NorthEast states - Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland.

Yakutsk: Coldest Place on Earth

Temperatures in the world's coldest city have plunged to minus 50 degrees Celsius. The city of Yakutsk in east Siberia, widely identified as one of the coldest places in the world.

Tragic Plane Crash in Nepal Kills Atleast 68 People

In an extremely sad turn of events at least 68 people were killed on Sunday, 15th of January when a domestic flight crashed in Pokhara in Nepal.

48 Vehicles Damaged in Pune Highway Accident

At least 48 vehicles were damaged in a multi-vehicle accident on 20th November 2022 evening on the Pune-Bengaluru Highway at Navale bridge in Pune.

19 Died After a Passenger Plane Crashes in Lake Victoria

At least 19 lives were lost after a small passenger plane crashed into Lake Victoria as it was approaching an airport in Tanzania

South Korea: Halloween Crush Kills More than 150 People

At least 153 people have died in a crush as huge Halloween crowds surged into a narrow street in South Korea's capital, Seoul.

Honey Bee Poison Might End Breast Cancer?

Recently, scientists have discovered that honeybee venom and its active component can turn out to be a very efficient treatment of breast cancer.

Action Taken Against Company Selling Mother's Milk

The government has suspended the licence of Punjab-based health tech start-up Neslak Biosciences for processing and selling of mother's milk.

174 People Died After Police Used Tear Gas on Football Fans

At least 174 people died at an Indonesian football stadium when thousands of angry fans entered the pitch and police responded with tear gas.

Israel Attacks Gaza and Kills 16 Children

Three days of Israeli bombardment in Gaza killed at least 44 Palestinians, including 16 children.

Rains Destroy Western Parts of India

Incessant showers caused landslides and floods in various parts of the country leaving at least 17 people dead on 13th July 2022, while thousands more were moved to safety as rivers swelled.

More Than 1,000 Killed in Afghanistan Earthquake

Heavy rain, threadbare resources and rugged terrain are hampering rescuers in eastern Afghanistan, where a powerful earthquake is reported to have killed more than 1,000 people

Actress Mahima Chaudhry Diagnosed With Breast Cancer

Actress Mahima Chaudhry was undergoing treatment for breast cancer. However, she is cancer-free now.

Woman Earns 4 Lakhs a Day by Selling Breast Sweat

What is the weirdest highly paid job you have ever heard of? Well even if you have heard about some, we are sure that you might have never heard about someone getting paid for selling her farts and sw

8 Killed and 4 Lakh Affected By Flood In the North Eastern States

Pre monsoon rains have badly affected the north eastern state of Assam, Tripura, Mizoram & Manipur with Landslides and floods - Watch full story

Dangerous Heatwave in India for the Next 5 Days

The India Meteorological Department on Wednesday predicted heatwave conditions in large parts of the country for at least the next five days.

China Plane Crashes Leaving No Survivors

China Eastern passenger plane that crashed into the mountains today with 132 people on board is seen diving straight into the ground in terrifying footage captured by a security camera.

Kerala Tattoo Artist Arrested For Raping Female Clients

A popular Kochi-based tattoo artist was arrested by the Kerala Police on Sunday over allegations of rape, sexual assault, and molestation made by at least 6 women - all his former clients.

7 Dead as Bikaner-Guwahati Express Derails

At least seven persons were killed and over 40 others injured, including 13 critically, after 12 coaches of the Bikaner-Guwahati Express derailed.

10 Dead in Brazil After Rock Falls on Boat

At least 10 people were killed and 30 were left injured after a wall of rock collapsed on top of their motorboats below a waterfall in Capitolio Canyons in Brazil.

West Bengal Woman Serves Leftover Food From Wedding

Dressed in all finery, the woman was seen sitting on a station platform in West Bengal with metal buckets and big containers filled with food from the reception feast.

13 Civilians Killed by Indian Army in Nagaland

At least 13 civilians have been shot dead by the army in India’s Nagaland state. Watch our latest video for all the details.

5 Members of Sushant Singh Rajput’s Family Killed in Accident

At least 5 members of actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s extended family were killed in a road accident.

Dangerous Floods in Kerala Kill 27 People

At least 26 people have been killed in floods in Kerala after heavy rains caused rivers to overflow.

Elk Had Tyre Stuck Around its Neck for 2 Years

An elk that spent at least two years roaming the Colorado wilderness with a tire around its neck is finally free of the encumbrance after wildlife officers removed it.

Health Benefits of Green Cardamom/ Elaichi

All of us have seen and eaten cardamom atleast once in our lives. Did you know about its benefits? Let us tell you!

8 Dead in Russia at Perm University Shooting

Russian law enforcement neutralised a gunman who went on a rampage at Perm State University (PSU) in Perm, killing eight people and injuring at least 28.

Afghanistan: 60 Dead in Kabul Suicide Blasts

ISIS-K struck the crowded gates of Kabul airport in a suicide bomb attack killing scores of civilians and at least 13 U.S. troops.

Couple Issues Strict Rules for Wedding Guests

Bizarre list of wedding rules asks guests to arrive with at least a gift worth Rs 5,000. Watch our latest video to learn more.

65 People Killed in Algerian Wildfires

Wildfires tearing through northern Algeria have now killed at least 65 people, including 28 soldiers deployed to help the firefighters.

17 Killed In Lightning Strike in Bangladesh

At least 17 people, including five members of the same family, were killed in a lightning strike on the bank of Padma river in Bangladesh.

Mizoram’s Man With World’s Largest Family Dies

Ziona Chana, believed to head the world's largest family -- with 38 wives, 89 children and 33 grandchildren -- dies at the age of 76 in Mizoram.

Man Who Threatens PM Modi Jailed

A 22-year-old man was arrested from north east Delhi's Khajuri Khas area after he called the Police Control Room (PCR) and allegedly threatened to kill Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Mumbai : 11 Dead After One Building Falls on Another

At least 11 people, out of which eight were children, were killed and seven injured after a double-storey structure collapsed on another in a slum at Malwani, Malad (West).

France President Emmanuel Macron Slapped by Man

French President Emmanuel Macron has been slapped in the face on an official visit to the south-east of France.

Woman Offers To Breastfeed Newborns Who Lose Mother

A mother of a two-month-old girl in Guwahati has volunteered to breastfeed newborns in the city who have lost their mothers to coronavirus or those who can't feed the child as they are in isolation du

Violent Protests in Columbia Against Tax Reforms

Colombia is witnessing a spate of violence, and days of protests against a now-shelved tax reform proposal have left at least 19 people dead and 846 injured in clashes between the police and demonstra

40 Active Fire Destroy Uttarakhand

At least 40 active fires are currently ravaging the forests of Uttarakhand. Watch our latest video for more details.

Australia: Worst Floods in 60 Years

Australia's south east was lashed by another round of intense rainfall Monday, as thousands of people were ordered to evacuate.

MP: Bus Falls in Canal; 32 People Dead

A bus fell off a bridge into a canal in the Sidhi district of Madhya Pradesh. At least 32 people have reportedly died and many feared drowned.

Agra College Asks Girls to Find Boyfriend by Valentine’s Day

A letter apparently published by St John's College in Agra has been going viral on desi Twitter for its strange message which read that ‘It is mandatory for all girls to have at least one boyfriend by

Facebook Blocks Trump’s Account

Donald Trump has been suspended from his Facebook account for at least two weeks - and possibly indefinitely.

Pakistan: 7 Children Dead in Bomb Blast

An explosion occurred at a religious school in Pakistani city of Peshawar. At least seven people were killed and 109 wounded in the blast.

5 Dead in Karachi Bomb Blast

At least five people died while 20 others were injured in an explosion in Pakistan's largest city Karachi.

Afghanistan Suicide Bomber Kills 12

On Sunday 18th October 2020, there was a suicide car bombing in the western Ghor province of Afghanistan. Officials said that at least 12 people were killed and over 100 injured.

Body of Missing Woman Found 30 Km Away

A 32-year-old housewife Sheetal Bhanushali from Ghatkopar East fell into a manhole and her body was found 30 km away in Haji Ali.

13,000 Delhi Teachers On Strike

Over 13,000 teachers of the north and east Delhi municipal corporations have not been paid their salaries for more than 3 months.

Pakistan Plane Crashed in Karachi

At Least 76 people have been killed in a catastrophic plane crash in Pakistan.

CBSE Exams Cancelled All Over India

The HRD Ministry has now announced that CBSE exams will not be held in the country except for North-East Delhi.

Maharashtra Postpones Rent Collection by 3 Months

Uddhav Thackeray has issued an advisory to landlords to postpone rent collection by at least three months.

Two arrested for Killing Woman During Delhi Riots

The crime branch of the Delhi Police on March 11 arrested two brothers for allegedly killing an 85-year-old woman named Akbari by setting her house on fire during the Northeast Delhi violence last mon

Hunters Kill 2 White Giraffes in Kenya

Poachers have killed two extremely rare white giraffes - a mother and her calf - in northeast Kenya.

Menstruating Women Cook Food for 300 People

To put an end to all the stigma surrounding menstruation, a Delhi-based NGO named 'Sachhi Saheli' organized a 'Period Feast' or 'Mahavari Mahabhoj' on February 23 where 28 menstruating women cooked an

5 Killed in Delhi Violence Due to CAA

For nearly 12 hours, Northeast Delhi witnessed high-scale violence on Monday, at a time when US President Donald Trump is in India with his family members and top officials of his administration.

Australian Govt Airdrops Food for Animals

As the dangerous bushfires continue to burn all over Eastern Australia, New South Wales air-dropped 1,000 kg of food to save the endangered animals.

Mizoram Volleyball Player Breastfeeds in Public

A photo of a volleyball player breastfeeding in Mizoram has gone viral all over social media. Watch the video to see how this young girl has inspired millions.

3 killed in Violent Protests in Assam

Violent protests have erupted all over Assam and many parts of the northeast due to passage of the Citizenship Amendment Bill. Watch the video for a detailed explanation about why the Assamese people

PM Narendra Modi in Russia for 3rd visit

Prime Minister Modi is visiting the Russian Far East Region for the first time, to attend the 5th Eastern Economic Forum.

Cancer Patients Kills Herself Using New Law

For the first time in the world, an Australian woman battling cancer opted for euthanasia with a help of a new assisted dying law.

Most Sri Lankan Bombers Were Highly Educated

Sri Lankan government have identified the suicide bombers of the gruesome Easter attacks. They have discovered that these bombers were well-educated and came from upper middle-class families.

Assam CM Lays the Foundation for Deaf School

On 7 March 2019, The Chief Minister of Assam Mr Sarbananda Sonowal, laid the foundation stone for the “North East College for Hearing Impaired”. Students from all over the Northeast will now be able t

Indian Railway Stations to Upgrade to Airport-Like Standards

The Indian Railway has decided to revamp its railway stations, in order to provide customers with airport quality services.