The World Bank is providing emergency support to the state of Rio Grande do Sul, heavily impacted by recent rains and floods.
Fire reported after drone attack at Russian oil refinery
A fire broke out at an oil refinery in southern Russia following a droke attack by Ukraine, a Kremlin-appointed official said on Sunday.
Over 300 killed in Afghanistan floods
The death toll from flooding in Afghanistan has crossed 300, said the Word Food Programme on Sunday, reported CNN.
Mumbai cops seize drugs worth Rs 104 crore
The Mumbai police on Sunday raided a drugs factory operating under the guise of a service centre in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur and seized narcotics worth Rs 104 crore, officials said.
Goons threatening women of Sandeshkhali, TMC trying every trick to protect culprits: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday slammed the “vote-bank” politics of the TMC and said the goons of the ruling party are threatening the tormented women of Sandeshkhali, where allegations of sexual abuse against TMC leaders have surfaced, to protect the culprits involved in the heinous crime.
RMP leader’s remark against Shailja, Manju Warrier triggers political row in Kerala
A leader of the Revolutionary Marxist Party (RMP), a key constituent in the opposition Congress-led UDF, has courted controversy for making an alleged sexist remark against senior CPI (M) leader K K Shailaja and Malayalam film actress Manju Warrier.
After electrifying campaign, Telangana set to go for LS polls
After a high decibel campaign, including by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and top leaders of Congress and BRS, the stage is now set for polling on Monday to elect 17 Lok Sabha members from the state in a single phase.
Gold price in Chennai drops by Rs 200 per sovereign
In a notable shift in the precious metals market, the price of 22-carat gold in Chennai witnessed a decline of Rs 200 per sovereign ….
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal announces ‘Kejriwal ki Guarantee’
Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday announced “Kejriwal ki Guarantee”, listing 10 works that will be done on war-footing, including to “free” Indian land from Chinese occupation, if the INDIA bloc forms government at the Centre.
Army opens fire on suspected Pak drone
Army troops opened fire on a suspected Pakistani drone near the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Sunday.