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Lucknow: The three-storey commercial building where a tragic fire claimed 15 lives was issued a demolition order in 2016 over unauthorised construction, but the order was revoked less than two months later, the UP government has said in a statement. The building, located in Sector...

Dubai: Twelve Indians were among 13 people killed in an explosion at a factory in the Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar, officials said Monday. "Qatari authorities have confirmed that 12 Indian nationals have unfortunately passed away in the Ras Laffan incident yesterday night," the...

Dubai: At least 13 people, including Indians, were killed in an explosion at the Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar, the Gulf country's energy minister Saad bin Shreida Al-Kaabi said Monday. Al-Kaabi, who is also the CEO of QatarEnergy, said 66 people were injured in...

London: Keir Starmer announced Monday that he is stepping down as the British Prime Minister and leader of the governing Labour Party. Making a statement outside 10 Downing Street, Starmer said that he will however remain in post as Prime Minister until a new Labour...

Doha: An explosion ripped through Qatar’s key natural gas export infrastructure injuring at least 54 people while 18 others remain missing, according to official reports. The blast occurred in the Ras Laffan industrial area Sunday night, one of the world’s most important energy hubs, during...

Tiruvallur: Two women died and 62 others were affected following an ammonia gas leak at the production unit of a private fish meal export factory in Tiruvallur district Sunday, the Tamil Nadu government said. The incident happened at Kannigaipair village near Periyapalayam. Prime Minister Narendra...

New Delhi: NEET-UG re-exam is underway at centres across the country and overseas Sunday amid tight security arrangements for the smooth conduct of the examination. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting the NEET-UG 2026 re-test after the cancellation of the earlier May 3 exam...

Dubai: Iran's joint military command said Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed again, citing Israeli attacks in Lebanon and US bad faith and the clear breach of its commitments by failing to end the war. The statement on state television also warned...

Rairangpur: President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi jointly unveiled development projects worth more than Rs 47,600 crore in Odisha Saturday, officials said. The projects, spanning sectors such as energy, industrial infrastructure, roads, drinking water, health, education, tourism and irrigation, were unveiled on the...

Rairangpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Odisha Saturday on a one-day visit during which he, along with President Droupadi Murmu, will attend the second anniversary celebrations of the BJP government in the state and launch development projects worth over Rs 47,600 crore. An Indian...