India

Fireworks Factory Explosion in Andhra’s Anakapalli Kills 8

13 Apr 2025 17:04 PM IST

Eight workers, including two women, died in a fireworks factory blast in Andhra’s Anakapalli. Seven others were injured. CM Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock and directed officials to provide medical care. A similar tragedy occurred recently in Gujarat's Banaskantha district.

Suvendu Adhikari Claims 400 Hindus Fled Murshidabad After Waqf Act Violence

13 Apr 2025 16:52 PM IST

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari alleged that over 400 Hindus fled Murshidabad after violence over the Waqf Act. He blamed TMC’s appeasement politics, while BSF and police were deployed to restore peace. Court seeks detailed reports from both governments.

Thunderstorm Alert: Kolkata and South Bengal to Face Heavy Rain

13 Apr 2025 16:32 PM IST

Kolkata and South Bengal brace for thunderstorms with strong winds and rainfall expected to continue through April 15.

Fans Praise Papon for Braving Storms at Noida, Dehradun | Watch

13 Apr 2025 16:31 PM IST

Fans praise singer Papon for performing in stormy weather at Dehradun and Noida, calling him a true performer.

‘Nawabi’: Man Uses Porter to Transport Item Between Two Nearby Towers

13 Apr 2025 15:15 PM IST

A viral video shows a Porter delivery boy transporting a game between two nearby towers in Lucknow, earning Rs. 38. The amusing delivery sparked social media reactions, with users speculating about the reason for the short-distance order and joking about it.

Jyotirmay Mahato Urges Centre to Act Amid Border Violence in West Bengal

13 Apr 2025 14:45 PM IST

After deadly violence in Murshidabad, BJP MP Jyotirmay Mahato writes to Home Minister Amit Shah urging AFSPA in West Bengal’s border districts

Yusuf Pathan Slammed for ‘Good Chai’ Post During Murshidabad Waqf Protest Violence

13 Apr 2025 14:33 PM IST

Yusuf Pathan faced backlash for posting a relaxed tea photo amid violent Waqf Act protests in Murshidabad that killed three. BJP and social media users criticised his silence, while the Calcutta High Court ordered central forces to restore order.

4 Earthquakes Hit India and Other Asian Countries Within an Hour

13 Apr 2025 14:22 PM IST

Within an hour, four earthquakes jolted India, Myanmar, and Tajikistan, sparking panic and evacuations. Myanmar’s quake was an aftershock of a deadly March tremor. No major damage was reported, but anxiety rose across the already seismically sensitive region.

30-Year-Old IPS Officer Booked for Rape in Nagpur

13 Apr 2025 14:01 PM IST

A 30-year-old IPS officer in Nagpur was booked for raping a woman doctor after promising to marry her. In a separate incident, Vishal Gawli, accused of raping and murdering a minor in Kalyan, was found dead by suicide in jail.

Apple boosts iPhone production in India, shifts focus away from China

13 Apr 2025 13:13 PM IST

Apple has sharply increased iPhone production in India, assembling $22 billion worth of devices as it shifts away from China.

Man Dies After Marriage Dispute in MP, Says ‘Can’t Kill My Daughter’

13 Apr 2025 12:18 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh man dies by suicide after daughter's interfaith marriage, says in note: 'Can’t kill my daughter'.

Priest Gets A Beating From Group Of People For Closing Gates On Late-Night Visitors | WATCH

13 Apr 2025 12:07 PM IST

A priest was attacked by a group of 30 people for refusing entry to Madhya Pradesh's Mata Tekri temple post-midnight. Police are investigating the incident, with footage being reviewed.