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Cyclone Remal Makes Landfall On Bengal Coast, Leaves Trail Of Destruction

Press Trust of India | Monday May 27, 2024

With winds gusting up to 135 kilometres per hour, severe cyclonic storm 'Remal' made landfall between the coasts of Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal, bringing heavy rains that flooded homes and farmland, and leaving a trail of destruction.

13 Indians Lured Into Illegal Work In Laos Rescued

Press Trust of India | Monday May 27, 2024

Thirteen Indians, who were lured into illegal work in Laos, have been rescued and are being sent back home, the Indian embassy in the Southeast Asian country said on Sunday.

Bangladesh Police Team Reaches Kolkata, To Probe MP's Murder With Bengal CID

Press Trust of India | Monday May 27, 2024, Kolkata

A Bangladesh police team, which arrived here on Sunday afternoon, said they will seek cooperation from West Bengal CID and conduct a thorough probe into the murder of MP Anwarul Azim Anar.

Cyclone Remal: Northeast On High Alert, Officials Asked To Be Prepared

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday May 27, 2024, Guwahati/Agartala

Ahead of the approaching severe cyclonic storm "Remal", disaster management authorities and security forces in various northeastern states have been placed on high alert and the district administrations asked to take advance precautionary steps.

Video: Welding Sparks May Have Caused Huge Fire At Gujarat Gaming Zone

NDTV News Desk | Sunday May 26, 2024

A CCTV footage of the fire at a gaming site at Gujarat's Rajkot shows the fire had started while welding. Twenty-eight people, nine of them children, were killed in the massive blaze that broke out on Saturday

"Crown Jewel Mundra...": Karan Adani On Docking Of Largest Container Ship

Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday May 26, 2024, New Delhi

The docking of the largest container ship ever at an Indian port highlights Mundra's unmatched capabilities and a testimony to the company's nation-building efforts, Karan Adani, Managing Director, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), said.

Border Forces Neutralise 'Hexacopter' Drone, Seize 11 Kg Drugs In Punjab

Asian News International | Sunday May 26, 2024, Gurdaspur (Punjab)

A 'hexacopter' drone was neutralized and drugs weighing over 11 kg were seized by the Border Security Force and Punjab Police in a village in Gurdaspur on Sunday, informed a press release.

"Disaster Agencies Working On War Footing": Amit Shah On Cyclone Remal

Asian News International | Sunday May 26, 2024, New Delhi

In view of the landfall of Cyclone Remal, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday spoke to concerned officials. He further assured that appropriate steps have been taken to avert any possible damage.

63.36% Voter Turnout Recorded In Lok Sabha Phase 6, Phase 5 Recorded 62.2%

Press Trust of India | Sunday May 26, 2024, New Delhi

The penultimate phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha election has recorded a 63.36-per cent voter turnout a day after polling was held.

Man Stabs Girlfriend To Death In Gurugram, Then Surrenders To Police

Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday May 26, 2024, Gurugram

A man allegedly stabbed his girlfriend to death in Gurugram late on Saturday and then, surrendered to the police, police said on Sunday.

Fact Check: Video Claiming PM Referred To '<i>Panj Pyare</i>' As His Uncle Is Fake

Fact Check: Video Claiming PM Referred To 'Panj Pyare' As His Uncle Is Fake

Press Trust of India | Sunday May 26, 2024, New Delhi

A video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing a public rally is being widely shared on social media, claiming he said that one of the 'Panj Pyare' of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Sikh Guru, was his uncle.

Bengal Governor To Remain Awake Entire Night To Monitor Cyclone Remal Situation

Press Trust of India | Sunday May 26, 2024, Kolkata

With severe cyclone 'Remal' set to make landfall in West Bengal around Sunday midnight, Governor Dr CV Ananda Bose has decided to stay awake throughout the night to monitor the situation from Raj Bhavan, an official statement said.

Intense Heat In Large Parts Of India, Mercury Over 45 Degrees In 37 Places

Press Trust of India | Sunday May 26, 2024, New Delhi

People in large parts of India sweated through a deadly heat wave that tested power grids and disaster preparedness of states on Sunday while Maharashtra's Akola imposed Section 144 until May 31, prohibiting public gatherings.

Nitish Kumar's Chopper Runs Out Of Fuel During Poll Campaign, Says Aide

Press Trust of India | Sunday May 26, 2024, Patna

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's helicopter ran out of fuel during election campaigning on Sunday, a close aide said.

2 Wagons Of Goods Train Derail Near Jammu, Traffic Hit For Over An Hour

Press Trust of India | Sunday May 26, 2024, Jammu

Two wagons of a freight train derailed near Jammu on Sunday, causing disruption in the train traffic between Jammu and Katra railway stations for over an hour, officials said.