World population reaches 8.09 bln on New Year Day
New York: The world population increased by more than 71 million people in 2024 and will be 8.09 billion on New Year's Day, according...
HP: CBI probes ED officers in bribery and scholarship scam
Shimla: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered two First Information Reports (FIRs) against officials of the Enforcement Directorate (ED), including an Assistant...
Bangladesh records 575 dengue deaths in 2024
Dhaka: Bangladesh witnessed another deadly year of dengue outbreak as it recorded more than 100,000 cases and 575 deaths in 2024.Of the total, 9,745...
US military strikes Houthi targets in Yemen – CENTCOM
Washington: The US military targeted key Houthi facilities during the strikes in Yemen, the Central Command said on Tuesday.“U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted...
Panama celebrates 25th anniversary of Canal handover
Panama City: Panama on Tuesday celebrated the 25th anniversary of the handover of the Panama Canal, which had been under the control of the...
FBI discovers largest bomb stash in Bureau history – Court Documents
Washington: The FBI has discovered the largest stash of explosives in its history during a detention of a Virginia resident, according to court documents.Brad...
Dozens injured in crush in Doha suburbs after New Year celebration
Doha: Dozens of people were injured entering a subway station in Lusseil, a suburb of the Qatari capital of Doha, after New Year's fireworks...
Ban on covering face in public goes into force in Switzerland
Bern: The ban on covering one's face in public, which was passed in 2021, went into effect in Switzerland on Wednesday.Violators of the ban...
Russia imposes new tourist tax
Moscow: A new tourist tax has come into effect across Russia on Wednesday, replacing the previous resort fee, RIA Novosti news agency reported on...
BJP seeks CBI probe, resignation of Priyank Kharge
Bengaluru: Mounting pressure on the Karnataka government, Karnataka BJP President Vijayendra Yediyurappa on Monday called for the resignation of Kalaburagi district in-charge minister Priyank...
