A joyous return for the ‘Maghi’ festival turned into a nightmare for residents of the Giripar region in Sirmaur. A private bus carrying passengers from Shimla and Solan met with a horrific accident between Nohradhar and Haripurdhar, claiming 14 lives.
Author: Ajay K Saklanii
A nine-seater IndiaOne Air aircraft made an emergency crash landing in an open field near Rourkela on Saturday. All six people on board, including four passengers and two crew members, sustained minor injuries and are reported to be stable.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has directed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman, citing “regional developments.” This decision has sparked a major diplomatic row, leading to a broadcast ban of the IPL in Bangladesh and threats to boycott the upcoming T20 World Cup on Indian soil.
President Donald Trump has warned that the U.S. may acquire Greenland “the hard way” to counter Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic. While Denmark and Greenland insist the territory is not for sale, Trump maintains that full ownership is vital for American national security.
In its latest cabinet meeting, the Himachal Pradesh government announced increased compensation for disaster-hit families, launched new government recruitments, and approved key measures for strengthening health, education, and road safety. Additional schemes for social security, electric taxis, and welfare for small shopkeepers were also cleared.
Jairam Thakur, Himachal Pradesh’s Opposition Leader, accused the state government of neglecting disaster relief and focusing on political events. He demanded urgent action for affected families and criticized attempts to delay local elections.
Jan Suraaj Party leader Prashant Kishor apologized for the party’s poor Bihar election performance and took full responsibility for the defeat. He pledged to introspect and continue his political efforts with renewed zeal.
Hamas has stated that the latest UN Security Council resolution, endorsing the US ceasefire proposal for Gaza, does not meet the full political and humanitarian needs of the Palestinian people. As a harsh winter sets in, humanitarian authorities say over 300,000 displaced Palestinians urgently require shelter.
Bangladesh’s special tribunal today sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death on charges of crimes against humanity, triggering intense unrest, fierce debate, and widespread condemnation by her supporters and international observers.
Bihar’s political scene is abuzz as Nitish Kumar prepares to become Chief Minister for a record tenth time. The ruling coalition has reached consensus on ministry portfolios and the power-sharing formula, setting the stage for a smooth government formation.









