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Stars descend in Maha Kumbh to take plunge in Triveni

Prayagraj, Feb. 13 -- The sacred Sangam of Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati has emerged as the world's foremost spiritual epicentre during Maha Kumbh, drawing luminaries from politics, industry and cinema... Read More


Afghanistan: Death toll from terrorist attack in Kunduz rises to 8

Kabul, Feb. 13 -- The death toll from a terrorist attack carried out by a suicide bomber in the Afghan city of Kunduz has risen to eight, a spokesperson for the Afghan Interior Ministry said. "Unfort... Read More


Trump says U.S., Russia to immediately begin negotiations toward ending Ukraine conflict

Washington, Feb. 13 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed during a phone conversation earlier in the day that Washington and Moscow will imm... Read More


FA Cup to use semi-automated offsides for first time

London, Feb. 13 -- Semi-automated offside technology will be used in English domestic football for the first time during the fifth round of the FA Cup. On Thursday the Football Association, external ... Read More


Jackson injury leaves Chelsea short of firepower until April

London, Feb. 13 -- Chelsea will be without striker Nicolas Jackson until after the next international break, leaving the club without a recognized "number 9" until the start of April. The Senegalese... Read More


South Korea bags figure skating singles golds at Winter Asiad

Harbin, Feb. 13 -- South Korea's Cha Jun-hwan and Kim Chae-yeon took gold in the men's and women's singles events, respectively, at the Asian Winter Games here on Thursday. Despite leading by nearly... Read More


Radio can play a pivotal role in educating communities on climate change: NERIST

Itanagar, Feb. 13 -- Prof Padma Raj Gajurel of the Department of Forestry, North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST), Nirjuli, on Thursday emphasized that in a geographically... Read More


CMRL Porur-Poonamallee stretch to be operational by 2025 end, Stalin urges Centre to approve Kovai, Madurai Metro projects

Chennai, Feb. 13 -- Announcing that the Porur-Poonamallee stretch under Phase-2 of the Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) Project would become operational by this year end, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister ... Read More


TN: Man charred to death as car catches fire after crashing road median

Ariyalur (Tamil Nadu), Feb. 13 -- A septuagenarian was charred to death after his car crashed into the road median and caught fire on the Soorakuzhi main road at Andimadam in Ariyalur district on Thur... Read More


Attack on police team: Delhi court grants interim protection to Amanatullah Khan till Feb 24

New Delhi, Feb. 13 -- A Delhi court on Thursday granted interim protection to AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan till February 24 who allegedly attacked a police team in Jamia Nagar on February 10. Special Jud... Read More