Mexican Navy ship collides with bridge, two dead, 19 injured

New York, May 18 (HS): Two individuals were killed and at least 19 others injured when the Mexican Navy training sailboat Cuauhtémoc crashed into New York City’s iconic Brooklyn Bridge, according to Mayor Eric Adams. The vessel reportedly lost power shortly before the incident, which occurred on Saturday evening, with a total of 277 people…

Miss World 2025 contestants to visit Telangana's ICCC for 'Secure Hyderabad, Safe Tourism' initiative

Miss World 2025 contestants to visit Telangana's ICCC for 'Secure Hyderabad, Safe Tourism' initiative

New Delhi, 18 May (H.S.): As part of the ‘Secure Hyderabad, Safe Tourism’ initiative, Miss World contestants will visit the Telangana police’s Integrated Command Control Center (ICCC) on Sunday. This program aims to showcase the strength of Telangana’s police and its law and order. Demonstrations will feature the state’s Mounted Police, Dog Squad, and the…

Chinese airlines evade Nepal's laws, avoiding tax payments

Kathmandu, May 18 (HS): Chinese airline companies are reportedly not complying with Nepalese tax laws, as highlighted by a recent annual report from Nepal’s Auditor General. While all other foreign airlines operating in Nepal pay taxes, four Chinese airlines—Air China, Southern China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Sichuan Airlines—have failed to remit any taxes to…

U'khand CM welcomes BJP National President JP Nadda at Jolly Grant Airport

U'khand CM welcomes BJP National President JP Nadda at Jolly Grant Airport

Dehradun, May 18 (HS): Jagat Prakash Nadda, National President of the BJP and Union Health Minister, visited Dehradun for two days. He was welcomed by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and State President Mahendra Bhatt at Jolly Grant Airport. The Chief Minister shared on social media that gifts from the House of Himalayas were presented…

Kokrajhar Fish Market's newly constructed building dedicated to the public

Kokrajhar (Assam), 18 May (HS): The newly constructed fish market building located in the main market area of Kokrajhar, the capital of Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), was opened to customers and vendors on Sunday. This modern facility-equipped fish market building, built by Kokrajhar Municipality at a cost of about ₹1.25 crore, was inaugurated by BTR…

Ex-Jihadist associated with LeT camps joins Trump's advisory board

Ex-Jihadist associated with LeT camps joins Trump's advisory board

Washington, May 18 (HS): A suspected member of the Lashkar-e-Taiba has been appointed to the White House’s Advisory Board of Leaders, raising alarm both in India and globally. Ismail Rayar, previously known as Rendell Rayar, has been linked to Islamic jihadists and is alleged to have participated in terrorist activities, including involvement with Lashkar’s training…

Farmers adopting cutting edge agriculture practises via IFFCO Kisan Chaupal

Farmers adopting cutting edge agriculture practises via IFFCO Kisan Chaupal

Prayagraj, 17 May (HS): Recently, the encouraging results of Kisan Chaupal organized by IFFCO Phulpur unit have started coming out. In the influence of this chaupal, a total of 50 farmers of two villages – Parasinpur and Sudi ka pura in Phulpur region have taken concrete steps towards adopting the latest fertilizer techniques. These farmers…

Hyderabad: Massive fire broke out at Gulzar House near Charminar today; 11 fire tenders are on spot, says an official

Hyderabad, 18 May (H.S.): A fire erupted at Gulzar House near Charminar in Hyderabad at 6 am on May 18, as reported by a fire official. Eleven fire vehicles were dispatched to the scene to control the blaze, which had been releasing large clouds of black smoke, prompting panic among locals. The cause of the…

Pope Leo's oath-taking ceremony to be hold in Vatican City on Sunday

Pope Leo's oath-taking ceremony to be hold in Vatican City on Sunday

Vatican City, May 18 (H.S.): The oath-taking ceremony for the new Pope Leo XIV will take place today, Sunday, at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City. According to Indian time, the ceremony will begin at 1:30 PM and will last for a full two hours. Leaders from around the world have already arrived in Vatican…