FIR registered in Lucknow fire tragedy that killed 18 people; building owners arrested

IANS | June 23, 2026 8:19 AM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) An FIR has been registered against the owners of a commercial building and others in connection with the devastating fire in Lucknow's Aliganj area on Monday evening. At least 18 people were killed and several others were injured in the blaze. Most of the victims were reportedly between 20 and 24 years of age.

4 killed after temple roof collapses in Maha's Parbhani; PM Modi, Maha CM express grief

IANS | June 20, 2026 7:40 PM

New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) A portion of roof in front of the sanctum at the Yashwadi temple in Maharashtra's Parbhani district collapsed during construction work on Saturday, killing at least four people and leaving several injured. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed grief over the incident.

US would help India against any attack: Trump

IANS | June 17, 2026 8:57 PM

Evian, June 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the United States would help India if it came under attack, offering one of his strongest public statements on defence ties with New Delhi during a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 summit.