NDRF reaches site as UP govt removes Noida Authority CEO over techie’s death; Congress calls it ‘murder'

IANS | January 20, 2026 2:21 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) An NDRF team reached the accident site in Greater Noida’s Sector 150 on Tuesday as the Uttar Pradesh government removed the Noida Authority Chief Executive Officer and ordered a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the death of a 27-year-old software engineer who died after his car plunged into a water-filled pit in the fog as the boundary wall was broken and there were no barricades, lights or reflectors to mark the area to prevent mishaps.

EAM Jaishankar offers condolences on Spain train accident

IANS | January 19, 2026 4:36 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday offered condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the train accident in Spain's Adamuz while wishing a swift recovery to people injured in the mishap.

India condoles loss of lives in Thai train accident

IANS | January 15, 2026 2:34 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) India on Thursday expressed its condolences to the people and the government of Thailand on the tragic loss of lives and injuries in the train accident that took place in northeastern part of the country on Wednesday.

Child injured after explosion in Balochistan's Turbat

IANS | January 12, 2026 7:42 PM

Quetta, Jan 12 (IANS) A child was critically injured after an explosion in a pile of garbage in Turbat city of Pakistan's Balochistan, and authorities have started an investigation into the incident, local media reported.

Scores killed in blast at Swiss ski resort during New Year celebrations

IANS | January 1, 2026 1:37 PM

Crans-Montana (Switzerland), Jan 1 (IANS) A powerful explosion tore through a crowded bar in the upscale Alpine resort town of Crans-Montana in Switzerland during New Year celebrations, killing multiple people and leaving several others injured, authorities confirmed on Thursday.