Kolkata hotel fire deaths: PM Modi expresses grief, announces ex gratia for families of victims (Ld)

IANS | April 30, 2025 9:54 AM

Kolkata, April 30 (IANS) At least 14 persons, including two children and one woman, were killed in a devastating fire at a six-storey hotel building at Madan Mohan Burman Street in central Kolkata. Expressing anguish at the loss of lives, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex gratia payment for the families of victims and those injured.

Eight devotees killed in wall collapse at Simhachalam temple in Andhra Pradesh

IANS | April 30, 2025 8:29 AM

Visakhapatnam, April 30 (IANS) At least eight devotees were killed and four others injured in a wall collapse during an annual festival at Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple at Simhachalam in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam on Wednesday.

Myanmar's earthquake death toll rises to 3,770

IANS | April 29, 2025 8:03 PM

Yangon, April 29 (IANS) The death toll from a 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has risen to 3,770 as of April 28, the state-owned daily The Mirror reported on Tuesday.

Operation Brahma: Quake-hit Myanmar continues to receive relief aid from India

IANS | April 17, 2025 2:27 PM

Yangon, April 17 (IANS) Continuing with its humanitarian assistance to earthquake-hit Myanmar under Operation Brahma, India has sent an additional consignment of relief material that was handed over by Indian Ambassador to Myanmar Abhay Thakur to Mandalay Chief Minister Myo Aung in the presence of diaspora leaders of Mandalay and Sagaing.

Heavy rains flood DR Congo capital, killing over 70

IANS | April 15, 2025 6:49 AM

Kinshasa, April 15 (IANS) Heavy rains and flooding have struck several provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with the capital Kinshasa among the hardest hit, the Ministry of Health announced.

Gujarat can witness one of the hottest years in 2025: Scientists

Janvi Sonaiya | April 10, 2025 5:09 PM

Ahmedabad, April 10 (IANS) As Gujarat grapples with soaring temperatures, Ahmedabad recorded a high of 42°C (108°F) on Thursday, with a predicted forecast similar for the coming days.

Quad to send $20 million relief support to earthquake-ravaged Myanmar

IANS | April 4, 2025 11:30 AM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Quad members Australia, India, Japan, and the United States on Friday collectively committed over $20 million in humanitarian assistance to support the relief efforts for the earthquake-devastated Myanmar.

Myanmar hit by 66 aftershocks following deadly earthquake

IANS | April 3, 2025 1:12 PM

Yangon, April 3 (IANS) As of Thursday morning, Myanmar has experienced 66 aftershocks ranging from magnitudes 2.8 to 7.5, according to the country's Department of Meteorology and Hydrology.

Blast at firecracker factory in Gujarat kills 18, Rahul Gandhi calls for thorough probe (Ld)

IANS | April 1, 2025 7:34 PM

Deesa (Gujarat), April 1 (IANS) At least 18 workers were killed following an explosion at a firecracker factory located on Dhunwa Road in Deesa town of Gujarat’s Banaskantha district. The death toll may further rise as rescue operations are underway.

More relief, medical supplies: India continues humanitarian aid to Myanmar

IANS | April 1, 2025 2:23 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) In the face of a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar’s Mandalay region, India swiftly extended a helping hand through a remarkable humanitarian mission. The Indian Army and Navy mobilised their resources with unwavering resolve, providing both immediate rescue support and long-term aid to the affected communities.

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Kolkata hotel fire deaths: PM Modi expresses grief, announces ex gratia for families of victims (Ld)

Eight devotees killed in wall collapse at Simhachalam temple in Andhra Pradesh

Myanmar's earthquake death toll rises to 3,770

Operation Brahma: Quake-hit Myanmar continues to receive relief aid from India

Heavy rains flood DR Congo capital, killing over 70

Gujarat can witness one of the hottest years in 2025: Scientists

Quad to send $20 million relief support to earthquake-ravaged Myanmar

Myanmar hit by 66 aftershocks following deadly earthquake

Blast at firecracker factory in Gujarat kills 18, Rahul Gandhi calls for thorough probe (Ld)

More relief, medical supplies: India continues humanitarian aid to Myanmar

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