Karachi mall fire (AP image) The death toll from a major fire at an old shopping mall in Pakistan’s Karachi has risen to 14 after rescue teams recovered eight more bodies from the debris, officials said on Monday.The blaze broke out late Saturday night at Gul Plaza, a multi-storey wholesale and retail market on MA…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli’s first run against Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday brought an unusually emotional reaction from the RCB icon, with his animated fist-pumping celebration quickly becoming one of the most talked-about moments of the match in Raipur.After back-to-back ducks in his previous two innings, Kohli looked visibly relieved when he finally got off…
What if someone knows what is about to happen and bets on it? This is just what many people are wondering after a mystery trader walked away with a payout of more than $436,000 from an online prediction market, after US announced the capture of Venezuela’s former President, Nicolas Maduro, according to CBS news.An anonymous…
The United States is preparing to launch a $12 billion critical minerals stockpile initiative aimed at reducing dependence on China for rare earths and other strategic resources, according to a White House official, as Washington intensifies efforts to secure supply chains for key industries, AFP reported.The project is expected to combine about $1.7 billion in…
Kidney stones are among the most frequent and painful issues of the urinary tract, and the influence of dietary habits on the risk has been increasingly acknowledged. Although fluid intake has always been the main factor in prevention, the nutritional science has turned its focus to mineral balance, especially potassium. The contemporary diets, which are…
CHENNAI: Manufacturing units across Tamil Nadu’s key industrial corridors such as Sriperumbudur and Oragadam warn they may be forced to shut operations if the LPG shortage persists for seven to 10 days more.In the auto component industry, LPG is used in several processes, including forging, casting, heat treatment and fabrication. LPG-fired furnaces provide precise and…
Hardik Pandya and Mahieka Sharma (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Indian star allrounder Hardik Pandya made Mahieka Sharma’s 25th birthday special with a heartfelt Instagram post — but it was Mahieka’s reply that truly stole the spotlight.Pandya shared an unseen video of the couple celebrating together, capturing candid moments of laughter, warm hugs and hand-in-hand…
NEW DELHI: Failure to pay toll through your FASTag at barrier-less toll plazas on country’s National Highway (NH) network will result in not only issuance of an e-Notice but also suspension of all FASTag services for the said vehicle until pending e-Notice dues are cleared, govt’s FAQs on the new tolling system has said.This will…
A fresh wave of snowfall affected the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh, while severe cold wave conditions with dense fog and ground frost persisted in several parts of the region for the past 24 hours, as per the UNI. The prevailing weather system has further tightened winter’s grip, especially over the trans-Himalayan and high hill…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami-led Uttarakhand government on completing four years in office, lauding its efforts in driving development, ensuring good governance, and promoting public welfare across the state.Responding to the Prime Minister’s message, Dhami expressed gratitude and reaffirmed his government’s commitment to development. In a post…