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New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) An earthquake of 5.9 magnitude jolted several parts of north India on Friday night, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. The tremors, which lasted a few seconds, were felt in Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Haryana. There were no reports of any damage or casualties. The epicentre of the earthquake, which struck at 9.42 pm, was in Afghanistan at a depth of 150 km, the NCS said. Many took to social media to share videos of ceiling fans and lights swaying in ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Strong earthquake tremors were felt across Delhi-NCR and several parts of North India on Friday night after a 5.9-magnitude quake struck the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan. The sudden jolts, recorded at around 9:50 pm, triggered panic among residents, many of whom rushed out of their homes and office buildings. Tremors were reported from multiple cities, including Noida, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Dehradun, and several parts of Jammu and Kashmir such as Srinagar, Poonch, and Udhampur. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) Residents across Delhi-NCR and parts of north India reported mild tremors on Friday night as they noticed swaying ceiling fans and lights after a 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan, prompting many to share their reactions online. According to official details, the earthquake occurred at around 9.42 pm, with its epicentre in Afghanistan at a depth of 150 km. Tremors were felt in Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and nearby regions. While no damage or casualties ha ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Earthquake tremors were felt across Delhi-NCR and several parts of North India on Friday night, triggering panic among residents who rushed out of homes and office buildings. There were, however, no immediate reports of any casualties. According to the information shared by the Meteorological Centre Srinagar, the earthquake measured 5.9 on the Richter scale and struck at 9:42:57 pm IST, with its epicentre in Afghanistan at a depth of 150 km. The tremors were ...Read More >
New Delhi: Earthquake tremors were felt in several parts of north India on Friday night, including Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Haryana, officials said. The tremors, which lasted a few seconds, occurred around 9:45 pm. There were no immediate reports of any damage. An official in J-K said the quake was of 5.9 magnitude. The epicentre of the quake was Afghanistan at a Latitude of 36.398 degrees North and a Longitude of 70.878 degrees East, the official said. The depth of the quake was ...Read More >
Delhi Earthquake: Strong tremors from a 5.9-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan were felt across several parts of North India, including Delhi, Punjab and Haryana, on Friday, triggering panic among residents in several cities who rushed out of their homes and office buildings. The epicentre of the earthquake was near Darawan at 71.01 degrees E longitude and 36.52 degrees N latitude. ALSO READ: US Launches Search Op For Two Pilots After Fighter Jet Shot Down In Iran, Says Report Strong Tremors ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Earthquake tremors were felt across Delhi-NCR and several parts of North India on Friday, triggering panic among residents who rushed out of homes and office buildings. There were, however, no immediate reports of any casualties. The tremors were reported from multiple locations, including Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and Faridabad, as well as parts of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and adjoining regions. Residents reported feeling sudden jerks while seated, wi ...Read More >
New Delhi: A strong earthquake measuring 5.9 on Richter scale hit Afghanistan around 9.45 pm on Friday. Tremors were felt across Delhi-NCR and several parts of north India, triggering panic among residents who rushed out of homes and office buildings. Residents of Delhi and its adjoining areas were enjoying a cool evening, thanks to heavy showers after a severe dust storm when they were shaken up by tremors. Residents in highrise buildings said the tremors lasted a few seconds, with many takin ...Read More >
New Delhi/Chandigarh, Apr 3 (PTI) Earthquake tremors were felt in several parts of north India on Friday night, including Delhi, Punjab and Haryana. The tremors, which lasted a few seconds, occurred at 9:46 pm. "I felt a strong jolt which lasted for a few seconds," Baldev Chand, a Chandigarh resident who lives in a flat on the second floor, said. Ajay Kumar, who lives on the 11th floor of a residential society in Zirakpur, Punjab, said, "The tremors lasted for a few seconds. We thought of rus ...Read More >
New Delhi: New satellite images released by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) show a massive cloud formation which stretches nearly 1,000 kilometres across parts of India and Pakistan. It signals an approaching spell of heavy rain, driven by an active western disturbance. The dense cloud band indicates a significant weather system moving eastward, according to IMD officials. The western disturbance, a periodic weather phenomenon which originates over the Mediterranean region, could re ...Read More >
New Delhi: As West Bengal gears up for the 2026 assembly elections, 'Mache Bhate Bangali', a common slogan that dominates every Bengali household, has now entered the political sphere.In doing so, it has become a symbol of identity, culture and pride, shaping the narrative of this high-stakes electoral battle. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee amplified the sentiment at a rally in Purulia, targeting bjp. "They won't let you eat fish. You can't eat meat, you can't eat eggs, you can't speak Bengali. ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: As West Bengal gears up for the 2026 assembly polls, 'Mache Bhate Bangali', a common catchphrase that dominated the household of every Bengali has now moved into the political field.With this, it has become an emblem of identity, culture and pride, shaping the narrative of the high-stakes electoral battle.Chief minister Mamata Banerjee amplified this sentiment in a rally in Purulia, targeting the BJP. "They will not let you eat fish. You cannot have meat, you cannot have eggs, you can ...Read More >
Davanagere (Karnataka), Apr 3 (PTI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday defended the Congress party's decision to field family members of two deceased MLAs in Assembly by-elections, asserting that the move follows established political practice. Addressing criticism from the BJP over alleged dynastic politics, he said the party had followed a "common practice" in selecting candidates for the upcoming bypolls in the state. The bypolls were necessitated by the demise of sitting Congr ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 3 (PTI) In West Bengal's election waters, fish has leapt from the dinner plate to the centre of the political net, with the Trinamool Congress trying to hook Bengali pride, and the BJP scrambling not to get caught on the wrong side of the 'mache bhate Bangali' phrase. From giant katla held aloft at roadshows to ilish, pabda and chingri finding pride of place in political speeches, fish has emerged as an unlikely but potent metaphor in West Bengal's assembly polls, turning food habi ...Read More >
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An A.H. Wheeler Bookstore at Sawai Madhopur railway station, Rajasthan. Image Courtesy/ Wikipedia In 1888, a young British journalist in Allahabad was short of money and needed to get back to England. He walked into a bookstall on the railway platform and struck a deal with a Frenchman. The result was the Indian Railway Library -- six grey-green paperbacks, each priced at one rupee, with covers illustrated by Kipling's own father, John Lockwood Kipling.They included Soldiers Three, The Phantom ...Read More >
New Delhi: For several days, weather conditions have remained volatile, leading to spells of rain in some areas and storms in others. In the mountainous regions, temperatures continue to remain low due to ongoing snowfall. Snowfall has been recorded in the hilly areas of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Kashmir. In several parts of the northeastern states, late-night rainfall has led to a drop in temperature levels. Hailstorms have also been witnessed at various locations across Central Mahar ...Read More >
Kolkata, April 1: Ganesh Consumer Products Limited has onboarded Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja as brand ambassador for its latest sattu campaign, as the company looks to expand the traditionally regional category into a wider national market. The new television commercial, launched at a city hotel in Kolkata, marks a strategic push by the company to reposition sattu from a traditional energy drink to a modern, performance-oriented, protein-rich nutritional choice. The launch event was atten ...Read More >
New Delhi: The month of April holds significant importance in terms of weather transitions. In fact, this year -- spanning from March right up to today, April 2nd -- temperatures have already risen to levels high enough to cause people to break into a sweat. Across North India, this sudden surge in temperatures has begun to take a toll on the pace of daily life. In the upper reaches of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Kashmir, snowfall has led to a drop in temperatures, causing inconvenience ...Read More >
With an average monthly maximum of 32.5 degrees Celsius (°C), Delhi is set to record its warmest March in four years despite a series of western disturbances giving the city a cooler end to the month. As of March 30, the average monthly maximum is 2.6°C above the long-period average (LPA) of 29.9°C, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data. The last time it was higher than this was in March 2022, when the average maximum was 33.4°C. ALSO READ | Rain lashes parts of Delhi-NCR; ...Read More >
There have been ongoing reports about a sequel in the works, and now, as per a fresh report, Kangana Ranaut's Queen 2 is expected to go on floors by the end of April. In 2014, Kangana Ranaut impressed cinema lovers with her comedy-drama film, Queen. Directed by Vikas Bahl, the film also starred Rajkummar Rao and Lisa Haydon in supporting roles. The film resonated strongly with audiences at the time, earning widespread acclaim for its refreshing narrative and Kangana's standout performance, whic ...Read More >
Deendayal Port Authority Kandla conducted a Triple Banking Ship-to-Ship (STS) operation, which is the first-ever at a strong tidal port Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, on Monday announced that it has surpassed its Financial Year 2025-26 cargo handling target of 158.60 million tonnes, marking a significant milestone in India's maritime trade landscape. The port authority, one of the country's busiest major ports, said the achievement underscores a "mission accomplished" as it gears up to set ...Read More >
The Jogindra Group plans a ₹1,100 crore investment in Punjab to expand steel production and renewable energy capacity, boosting turnover, employment, and cleaner manufacturing under the Bhagwant Mann government. Punjab's push for industry and clean power gains momentum as Jogindra Group confirms a ₹1,100 crore expansion plan in the state. The move is expected to strengthen manufacturing, scale up renewable energy capacity and support new employment under the current Bhagwant Mann Government. ...Read More >
New Delhi: Punjab Cabinet Minister for Industries & Commerce, Investment Promotion, Power & Local Government Sanjeev Arora shared that Jogindra Group has announced a strategic expansion plan worth ₹1,100 crore, giving a major boost to Punjab's industrial growth and green energy transition. He stated that this investment reflects the growing confidence of industry in Punjab's progressive policies and business-friendly environment. Sanjeev Arora said that this investment reflects the growing conf ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April 1 (Xinhua) -- Unseasonal rains accompanied by hailstorms over the past 24 hours severely damaged the ready-to-harvest wheat crop across thousands of hectares of agricultural land in parts of north India, particularly Punjab state, said media reports on Wednesday. The ripened wheat crop was mainly damaged in Punjab's Malwa region, comprising Muktsar, Fazilka, Mansa and Bathinda districts. Similarly, damage to standing wheat crop was also reported from parts of Punjab's adjoining ...Read More >
New Delhi: The weather pattern appears to be taking a turn for the worse once again,resulting in clouds gathering over most parts of North India. With a new Western Disturbance becoming active over North-West India,the threat of rain looms over several states,where strong winds are also expected. This time,the impact of this system may be felt as early as the beginning of April. Initially,this system is expected to exert its influence over the Balochistan region of Pakistan. Subsequently,it is ...Read More >
Nangal (Punjab), Mar 31 (PTI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday attacked SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal and other Akali leaders, claiming that people are aware of their "dubious character" and said the former deputy CM is "daydreaming" about returning to power which will never happen. Mann also targeted Congress leaders, alleging that they have no vision for Punjab and their only aim is to "loot" the state by coming to power. The chief minister was addressing a gathering after anno ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1: Devotees across India are preparing to celebrate Hanuman Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman, on Thursday, April 2. This significant Hindu festival, also known as Hanuman Janmotsav, is observed annually on the Purnima Tithi (full moon day) of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Chaitra. Regarded as a symbol of strength, devotion, and perseverance, Lord Hanuman is worshipped by millions who seek his protection and blessings for courage and fearlessness. While the festiv ...Read More >
With Noida International Airport set to begin domestic and cargo operations in two months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's inauguration on Saturday, commuters who are hoping to use the airport in the future expressed concern Monday about the lack of affordable public transport options to reach the new facility from Delhi-NCR towns. "If I take a private cab from Noida or Delhi, it will cost around ₹1,500- ₹2,000 to Noida airport. Traveling back from the airport to nearby towns will also b ...Read More >
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], March 29 (ANI): Actor Priyanka Chopra has once again delighted fans with a slice of her India trip, this time spotlighting the rich culinary heritage of Punjab through a vibrant Instagram story from Amritsar. The actor shared a visually indulgent post featuring a traditional North Indian thali, captioned "Just Amritsar things..." alongside a face-savoring-food emoji. The image captures a quintessential Punjabi meal, offering a glimpse into the region's celebrated foo ...Read More >
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], March 31 (ANI): Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra offered prayers at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Tuesday. She also participated in Seva along with other devotees. Priyanka, who spends most of her time in the foreign soil, arrived at Golden Temple to bow her head in reverence at Sachkhand Sri Darbar Sahib. After paying her respects at the Guru's abode, Chopra listened to the Gurbani Kirtan with deep devotion. Also Read | Alka Yagnik 'Still Suffering' From Rare Heari ...Read More >
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