US shutdown: Flight delays reported across major airports; pilots manage operations without controllers

Flight delays continued across the United States for a second straight day on Tuesday, as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) warned that staffing shortages linked to the ongoing government shutdown are disrupting operations nationwide.The shutdown, now in its seventh day, has caused widespread delays and cancellations, affecting travelers across the country. Govt Shutdown Pain Explodes: […]

Fire Breaks Out in Laundry Department of Ahmedabad’s SVP Hospital, No Casualties Reported | Udaipur Kiran

Ahmedabad, October 6 (Udaipur Kiran): A fire broke out in the laundry department of Ahmedabad’s SVP Hospital on Monday morning, causing panic among staff. The blaze originated from an electrical duct line connected to an air conditioning system. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported. Upon receiving the alert around 9:10 AM, the Ahmedabad Fire […]

Heavy Rains Paralyse Kolkata, 10 Dead as Electrocution Incidents Reported | Udaipur Kiran

Kolkata, September 24 (Udaipur Kiran News): Torrential overnight rain wreaked havoc across Kolkata and parts of West Bengal, leaving the city submerged and claiming at least 10 lives, including eight in the state capital due to electrocution. According to the state disaster management department, most of the victims in Kolkata came in contact with live […]

Mississippi cargo ship incident: Over 60 containers fall into water at Long Beach port; no injuries reported

More than 60 shipping containers fell off cargo ship at Port of Long Beach (Image credits: AP) More than 60 shipping containers fell off a cargo ship Tuesday morning at the Port of Long Beach, plunging into the water. No injuries were reported, according to Port of Long Beach spokesperson Art Marroquin, cited by AP.The […]

Jakarta protests: President Prabowo cancels foreign visit; fires, deaths reported across Indonesia

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has called off a planned visit to China after days of unrest spread beyond Jakarta, with parliament buildings in several regions torched and lives lost in violent clashes. Prabowo had been scheduled to attend a “Victory Day” parade in China on September 3, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of […]

Israel strikes Houthis: Yemen’s missile bases, area near presidential complex targeted; loud explosions reported

Loud explosions were heard in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, on Sunday afternoon after Israeli airstrikes hit the area, with Houthi officials reporting two deaths in the strikes.Israel confirmed the attacks, saying it carried out a strike in Sanaa. The strikes targeted an area near the presidential complex and missile bases.A Houthi security source told AFP that […]

NYC-bound tour bus crashes: Indian, asian tourists among victims; multiple fatalities reported

Scene at the crash site (AP) A tour bus carrying over 50 passengers – many of them Indian, Chinese, and Filipino nationals – crashed into a ditch along Interstate 90 in upstate New York on Friday, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries, including that of at least one child, according to state police reported CNN. […]

Protests at Microsoft: 18 employees arrested at Redmond headquarters; company reported them for ‘trespassing’

Eighteen people were arrested on Wednesday during worker-led protests at Microsoft’s Redmond headquarters, as the company pledged an “urgent” review of how the Israeli military uses its technology amid the war with Gaza. The demonstrations, which entered a second day, demanded that Microsoft cut business ties with Israel. Unlike Tuesday, when roughly 35 protesters dispersed […]

Pakistan earthquake: 5.4 magnitude tremor jolts several areas; no damage reported

Representative Image (ANI image) A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck several parts of Pakistan early Saturday morning, causing panic among residents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab and the capital Islamabad, as reported by ARY News.The National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC) reported that the earthquake occurred at 2.04 am PST at a depth of 102 kilometers. Its epicentre was […]