Two workers were killed and several others are feared trapped after a powerful explosion rocked an illegal stone quarry in Odisha’s Dhenkanal district late on Saturday night, officials said. The blast reportedly occurred at a quarry near Gopalpur village, which local officials said was operating illegally. The incident came to light late at night, prompting...

Damien Martyn (Image credit: Instagram) Former Australia cricketer Damien Martyn, who was recently diagnosed with meningitis and admitted to a hospital on the Gold Coast, is on the path to recovery, according to a report quoting his family. The 54-year-old former right-handed batter, who played 67 Tests, was earlier reported to have been placed in...

L. Ganesan, veteran Dravidian ideologue, passed away on Sunday (January 4, 2026). | Photo Credit: Special arrangement L. Ganesan (92), veteran Dravidian ideologue, passed early on Sunday (January 4, 2026) at his residence at Ram Nagar, Medical College Road in Thanjavur. Suffering from age related health issues, he was staying with his family members since...

The UT Administration’s decision to conduct Chandigarh mayoral polls through a “show of hands” has brought the BJP and the AAP‑Congress alliance head‑to‑head, with both camps holding 18 votes each. The election for Mayor, Senior Deputy Mayor, and Deputy Mayor will be held on January 29. For the first time since the inaugural Municipal Corporation...