India has lost a visionary leader in the field of agriculture, as MS Swaminathan, renowned for his pioneering role in India's "Green Revolution," passed away in Chennai on September 28, at the age of 98.
His groundbreaking work paved the way for what would become the "Green Revolution" in India—an agricultural transformation that significantly increased crop yields and ensured food security for millions.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has condoled the death of renowned writer and academician Professor CR Omanakuttan at a private hospital in Kochi on Saturday.
"I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families of the two Indian Army and one police officer, who lost their lives in the tragic encounter with terrorists in Garol forests, Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district. Their bravery and sacrifice will never be forgotten," Sukhu posted on 'X'.
Libya is racing to bury its dead as bodies pile up in the streets of Derna which has been devastated by flooding after a torrential downpour smashed through two dams, washing homes into the sea.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday condoled the death of two Nepalese pilgrims in an accident on the Gonda-Ayodhya Highway on Tuesday night.
Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel on Tuesday condoled the demise of former house speaker and Vice-Chairman of Nepal opposition CPN-UML- Subash Chandra Nembwang at the age of 70.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the State of Libya and its people, and to the families of the victims of this tragedy, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday expressed grief over the death of Bihar's four labourers in the lift collapse incident of a multi-storey building in the Balkum area of Thane, Maharashtra and announced ex-gratia of Rs two lakh to the next of kin of each deceased.