The fire started on board USS New Orleans, an amphibious transport dock ship weighing 25,000 tons, around 4 pm local time on Wednesday. It was brought under control only by early Thursday morning, as per NHK.
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) announced on Wednesday that since the renewal of ground operations of the IDF troops in Gaza, there has been an elimination of 2000 terrorists, strikes on approximately 10,000 terror targets and establishment of control corridors so as to create conditions
The Bengaluru Blasters held their nerve in a low-scoring thriller against the Hubli Tigers at the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20, clinching a three-wicket win with four balls remaining on Wednesday.
Techno India University in Kolkata, on Wednesday evening, awarded Hariharan the Honorary Doctorate of Literature for his remarkable contribution to music.
Strong opposition voices emerged after Union Home Minister Amit Shah tabled three Bills in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday to allow the removal of prime ministers, chief ministers and ministers held in custody for 30 days on serious criminal charges.
Promoters Procam International on Wednesday announced that registrations for the 21st edition commenced from August 20. A World Athletics Gold Label race with a prize fund of USD 389,524, the event will flag off from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus on Sunday, January 18, 2026, as per a press
Protests are taking place across Pakistan as Baloch families continue to raise their demands against the enforced disappearances and killings of people, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee shared the details on Wednesday.
The person accused of attacking Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during a 'jan sunvai' program, Rajesh Khimji, has been sent to a five day police remand on Wednesday, after being produced in Tiz Hazari court.
Reality TV Judge Frank Caprio, known for his compassion in the courtroom, passed away at the age of 88 following a "long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer" on Wednesday (local time).
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday paid his rich tributes to the martyrs of the freedom movement on the occasion of Sootea Divas. He also laid the foundation for a Rs. 5 crore project to transform Sootea Police Station into a tourist destination.
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), a leading human rights body, announced on Wednesday that its sit-in protest, which began 36 days ago, is still ongoing in front of the National Press Club in Islamabad, as reported on X.