26 May, 22:49 (IST)

Amid heavy rains and gusty winds, severe Cyclone 'Remal' started crossing the coasts of Bangladesh and West Bengal on Sunday night, Dhaka Tribune reported, citing the meteorological department.

26 May, 21:18 (IST)

The Cyclonic Storm "Remal," currently centred over the Bay of Bengal, has intensified into a Severe Cyclonic Storm. In response to the impending storm, Babughat ferry services have been suspended until May 27.

26 May, 19:08 (IST)

The severe cyclonic storm "Remal," currently churning in the North Bay of Bengal, is poised to cross the coasts of West Bengal and southwestern Bangladesh by Sunday midnight.

26 May, 18:20 (IST)

The highest temperature recorded in Rajasthan today, May 26, was 49.8 degrees Celsius in Phalodi, as reported by the IMD, with Barmer following closely at 49 degrees Celsius.

26 May, 17:12 (IST)

A SpiceJet flight from Delhi to Leh had to return to Delhi after a bird hit its engine shortly after takeoff. The incident occurred on Sunday, May 26, prompting the pilots to return to Delhi for a safe landing. According to a SpiceJet spokesperson, passengers were deplaned normally, with the landing classified as normal rather than an emergency.

26 May, 15:30 (IST)

The UN agency for migration announced that the death toll from a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea has surged to over 670, up from the previous estimate of 60 homes buried. Serhan Aktoprak, the chief of the agency's mission in the South Pacific island nation, revealed that calculations by local officials indicated more than 150 homes were engulfed by Friday's landslide in Yambali village.

26 May, 14:30 (IST)

Cyclone Remal has disrupted operations at Kolkata Airport (CCU), suspending all flight operations from 1200 hours on May 26, 2024, to 0900 hours on May 27, 2024. Due to the cyclone's impact, Kolkata Airport has ceased all flights to and from the city, ensuring safety during the adverse weather conditions.

26 May, 13:37 (IST)

In response to the tragic fire incident at a children's hospital in East Delhi, claiming the lives of seven newborns, Lt Governor VK Saxena has directed the chief secretary to initiate an inquiry. Taking to X, he expressed condolences to the bereaved families and assured all necessary relief efforts. Lt Governor Saxena emphasized the need to ensure accountability, stating that those responsible for the incident will be brought to justice.Lt Governor VK Saxena Orders Inquiry

26 May, 12:14 (IST)

Following the tragic fire at TRP Game Zone in Rajkot, which claimed the lives of at least 27 individuals, including children, the Gujarat High Court has taken suo motu cognizance. Tomorrow, May 27, the High Court will convene to address the issue, possibly issuing directives concerning game zones statewide

26 May, 10:12 (IST)

A massive fire broke out at a children's hospital in Delhi's Vivek Vihar area that claimed seven newborn babies' lives and injured five other kids. The remaining five kids have been admitted to the hospital for treatment. “This incident of fire in a children's hospital is heartbreaking. We all stand with those who lost their innocent children in this accident. Government and administration officials are busy providing treatment to the injured at the spot. The causes of the incident are being investigated and whoever is responsible for this negligence will not be spared," Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal wrote on X.

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Mumbai, May 26: Three people were arrested after a devastating fire at a gaming zone in Gujarat's Rajkot claimed over 20 lives on Saturday, May 25. Nitin Jain, the manager of the TRP Game Zone, and Yuvraj Singh Solanki, the owner of the game zone, are among the three arrested. At least 24 persons, including nine children, were killed in a massive fire that swept through the game zone on Saturday evening.

Flight operations will remain suspended for 21 hours, from 12 pm on Sunday till 9 am on Monday, as West Bengal braces for the impact of Cyclone 'Remal'. The authorities of Kolkata airport announced the suspension of flight operations following a meeting with the stakeholders. The weather department has issued an orange alert for Kolkata on May 26 and 27. An orange alert signifies very heavy rain between 11 cm to 20 cm, while a red alert indicates heavy to extremely heavy rain of over 20 cm in 24 hours.

On Saturday, the Election Commission of India (ECI) released an absolute number of voters for the first five phases of polling. The Election Commission said it has decided to expand the format of its voter turnout data release. The poll panel said it feels “duly strengthened” by the Supreme Court verdict refusing to consider a plea to direct the Election Commission to publish final data on voter turnout in all polling stations on its website. This new format will include the absolute number of voters in each parliamentary constituency. The poll panel assured the public that any alteration in the number of votes polled was impossible.

Russian strikes on a crowded DIY hardware store in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Saturday killed at least two people injured more than 30, and triggered a huge blaze, regional officials said. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy issued a fresh, impassioned plea to Ukraine's Western allies to help boost air defences to keep the country's cities safe.