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Poland holds state burial for over 700 WWII victims

Poland holds state burial for over 700 WWII victims

The observances in the town of Chojnice began with a funeral Mass at the basilica, leading to an interment with military honours at a local cemetery of the victims

03 September,2024 07:33 AM IST | Warsaw | Agencies
Over 400 homes evacuated in  Northern Ireland to remove bomb dating to WWII

Over 400 homes evacuated in Northern Ireland to remove bomb dating to WWII

The device was discovered Friday in Newtownards, an area of County Down, about 15 km east of Belfast, Northern Ireland

20 August,2024 09:00 AM IST | London | Agencies
Undetonated WW-II bomb found in West Bengal; successfully defused

Undetonated WW-II bomb found in West Bengal; successfully defused

The bomb was safely defused the state government machinery, in collaboration with the Indian Air Force

05 July,2024 05:31 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent
US strikies at Houthi, controls their rage

US strikies at Houthi, controls their rage

After a US sailor goes missing, the Navy launches the most intense combat against the Houthi rebels, since World War II

16 June,2024 08:46 AM IST | Dubai | Agencies
Russia’s Victory Day celebrates win in World War II

Russia’s Victory Day celebrates win in World War II

Thursday’s festivities across Russia, led by Putin who this week began his fifth term in office, recall that wartime sacrifice in what has become its most important secular holiday

10 May,2024 09:07 AM IST | Moscow | Agencies
Gavaskar hails Underwood’s skill in tribute to late spin great

Gavaskar hails Underwood’s skill in tribute to late spin great

Gavaskar too had admitted Underwood’s grip on him. It was tough to face Underwood in any conditions. He was so accurate and bowled on the stumps.

16 April,2024 07:25 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Remembering 1944 Bombay Explosion: Tragedy and resilience in city of dreams

Remembering 1944 Bombay Explosion: Tragedy and resilience in city of dreams

The 1944 Bombay explosions, one of the deadliest industrial disasters in India’s history, remain etched in the memory of the city and serve as a somber reminder of the perils of war and negligence

13 April,2024 09:15 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Cannot start World War III: Italian foreign minister

Cannot start World War III: Italian foreign minister

Our military are the bearers of peace, guarantees and freedom. We are not at war with Russia,” he said

17 March,2024 07:38 AM IST | Rome | Agencies
100-yr-old US WWII veteran to get married

100-yr-old US WWII veteran to get married

Terens, a 100-year-old, will be honoured in June by the French as part of the 80th anniversary celebration of their country’s liberation from the Nazis

11 March,2024 07:30 AM IST | Boca Raton | Agencies
Mumbai's Jewish community observes International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Mumbai's Jewish community observes International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Members of Mumbai's Jewish community gathered to observe International Holocaust Remembrance Day, marked by the United Nations General Assembly on January 27.

30 January,2024 09:31 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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