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Two pilots die as private jet crashes in Dominican Republic; terrifying video goes viral

World | Jun 08, 2026, 10:14 AM IST

Former Major League Baseball star Yadier Molina confirmed that the aircraft was scheduled to pick up him, his family, and friends—though fortunately, none of them were on board at the time of the crash.

Caught on camera: Moments before Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse that killed 66 | WATCH

World | Apr 09, 2025, 06:48 AM IST

At least 66 people were killed, and over 160 were injured after the roof collapsed at the iconic Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo during a live concert. Rescue operations are underway.

Dominica announces its highest civilian award to PM Modi, lauds his contribution during COVID-19

World | Nov 14, 2024, 01:31 PM IST

Her Excellency Sylvanie Burton, President of the Commonwealth of Dominica will confer the award during the upcoming India-CARICOM Summit, scheduled to take place in Georgetown, Guyana from November 19 to 21.

Dominica pulls out of hosting ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024

Cricket | Nov 30, 2023, 11:47 PM IST

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 is going to be only the second edition of the marquee tournament that will be hosted by the West Indies (alongside the USA). The 2010 ICC World Twenty20 was entirely hosted by the Windies.

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At least 12 killed, 65 hurt in explosion at shopping centre in Dominican Republic's San Cristobal

World | Aug 15, 2023, 08:33 PM IST

At least 55 people are missing and a total of 65 were hurt, as three buildings collapsed after the blast took place in San Cristobal's Villa Valdez area.

EAM SJaishankar in Santo Domingo on his first official

India's ties with China 'abnormal' due to violation of border agreements by Beijing: Jaishankar

India | Apr 29, 2023, 01:53 PM IST

Jaishankar, who arrived in Santo Domingo on his first official visit to the Dominican Republic, also said that India has seen a dramatic expansion in connectivity, contacts, and cooperation across the region. Pa

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Dominican Republic cabinet minister killed in office

World | Jun 07, 2022, 12:07 AM IST

Authorities said Orlando Jorge Mera was shot by an unknown person. No further details were immediately available.

Mehul Choksi will 'only' return to Dominica to face trial

Choksi will 'only' return to Dominica to face trial when fit, media reports citing bail conditions

India | Jul 13, 2021, 07:51 AM IST

Choksi is having a clot in brain besides other health issues such as diabetes and hypertension, his legal team has submitted.

Mehul Choksi moves Dominica high court to quash proceedings against him

India | Jul 07, 2021, 10:02 AM IST

Choksi, who went missing from Antigua and Barbuda where he had been living since 2018 after his escape from India, was arrested on May 23 in neighbouring Dominica for illegal entry.

'Total nonsense': Dominica PM on claims that his govt was involved in Choksi's abduction

India | Jul 02, 2021, 09:02 AM IST

Roosevelt Skerrit has termed "total nonsense" the claims that his government was involved in alleged abduction of diamantaire Mehul Choksi.

Mehul Choksi should be handed over to India: Dominica govt tells court

News | Jun 02, 2021, 10:44 PM IST

Mehul Choksi, the fugitive Indian diamond businessman wanted in the Rs 13,500 crore Punjab National Bank loan fraud should be deported to India, the Dominican government told a country's court on Wednesday. The matter has been adjourned till Thursday, June 3.

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