A major accident occurred in Los Angeles on Saturday when a car-carrier truck transporting eight Tesla vehicles caught fire on the southbound lanes of the Golden State (I-5) Freeway near Sylmar around 5:35 pm. The blaze caused heavy traffic disruption as black smoke and flames engulfed the truck. The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) responded...
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced India’s squad for the Asia Cup 2025, scheduled to begin on September 9 in the UAE. Suryakumar Yadav will continue to lead the team, while Shubman Gill has been surprisingly promoted to the role of vice-captain, replacing Axar Patel. The selection meeting, held...
Mumbai, often referred to as the city’s lifeline, witnessed massive disruptions in its suburban train network on Tuesday, August 19, as relentless rains brought the Central and Harbour Lines to a standstill. According to Central Railway officials, train services between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Thane on the Central Line, as well as between...
China has assured India that it will address three critical concerns—rare earths, fertilizers, and tunnel boring machines—during high-level talks in New Delhi, sources revealed. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who arrived in India on Monday for a two-day visit, conveyed this assurance to External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar during their bilateral meeting. The talks...
As the countdown to the Asia Cup 2025 begins, speculation is rife over India’s squad selection for the tournament starting September 9 in the UAE. With youngsters like Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, and Tilak Varma in the mix, there is uncertainty over the inclusion of Test skipper Shubman Gill, despite his strong showing in the...
Ukraine is pressing for strong security guarantees as a condition for any peace agreement with Russia, following high-level talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, U.S. President Donald Trump, and European leaders. While Washington has pledged involvement, questions remain over the scope of these guarantees and whether they will extend beyond the material and financial aid...
Mumbai and its adjoining areas have come to a standstill after relentless rainfall triggered severe waterlogging, disrupted train and flight services, and led to traffic chaos across the city. The continuous downpour, which began early Tuesday, has left major roads submerged and many homes inundated, making daily life extremely challenging. Severe Waterlogging and Evacuations Visuals...
The Opposition’s INDIA bloc has unanimously chosen former Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy as its candidate for the upcoming Vice Presidential election, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge announced on Tuesday. Reddy is set to file his nomination on August 21. In his first statement after the nomination, Reddy emphasized the constitutional importance of the role,...
Palestinian militant group Hamas has agreed to a ceasefire proposal, a source within the group told AFP on Monday. According to Palestinian officials cited by the news agency, the plan includes a 60-day halt in fighting during which at least 10 Israeli hostages would be freed, along with the return of several bodies. Israel has...
Updated: Aug 19th, 2025 The death toll from a blast that took place on Friday at an explosives factory in Russia’s Ryazan has increased to 20 while 134 others have been injured in the incident, emergency officials said on Monday. The explosion took place at the Elastik synthetic fibre plant in the village of Lesnoy,...