Chile has declared a state of emergency in parts of the country after intense and prolonged rainfall triggered widespread flooding, landslides and severe damage, leaving at least 10 people dead and affecting more than 1,000 homes. The extreme weather has created a major humanitarian and emergency response challenge, with authorities working to assess the full...
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced a dedicated helpline to assist protesters associated with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), offering legal and medical support to those injured during recent demonstrations and to families of individuals who have been detained. AAP national convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal made the announcement during a...
Rohit Sharma’s century at Lord’s was more than just another milestone in the Indian opener’s distinguished Test career. According to former India head coach Ravi Shastri, the innings carried a much deeper significance, particularly because of the criticism and doubts that had surrounded the experienced batter in the period leading up to the match. Shastri...
A forest department official in Bengaluru has reportedly lost nearly Rs 10 lakh after becoming the victim of a cyber fraud involving a fake wedding invitation sent through WhatsApp. The incident has highlighted the growing threat posed by malicious Android Package Kit (APK) files, which cybercriminals are increasingly using to target unsuspecting smartphone users and...
A US federal judge has granted final approval to a landmark $1.5 billion settlement resolving a class-action copyright lawsuit brought by authors against artificial intelligence company Anthropic, bringing one of the most closely watched legal battles over the use of copyrighted books in AI development to a major conclusion. The settlement, approved in federal court...
Bollywood actor Sonakshi Sinha has voiced her concern over the alleged use of force against students and activists during a protest in New Delhi, sharing visuals from the demonstration on social media and expressing solidarity with those who participated in the movement. The actor’s reaction came after students reportedly faced a lathi-charge during a youth-led...
A vegetation fire reported near Rogers Road in Patterson, California, triggered concern among local residents on Tuesday after flames spread across an estimated 100 to 120 acres in Stanislaus County. Fire crews were called to the scene as the blaze expanded, with smoke reportedly raising alarm in nearby communities. The fire, identified as the Zacharias...
A fresh diplomatic initiative aimed at reducing tensions between the United States and Iran has emerged as the conflict continues to intensify, with regional mediators reportedly proposing a 10-day ceasefire to create an opportunity for negotiations to resume. The proposal comes at a critical moment in the confrontation, with Washington and Tehran continuing to exchange...
A man was arrested in Athens after allegedly stabbing and injuring two tourists near the Acropolis, one of Greece’s most visited historical landmarks, in an incident that raised concerns over public safety in a heavily frequented area of the capital. The attack reportedly took place in the vicinity of the Acropolis, where large numbers of...
Congress president and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday strongly criticised the government’s handling of a student protest in New Delhi, questioning why young people demanding action over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak were met with police force. Kharge raised the issue during the opening day of the Monsoon Session...