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...
Three men have been arrested in Karnataka’s Mysuru district in connection with the alleged abduction and gang rape of a 30-year-old tribal woman from West Bengal, police said on Tuesday. The incident reportedly occurred during the intervening night of July 18 and 19, after the woman had travelled to Mysuru city to attend a friend’s...
Indian-origin British lawmaker Kanishka Narayan has retained his position as the United Kingdom’s Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, emerging as a key figure in the country’s efforts to shape policy around one of the fastest-changing areas of technology. Narayan’s continuation in the AI portfolio comes as the new British government begins assembling its ministerial...
Actor and dancer Raghav Juyal has spoken about a recent viral moment involving Shehnaaz Gill, explaining why he stepped in when the actress and singer found herself surrounded by fans and paparazzi. His comments have once again drawn public attention to the equation between the two celebrities, whose relationship has been the subject of dating...
An Indian national has been sentenced to more than two years in prison in Singapore after admitting to his involvement in the theft of a valuable diamond from a jewellery store in the Chinatown area. The stolen gemstone, valued at approximately SGD 200,000, or around ₹1.49 crore, was targeted in what authorities described as a...
A devastating bus fire in Vietnam has claimed the lives of several passengers, triggering an emergency response and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deadly incident. The tragedy has raised fresh concerns over passenger safety, emergency preparedness and the ability of people to escape quickly from vehicles engulfed in flames. The incident occurred when...