Thousands of residents across several western states in the United States have been forced to evacuate as more than 100 active wildfires continue to spread across forests and wilderness regions, fueled by extreme heat, dry vegetation, and strong winds. Firefighters are battling rapidly changing conditions as dense smoke blankets large areas, reducing visibility and creating...
A devastating maritime disaster off the coast of Myanmar has left more than 500 people feared dead after multiple migrant boats reportedly sank during a dangerous sea journey. The tragedy is being described as one of the deadliest migrant boat accidents in the region in recent years, highlighting the severe risks faced by people fleeing...
West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee has launched a sharp political attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) following the defection of a senior party leader to the BJP. Speaking at a public gathering, Banerjee alleged that several politicians facing legal or political pressure are joining the BJP in search...
In a major push to strengthen India’s position as a global electronics manufacturing hub, the Union Cabinet has approved a comprehensive incentive package worth ₹62,500 crore aimed at expanding domestic mobile phone manufacturing and developing a stronger electronics supply chain. The decision marks another significant step in the government’s long-term strategy to increase local production,...
A devastating fire at a residential apartment building in Noida’s Sector 66 claimed the lives of two people, while several others narrowly escaped the blaze. Preliminary investigations suggest that an electric scooter being charged inside the building may have triggered the fire, although authorities have stated that the exact cause will be confirmed only after...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Punjab is being viewed as a politically significant event that could mark the beginning of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) campaign for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. Party leaders and political observers believe the visit will not only focus on development initiatives but also help define the BJP’s...
The proposed high-speed rail corridor in Kerala has sparked a fresh political debate after Leader of the Opposition V D Satheesan questioned the lack of clarity surrounding the ambitious infrastructure project. While acknowledging the importance of improving transportation facilities in the state, the Opposition has expressed serious concerns over the absence of comprehensive project details...
India recorded an estimated 6.79 lakh “zero-dose” children in 2025—children who did not receive even the first dose of a routine vaccine during their first year of life—according to a new global health assessment. While the country has continued to make progress in expanding immunisation coverage, the findings underline the need to reach children living...
A 30-year-old chef was brutally hacked to death in Hyderabad in a shocking incident that has raised concerns over violent crimes in the city. The attack, which occurred in broad daylight, left local residents terrified as the victim was repeatedly assaulted with sharp-edged weapons before the accused fled the scene. Police have registered a murder...
An Indian diaspora organisation based in the United States has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to initiate direct dialogue with environmentalist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, expressing concern over the ongoing issues surrounding Ladakh and calling for greater democratic engagement. The appeal comes at a time when discussions over Ladakh’s governance, constitutional safeguards, environmental...