Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tamil Nadu president Nainar Nagenthran on Tuesday expressed shock over an alleged incident in Salem district involving a functionary of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), who was accused of threatening officials with a knife over the selection of workers for the VB-G RAM G rural employment programme. According to reports, the TVK...
The escalating geopolitical friction between the United States and Iran has sparked a fierce domestic debate over international diplomacy, with senior American lawmakers intensely questioning the validity of Pakistan acting as a diplomatic mediator. The renewed wave of skepticism follows recent public remarks by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during his visit to Tehran, where...
South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics is expecting a significant rise in operating profit as the global artificial intelligence (AI) boom continues to strengthen demand for advanced semiconductor products. The company is benefiting from increased requirements for high-performance memory chips used in AI servers, data centres, and next-generation computing systems. The rapid expansion of AI...
At least 15 people have lost their lives while hundreds of others have been injured after powerful storms and widespread flooding swept across several regions of China, causing extensive destruction, disrupting daily life, and triggering large-scale emergency rescue operations. The severe weather has damaged homes, roads, public infrastructure, and agricultural land, forcing local authorities to...
At least nine police officers were killed in a deadly armed attack near a major dam construction site in Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province, highlighting the worsening security situation in the region and the continued threat posed by militant groups targeting law enforcement personnel. According to officials, the attack took place near a dam development project...
Vietnamese authorities have intensified their campaign against illegal online gambling by dismantling two major football betting syndicates that allegedly handled transactions worth approximately US$133 million. The large-scale operation resulted in the arrest of 85 suspects, marking one of the country’s most significant crackdowns on illegal betting during the ongoing FIFA World Cup. According to police...
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out coordinated search operations at multiple locations across Kolkata as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations that suspect funds were routed through bank accounts allegedly linked to individuals associated with the Trinamool Congress (TMC). The raids form part of a wider financial probe aimed at tracing the movement of...
Heavy rainfall triggered flash floods in the upper reaches of Thathri town in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district on Tuesday, leaving a trail of destruction across residential and commercial areas. Houses, shops, vehicles and key road infrastructure suffered extensive damage after torrents of mud, rocks and debris swept through the region. Despite the widespread destruction,...
A tragic case of alleged dowry-related harassment has emerged from Delhi, where a newly married woman is believed to have died by suicide after enduring weeks of abuse at the hands of her husband and his family. The incident has once again highlighted the persistent issue of dowry harassment and domestic violence, prompting renewed concerns...
A major security scare unfolded in the Syrian capital of Damascus after explosive devices detonated near the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying during an official visit. The incident prompted an immediate security response, raising concerns over the safety of high-profile international delegations and highlighting the fragile security environment in the region. Although...