Former Chief of the Army Staff General Vishwanath Sharma, popularly known as General V.N. Sharma, passed away at the age of 96, marking the end of an era in India’s military history. His death has prompted tributes from across the country, with political leaders, military veterans, and serving officers remembering him as one of the...
A series of terror attacks across Jammu and Kashmir over the past ten days has claimed the lives of three civilians, highlighting persistent security challenges despite intensified anti-terror operations and heightened alert across the Union Territory. The latest incidents have sparked fresh concerns among security agencies, local residents, and political leaders as militants continue to...
A Russian paramilitary group operating in Mali, known as Africa Corps, killed at least eight civilians, including three children, during air strikes last month, according to a report by a human rights organisation. The attacks were described as “unlawfully indiscriminate,” raising concerns over civilian safety and the conduct of foreign military forces involved in Mali’s...
At least nine people lost their lives after a four-storey residential building collapsed late Thursday night in Bhiwandi, located in Maharashtra’s Thane district, triggering a massive rescue operation as several residents remained trapped beneath the rubble. The incident occurred during the night when the structure suddenly gave way, leaving residents with little time to escape....
Farmers and several Kannada organisations staged protests near the Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) reservoir on Friday, opposing the Cauvery Water Management Authority’s (CWMA) directive to release water to Tamil Nadu. The demonstrations were held amid growing concerns among farmers over water availability for agricultural activities in the region. The protesters gathered near the KRS dam, raising...
A major fire erupted at a commercial building in Vernon, Los Angeles County, on Thursday afternoon, prompting a large-scale emergency response from firefighters. Thick smoke was seen rising into the sky as flames rapidly spread through the structure, creating a challenging situation for emergency crews at the scene. The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded...
A fast-growing wildfire near Oregon’s iconic Mount Hood has forced authorities to issue evacuation warnings as firefighters continue efforts to contain the blaze spreading through dry grasslands and forested regions. The incident, identified as the Grasshopper Fire, has raised concerns among local communities as officials monitor changing conditions and assess the potential threat to nearby...
Several parts of Telangana witnessed intense rainfall as heavy downpours affected normal life across the state, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue weather alerts warning residents and authorities to remain cautious. The ongoing monsoon activity brought widespread showers, with some areas receiving significant rainfall within a short period. The weather department advised people...
The head of Meta’s India operations has been named in a First Information Report (FIR) in connection with the circulation of allegedly morphed images and social media posts targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a protest linked to the Centre for Justice and Peace (CJP). The development has intensified the debate surrounding the accountability of...
A tragic building collapse in Maharashtra’s Bhiwandi town has claimed multiple lives and left several others injured, prompting a large-scale rescue operation involving emergency response agencies. The incident occurred when a four-storey residential building suddenly collapsed, trapping numerous residents beneath the rubble and triggering panic in the surrounding neighbourhood. According to officials, the building collapsed...