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...
Two people sustained injuries after a speeding car lost control and crashed into a roadside tree in Pune, with preliminary investigations indicating that the driver may have been under the influence of alcohol. The violent impact uprooted the tree and left the vehicle badly damaged, prompting an immediate emergency response from local authorities. The accident...
A deadly drone-assisted militant attack on a police post in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has claimed the lives of multiple police officers and injured several others, highlighting the growing security challenges facing the country. The coordinated assault, which combined drone strikes with a ground offensive by heavily armed militants, marks one of the most...
The political confrontation between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Punjab government intensified after BJP leaders and workers staged a protest in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of Punjab’s Education Minister over allegations related to examination paper leaks. The protest highlighted growing concerns about the integrity of the state’s education system and accused the...
Southern Europe is facing one of its most destructive wildfire emergencies in recent years, with deadly blazes spreading rapidly across France, Greece, Spain and several neighbouring countries. Extreme temperatures, prolonged drought and powerful winds have combined to create dangerous fire conditions, overwhelming emergency responders and forcing thousands of residents to flee their homes. The crisis...
With the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs) fast approaching, the Income Tax Department has made it clear that there will be no further extension beyond July 31, 2026, for eligible taxpayers. The announcement comes amid growing speculation that the deadline might be extended due to the large number of pending filings. Officials have...
Russia launched a fresh wave of missile and drone attacks across Ukraine overnight, targeting the capital city of Kyiv and several other regions in a renewed escalation of the ongoing conflict. The large-scale aerial assault triggered air raid sirens across the country, forcing thousands of residents to seek shelter as explosions echoed through the capital...