A major political protest in Madhya Pradesh’s Datia district turned violent after supporters of senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former state minister Narottam Mishra staged a large demonstration demanding that he be given the party’s ticket for an upcoming election. The agitation disrupted normal life for several hours, with protesters blocking a key...
A devastating wildfire in Spain’s Andalusia region has claimed the lives of 12 people as extreme heat conditions fuelled one of the country’s deadliest fire emergencies in recent years. The blaze spread rapidly across dry landscapes, overwhelming firefighting efforts and forcing authorities to launch large-scale evacuation and rescue operations. The wildfire erupted amid a severe...
The Delhi government is preparing to replace the existing free pink ticket system for women travelling on public buses with a new digital-based initiative called the Pink Saheli Smart Card. The move aims to modernise the city’s women-focused public transport benefit programme by introducing a more organised and technology-driven mechanism for availing free bus travel....
Andy Burnham is on the verge of becoming the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after receiving overwhelming support from Labour Members of Parliament in the race to lead the governing party. With the backing of 322 Labour MPs, Burnham has emerged as the clear frontrunner to replace outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer, making...
A heartbreaking incident involving the death of a Class 4 student in Jaipur has sparked widespread concern over bullying in schools, child safety, and the responsibility of educational institutions in protecting young students. The case has drawn public attention after CCTV footage reportedly emerged showing the child being subjected to repeated bullying by classmates inside...
Heavy monsoon showers continued to lash large parts of India, causing widespread flooding, traffic paralysis, infrastructure damage and multiple fatalities across several states. From the National Capital Region to Kerala, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and other regions, relentless rainfall severely disrupted daily life, forcing authorities to launch rescue operations while weather officials warned of more intense...
A tragic road accident near the Dasanapura underpass on the outskirts of Bengaluru claimed the life of a young girl after a school van allegedly ran over her moments after she had accompanied her younger sister to the vehicle. The heartbreaking incident has once again raised serious concerns over the safety measures followed by school...
At least 39 people have lost their lives after relentless rainfall triggered severe flooding across parts of southern China, leaving communities submerged, infrastructure damaged, and emergency teams racing to rescue stranded residents. The disaster has once again highlighted the growing challenges posed by extreme weather events in the region, where prolonged downpours have disrupted daily...
Bangladesh has begun relocating thousands of Rohingya refugees to safer shelters after a devastating landslide triggered by heavy monsoon rains claimed the lives of at least five children in the country’s sprawling refugee settlements. The tragedy has once again exposed the extreme vulnerability of displaced communities living in overcrowded camps that are highly susceptible to...
India and New Zealand have reached a historic milestone in their bilateral relationship by signing a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that is expected to significantly enhance trade, investment, and economic cooperation between the two countries. The agreement marks one of the most substantial developments in India-New Zealand relations in recent years, with New Zealand...