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 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...
A major landslide triggered by incessant monsoon rains struck a tunnel construction site in Kerala’s Wayanad district on Tuesday, sparking an extensive rescue operation amid fears that several workers remain trapped beneath debris. Emergency response teams, including personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Fire and Rescue Services, police, and district authorities, rushed to...
An explosion at a political rally organized by Bangladesh’s National Citizens Party (NCP) in Savar, on the outskirts of Dhaka, left at least three people injured, triggering fresh concerns over public safety and escalating political tensions in the country. The incident occurred during a gathering attended by party supporters and leaders as the NCP continued...
Microsoft has announced another major round of layoffs, eliminating approximately 4,800 jobs across multiple divisions as the technology giant continues to restructure its business around artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and long-term growth priorities. The workforce reduction is part of the company’s broader strategy to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and reallocate investments toward rapidly expanding AI...
A powerful tornado accompanied by torrential rainfall swept across parts of central China, leaving at least 10 people dead, several others injured, and causing extensive destruction to homes, infrastructure, and agricultural land. The violent weather system struck with little warning, uprooting trees, damaging buildings, overturning vehicles, and disrupting daily life across several affected regions. Authorities...
A fresh wave of Russian missile and drone strikes across Ukraine has left at least 22 people dead and dozens injured, marking another deadly chapter in the prolonged conflict between the two nations. The overnight attacks targeted multiple cities and regions, causing widespread destruction to civilian infrastructure, damaging residential buildings, and triggering emergency rescue operations....
Persistent heavy rainfall across Maharashtra has prompted authorities to suspend classes in several schools and colleges in Mumbai and Pune after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued severe weather warnings. The decision has been taken as a precautionary measure to safeguard students, teachers, and staff amid forecasts of intense rainfall, waterlogging, and possible flooding in...
India has appointed senior Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer Sanjeev Jain as its next Ambassador to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea), marking an important development in New Delhi’s diplomatic engagement with Pyongyang. The appointment reflects India’s continued commitment to maintaining official diplomatic relations with the East Asian nation despite complex regional and...
Violent clashes inside Negombo Prison in western Sri Lanka have resulted in multiple fatalities and dozens of injuries, as security forces struggled to regain control over a rapidly escalating situation involving rival inmate groups. The unrest, which unfolded over an extended period, has triggered a major security response and a formal investigation into one of...