The ongoing protest led by climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk gathered renewed momentum on Sunday after three students joined his indefinite hunger strike at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. Their participation has strengthened the movement calling for constitutional protections, environmental safeguards, and greater political representation for the Union Territory of Ladakh. The students—Neha Bora, Manish...
A series of devastating landslides triggered by persistent heavy rainfall has claimed the lives of at least five people in Nagaland’s Mon district, while four others remain missing. Rescue teams have intensified search operations despite difficult weather conditions and challenging terrain, as authorities continue to assess the full extent of the damage caused by the...
New Delhi witnessed heightened security measures on Sunday as members of the Cockroach Janta Party organized a march towards Parliament, leading authorities to temporarily regulate access at several key Delhi Metro stations and deploy additional security personnel across central parts of the national capital. The demonstration, which drew attention due to its unusual name and...
A devastating fire at a firecracker manufacturing and processing unit near Ahmedabad claimed the lives of eight people and left at least 10 others injured on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred at a facility comprising open plots and sheds near Mehmudpura village on the Ramol-Gatrad Road, triggering a large-scale emergency response. The blaze spread rapidly...
A powerful landslide struck southwestern China’s Chongqing municipality on Friday, claiming the lives of at least eight people while leaving 34 others missing, authorities confirmed. The disaster unfolded in a mountainous region after prolonged heavy rainfall triggered a massive collapse of earth and rocks, burying homes and cutting off access to several communities. Emergency teams,...
Russia has accused Ukraine of carrying out a deadly drone attack on a logistics centre that claimed the lives of seven people and left at least 24 others injured, marking one of the latest incidents in the ongoing conflict between the two countries. The strike reportedly targeted a civilian logistics facility, causing significant destruction and...
India’s rapidly evolving space ecosystem is set to enter a transformative phase with the launch of Vikram-1, the country’s first privately developed orbital launch vehicle. The mission represents a defining moment not only for the company behind the rocket but also for India’s broader ambition to establish itself as a leading global player in the...
The military confrontation between the United States and Iran continued for a seventh consecutive night, with fresh airstrikes and growing regional tensions fueling fears of a wider conflict across the Middle East. The prolonged exchange of attacks has significantly increased concerns over the security of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically...
A tragic accident at a madrasa in Rajasthan claimed the life of a child and left 12 others injured after a septic tank collapsed beneath a group of students during a school-related activity. The incident has once again raised serious concerns about the structural safety of educational institutions and the maintenance of aging infrastructure used...
A fast-moving wildfire burning near Mount Diablo in Contra Costa County, California, triggered evacuation orders and emergency warnings after flames spread rapidly across dry vegetation, threatening homes, infrastructure, and open spaces. Firefighters from multiple agencies continued an aggressive response to contain the blaze as changing weather conditions and difficult terrain complicated suppression efforts. The wildfire,...