Apple has entered a new era of leadership with John Ternus taking over as chief executive officer from Tim Cook, bringing an end to Cook’s 15-year tenure at the top of one of the world’s most influential technology companies. Ternus officially assumes the role on September 1, 2026, while Cook moves into the position of...
Six people were killed and 14 others injured after a pickup van carrying a group of pilgrims collided with a truck parked along the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Expressway in Haryana’s Palwal district early Tuesday morning. The fatal accident occurred near Maheshpur village at around 5:30 am, when the van, carrying pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh, reportedly crashed...
A 16-year-old girl from Uttar Pradesh was allegedly gang-raped inside a moving sleeper bus after the driver and conductor allegedly misled her about the vehicle’s destination in Greater Noida, police said. The teenager, who was travelling to Noida to meet relatives, had become stranded at Pari Chowk during heavy rain and darkness when she sought...
A fast-moving wildfire erupted southeast of Indiahoma, Oklahoma, on Saturday afternoon, August 29, rapidly spreading across grassland and threatening nearby homes and other structures. The blaze, identified as the Railroad South Fire, grew quickly as firefighters worked to prevent the flames from advancing further into populated areas. The fire was first reported shortly after 3:30...
India has intensified its humanitarian and rescue operations in flood-hit Nepal, sending a fourth Indian Air Force (IAF) relief flight carrying emergency supplies to Kathmandu as authorities continue efforts to locate Indian nationals affected by the devastating floods. The latest developments came after severe flooding triggered by the Bhote Koshi River on August 26 caused...
A second student associated with a private university in Jaipur was found dead inside a hostel room on Wednesday night, just a day after a BTech student from the same institution allegedly died by suicide on campus. The two incidents within a short span have raised concerns about student safety, mental health and the support...
Seven people were killed and eight others, including four children, were injured after a private bus collided with an auto-rickshaw in Andhra Pradesh’s Palnadu district on Thursday, police said. The accident occurred near Adda Road in Chilakaluripet mandal, triggering an emergency response as rescue teams and local authorities rushed to assist the victims. According to...
A Mumbai-based mountaineer and medical practitioner has been reported missing following devastating flash floods in Nepal, triggering concern among his family, colleagues and members of the trekking community. Dr Milind P. Chitlay, who is associated with an outdoor and trekking organisation, was reportedly in Nepal when severe flooding and mudslides struck parts of the Himalayan...
A devastating fire at a government hospital in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad killed at least 14 newborn babies on Wednesday, August 26, in one of the country’s most tragic recent hospital incidents. The blaze broke out in the Mother and Child Health Ward at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), a major public healthcare facility...
Five members of a family were found dead inside a lodge in Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh, in a case that police suspect could be linked to a suicide pact. The incident has triggered an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths, with financial difficulties, health concerns and family-related problems reportedly being examined as possible factors. The...