A deadly attack in Indonesia’s troubled Papua region has left eight miners dead after armed separatist rebels targeted workers operating in a remote highland area, authorities confirmed. The incident marks another violent escalation in the long-running insurgency that has plagued the easternmost province for decades and raised fresh concerns about civilian safety, economic activity, and...
Large parts of Atlanta and surrounding regions in Georgia were placed under a flash flood warning after relentless rainfall caused roads to flood rapidly, leaving several vehicles stranded and disrupting normal movement across major highways. Authorities urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel as dangerous water levels continued to rise in multiple areas. The severe weather...
Thousands of commuters across the national capital faced severe inconvenience on Thursday after cab aggregators, auto-rickshaw operators, and transport unions launched a large-scale strike protesting rising operational costs and fuel price pressures. The strike significantly affected daily travel, particularly during peak office hours, leaving passengers stranded at metro stations, bus terminals, and commercial hubs across...
Dehradun witnessed a tragic hospital fire after an air-conditioning unit installed in the intensive care unit (ICU) of a private medical facility allegedly exploded due to a short circuit, triggering panic, heavy smoke, and emergency evacuations. The incident resulted in the death of an elderly woman patient and left multiple others injured, including patients, attendants,...
A chilling murder case involving an MBBS student in Punjab’s Patiala has taken a dramatic turn after police booked the victim’s childhood friend as the prime accused. The shocking development emerged following an intensive investigation that uncovered crucial evidence linking the suspect to the crime. According to investigators, the accused and the victim had shared...
At least 22 people have lost their lives while 20 others remain missing after relentless heavy rainfall triggered devastating floods and landslides across several regions of China. Rescue teams continue large-scale emergency operations amid fears that the death toll could rise further as authorities struggle to access remote and severely affected areas. The extreme weather...
Israeli airstrikes targeting multiple locations in southern Lebanon killed at least 19 people, including women and children, intensifying fears that the fragile ceasefire arrangement between Israel and Hezbollah is rapidly deteriorating. The deadly attacks marked one of the most severe escalations in recent weeks and added further uncertainty to ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at stabilizing...
A large-scale shutdown of medical stores across Tamil Nadu disrupted access to medicines on Wednesday as thousands of pharmacies joined a nationwide strike called by chemists’ associations against online pharmacy operations and alleged unfair pricing practices by corporate platforms. According to industry estimates, nearly 40,000 medical shops across the state remained closed as part of...
Meta Platforms has initiated one of its largest workforce restructuring exercises in recent years, laying off nearly 8,000 employees worldwide as the company intensifies its focus on artificial intelligence and operational efficiency. The move reflects the growing transformation within the global technology industry, where companies are increasingly reallocating resources toward AI infrastructure, automation, and advanced...
The Indian rupee weakened sharply in early trading on Wednesday, touching a historic low of 96.90 against the U.S. dollar, reflecting mounting pressure from global economic uncertainties, rising crude oil prices, and sustained foreign capital outflows. The decline in the domestic currency has intensified concerns among investors, traders, and policymakers about the broader implications for...