Image: AMREF flying doctors website Six people were killed, including two on the ground, when a small plane crashed into a densely populated neighbourhood in Kenya’s capital Nairobi on Thursday afternoon, according to reports. AMREF Flying Doctors had confirmed that one of its aircraft, a Cessna Citation XLS with registration 5Y-FDM, was involved in a fatal crash earlier today. The...
Two state troopers shot in Pennsylvania while responding to firing incident
Updated: Aug 8th, 2025 Two Pennsylvania State Police Troopers were seriously injured after being shot while responding to a call in Susquehanna County late Thursday morning. At approximately 11.17 am, Troopers arrived at the scene near State Route 171 in Thompson Township, where a male suspect opened fire on the officers. Trooper Joseph Perechinsky and Trooper William Jenkins sustained gunshot...
Mexican President slams latest anti-migrant raids in US
Updated: Aug 8th, 2025 Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum criticised the latest anti-migrant raids in the United States, vowing to protect Mexican nationals staying in the neighbouring country. “We do not agree with the raids, and we will protect and help our compatriots,” the Mexican president said at her daily press conference on Thursday. Sheinbaum, who has urged efforts for the...
Trump signs order requiring universities to disclose admissions data by race
Updated: Aug 8th, 2025 President Donald Trump has signed a new memorandum directing institutions of higher education to disclose detailed admissions data categorised by race. The order is aimed at increasing transparency and ensuring compliance with the Supreme Court’s ruling that race-based admissions practices violate students’ civil rights. The memorandum, released by the White House, emphasises growing concerns that despite...
Priyanka Gandhi Slams EC for Demanding Rahul’s Affidavit on Voter Fraud: ‘Why No Investigation?’
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday lashed out at the Election Commission of India (ECI) for asking her brother, Rahul Gandhi, to submit an affidavit regarding his recent allegations of large-scale voter fraud in Karnataka and Maharashtra. Speaking to reporters outside Parliament, Priyanka accused the Election Commission of prioritizing bureaucracy over transparency, and questioned its reluctance to investigate the...
Sign Declaration or Apologise to the Nation: ECI Challenges Rahul Gandhi Over Voter Fraud Allegations
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a stern ultimatum to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, asking him to either sign official declarations affirming his claims of voter fraud or issue a public apology for what it described as “absurd allegations.” According to ECI sources, Gandhi has two clear choices: endorse his claims with formal documentation or withdraw them with...
Salman Khan Visits Shera’s House After His Father Died, Consoles Him With A Hug
Mumbai: The father of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s bodyguard Shera, Sunder Singh Jolly, has passed away today. Salman visited Shera’s residence to offer his condolences after the last rites for his father were conducted. In the footage, Salman was observed arriving with heightened security. He exited his vehicle and embraced Shera to provide comfort. Subsequently, they both proceeded into the...
Nominees for Ballon d’Or 2025 revealed: Dembele, Bellingham, Yamal, Haaland in running
New Delhi: Ousmane Dembele, Jude Bellingham, Lamine Yamal, and Erling Haaland were among the prominent footballers nominated for the Ballon d’Or 2025. The nominees for the Ballon d’Or 2025 were disclosed on Thursday, with the shortlists for all categories being announced in stages throughout the afternoon on the official L’Équipe website and app, according to Olympics.com. First presented in 1956,...
Durand Cup 2025: Jamshedpur FC eye perfect finish, NEUFC target second win
Shillong: The Indian Super League (ISL) teams Jamshedpur FC (JFC) and NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) are set to resume their campaigns in the Durand Cup on Friday. The Men of Steel are looking to continue their winning streak, while the Highlanders aim to build on their initial victory. In the day’s opening match, Jamshedpur FC will take on 1 Ladakh...
Hansal Mehta’s ‘Gandhi’ is the first Indian series to premiere at TIFF
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta’s highly awaited series “Gandhi”, featuring Pratik Gandhi in the role of Mahatma Gandhi, is set to have its world premiere at the esteemed Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) this September. The series, produced by Sameer Nair’s Applause Entertainment, is included in the festival’s Primetime programme, which was established in 2015 to highlight outstanding international series and innovative...