A fresh political controversy erupted in Punjab after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at multiple locations allegedly linked to individuals associated with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s Office of Special Duty (OSD). The searches, carried out in Mohali and nearby areas, triggered sharp reactions from opposition parties and intensified the ongoing political confrontation between the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)...
Six Missing After Boat Capsizes in Yamuna River in Uttar Pradesh’s Hamirpur
A tragic boat accident in Uttar Pradesh’s Hamirpur district triggered a large-scale rescue operation after a passenger boat capsized in the Yamuna River on Wednesday, leaving at least six people missing. Local authorities, disaster response teams, and divers launched an intensive search mission as concerns grew over the safety of passengers traveling on small river boats during fluctuating water conditions....
Operation Sindoor at One Year: Armed Forces Recall 88-Hour Mission That Reshaped India’s Counter-Terror Doctrine
One year after the launch of Operation Sindoor, India’s armed forces marked the anniversary of the landmark military mission with a powerful commemorative video revisiting the intense 88-hour operation that followed the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam. Shared precisely at 1:05 am — the exact time the operation began on May 7, 2025 — the montage served as both a...
Suvendu Adhikari’s Aide Chandranath Rath Shot Dead in Suspected Planned Ambush in West Bengal
A major political storm erupted in West Bengal after Chandranath Rath, a close aide and personal assistant to senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, was shot dead in a late-night attack in Madhyamgram in North 24 Parganas district. Investigators believe the murder was carefully planned over several days and executed with precision by armed assailants who intercepted Rath’s SUV and opened...
Cognizant Plans Major Workforce Reduction of 15,000 Jobs; India Expected to Bear Significant Impact
Global IT services company Cognizant is reportedly preparing for a significant workforce reduction, with plans to lay off approximately 15,000 employees as part of a broader restructuring initiative aimed at improving operational efficiency and aligning with evolving business priorities. The restructuring exercise is understood to be part of the company’s ongoing efforts to streamline its global operations, optimize costs, and...
Russia Rejects Kyiv’s Unilateral Ceasefire, Launches Dozens of Drone Strikes Across Ukraine
Despite Ukraine’s unilateral declaration of a ceasefire aimed at reducing hostilities, Russian forces carried out extensive drone attacks overnight, intensifying the ongoing conflict and casting doubt on prospects for de-escalation. Ukrainian authorities reported that dozens of drones were launched shortly after the ceasefire window was expected to begin, striking multiple regions across the country. Air defence systems were activated in...
US Military Strike on Suspected Drug-Smuggling Vessel in Eastern Pacific Kills Three
A United States military operation targeting a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean has resulted in the deaths of three individuals, according to official statements from defence authorities. The strike forms part of an ongoing campaign aimed at disrupting maritime narcotics routes believed to be operated by organised criminal networks in international waters. Military officials stated that the...
Bhubaneswar Apartment Fire Claims Three Lives, Including Child; Probe Underway Into Cause
A devastating fire incident in Odisha’s capital Bhubaneswar has claimed the lives of three people, including a child, after a blaze erupted in a residential apartment complex during the early hours of Wednesday. The tragedy has prompted a detailed investigation, with authorities examining possible electrical faults and lapses in safety measures. According to initial reports, the fire broke out around...
IPL 2026 Playoffs Schedule Announced: Ahmedabad Retains Final as Bengaluru Misses Out on Hosting Duties
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially released the complete schedule for the IPL 2026 playoffs, confirming key venues and fixtures for the business end of the tournament. The announcement brings clarity to the knockout stage structure, with matches spread across multiple cities and a significant change in the final venue, which has moved away from...
Understanding the Roots of Antisemitism: Why History Still Shapes Modern Hatred
Antisemitism, often perceived as a resurgence of hatred in the modern era, is in fact a deeply rooted and historically persistent form of prejudice. Recent incidents of violence and intimidation targeting Jewish communities across different parts of the world have reignited concerns, but experts argue that addressing this issue requires a deeper understanding of its origins and evolution. In recent...