Al-Kut, Iraq – July 17: A massive fire at a hypermarket in the city of Al-Kut, eastern Iraq, has claimed the lives of at least 50 people, Reuters reported on Thursday, citing the governor of Wasit province, Mohammed Al-Miyahi, as quoted by the state-owned Iraqi News Agency (INA).Videos shared on social media, which could not…
Mymensingh, Bangladesh – July 17, 2025: Bangladeshi authorities have clarified that the building initially reported to be the ancestral home of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray, which had begun demolition, is in fact not directly connected to his family. This comes after an international outcry, including strong reactions from India, prompting a re-evaluation of the situation….
Bengaluru, July 17, 2025: Kannada actress Ranya Rao has been sentenced to one year of imprisonment under the Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act (COFEPOSA) in connection with a large-scale gold smuggling case. The COFEPOSA Advisory Board, acting under Section 8 of the Act, has concluded that there is sufficient evidence…
NEW DELHI: In a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the horrific Pahalgam terror attack of April 22, an eyewitness has reported that the terrorists fired celebratory shots into the air immediately after killing 26 civilians in the Baisaran Valley. This brazen act, described by security sources, underscores the defiant nature of the perpetrators….
BEIJING, China – July 15, 2025 – Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a significant meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping today in Beijing, a high-level engagement signaling a push for improved ties between the two Asian giants. The visit, part of Jaishankar’s participation in a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) conference, aims to foster…
LUCKNOW, Uttar Pradesh – July 16, 2025 – Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi was granted bail by a Lucknow court today in a defamation case related to alleged derogatory remarks made against Indian soldiers during the Bharat Jodo Yatra in 2022. Gandhi appeared before the court and was granted bail after furnishing the required bail bond…
Kochi, India – July 15, 2025 – The impending execution of Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse sentenced to death in Yemen, has been stayed, offering a critical lifeline in the high-profile case. An official order confirming the stay is expected to be released later tonight, according to the Save Nimisha Priya Action Council, which has…
WASHINGTON D.C., USA – July 14, 2025 – U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday issued a stark ultimatum to Russia, threatening “severe tariffs” if President Vladimir Putin does not agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine within the next 50 days. The warning comes amidst increasing frustration from Trump over Russia’s continued aggression and missile attacks…
NEW DELHI, India – July 14, 2025 – In a pioneering move to combat India’s escalating obesity and non-communicable disease burden, the Union Health Ministry has ordered all central government institutions to install “oil and sugar boards” in their cafeterias and public spaces. These vivid posters will function as health warnings, similar to those found…
Amravati, Maharashtra – July 14, 2025 – The picturesque Chikhaldara hill station in Maharashtra’s Amravati district, known for its lush green landscapes and misty ambiance during the monsoon, experienced an unprecedented surge in tourist footfall over the past weekend (July 12-14). The massive influx of visitors led to a chaotic situation, including a 10-kilometer long…
