NEW DELHI: In a strongly-worded statement, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has dismissed as baseless the allegations of widespread irregularities in Kerala’s electoral roll, asserting that accusations of ‘vote theft’ are a direct insult to the country’s democratic foundations and Constitution. The ECI’s firm response comes in the wake of a flurry of complaints…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant development for India’s mineral resources, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) has confirmed the discovery of large gold reserves in six districts of Odisha. The initial estimates suggest a potential of up to 20 metric tonnes of gold, with exploration continuing in four other districts. This discovery has been hailed as…
Guwahati: A principal from Assam, Fatehma Khatoon, was arrested by the police after a video of her disrespecting the Indian national flag went viral on social media. The incident occurred at the school where she serves as the principal. In the widely circulated video, Khatoon is seen walking on the national flag and folding it…
Kyiv, Ukraine – Russian forces have reportedly achieved their most rapid territorial gains in Ukraine since early 2024, seizing over 100 square kilometers of land in a single day, according to various reports. The sudden and swift advance has prompted a stark warning from a senior Ukrainian military figure, highlighting a potentially catastrophic situation for…
Hisar, Haryana – A 2,500-page charge sheet has been filed by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Hisar Police against YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra on charges of espionage for Pakistan. The court is scheduled to hear the case on Monday, August 18. Officials claim the extensive document contains “solid evidence” of her involvement in passing sensitive…
In a historic moment for the world of chess, 10-year-old prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan has become the youngest female player to defeat a Grandmaster in a classical game. The monumental victory came in the final round of the 2025 British Chess Championships in Liverpool. The Grandmaster on the receiving end of this stunning upset was 60-year-old…
Kishtwar, J&K: The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Chasothi, a remote village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, has tragically risen to 65. The disaster, triggered by a massive cloudburst on Thursday, has left a trail of destruction and heartbreak in the mountainous region. Authorities have confirmed that 46 bodies have been…
ISLAMABAD — Heavy monsoon rains have unleashed devastating flash floods and landslides across northern Pakistan over the past 48 hours, resulting in the deaths of at least 321 people. The majority of the casualties were reported in the mountainous Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, which has been severely impacted by the continuous downpours. According to Pakistan’s National…
ANCHORAGE — A high-stakes meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday has been overshadowed by a viral video of Trump’s red carpet walk, which has become the subject of widespread internet memes and has reignited global political debate. Footage of Trump’s unsteady and uneven gait as he walked to…
Europe is in the throes of an unprecedented and dangerous heatwave, with temperatures reaching a scorching 42°C in many parts of the continent. The extreme heat, which has led to a record-breaking summer for many regions, is fueling widespread wildfires, causing significant damage to landscapes and communities. According to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change…
