HYDERABAD – A joyous Sri Krishna Janmashtami procession in Ramanthapur, Hyderabad, turned into a tragedy on Sunday night when a chariot carrying idols came into contact with a high-tension electric wire. The devastating incident resulted in the electrocution and death of five men, with four others sustaining injuries. The accident occurred late Sunday night in…
NEW DELHI: The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has nominated veteran BJP leader C.P. Radhakrishnan from Tamil Nadu as its candidate for the Vice President of India. The decision, made at a Parliamentary Board meeting, marks a significant move for the BJP, which has historically struggled to gain a strong foothold in the southern state. Radhakrishnan,…
KINSHASA, CONGO – Suspected Islamic militants have killed at least 30 people in a series of attacks in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s North Kivu province. According to a Congolese military official, the attacks took place in Bapere village over several days. The Allied Democratic Force (ADF), a rebel group linked to the Islamic State,…
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…
