“Sunita Williams Returns to Earth After 9 Months in Space: A Hero’s Welcome”
After spending 286 days in space, completing 4,577 orbits around the Earth, and travelling 195.2…
Bangladesh Arrests Former Army Major 45 Years After Assassination of President Ziaur Rahman
Dhaka | July 2026 Bangladesh authorities have arrested a retired army major accused of involvement in the 1981 assassination of former President Ziaur Rahman, marking a dramatic breakthrough in one of the country’s longest-running political murder cases. Major (Retd.) Md. Mozaffar Hossain (77) was arrested by detectives from the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Detective Branch…
400-Year-Old Historic Cannon Stolen from Madhya Pradesh’s Narwar Fort; Police Probe International Antiquities Smuggling Angle
Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh:A historic cannon believed to be around 400 years old has been stolen from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)-protected Narwar Fort in Madhya Pradesh’s Shivpuri district, triggering a major investigation into what authorities suspect could be an organized antiquities theft. The theft reportedly took place during the night of July 15–16 and…
More Than 500 Rohingya Refugees Feared Dead After Two Boats Sink Off Myanmar Coast: UN
More than 500 people, mostly Rohingya refugees, are feared dead after two boats carrying refugees reportedly sank in the Bay of Bengal off Myanmar’s coast, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). According to the UN agencies, the two boats departed from Myanmar’s conflict-hit Rakhine…
Messi Magic! Argentina Stun England with Late Comeback to Reach FIFA World Cup 2026 Final
Argentina produced a sensational late comeback to defeat England 2-1 and book their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, with Lionel Messi inspiring the turnaround in the closing stages of a dramatic semifinal. England appeared on course to reach their first World Cup final since 1966 after taking the lead in the second…
‘Republic of Balochistan’ Declared? Separatists Claim Independence, Say They Control 85% of Territory; No International Recognition Yet
Quetta/Islamabad: Baloch separatists have claimed that Pakistan’s largest province, Balochistan, has declared itself an independent nation under the name “Republic of Balochistan.” According to a statement widely circulated on social media, the new administration has assumed control over nearly 85 percent of Balochistan’s territory and has established its own national flag, national anthem, currency, and…
Álvarez, Lautaro Fire Argentina Into World Cup Semi-Finals After Extra-Time Victory Over Switzerland
Defending champions Argentina booked their place in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals with a thrilling 3-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland after an intense quarter-final clash. The South American giants were held to a 1-1 draw at the end of regulation time before Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez struck in extra time to seal a memorable…
The Voice That Defined Generations Falls Silent: Legendary Singer S. Janaki Passes Away at 88
Indian cinema has lost one of its most celebrated voices. Legendary playback singer S. Janaki, affectionately known as Janakiamma by millions of fans, passed away at the age of 88 in Mysuru on Saturday after battling age-related health complications. Her death marks the end of an extraordinary musical journey that spanned more than six decades…
“Feels Like My Own Country”: Afghan Minister Praises India, Says the Two Nations “Share the Same DNA”
New Delhi: Amid ongoing tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, Afghanistan’s Acting Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, Mawlawi Ataullah Omari, praised India during his first official visit to the country, describing the bilateral relationship as deeply rooted and saying that India “feels like my own country.” Speaking at the India–Afghanistan Business Opportunities Industry Interactive Session,…
Spain Edge Belgium 2-1 to Reach World Cup Semi-finals as Lamine Yamal Sets Historic Record
Spain booked their place in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Belgium in a thrilling quarter-final clash. Spain will now face France in the semi-finals, one step away from the final. Although 18-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal did not register a goal or an assist despite troubling the Belgian defence throughout…
France Reach Third Consecutive FIFA World Cup Semi-final with 2-0 Victory Over Morocco
France booked their place in the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after defeating Morocco 2-0 in the tournament’s first quarter-final, continuing their remarkable run with a third successive World Cup semi-final appearance. After missing a penalty in the first half, Kylian Mbappé redeemed himself with a superb second-half performance. The French superstar opened…
