IAF evacuates 224 more Indians from Israel under Operation Sindhu
The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Wednesday evacuated 224 Indian nationals from war-hit Israel, bringing the total number of citizens safely repatriated under Operation Sindhu to 818. Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje welcomed the evacuees at New Delhi airport and reiterated the government’s
Brad Pitt reveals he nearly got fired from his first movie role
Hollywood star Brad Pitt has revealed that he almost got fired from his first film appearance after improvising a line in the 1987 movie No Man’s Land, in a bid to secure his Screen Actors Guild (SAG) membership. Speaking on Dax Shepard’s Armchair
Rajnath Singh calls Emergency ‘darkest chapter’ in Indian democracy
Marking the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday condemned the 1975 decision as a “nefarious attempt to strangle Indian democracy.” In a post on X, Singh said, “People still remember the Emergency as the darkest chapter in Indian
7 Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza blast, IDF confirms
Seven Israeli soldiers were killed in southern Gaza after their armoured combat engineering vehicle (CEV) was hit by an explosive device, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on Wednesday. The deadly incident occurred on Tuesday in Khan Younis when a bomb, reportedly planted
Zohran Mamdani wins New York Democratic mayoral primary in major upset
Indian-origin politician Zohran Mamdani has emerged as the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo in a stunning primary upset. Mamdani, a 33-year-old Muslim and self-described democratic socialist, secured 43.5% of the vote compared to Cuomo’s 36.3%, according
Lancet study warns of rising risk as global childhood vaccinations decline
Millions of children are at increased risk of preventable diseases due to a troubling decline in global childhood vaccination coverage since 2010, according to a new study published in The Lancet. The study, led by researchers from the Institute for Health Metrics and
Emergency was first assault on India’s soul, says Union Minister Kumaraswamy
Marking 50 years since the Emergency, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Wednesday called the 1975 imposition of Emergency “the first ever assault on the soul of India.” In a post on X, Kumaraswamy wrote, “It has been 50
2 in 3 Indian MSMEs now digitally ready, says CMR report
A new report by CyberMedia Research (CMR) reveals that 67% of India’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are now digitally equipped, leveraging both core and advanced technologies to drive business outcomes. According to the report, Indian MSMEs are increasingly adopting tools like
India’s Shubhanshu Shukla set to reach ISS in historic space mission
In a proud moment for India, astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is poised to become the first Indian to reach the International Space Station (ISS). Ahead of his historic flight, he declared on X: “India is returning to space, Jai Hind.” Shukla is scheduled to
Over 400 shooters register for inaugural Shooting League of India
The Shooting League of India (SLI), launched by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), is off to a strong start with over 400 athletes from around the world already registered for its debut season. Shooters from countries including India, Kazakhstan, Russia, Iran,
NSA Doval urges SCO to reject double standards on terrorism at Beijing meet
In a strong intervention at the 20th meeting of Security Council Secretaries of SCO member states, India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Tuesday called for a united, uncompromising stand against terrorism, urging countries to abandon double standards and take decisive action against
Trump slams Israel, Iran over ceasefire breach
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday blasted both Israel and Iran for breaching the recently announced ceasefire agreement, warning that their actions could jeopardize the fragile peace deal. “These guys gotta calm down. It’s ridiculous,” Trump told reporters before departing for the NATO
Taiwan detects 12 Chinese aircraft, 7 navy vessels near its territory
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported another wave of Chinese military activity near its territory on Tuesday, marking a continued show of force by Beijing. As of 6 a.m. local time, 12 Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels were detected operating
Kerala airports hit by chaos as Middle East airspace closes
A sudden closure of airspace over parts of the Middle East late Monday night caused widespread disruption across Kerala’s international airports, stranding hundreds of passengers as numerous flights were cancelled or delayed. The four main international airports in Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kozhikode, and Kannur
Dalai Lama nears 90, continues to embrace every soul with compassion
As he approaches his 90th birthday on July 6, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama remains as spiritually radiant and accessible as ever, extending his arms to the world with deepened compassion and humility. Despite his age, the Tibetan spiritual leader rises daily
Iran to suspend cooperation with IAEA amid nuclear tensions
As tensions escalate with the United States and Israel, Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf announced that the legislature is preparing to suspend cooperation with the UN’s nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). In a post on social media platform X, Ghalibaf
Iran launches new missile attack on Israel after Trump’s ceasefire claim
Hours after US President Donald Trump claimed a ceasefire between Israel and Iran had been secured, missile sirens blared across Israeli cities as Iran launched a fresh wave of ballistic missiles, further escalating the 12-day-old conflict. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the
Trump reaffirms ceasefire claim as Iran strikes Israel again
US President Donald Trump on Monday reiterated his claim that both Israel and Iran approached him seeking peace, even as fresh missile attacks reignited tensions between the two nations. Taking to Truth Social, Trump wrote, “Israel & Iran came to me, almost simultaneously,
Shubhanshu Shukla’s spaceflight to ISS likely on June 25: NASA
NASA has confirmed a new launch date for Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s historic flight to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission, delayed multiple times, is now scheduled for lift-off at 2:31 a.m. EDT (12:01 p.m. IST) on Wednesday, June 25
Global outrage as Iran strikes US bases in Qatar
Nations across the globe have strongly condemned Iran’s missile attack on US military bases in Qatar, escalating concerns over rising instability in the Middle East. According to reports, Iran launched six missiles on Monday targeting US installations in Iraq and Qatar in an