International
At least 10 people were killed and around 100 injured after a Russian ballistic missile struck an arms exhibition near Kyiv, Ukrainian officials said. The attack has prompted an investigation into why the event was held during wartime and close to residential buildings. Russian Missile Hits Arms Exhibition The strike targeted a shooting range hosting […]
International
All 28 Indian crew members aboard the Mozambique-flagged LPG tanker Disha are safe after the vessel came under attack in Iranian territorial waters near the Strait of Hormuz, the Indian Embassy in Tehran has confirmed. LPG Tanker Disha Attacked The tanker, identified by IMO number 8818219, was attacked while travelling towards the Persian Gulf. A […]
Cricket Sports
Rahmat Shah will begin his tenure as Afghanistan’s ODI captain during a five-match series against Ireland in August. Afghanistan have announced a 15-member squad for the tour, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz appointed vice-captain. Rahmat Shah Begins Captaincy Tenure Rahmat was recently appointed Afghanistan’s captain in both Test and ODI cricket following Hashmatullah Shahidi’s
International
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has claimed that it attacked and destroyed an Amazon data centre in Bahrain as part of its retaliatory operations against facilities allegedly supporting the US military. The claim has not been independently verified. Iran Claims Amazon Data Centre Strike The Revolutionary Guards said the attack targeted a data centre operated […]
National
The National Testing Agency has terminated 47 officials as part of a major institutional overhaul following the NEET-UG paper leak controversy. Legal and criminal proceedings are expected against some of those removed, based on internal findings and inputs from investigating agencies. NTA Terminates 47 Officials The dismissals represent one of the most significant
National Politics
President Droupadi Murmu has accepted the resignation of Ravneet Singh Bittu from the Union Council of Ministers with immediate effect. The decision was taken on the advice of Prime Minister Narendra Modi under Article 75(2) of the Constitution. Ravneet Singh Bittu Resigns as Minister Bittu served as Minister of State for Railways and Minister of […]
National
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has rejected suggestions that he struck a private deal with the Centre before ending his 26-day hunger strike. He said the fast was withdrawn only after the government provided written assurances concerning examination reforms and peaceful student protesters. Sonam Wangchuk Rejects Deal Claims In a video message, Wangchuk said the decision followed
International
Wildfires sweeping through southwestern France and central Spain have forced more than 166,000 people to leave their homes and holiday destinations. Later official estimates indicated the number of people evacuated or placed under protective restrictions had crossed 200,000 as fires continued to spread. France Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations More than 140,000 people were