A wave of explosions in Lebanon over two days targeted Hezbollah militants through pagers and walkie-talkies that detonated unexpectedly. Attributed to Israel’s Mossad, the attacks killed at least 30 people and injured thousands. This operation exposed vulnerabilities in Hezbollah’s reliance on imported technology and may signal further conflict. As Lebanon grapples with this latest...
Read MoreIndia has extended financial assistance to the Maldives by rolling over a $50 million Treasury Bill for another year at the Maldivian government’s request. This marks the second such extension this year, highlighting India’s commitment to its key maritime neighbor under its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and Vision SAGAR.
Read MoreBengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) of flooding 11 south Bengal districts by releasing water from reservoirs, prompting her to seal the border with Jharkhand. This move led to a retaliatory threat from Jharkhand’s JMM party to block goods trucks heading to Bengal, escalating tensions between the states.
Read MorePM Modi accused Congress and National Conference of aligning with Pakistan’s agenda after Pakistan’s defence minister endorsed their demand to restore Articles 370 and 35A. Modi emphasized that no power could reinstate Article 370 in Jammu & Kashmir. Home Minister Amit Shah also criticized Congress for sharing similar intentions with Pakistan.
Read MoreThe Jharkhand government has moved the Supreme Court for contempt action against the Centre due to delays in appointing Justice M S Ramachandra Rao as Chief Justice. Despite a recommendation from the SC collegium on July 11, the position has been vacant since July 19, prompting legal action from Jharkhand.
Read MoreAtishi will be sworn in as Delhi’s new chief minister on September 21, following Arvind Kejriwal’s resignation. She becomes the third woman to hold this office. Atishi, who managed significant portfolios in Kejriwal’s cabinet, must demonstrate her majority in the Delhi Assembly during a session scheduled for September 26-27.
Read MoreJP Nadda hit back at Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge’s letter accusing BJP of using violent language against Rahul Gandhi, calling it an effort to re-launch a failed product. Nadda claimed Congress has abused PM Modi over 110 times in the past decade and alleged that Rahul Gandhi supports pro-Pakistan and anti-India activities.
Read MoreNASA astronaut Sunita Williams is celebrating her 59th birthday aboard the ISS. Born in Ohio to Indian parents, she has spent over 322 days in space and ranks second among female astronauts for spacewalk time. Currently, she is serving as the pilot for Boeing’s Crew Flight Test mission aboard the Starliner spacecraft.
Read MoreThe headquarters of Russia’s largest online retailer Wildberries became the scene of violence, resulting in two deaths and seven injuries. The clash involved founder Tatyana Bakalchuk and her estranged husband Vladislav amid escalating tensions over a controversial merger with Russ. This incident has brought corporate disputes into sharp focus within Russia’s business landscape.
Read MoreCyberabad police have arrested award-winning choreographer Jani Master on charges of raping his assistant choreographer. The woman, now 21, alleges that he began assaulting her in 2019 when she was still a minor. Police have included the PoCSO Act in their investigation and are continuing to probe the case.
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