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PM Narendra Modi will visit Uttarakhand today to assess flood devastation caused by monsoon rains. Arriving in Dehradun, he will conduct an aerial survey at 4:15 p.m. and chair a high-level review at 5 PM. Relief efforts follow cloudbursts, landslides, and floods that caused over ₹5,000 crore in damage, 80 deaths, and nearly 100 missing.
Nepal remains under curfew after ‘Gen-Z’ protests killed 25 and injured 633. Sparked by a brief social media ban, demonstrators attacked govt buildings, prompting military intervention and the release of 13,000 prisoners. Protesters met officials on transitional leadership, while Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah urged patience for forming an interim government.
A person detained on suspicion of involvement in Charlie Kirk’s assassination has been released, FBI Director Kash Patel said. Freed after interrogation, the investigation continues. Patel added updates will be shared transparently. The announcement came just hours after law enforcement initially reported the individual had been taken into custody.
Officials investigating Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting gave conflicting accounts on the suspect’s status. FBI Director Kash Patel said a subject was in custody, while Utah police and Department of Public Safety head Beau Mason stated the shooter remained at large. Governor Spencer Cox referred to a “person of interest” in custody.
A Singapore-bound Air India Dreamliner left over 200 passengers stranded on the tarmac in Delhi for nearly two hours due to faulty air conditioning and power failure. Flight AI2380 was eventually delayed and deboarded without clear communication, leaving fliers frustrated and confused amid stifling cabin conditions.
Right-wing youth activist and Trump ally Charlie Kirk was shot at Utah Valley University, according to US media reports. His condition remains unclear. University police confirmed shots were fired and urged people to shelter in place. Kirk, a prominent conservative figure, was attending an event on campus when the incident occurred.
Indian officials are probing a disturbing case involving citizens reportedly forced into the Russia-Ukraine war. Two men contacted authorities from Selydove, claiming they and 13 others were promised construction work but ended up in combat. All had entered Russia on student or visitor visas, sparking calls for stronger oversight of overseas employment.
Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting at a Utah university has ignited intense political tensions in the US House. A planned moment of silence unraveled into partisan shouting, with Republicans demanding vocal prayer and Democrats questioning selective outrage. His death has deepened divides, with conservatives blaming liberals and Democrats urging unity.
Korea FM Cho Hyun said that South Korea and the US are planning to discuss a new visa category for Koreans. He also said that following the US immigration raid in which 475 workers were arrested at a Hyundai site, we took this decision. After meeting, Cho received assurances that released South Koreans won’t face […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Europe to build a joint air defense and “effective air shield” after Russian drones entered Poland. Writing on Telegram, he said Ukraine had long proposed the idea and stressed unity against threats. Zelensky discussed the issue with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, NATO chief Mark Rutte, and European leaders.
Elon Musk has been dethroned as the world’s richest person by Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison after over 300 days at the top. Musk’s $385 billion net worth trails Ellison’s $393 billion, boosted by a record $101 billion surge in Oracle stock. At 81, Ellison now leads Bloomberg’s Billionaire Index, with most wealth tied to his […]
FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed that the individual arrested in connection with the shooting of influencer Charlie Kirk has been released after interrogation by authorities. Taking X as a platform, he said that “the subject in custody has been released after interrogation. Our investigation is ongoing, and we remain committed to transparency.”
US President Donald Trump, in a heated call, told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that targeting Hamas inside Qatar was unwise, senior officials said. Netanyahu replied he had a brief window to strike. A later cordial call saw Trump asking if the attack succeeded, reflecting tension yet continued dialogue between the leaders.
Protests erupted across France with roadblocks, fires, and clashes. Police used tear gas as nearly 200 people were arrested. Despite 80,000 officers deployed, demonstrators caused major disruptions. A bus was torched in Rennes, and train lines were impacted. Authorities accused protesters of fueling unrest and seeking to spark a climate of insurrection.
Regional parties reported ₹2,532 crore in income in 2023-24, with over 70% from electoral bonds, according to ADR. BRS led with ₹685 crore, followed by TMC and others. Income surged 45.77% from last year. Audit report delays and overspending by some parties raised transparency concerns, highlighting funding and accountability issues.