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At least 8 people were burnt to death and 18 injured after a tipper truck collided with a bus near Rayavaram, Markapuram, Andhra Pradesh. The flames engulfed both vehicles, trapping rear passengers. Rescue teams continue retrieving victims, treating the injured, and identifying bodies, while police investigate the incident and inform relatives once verified.
At least 8 people were burnt to death and 18 injured after a tipper truck collided with a bus near Rayavaram, Markapuram, Andhra Pradesh. The flames engulfed both vehicles, trapping rear passengers. Rescue teams continue retrieving victims, treating the injured, and identifying bodies, while police investigate the incident and inform relatives once verified.
Iran claimed it “successfully targeted” a US F‑18 fighter jet amid escalating tensions with the US and Israel, releasing a video showing the jet losing altitude, apparently hit by a missile. Press TV cited the IRGC but offered no details on location, damage, or the pilot. US Central Command denied the claim, confirming no American […]
Donald Trump will skip the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) for the first time since 2016 due to the ongoing Iran conflict. Originally slated as keynote, he will instead speak at Miami’s Saudi-backed FII Priority summit. CPAC, near Dallas, features top Republicans, the exiled Iranian crown prince Reza Pahlavi, and Polish President Karol Nawrocki.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the Strait of Hormuz is “closed only to enemies,” amid Middle East tensions affecting the vital oil and gas route. He added that ships from friendly nations have safe passage, while Tehran’s forces bar adversaries and their allies, ensuring control over the strategic waterway without fully shutting it down.
Swiss Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan was sentenced to 18 years in prison by a Paris court for raping three women between 2009 and 2016. The former Oxford professor, already convicted in Switzerland and facing further allegations, maintained his innocence. Absent from court due to a disputed medical claim, he is banned from entering France after […]
Qarsoq Hoegh-Dam of Greenland’s pro-independence Naleraq party won one of the island’s two Danish parliament seats, advocating rapid separation from Denmark. The second seat went to Naaja Nathanielsen of IA. Voters emphasized self-rule in the mineral-rich territory, historically a Danish colony, now autonomous since 2009, amid US interest.
Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, warned that an unnamed regional state may plan to occupy an Iranian island, possibly Kharg Island, critical for oil exports. He vowed retaliation if attacked. The alert comes as Donald Trump moves troops and Marines to the Gulf amid speculation of a possible invasion to secure oil or the […]
At least 16 people died, and several remain missing after a bus fell into the Padma River at Rajbari, Bangladesh, while boarding a ferry. The Dhaka-bound bus carried about 40 passengers, including children. Salvage teams recovered 16 bodies, while fire service, coast guard, police, and military continue searches amid rough weather. Many victims were family […]
The London High Court rejected Nirav Modi’s petition to reopen his extradition to India over the ₹13,000-crore PNB scam. In UK prison since 2019, Modi cited potential ill-treatment under the Bhandari judgment. The court found no exceptional grounds, with CBI and Indian authorities ensuring assurances, reflecting sustained efforts to bring him to trial.
Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri will direct “Operation Sindoor,” co-produced with Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series. Based on Lt Gen KJS Dhillon’s book on India’s response to the April 2025 Pahalgam attack, the film emphasizes authentic storytelling through extensive military research. Both producers highlight its factual intensity. Further details are yet to be announced.
President Donald Trump will visit Beijing on May 14-15 for a rescheduled summit with Xi Jinping, the White House announced. The trip was postponed so Trump could focus on the US-Israeli war against Iran while pressing Tehran for a ceasefire. Officials suggest the conflict could end within four to six weeks, coinciding with his new China […]
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Trump will “unleash hell” if Iran doesn’t accept defeat, warning Tehran not to miscalculate. Talks continue, with a 4-6 week operation timeline. Iran rejected a US-backed 15-point ceasefire plan, insisting it will end the war only on its own terms, demanding recognition of its sovereignty and conditions.
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck Myanmar late Wednesday night, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The seismic event occurred at a depth of 120 km. No immediate reports of damage or casualties have emerged. Authorities continue monitoring aftershocks, urging residents to stay alert and follow safety protocols in the affected regions.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah sparked debate by eating non-veg on Ugadi and Maha Shivratri, traditionally vegetarian festivals. He said dietary choices are personal and shouldn’t be dictated by customs. Emphasizing reason over superstition, Siddaramaiah stressed governance and personal life should reflect beliefs, sparking debates on tradition versus freedom.