Donald Trump declined a second debate with Kamala Harris, citing early voting already underway before the November 5 election. This comes after Harris had accepted CNN’s invitation for an October 23 debate. Trump, during a rally in North Carolina, called debates good entertainment value but said it was “too late” as early voting had already […]
Just seconds before ticket sales for Coldplay’s Mumbai concert began, ticketing site BookMyShow crashed. The band will perform at D.Y. Patil Stadium on Jan 18-19, 2025, as part of their “Music of the Spheres World Tour.” Fans eagerly anticipate a mix of new hits and classics like “Yellow.” Coldplay’s new album, “Moon Music,” releases October [&hel...
Israel and Hezbollah exchanged heavy fire Sunday, with Israel conducting its most intense airstrikes in southern Lebanon in nearly a year. Hezbollah launched rocket attacks on Israel’s Ramat David Airbase. Israel struck 290 Hezbollah targets and restricted gatherings in northern areas. Iran-backed Iraqi militants also claimed a drone attack on Israel. No serious casualties reported.
A gas explosion in a coal mine in Iran’s South Khorasan Province has resulted in at least 19 fatalities and 12 injuries, according to state reports. Officials indicate that around 30 individuals remain trapped inside the mine following the blast. Rescue operations are underway as authorities work to locate and assist those still stuck in […]
Donald Trump rejected a second debate against Kamala Harris before the November 5 election. He said it was “too late” with early voting already underway in some states. Earlier, Harris’s campaign said she had accepted an invitation from broadcaster CNN to participate in a debate on October 23. It would have been the candidates’ second […]
The Quad Summit 2024 saw significant commitments, including the launch of the Quad Cancer Moonshot and India's announcement of scholarships for students from the Indo-Pacific region.
Vice President of the National Conference, Omar Abdullah, criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah after his rally in J&K. Abdullah emphasized that people in the valley are suffering and seeking solutions, pointing out that many youths are jailed outside J&K. He challenged Shah to clarify who is truly responsible for terrorism in the region, noting […]
The central government has taken the Tirumala Laddu controversy seriously, initiating a full investigation into the use of adulterated ghee in the laddus. To this end, AP govt is reviewing the preliminary report from the TTD Executive Officer. Given the sensitivity of the issue, which affects the sentiments of millions of devotees, the CBI plans […]
A significant train accident was averted early Sunday when an LPG cylinder was discovered on the tracks near Perambur Railway Station in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The cylinder was spotted in time, allowing the loco pilot to brake just before a goods train approached. Railway officials said that this incident marks the fourth derailment attempt in […]
During his three-day visit to the US, PM Modi presented an antique silver hand-engraved train model to President Joe Biden in Wilmington, Delaware, ahead of the Quad Leaders’ Summit. The model features “DELHI-DELAWARE” on the carriage and “INDIAN RAILWAYS” on the engine in English and Hindi. Additionally, PM Modi gifted a Kashmiri pashmina shawl to […]
The Border Security Force thwarted a terrorist infiltration attempt along the International Border in Jammu’s R S Pura late Saturday. Alert troops spotted suspicious movement near the BSF fence and responded swiftly. A subsequent search recovered an AK assault rifle, 2 pistols, magazines, and ammunition, along with a Pakistan-made bag and other items.
The NHRC has requested a detailed response from the Union Ministry of Labour and Employment regarding the death of 26-yr-old Anna Sebastian Perayil, an EY employee in Pune, who allegedly died due to excessive workload. The NHRC expressed concern over the mental and physical toll of corporate culture on young employees, highlighting serious human rights […]
President Joe Biden announced a program to train Indo-Pacific doctors in cervical cancer screenings and vaccinations at the Cancer Moonshot event in Wilmington, Delaware. Starting next year, US Navy personnel will support this initiative to address the 150,000 annual cervical cancer deaths in the region. Biden emphasized collaboration among the Quad nations to improve healthcare […]