Perturbed by what he terms as a “lack of credibility and transparency” in the ongoing probe into the Air India flight AI171 crash, the 91-year-old father of late Captain Sumeet Sabharwal has approached the Supreme Court seeking a judicially monitored inquiry into the accident that killed 260 people, including 241 passengers. The writ petition, jointly…
State of emergency to be declared in capital as protests that led to last week’s ouster of former president intensify. Peru’s new president, Jose Jeri, is refusing to resign amid Gen Z antigovernment protests, inflamed by the death of a popular rapper, as crime grips the nation. The government said late on Thursday that a…
The mahila voter has transformed from a passive participant to an active kingmaker — and this is especially true in Bihar. Since Nitish Kumar assumed power, there has been a dramatic shift in voting patterns in the state, with women voting in higher numbers than men. The gap ranges between five and six percentage points,…
Politicians overwhelmingly vote to oust the Mongolian premier, four months after doing the same to his predecessor. Published On 17 Oct 202517 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Mongolian Prime Minister Gombojav Zandanshatar has stepped down after only four months as leader of the country, after receiving a crushing vote…
A heartbreaking Reddit post by a 21-year-old battling terminal cancer has moved thousands of people, prompting prayers and messages of support. The post, titled “Cancer won guys, see ya,” was shared on the subreddit r/TwentiesIndia this week and has gone viral. The user, who identified himself as a 21-year-old male, revealed he was diagnosed with…
Madagascar has sworn in an army colonel as president, just days after a military takeover on the back of a popular rebellion that sent President Andry Rajoelina fleeing into exile. The African island nation’s High Constitutional Court on Friday formalised the appointment of Colonel Michael Randrianirina in a ceremony, crowning a tumultuous week in which…
Did the Bharatiya Janata Party just set up a branch in the Czech Republic? That’s what several social media users assumed and others joked after stumbling upon a viral Instagram video from a page called BJP Store. The video, however, has nothing to do with Indian politics. It is actually a promotional video for Czech…
Published On 17 Oct 202517 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Palestinians in Gaza continue to suffer a harsh daily struggle to access food, water, and essential medical supplies one week into the ceasefire agreement as Israel heavily restricts the flow of aid into the war-devastated enclave, contravening the deal….
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and party president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday took matters into their own hands as they phoned Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav in a bid to break the seat-sharing deadlock between the two Mahagathbandhan allies, sources said. The outcome of the telephonic discussion is still awaited. With the crucial…
United States President Donald Trump threatened to change FIFA World Cup 2026 host cities if concerned by safety. Published On 16 Oct 202516 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Organisers of the 2026 FIFA World Cup have dismissed concerns that United States President Donald Trump could move matches from cities…