A boiler explosion at a private steel melting unit in Gummidipoondi SIPCOT killed Bihar worker Ravi Ranjan and injured seven migrant workers. Firefighters controlled the blaze, while police began investigating the cause of the industrial accident.   A 26-year-old worker was killed and seven others suffered severe burn injuries after a boiler exploded at a private steel melting unit in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur district early on Tuesday, July 1

Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin was briefly detained on Monday, July 13, days after authorities designated him a “foreign agent.” Police charged the former presidential hopeful with displaying extremist symbols over an older online video connected to Alexei Navalny. Boris Nadezhdin detained near Moscow Nadezhdin announced the arrival of poli

The Shraddha Walkar trial delay has drawn renewed attention after a Delhi court cancelled the July 20 hearing for Aaftab Poonawala’s MA exam. The case remains at the prosecution evidence stage despite an order for faster hearings. The Shraddha Walkar murder trial has faced another interruption after a Delhi court cancelled proceedings scheduled for July 20, 2026, because accused Aaftab Amin Poonawala was due to appear for his final MA Sociolog

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has strongly criticized President Donald Trump's proposal to charge commercial ships a 20 percent toll for transiting the Strait of Hormuz, describing the idea as an act of piracy rather than international leadership. Lula's comments came after Trump announced that the United States would become the "Guardian of the Hormuz Strait" and begin collecting transit fees from vessels using one of the world's busie

India has officially launched its campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028-29 term, presenting a new diplomatic framework called "SHANTI" as the foundation of its global engagement strategy. The campaign was unveiled by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar at the United Nations headquarters in New York, where he highlighted India's experience in peacekeeping, multilateral diplomacy and international

Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has rejected allegations that Israel’s Mossad tried to recruit him for a plan to replace Iran’s leadership. A statement attributed to his office called the claims fabricated and denied reports that he had been placed under house arrest after the alleged operation failed. Ahmadinejad denial challenges Mossad claims

Darline Graham Nordone, the younger sister of late South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, has been appointed to complete the remaining months of his Senate term. Governor Henry McMaster presented the decision as a tribute to Graham while the state prepares to choose a permanent successor. Darline Graham Nordone appointed to Senate seat McMaster announced N

President Donald Trump has warned that the United States will strike Iran heavily on Monday night, June 13, 2026 and Tuesday, June 14, 2026 escalating a conflict already affecting Gulf security and commercial shipping. Trump accused Tehran of failing to honor a recent memorandum of understanding and said the agreement had served as a test of Iran’s intentions. Trump Ir

A Fort Worth water main break damaged Camp Bowie Boulevard near Horne Street, forcing water shutoffs and traffic restrictions. Crews repaired the 6-inch cast-iron pipe, but permanent road work depended on utility coordination and weather conditions.

The Sanaa airport strike targeting an Iranian plane has sharply escalated Saudi-Houthi tensions. Yemen’s government said it hit the runway, while the Houthis blamed Saudi Arabia and launched missiles toward the kingdom. The Sanaa airport strike targeting an Iranian aircraft has triggered a dangerous escalation between Yemen’s Houthi movement and Saudi Arabia, threatening a period of relative calm that had largely held since 2022. The Iran-aligned Hout

The Amarnath Cave story connects Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, the Amar Katha and a mysterious pair of immortal pigeons. Here is the traditional account behind the sacred Himalayan cave and its naturally forming ice Shiva Lingam. Deep in the Indian Himalayas, Amarnath Cave is revered as the place where Lord Shiva is believed to have revealed the secret of immortality to Goddess Parvati. The sacred cave in Jammu and Kashmir is a

India Theatre Commands are intended to bring the Army, Navy and Air Force under unified operational leadership. The theatreisation proposal seeks stronger jointness, faster decisions, coordinated logistics and an integrated response to land, air and maritime threats. Theatreisation could replace separate operational planning India is considering one of the biggest structural changes in the history of its armed

Tamil Nadu’s political confrontation has intensified after the opposition DMK submitted a fresh complaint to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, accusing the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam of encouraging legislators from rival parties to resign and join its ranks. The DMK has sought a Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption probe, while TVK and its leaders have not accepted the opposition party’s allegations. DMK plea cites Vijayabhaskar’

India’s proposed theaterisation plan could become its biggest military command reform. It aims to improve Army, Navy and Air Force coordination through integrated theatre commands, faster decisions and region-specific operational planning. Integrated theatre commands and CDS reform Reports indicate that Chief of Defence Staff General NS Raja Subramani may present the latest proposal to Defence Minister Rajnat

At least 13 people were killed and five others injured when a pickup truck carrying wedding guests was struck by two trucks on Java’s northern coastal highway. The Indonesia highway crash occurred near Kiajaran Kulon village in Indramayu regency on Sunday afternoon, July 12. The passengers were returning home after attending a wedding ceremony in Parean village. Local traffic police said the powerful collision crushed the pickup and thre

The mortal remains of 15 Indian nationals killed in the Vietnam boat tragedy were being flown to Mumbai on Monday, July 13, ending an agonising wait for their families. The victims died after a tourist speedboat capsized near Phu Quoc Island on July 11. The flight carrying the bodies departed from Ho Chi Minh City and was expected to reach Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport late Monday. Indian officials were coordinating the

The Ayodhya SIT probe into the alleged Ram temple donation theft has identified serious weaknesses in donation counting, employee monitoring, cash auditing and physical security. Investigators believe repeated violations of established procedures left the system vulnerable to alleged financial misconduct. Ayodhya SIT Probe Identifies Security Lapses The Special Investigation Team examining alleged irregularitie

The University of Sydney has received a $180,000 Maitri Grant to create a three-year music partnership with India’s Subramaniam Academy of Performing Arts. The project will support student travel, staff exchanges, curriculum development and community programs across Sydney and Bengaluru. Sydney Maitri Grant supports three-year partnership The University??