Panama Canal shipping costs have surged as global maritime disruption and tighter water conditions squeeze one of the world's most important trade routes. The Seaspan Benefactor reportedly paid about $4 million for priority transit as some vessels faced waits of roughly 10 days. Canal congestion pushes auction prices sharply higher The Seaspan Benefactor, a container ship with capacity of roughly 10,000 TEU, reportedly paid about $4 mill

Tamil Nadu teen wins Brown University scholarship reportedly worth Rs 3.55 crore. Erode student Pranav Ilango will study Public Health and Applied Mathematics after years of academic preparation, mentorship and global recognition.   Seventeen-year-old Pranav Ilango from Erode, Tamil Nadu, is set to begin his undergraduate studies at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. According to the published report, he has received financial support valued at Rs 3

A group of leading Delhi academics welcomed Gen Z students into their homes for informal conversations following the recent CJP protests. The initiative focused on understanding student perspectives, youth activism, academic pressures, and future ambitions through open and respectful dialogue. In a unique effort to connect with young people beyond classrooms and lecture halls, several pr

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram in Andhra Pradesh’s Vizianagaram district on Saturday, August 1, marking a major milestone for aviation and infrastructure development in North Andhra. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, Modi will inspect the passenger terminal building at around 11:00 AM before formally inaugurating the airport at approximately 11:30 AM. He wil

India’s first direct commercial container freight train reached Nepal, eliminating border transshipment and reducing cargo time, handling risks and logistics costs. India-Nepal Direct Cargo Train Marks Historic First India and Nepal have achieved a major cross-border trade milestone with the successful operation of the first direct commercial container freight train from Kolkata Port to the Biratnagar Customs Yard in Nepal. T

India’s border villages are gaining attention as destinations where young travellers can experience mountain landscapes, indigenous cultures and remote community life. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has encouraged greater engagement with frontier settlements through the Viksit Vibrant Village Programme, highlighting tourism as a source of local employment and development. 1. Mana,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the new Bhogapuram international airport near Visakhapatnam on Saturday, August 1.   PM Modi to Inaugurate Bhogapuram Airport on August 1 Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the Alluri Sitarama

Strengthening El Niño conditions could change shark activity along California’s coastline this summer. Warmer Pacific waters may shift juvenile white sharks and other species into different coastal areas, although experts emphasize that shark bites remain extremely rare. Juvenile White Sharks May Shift Their Range Chris Lowe, director of the Shark Lab at California State University, Long Bea

Apollo Gallery Reopening Marks a New Chapter The Louvre Museum's Apollo Gallery is set to reopen on July 22, nearly a year after the shocking 2025 jewel heist that stunned the art world. While visitors will once again be able to enter one of the museum's most celebrated galleries, they will notice one major change. The priceless royal jewels that once defined the co

United Airlines is adding an open middle-seat Economy Plus row to all 50 of its incoming Airbus A321XLR jets. The middle space will feature a fixed shared table, giving window and aisle passengers additional elbow room on longer flights. United Airlines will introduce an Economy Plus row with a guaranteed open middle seat on each of its 50 incoming Airbus A321XLR aircraft, offering selected passengers additional space during longer flights. The Chicago-ba

Indian-American student Riddhi Chauhan, 17, leads nearly 300 NJROTC cadets at Benjamin N. Cardozo High School in Queens. Her command experience and admission to the Naval Academy Preparatory School mark major steps toward her goal of becoming a U.S. Navy officer. Indian-American student Riddhi Chauhan leads nearly 300 NJROTC cadets at Benjamin N. Cardozo High School in Queens, New York, while preparing to pursue a future c

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??

President Donald Trump has described his final phone conversation with South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, saying the two spoke shortly before Graham’s sudden death. Trump said the senator sounded tired but remained focused on advancing legislation and expected to meet with him again the following day. Trump recalls final call with Lindsey Graham  

Playback legend S Janaki died at 88 after multiple cardiac arrests in Mysuru on Saturday, July 11. The award-winning singer recorded more than 20,000 songs across several Indian languages and leaves behind one of Indian cinema's greatest musical legacies. S Janaki Dies at 88 Legendary playback singer S Janaki, widely known as the "Nightingale of South India," died at the age of 88 on Saturday, July 11, at Apollo BGS Hospitals in Mysuru. Hospital officials said

The investigation into the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar has entered a new phase after United States authorities charged jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and Satinderjeet Singh, also known as Goldy Brar, in connection with the 2023 assassination case. The development has brought fresh attention to the Nijjar probe, which had earlier triggered a major diplomatic dispute between India and Canada. Current public charges focus on an alleged transnational crime network rath

flyadeal has entered the Indian aviation market with a new Riyadh-Hyderabad route, marking the Saudia Group low-cost carrier’s first service to India. The inaugural flight landed at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, according to GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. GMR said in a Monday statement that the first flight from Riyadh landed on July 4. The source text did not specify the year for that date. fl

Two strong earthquakes struck Venezuela in quick succession on June 24, triggering large-scale destruction across multiple regions. The back-to-back tremors caused buildings to collapse, roads to fracture, and essential services to fail in several urban zones. The disaster has left authorities struggling to stabilise affected areas as the death toll continues to rise. Cities struggle with severe structural damage Major urban centres, including parts of Caracas and La Guaira, have been heavily impacted. Entire residential blocks were reduced to rubble, trapping residents and blocking access routes for emergency teams. The destruction has slowed rescue movement, with heavy debris and unstable structures making operations dangerous and time-consuming. Rescue teams race against time in difficult conditions Search and rescue crews are continuing operations in severely damaged districts, often working with limited equipment and unstable conditions. Hospitals in nearby regions are under pressure as injured survivors arrive continuously. Temporary shelters have been set up, but shortages of clean water, electricity, and medical supplies are complicating relief efforts. Government coordination under pressure Authorities led by interim leadership have confirmed a rising death toll, now reported at 2,595, while acknowledging that many individuals remain unaccounted for. Officials have denied claims of improper handling of victims and stated that identification procedures are being followed. Emergency coordination efforts are ongoing across multiple agencies. Uncertainty grows as recovery continues The full scale of the disaster is still unfolding. Rescue teams warn that numbers may change as deeper layers of collapsed structures are cleared. With communication lines disrupted and many zones still inaccessible, officials say the priority remains locating survivors and preventing further loss of life. Long recovery ahead for affected regions Beyond immediate rescue work, Venezuela now faces a long rebuilding process. Restoring housing, infrastructure, and basic services will take significant time, while displaced families continue to rely on temporary shelters and aid support. The focus remains on survival, recovery, and restoring stability in affected regions.

Trump revisits Panama Canal transfer decision President Donald Trump has stated that the United States should never have transferred control of the Panama Canal to Panama, arguing that the decision has led to rising transit fees and potential geopolitical risks. Speaking at the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, he criticised the 1977 agreement that eventually led to the full handover of the canal in 1999.

The Indo-Pacific strategy is increasingly moving away from traditional security frameworks toward digital infrastructure control. Japan and India are emerging as key drivers in this transition, focusing on secure data movement, resilient communication systems, and long-term technological independence from concentrated global networks. The shift reflects a broader attempt to reduce vulnerabilities in cross-border data flows and critical digital assets.

Death toll rises after twin earthquakes The death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday, June 24, has climbed to 1,430, as rescue teams continue searching through collapsed buildings and damaged neighborhoods. Authorities in several countries have confirmed that their citizens were among those killed, while many foreign nationals remain missing in the disaster-hit areas. The earthquakes have triggered a broad international respon