The Thiruvannamalai Annamalaiyar Temple, one of India’s most revered Shiva temples, stands at the foothills of the sacred Arunachala Hill in Tamil Nadu. Known as the temple of fire (Agni) among the five Panch Bhoota Sthalams, it holds deep spiritual significance. Devotees believe that Lord Shiva manifested here as an infinite column of light, symbolizing supreme truth and divine power. Rich in history, the temple has been shaped by the Chola, Pallava, Hoysala, Pandya, and Vijayanagara dynas

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday that the recent dip in India’s imports of Russian oil is expected to be short-lived, adding that Moscow plans to increase the volume of supplies to New Delhi in the coming months. He stated that Russia understands the external pressures faced by India, particularly in light of tariffs and policy constraints linked to its continued purchase of Russian crude. According to Peskov, Moscow views India’s approach toward its energy partnerships as

Russia is confronting an unexpected challenge in its human spaceflight program after significant damage was discovered at the country’s primary crewed launch facility in Kazakhstan. The incident occurred moments after the successful liftoff of the Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft, which departed from the Baikonur Cosmodrome on November 27 carrying two Russian cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut to the International Space Station. Although the mission reached orbit without complications, the condition of

An IndiGo aircraft operating on the Kuwait–Hyderabad route made an emergency landing at Mumbai Airport on Tuesday morning after authorities received an email warning of a potential bomb threat. Officials said the message, which referred to a “human bomb,” was sent to Hyderabad Airport authorities shortly before the flight was diverted. The aircraft was immediately directed to Mumbai, where it landed safely and was taken to an isolated bay for further inspection. Security agenc

A powerful surge of arctic air is sweeping across the United States as meteorological winter begins, sending temperatures plunging far below seasonal norms and placing much of the country under a deep freeze. Weather officials report that more than 235 million people will experience below-freezing conditions through the end of the week as the cold mass pushes steadily south and east. The early-season outbreak marks one of the most widespread cold events so far this year, fueled by a dip in the j

Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to travel to India on December 4 and 5 for the 23rd Annual Summit, marking his first visit since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and India’s Operation Sindoor. The meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Putin is expected to place significant emphasis on strengthening defence cooperation, including discussions on a potential new S-400 air defence system contract. The visit comes at a critical time, as both countries reassess the

The death toll from the widespread floods and landslides triggered by days of heavy monsoon rain in Southeast Asia has risen to more than 400, according to updated assessments from regional authorities on Saturday. Rescue teams across Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia continued large-scale operations through the weekend as thousands of people remained stranded, many of them waiting on rooftops or in partially submerged homes for emergency assistance. The severe weather, intensified by a tropic

The National Indian Students and Alumni Union UK has entered a strategic partnership with the International Consultants for Education and Fairs, a long-established organisation known for its global expertise in international education services. The collaboration is intended to address growing concerns around transparency, accountability, and ethical standards in the student recruitment process, particularly for Indian students who form one of the world’s largest cohorts of outbound learners

A strong cold front is expected to move south across North Texas this afternoon, bringing a notable change in weather conditions and setting the stage for another round of showers and thunderstorms. While severe weather is not anticipated to be widespread, forecasters indicate that a few storms could reach strong intensity, producing gusty winds and pockets of small hail. The highest likelihood for thunderstorms will be in areas located south and east of Dallas, where atmospheric conditions w

Amid heightened tensions in Latin America, the United States has issued a strong warning advising pilots, airlines, and operators to treat the airspace over and around Venezuela as closed. The statement was delivered by US President Donald Trump, who posted the alert during a period of intensified American counterdrug operations targeting trafficking networks operating near Venezuelan borders. His message underscored what officials describe as an increasingly unstable security climate, citing

Thousands of passengers across multiple continents faced significant travel disruptions after Airbus ordered an immediate software update for approximately 6,000 A320-series aircraft. The unexpected directive, one of the largest issued in the manufacturer’s history, resulted in widespread grounding of narrow-body jets during a peak travel period and triggered delays and cancellations across Asia, Europe, the United States, and Australia. Airlines were instructed to complete the corrective a

Senior advocate Sai Deepak has challenged the account presented by the Pakistan High Commission in the United Kingdom regarding a scheduled debate between Indian and Pakistani speakers at the Oxford Union. The event, which was expected to feature prominent figures from both countries, became the centre of a controversy after the Pakistan High Commission publicly claimed that Indian participants withdrew at the last moment, resulting in what it described as a walkover. Deepak rejected this ver

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade returned to the streets of New York City on Thursday, drawing large holiday crowds despite brisk temperatures and steady winds sweeping across Manhattan. The annual celebration, which remains one of the most widely recognized holiday events in the country, began on the Upper West Side and continued along its traditional route toward the iconic Macy’s flagship store on 34th Street. This year’s parade introduced several new balloons and floats, adding fr

As Thanksgiving Day 2025 arrives, many households will spend the holiday preparing meals, hosting gatherings, and enjoying time with family. Yet it is also a day when some people inevitably need to make a last-minute run for ingredients, or choose to stop by a store or café during their celebrations. Holiday schedules vary widely across the country, and several major grocery chains and retailers have updated their hours in anticipation of the seasonal rush. With Thanksgiving 2025 expected to

The WPL 2026 mega auction in New Delhi has emerged as one of the most intense and closely followed events in women’s cricket, with all five franchises rebuilding their squads from scratch. With a massive lineup of 277 players up for bidding and only 73 slots available, including 23 coveted overseas positions, the tension inside the auction hall was palpable. The event draws even more attention as many members of India’s 2025 World Cup–winning team, such as Deepti Sharma, Renuka Singh Th

Hong Kong is reeling after a catastrophic fire ripped through seven high-rise residential buildings in the Wang Fuk Court estate, killing at least 55 people and leaving hundreds more unaccounted for in one of the city’s worst disasters in decades. The fire began on Wednesday afternoon and rapidly engulfed multiple 31-storey towers undergoing repairs in Tai Po, where bamboo scaffolding and renovation materials helped the flames spread at alarming speed. Firefighters continued battling hotspo

Actor and politician Hema Malini shared a series of touching photos on social media as she remembered her husband, veteran superstar Dharmendra, who passed away earlier this week in Mumbai. Known to generations as Bollywood’s He-Man, Dharmendra left behind a legacy that shaped Hindi cinema for decades. Malini posted intimate old photographs of their time together, captioned with simple yet moving words such as “Some memorable moments” and “Togetherness over the years — always there

Singer Akriti Kakar has raised strong concerns about increasing audience misbehaviour at concerts following a series of troubling incidents involving both Indian and international artistes. Known for songs like Saturday Saturday and Iski Uski, Kakar highlighted how fan misconduct has repeatedly disrupted performances and damaged India’s image on the global music stage. She referred to recent cases such as a fan throwing a T-shirt at Karan Aujla during his show and the shocking moment when A

Kelly Clarkson has achieved a major streaming landmark as her iconic 2004 pop-rock single Since U Been Gone officially crossed 1 billion plays on Spotify. The track, originally released as the second single from her album Breakaway, has remained one of the most influential hits of the 2000s and continues to thrive across digital platforms. The song previously peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and later earned Clarkson a Grammy Award along with several MTV Video Music Awards, solidifyin

Thousands of volunteers across Austin are preparing for one of the city’s most recognizable Thanksgiving traditions as Operation Turkey enters its 26th year of serving holiday meals to people in need. The annual event has grown into one of the largest community-led efforts in Texas, with organizers expecting an even bigger turnout this year. The volunteer-run nonprofit began its holiday preparations with a significant donation of 2,200 turkeys, a contribution that organizers say will help s