A major industrial tragedy struck Hyderabad on the morning of June 30, 2025, when a powerful explosion ripped through a pharmaceutical manufacturing unit at Sigachi Industries Pvt. Ltd. in the Pashamylaram industrial area. The blast, which reportedly occurred due to a pressure build-up in one of the reactors, has claimed the lives of eight workers and left 13 others injured and trapped under the debris. Firefighters rushed to the scene following a distress cal

US President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning to Iran on Friday, asserting on his Truth Social platform that he had personally intervened to prevent the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In the same message, Trump accused the Iranian leader of ingratitude and threatened renewed airstrikes if Iran made progress in developing military-grade nuclear capabilities. The remarks followed an already tense geopolitical atmosphere, as Iran prepared to hold a state

Warren Buffett, one of the world’s most renowned philanthropists, made his largest annual donation on Friday, June 27, 2025. The donation of approximately US$6 billion in Berkshire Hathaway stock was distributed to the Gates Foundation and four family charities. This marks Buffett’s biggest contribution since he began giving away his fortune nearly two decades ago. With this donation, his total charitable giving has surpassed US$60 billion, reflecting

Washington, June 27 – The United States Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump a significant legal victory on Friday by narrowing the authority of federal judges to issue sweeping nationwide injunctions, a move that could allow his contested immigration policies—including the attempt to limit birthright citizenship—to advance in parts of the country. However, the court stopped short of ruling on the constitutionality of Trump’s order, leaving the future of the bir

Puri, June 27, 2025 – The sacred city of Puri in Odisha has come alive with spiritual fervor as millions of devotees gather for the grand annual Jagannath Rath Yatra. This vibrant and ancient festival, also called the Chariot Festival or Shree Gundicha Yatra, marks one of the most revered events in Hindu tradition. Celebrated each year on the second day (Dwitiya Tithi) of the waxing phase of the lunar month of Ashadh, the festival commemorates the ceremonial journey of Lord Jagannath al

Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old Democratic socialist of Gujarati Muslim ancestry, has made history by winning New York City's Democratic mayoral primary. If elected, Mamdani would become the first Indian-American and Muslim mayor of New York City. However, his victory has sparked significant backlash from far-right politicians and social media users, many of whom have resorted to Islamophobic rhetoric. Among the lo

Rama Duwaji, a Syrian American illustrator and animator, has recently stepped into the public eye as her husband Zohran Mamdani leads the Democratic primary in the New York City mayoral race. While Mamdani’s rapid ascent—from state assemblyman and former rapper to mayoral frontrunner—has captivated the political world, it has also cast a spotlight on the quietly powerful presence of Duwaji. A New York-based artist originally from Damascus, she has lent her voice and support

Former US President Donald Trump launched a scathing online tirade against Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani after Mamdani secured a major victory in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary. Mamdani, who currently serves in the New York State Assembly representing Astoria, Queens, won 43.5% of the vote with 90% of ballots counted. His success marks a significant milestone for the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, sparking both celebration among his supporters and criticism from

A well-known social media fitness influencer who goes by the name "Liver King" was arrested in Austin, Texas, on Tuesday after authorities say he posted threatening messages directed toward popular podcaster Joe Rogan. According to the Austin Police Department, the man behind the persona, Brian Johnson, was taken into custody and charged with making a terroristic threat, a Class B misdemeanor under Texas law. Police were alerted after Johnson shared a series of Instag

Indian-origin politician Zohran Mamdani has emerged as the frontrunner in the Democratic primary for New York City’s mayoral race, defeating former New York governor Andrew Cuomo in a closely watched contest that could shape the future of the city’s progressive politics. With 90 percent of the ballots counted, Mamdani, a 33-year-old state Assembly member and son of acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair, secured 43 percent of the vote. Despite the vote still undergoing a ranked-choice coun

Neeraj Chopra, India's javelin star, clinched gold at the prestigious Ostrava Golden Spike on June 24, 2025, with a throw of 85.29 meters. Despite winning the title, Chopra expressed dissatisfaction with his performance, saying he expected to do better. This victory marked a major achievement for the Olympic champion, but his desire to perform better for his idol Jan Zelezny overshadowed his triumph. Chopra, who

Novo Nordisk has launched its groundbreaking weight-loss drug, Wegovy, in India. This semaglutide-based injection promises to help individuals tackle obesity and related heart risks, offering a solution to India's growing health concerns. Available as a once-weekly injection, Wegovy works by mimicking the body's natural GLP-1 hormone, which regulates hunger, reduces cravings, and helps control blood sugar. Clinical trials have shown that Wegovy can res

Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw has officially ended his association with the Mumbai Ranji team after being granted a No Objection Certificate (NOC) by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). The decision comes as Shaw seeks to rejuvenate his career with another state team ahead of the upcoming domestic cricket season. Shaw, who made his first-class debut for Mumbai in 2017, expressed his gratitude to the MCA for their s

Dangeti Jahnavi, a young woman from Palakollu in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, has etched her name in history by becoming the first Indian to complete NASA’s prestigious International Air and Space Program. Her groundbreaking achievement has opened the doors to a historic space mission she is set to travel to space in 2029. The mission is expected to take her to the Titan’s Orbital Port Space Station, a major U.S.-based space infrastruc

Weeks after Japan’s ispace Mission 2 suffered a crash landing on the Moon, nasa’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) has captured detailed images of the impact site, shedding light on the final moments of the ambitious Japanese lunar mission. The spacecraft was attempting a soft landing in the northern hemisphere of the Moon, specifically targeting an area within Mare Frigoris, also known as the Sea of Cold. However, the lander experienced a loss of communication with mission cont

US President Donald Trump has described recent military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites as an act of "obliteration," even as official assessments continue to question the extent of the actual damage inflicted. The strikes, which targeted three major nuclear facilities in Iran early Sunday morning local time, have triggered a wave of scrutiny over how significantly Tehran’s nuclear program was impacted. Trump, however, insisted the damage was monumental and backed his claims w

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leader YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has been officially named an accused in a tragic road accident that claimed the life of a man in Guntur district. The incident occurred on June 18, 2025, while Reddy was returning from a condolence visit to Rentapalla village in Palnadu district. The vehicle in question, part of the ex-CM’s convoy, reportedly ran over an elderly man named Singaiah on the Etuku

In what appears to be a significant escalation in the ongoing covert conflict between Iran and Israel, two top-ranking officials of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have reportedly been assassinated in targeted strikes within Iranian territory. Saeed Izadi, a commander in the elite Quds Force known for managing relations with Palestinian militant groups, was reportedly killed in the Shia holy city of Qom, while Behnam Shahryari, the head of the IRGC's Unit 190—r

In a landmark celebration of the 11th International Yoga Day, the tranquil beaches of Visakhapatnam transformed into a vibrant hub of wellness and unity. Under the global theme "One Earth, One Health," the event brought together Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, and Minister Nara Lokesh for a spectacular coastal yoga session that attracted thousands of participants fr

A staggering 16 billion login credentials have been exposed online in what is shaping up to be one of the largest and most concerning data leaks to date. The discovery was made by a cybersecurity research team that has been tracking suspicious activity and open databases across the web since early 2025. The exposed datasets contain usernames, passwords, session tokens, cookies, and other sensitive authentication information gathered through infostealer malware, credential stuffing, and reproc