Jammu and Kashmir faces another spell of unsettled weather as the Meteorological Centre Srinagar forecasts widespread rain and thundershowers over the coming days. Heavy to intense showers could increase the threat of flash floods, landslides and mudslides, particularly in vulnerable and hilly areas. Heavy rain likely from August 16 to 19 The Meteorological Centre Srinagar said several spells o

The White Knight Corps GOC security review at CIF Romeo focused on Rajouri-Poonch security, Army readiness, surveillance and counter-infiltration measures. The Indian Army said the visit assessed operational capabilities and preparedness of troops deployed across sensitive hinterland areas. CIF Romeo security review The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the White Knight Corps visited the head

Karnataka has launched Tathyakosh.in, an open, non-commercial digital public good designed to simplify the discovery and assessment of India’s fragmented public datasets for researchers, startups, developers and policymakers. Karnataka Launches Tathyakosh Public Data Discovery Platform The Karnataka government’s Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence, ACSEL Technology Forum, laun

Iran has called for environmental protection to become part of any future Iran Strait of Hormuz arrangement after reporting oil pollution near Qeshm Island. Tehran says commercial shipping, energy consumers and other parties benefiting from the strategic waterway should share responsibility for environmental damage. Qeshm oil spill raises environmental concer

A Texas Apache helicopter crash has killed two US Army soldiers after an AH-64E based at Fort Hood went down near Salado on Wednesday. Military personnel and emergency responders remain at the scene as investigators work to determine what caused the aircraft to crash during Fort Hood operations. Salado crash kills two Fort Hood soldiers Fo

A senior adviser to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has suggested Tehran could prolong the Iran-US war until President Donald Trump leaves office, framing a lengthy conflict as a strategy to impose costs on Washington and strengthen Iranian deterrence. Mohammad Reza Naqdi made the remarks during an interview with PBS. IRGC adviser outlines war attriti

Spain has firmly rejected Morocco's renewed sovereignty claims over Ceuta and Melilla, declaring that the status of its two North African enclaves is not open to negotiation. The dispute has resurfaced only weeks after a massive migrant crossing into Ceuta intensified tensions along the Spain-Morocco border. Spain sovereignty stance rules out negotiations

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

Ohio power outages can create added problems for NRIs, international students and temporary visa holders who rent homes, rely on immigration documents or face food losses. This guide explains insurance, utility claims, SNAP limits and document protection after severe storms. Ohio outages create added concerns for NRI households Severe storms on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, caused widespread power failures across centra

Ohio power outage claims are drawing attention after severe storms cut electricity to more than 130,000 AEP Ohio customers. Utility liability is limited for natural events, but insurance, SNAP replacement benefits and PUCO complaints may provide other recovery options. Ohio storm outages leave customers counting losses Severe storms on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, knocked out electricity to more than 130,000 AEP Ohio c

Former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has been appointed by Russia to an international arbitral tribunal hearing Ukrainian state-owned Oschadbank’s claim over assets and operations lost during the war. The treaty case involves losses in four Ukrainian regions and marks a notable new international role for the former CJI. Oschadbank claim Oschadbank’s claim concerns assets and busines

Zepto food safety Bengaluru action and the Blinkit licence suspension in Mumbai have put quick-commerce hygiene under sharper scrutiny. Karnataka officials sealed a Hoskote warehouse, while Maharashtra authorities acted against a Malad West facility after reporting serious food safety violations. Zepto warehouse sealed after Bengaluru inspection Karnataka’s Food Safety and Drug Administration

As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026, India freedom struggle sites offer a powerful journey through the nation’s past. From the Red Fort and 1857 revolt landmarks to Gandhi sites, Jallianwala and Kala Pani, these places preserve stories of courage, resistance and sacrifice. India officially celebrates Independence Day every August 15 to mark freedom from British colonial rule. Red Fort: From Rebellion to I

An IndiGo Chennai emergency landing ended safely late Tuesday, August 11, after flight 6E-723 from Kolkata reported a left engine failure while approaching Chennai. Chennai airport emergency teams were activated before the aircraft landed safely with 224 people onboard and no reported injuries. Left Engine Failure Reported During Approach IndiGo flight 6E-723 was flying from Kolkata to Chennai

A reported Trump Air Force One Iran threat has drawn fresh scrutiny after US intelligence reportedly detected a credible risk to the president's aircraft while he was leaving Ankara following the NATO summit. Donald Trump has since confirmed that the Secret Service and military ordered him onto another aircraft because of a threat. Ankara threat triggered extraordinary security response The security operation unfolded on July 8 as Trump

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that security officials directed him to secretly change aircraft while leaving Turkey after authorities detected a potential threat. Trump said he followed instructions from the Secret Service and military, shedding new light on an unusual presidential security operation involving Air Force One and a smaller military aircraft. Trump plane switch followed security warning Speaking to reporters on Tu

North Korea fired a ballistic missile from its eastern Wonsan area early Wednesday, sending it more than 700 kilometres toward waters off the Korean Peninsula just days before major US-South Korea military exercises. The launch has renewed regional tensions, with Seoul and Tokyo condemning the test while Washington said it posed no immediate threat to US personnel or allies.

Baloch separatist leader Mir Yar Baloch has renewed his call for Balochistan independence recognition, asking governments and international organisations to treat the region as an independent country rather than a Pakistani province. His appeal came as supporters marked August 11 as “Balochistan Independence Day.” Balochistan recognition campaign seeks international backi

Jake Whisenant, a 30-year-old Yosemite speed climber from Mammoth Lakes, died after a climbing-related incident in the Sequoia-Kings Canyon Wilderness. He was known for record-setting El Capitan ascents, including Lurking Fear. Jake Whisenant, a 30-year-old California climber known for high-speed ascents of major Yosemite routes, died August 3 following a climbing-related incident in the Sequoia-K

A Schererville power outage left the northwest Indiana town without electricity as severe storms brought damaging winds, downed power lines and highway disruptions. Outages also affected NIPSCO and ComEd customers across Indiana and the Chicago suburbs. Severe storms knocked out power across Schererville, Indiana, on Tuesday as damaging winds swept through northwest Indiana and the Chicago region, disrupting highways, brin