Nearly 18 years after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, Indian authorities have initiated the 26/11 in absentia trial process against six Pakistan-based accused linked to the conspiracy. Mumbai Police has moved to invoke the new legal mechanism under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, while the court must still determine whether all statutory requirements have been fulfilled. The accused are Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed, Zaki-ur

A new India global opinion survey shows striking differences in how the country is viewed worldwide. Sri Lanka records the strongest favourable opinion, while the UK, Kenya and Germany also show strong goodwill. Pakistan stands at the opposite end, giving India its lowest rating among the 36 countries surveyed. Sri Lanka Sri Lanka emerged as the most India-friendly country in Pew Research Cente

Nashik experienced two fresh earthquakes early Friday, August 14, extending a period of repeated seismic activity across northern Maharashtra. The Nashik earthquake August 14 sequence included magnitude 3.5 and 3.4 tremors, while authorities continue monitoring Nashik tremors, building risk and activity around Palghar. Nashik tremors continue before dawn According to reviewed data from the Nati

New Delhi: India has sent the first tranche of 20 metric tonnes of humanitarian assistance to earthquake-hit Colombia, supplying medicines, medical equipment, temporary shelters, hygiene materials and other essentials needed for emergency recovery. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced the India Colombia aid initiative as rescue and rehabilitation efforts continue across badly affected regions. According to the Ministry of Exter

The Spokane wildfire crisis has destroyed at least 700 structures and placed about 64,000 residents under immediate evacuation orders. Fire crews are battling three major blazes as drought, strong winds and extreme heat worsen conditions across eastern Washington. Spokane Fires Destroy Hundreds of Structures Wildfires burning near Spokane, Washington, for a third consecutive day have destroyed

The French job bullying probe has placed workplace conditions inside departments linked to the prime minister’s services under scrutiny. The Paris prosecutor is examining allegations of institutional harassment as internal investigations assess staff welfare, management practices and psychological risks. Paris Prosecutor Inquiry The Paris prosecutor’s office has opened a preliminary inquiry

At least 30 people were killed after armed men attacked Naridon village in Kaduna State, northwestern Nigeria, residents said. The assailants reportedly arrived close to midnight, fired at civilians and burned homes, leaving families seeking safety and medical help. Naridon Residents said the attackers entered Naridon village in Kauru Local Government Area late on Sunday and began shooting with

Nepal's southern plains have experienced one of the country's most serious outbreaks of communal unrest in recent years. The Nepal Hindu Muslim violence explained through official statements shows how a local religious dispute in Sunsari district escalated into wider Nepal communal unrest, leading to multiple deaths, curfews and an urgent Nepal government response aimed at restoring peace. Nepal Communal Unrest Began in Sunsari