Seven people were killed and one crew member was critically injured after a private business jet crashed during takeoff at Bangor International Airport in Maine on Sunday evening, as a large winter storm swept across New England and much of the United States. Federal aviation authorities confirmed the fatalities and said the sole survivor was transported for emergency medical treatment with serious injuries. The aircraft, a Bombardier Challenger 600, was carrying eight people when i

India will celebrate its 77th Republic Day on Monday, January 26, 2026, at Kartavya Path in New Delhi, commemorating the historic adoption of the Constitution of India in 1950. Republic Day symbolizes India’s transformation into a sovereign, democratic republic and reinforces the constitutional values of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity. The national celebrations will feature a grand ceremonial parade, cultural showcases, military displays and citizen participation, reflecting Indi

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Republic Day celebrations in 2026 are set to become one of the most meaningful national events in recent years, blending patriotism, history, culture, and India’s modern progress. Organised by the Ministry of Defence, the grand parade will take place at Kartavya Path in New Delhi on January 26, 2026. This year’s celebrations will highlight 150 years of the national song Vande Mataram while also reflecting the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. According to Defence S

A powerful earthquake measuring magnitude 6.4 struck offshore near the town of Baculin in the southern Philippines on Wednesday, January 7, underscoring the persistent seismic risks faced by communities in the region. The earthquake occurred at sea, approximately 58.5 kilometers from the nearest coastline and around 27 kilometers east of the town of Santiago on the island of Mindanao. The tremor was felt across parts of eastern Mindanao, prompting heightened monitoring by authorities, though

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board on Wednesday temporarily suspended registration for the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage following an unprecedented surge of devotees during the New Year period. Officials said the decision was taken as a precautionary measure after crowd density reached critical levels at the Katra

China has set a new global benchmark in rail transportation technology after successfully accelerating a superconducting magnetic levitation train to a speed of 700 kilometres per hour in just two seconds. The achievement marks the fastest acceleration ever recorded for a maglev system and positions China as the first country to demonstrate this capability using superconducting electric maglev technology. The experiment was conducted by researchers at the National University of Defe

A prominent youth leader from Bangladesh, Sharif Osman Hadi, has died in Singapore after succumbing to severe injuries sustained during an assassination attempt in Dhaka earlier this month, officials confirmed on Thursday. His death has sent shockwaves through political circles in Bangladesh and has raised renewed concerns over political violence targeting emerging leaders. Sharif Osman Hadi served as the spokesperson of Inqilab Mancho, a youth-oriented political platform that has g