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Bengaluru Despite repeated advisories and enforcement efforts, officials estimate that nearly 90 percent of private sleeper coaches and air-conditioned buses in the state are still operating without adequate fire safety systems. This alarming figure has raised serious concerns
BengaluruAmid rising temperatures and increasing discomfort due to heat, the India Meteorological Department has forecasted rain in several parts of the state over the coming days. According to the latest weather report, several districts in Karnataka are likely to experience rai
Madrid Iran has indicated it is open to requests from Spain regarding transit through the Strait of Hormuz, citing Madrid’s commitment to international law. The statement, issued by the Iranian embassy in Spain, marks the first such outreach to a European Union country amid ri
United Nations The United Arab Emirates has expressed willingness to join an international force aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz amid rising regional tensions. The UAE has informed the United States and Western allies that it is ready to participate in a multination
United Nations The Maldives has withdrawn its nomination of Virginia Gamba for the post of UN Secretary-General, narrowing the race significantly. According to a spokesperson for the United Nations General Assembly, the decision reduces the number of candidates from five to
Tehran Iran strongly condemned the deadly school strike at the United Nations Human Rights Council, calling it a grave crime against humanity. Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi told an emergency session that the attack on a girls’ school in Minab, which killed o
Tehran Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a warning to people across West Asia, advising them to stay away from areas hosting US forces amid escalating tensions. The IRGC accused American and Israeli forces of using civilians as shields and said it would co
Washington In a historic move, the United States Department of the Treasury has announced that US paper currency will soon carry the signature of President Donald Trump, marking a major break from a 165-year-old tradition. According to reports, the redesigned notes are bein
Paris S. Jaishankar stressed the importance of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) in improving global connectivity during ongoing tensions in West Asia. Speaking at the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in France, he said current conflicts highlight the need
Human Rights Council over worsening conditions in Balochistan. He accused Pakistani authorities of using collective punishment, arbitrary detentions, and surveillance to suppress dissent. He alleged that security operations, home demolitions, and enforced disappearances have crea
Intro: Pakistan criticised at United Nations Human Rights Council over alleged human rights violations in Balochistan Geneva Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi strongly criticised the United States and Israel over recent strikes on civilian sites, calling them se
Slug: Drug Bust Los Angeles A Canadian national has admitted guilt in a large cross-border drug trafficking case worth millions of dollars, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Guramrit Sidhu, 62, a resident of Brampton, acknowledged that he led a criminal n
Blurb: India’s balanced Middle East policy is strengthening ties with Israel while maintaining strong relations with key Arab nations and expanding defence and technology cooperation Washington India’s pragmatic and balanced approach in the Middle East is helping deepen its
Tel Aviv The Israel Defence Forces said it targeted a major Iranian facility in Yazd used for producing naval missiles and sea mines. According to the IDF, the site handled planning, development, assembly, and storage of advanced weapons meant for maritime attacks. Guided b
Intro: Despite renewed peace signals, tensions between Israel and Iran continue rising with fresh strikes Jerusalem The Israel Defence Forces stated that it carried out a strike on a major Iranian missile production facility in Yazd, focusing on infrastructure linked to the
Dhaka A controversy erupted during Bangladesh’s Independence Day event after a directive allegedly sought to stop recitation from the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita. The instruction was reportedly linked to MP Professor Mujibur Rahman during a state function in Tanore. The Bangladesh N
North Waziristan Rising violence in Shewa tehsil has forced entire communities to flee, creating a serious humanitarian crisis. Villages like Darozanda, Alamkhel, Malokhel, and Anarkhel have been deserted, with residents moving to safer districts. Locals blame targeted killing
Lahore A series of train derailments has raised serious concerns about safety in Pakistan Railways despite a recent rise in revenue during Eid. Just a day after the festival, the Karachi-bound Tezgam Express derailed in Punjab, injuring several passengers. Commuters expressed
