Two firefighting helicopters have collided while battling a wildfire west of Athens in Greece. The Greek fire service says each helicopter was carrying a two-person crew, and a search-and-rescue operation is now underway. Greece is battling wildfires on multiple fronts, with the Prime Minister war
US President Donald Trump has pulled back from plans for major new strikes on Iran, in his latest climbdown after weeks of threatening to hit Tehran hard. The president said late Saturday that the US would hold off, provided a deal can be reached quickly. It follows a phone call with Saudi Crown Pr
Students in Jharkhand continue protests over alleged recruitment exam irregularities. They demand a CBI probe into JPSC and JSSC examination discrepancies. Protesters have lost faith in the current CID investigation into the matter. They seek reforms in the recruitment process and action against res
Jasleen Kaur, a solicitor now thriving in London, has no plans to return to India for her corporate career. She appreciates the UK’s balanced approach to work-life integration, where employers honor personal time and work hours. This lifestyle allows her to explore her hobbies and nurture personal
President Trump announced a halt to a threatened military strike against Iran for now. He cited requests from Iran and other nations for deal finalization. Diplomatic efforts are reportedly underway with mediators facilitating discussions between Washington and Tehran. Meanwhile, domestic politic
India is funding half the cost of deepwater oil and gas exploration wells. This new scheme aims to reduce reliance on imported energy supplies. The government will support sixty exploration wells over the next five years. This initiative encourages companies to explore previously avoided offshore ar
Five women died and four were injured by lightning strikes in Jharkhand's Ramgarh and Godda districts. Three women were killed in Ramgarh while sowing paddy, and two died in Godda. The India Meteorological Department forecast heavy rainfall and thunderstorms for the next four days. A yellow alert ha
Abhijeet Dipke stated his US education was funded by a scholarship and loan. He also mentioned the Cockroach Janta Party will use crowdfunding for transparency. RTI activist Amit Tiwari questioned Dipke's father's financial capacity for US education. Tiwari filed complaints with the Election Comm
Pappu Yadav alleged an assassination attempt at his Delhi residence on Sunday. He claimed individuals threatened him and sought his death during a scuffle. This incident followed his participation in an Opposition skit regarding Ram Mandir donations. BJP leaders had filed complaints against Yadav fo
Gold and silver prices are expected to trade within a narrow range this week. Investors await key US economic data, especially non-farm payrolls, for Fed policy direction. Purchasing managers' index data from major economies will also be closely monitored. Developments concerning the US-Iran conflic
With several medal-rich sports missing from the programme because of financial constraints in hosting the Games — after the event was moved from Victoria in Australia to Glasgow — expectations were lower than in previous editions. Even so, India found success in new events, celebrated new athlet
Shehzad Poonawalla criticised Rahul Gandhi's recent social media post. He interpreted Gandhi's gesture as counting corruption and bribes daily. Poonawalla accused the Gandhi family of extensive involvement in corruption. Rahul Gandhi had shared a Korean finger heart gesture on Friendship Day. This o
A woman was forced to lick sputum by a village panchayat in Begusarai. She had alleged rape by a co-villager on multiple occasions. The local council instead accused her of an illicit relationship. An FIR was lodged after a video of the incident went viral. Police are investigating the video and
The Shri Ramlila Mahasangh requested a special preview screening of the upcoming Ramayana film. This demand aims to prevent any scenes that might offend Hindu sentiments. The organization warned of protests if their preview request is not accepted. The film's trailer features Ranbir Kapoor as Rama a
In a remarkable feat of ingenuity, a young student has created technology that converts air moisture into potable water. This device stands as a sustainable beacon for farmers struggling with inadequate water supply. Featuring a Peltier module for condensation, it smartly monitors water delivery and