Southeast Australia is battling its worst fire conditions since the “Black Summer” of 2019-20. With temperatures soaring past 40°C, a state of disaster has been declared in Victoria as fires destroy hundreds of homes and cut power to thousands.
Author: Ajay K Saklanii
Israeli security forces have moved to a high-alert footing following reports that US President Donald Trump is considering military strikes against the Iranian regime. As protests in Iran enter a third week with a death toll of 116, Tehran has vowed to retaliate against Israel and American regional bases if attacked.
Reports from Tehran describe harrowing scenes of hospitals overwhelmed with casualties following a violent crackdown on anti-regime protests. With over 2,600 arrests and a near-total internet blackout, Iran faces its most significant political crisis in decades.
The Enforcement Directorate’s recent searches at I-PAC offices in Kolkata have reignited the debate over the “weaponization” of central agencies. As West Bengal prepares for elections, the timing of these raids raises serious questions about the level playing field in Indian democracy.
Data reveals that the massive discounts once offered by Russia have shrunk to just $16 per tonne. With global oil prices remaining low, experts suggest India can now switch to US oil imports with minimal financial impact.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken strict cognisance of environmental violations during the four-laning of National Highway-5. Notices have been issued to PWD and NHAI for ignoring safety measures on steep slopes, leading to landslides and ecological damage near Shimla.
A joyous return for the ‘Maghi’ festival turned into a nightmare for residents of the Giripar region in Sirmaur. A private bus carrying passengers from Shimla and Solan met with a horrific accident between Nohradhar and Haripurdhar, claiming 14 lives.
A nine-seater IndiaOne Air aircraft made an emergency crash landing in an open field near Rourkela on Saturday. All six people on board, including four passengers and two crew members, sustained minor injuries and are reported to be stable.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has directed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman, citing “regional developments.” This decision has sparked a major diplomatic row, leading to a broadcast ban of the IPL in Bangladesh and threats to boycott the upcoming T20 World Cup on Indian soil.
President Donald Trump has warned that the U.S. may acquire Greenland “the hard way” to counter Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic. While Denmark and Greenland insist the territory is not for sale, Trump maintains that full ownership is vital for American national security.









