Volcanoes have shaped some of the world’s most productive landscapes, leaving behind fertile soils, natural harbours and landscapes that have supported communities for centuries. The same geological forces that enrich the land also create hazards that can return with little warning. Around the world, millions of people continue to live beneath active volcanoes, accepting the…
India and Bangladesh cricket team (Agency Image) Mumbai: Are India set to play Bangladesh in a white-ball bilateral series in September, marking the resumption of cricketing ties between the two neighbouring nations?After almost a year of strained diplomatic and cricketing relations, ties between India and Bangladesh may finally be getting back on track, with the…
A Blinkit delivery rider’s day was transformed by a customer’s extraordinary generosity. After completing a ₹15 order, the rider, whose daily earnings were just ₹97, received a ₹500 tip. This unexpected act of kindness, equivalent to nearly two days’ wages, deeply moved the rider and has since gone viral, highlighting the significant impact of small…
In a shocking turn of events, Pune Rural police revealed that realtor Ketan Agarwal’s fiancée, Siya Goyal, and her boyfriend, Chetan Chaudhary, allegedly rehearsed his murder before pushing him off a cliff at Lohagad Fort. PUNE: The Pune Rural police investigation into the murder of realtor Ketan Agarwal on Tuesday revealed that accused Siya Goyal…
(AI image used for representational purposes only) In an old kitchen, a pot and a kettle hanging over the same fire would eventually collect layers of smoke and soot, their surfaces darkening with every meal prepared over the flames. A pot turning around to accuse the kettle of being black carried an obvious irony because…
Five women daycare staff at an IT company campus in Bengaluru face an FIR for allegedly abusing toddlers BENGALURU: Shocking videos allegedly showing toddlers being physically abused at a daycare centre inside an IT company Capegemini’s HAL campus in Bengaluru have led to the registration of an FIR against five women caregivers, with police launching…
The First World War saw millions of soldiers fight across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, but few service records are as remarkable as that of Jackie, a chacma baboon from South Africa. Far from being a simple regimental mascot, Jackie wore a military uniform, marched with troops, stood guard in the trenches and survived…
General Seth also paid tribute to soldiers who laid down their lives in service of the nation. Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth on Wednesday outlined his vision for a modern, technology-driven Indian Army, saying the force must be prepared to meet the demands of an evolving security landscape. He also introduced the acronym ‘VIJAY’ to…
The rollout marks the first large-scale implementation of the IBG concept, long discussed within the Army (Picture credit: AI image) The Indian Army on Wednesday undertook one of its most significant structural reforms in recent decades with the creation of five Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) and one dedicated Fire Support Group (FSG).Six major generals assumed…
Henry Nowak and Vickrum Digwa Two Hampshire Constabulary police officers are under investigation for potential gross misconduct over their handling of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, who was handcuffed and arrested while suffering fatal stab wounds after being attacked by Sikh man Vickrum Singh Digwa in Southampton in December 2025.Digwa was later convicted of murder and sentenced…