For those planning a road trip in the hills or weekend vacation in northern or eastern India, it may be worth checking the latest weather forecast. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for rain, thunderstorms, winds and lightning on 19 June for 17 states across India. For some places, warnings for hail and…
Survivors recall horror after London train collision kills driver, injures 89 (Images/AP and X) Survivors recalled scenes of panic and devastation after two passenger trains collided near Bedford, north of London on Friday, killing a train driver and injuring over 80 people.Describing the moments after the crash, passenger Dr Pete Knapp told Press Association: “There…
Allu Arjun fulfils young leukaemia patient fan’s wish; Recreates iconic ‘Pushpa’ moments – VIDEO Actor Allu Arjun recently made a young fan’s day memorable by spending time with Shraddha, a girl undergoing treatment for leukaemia. The meeting was facilitated through the Make-A-Wish Foundation of India and has since touched the hearts of many online. Pushpa…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Algeria’s Rayan Ait-Nouri battle for the ball during the World Cup Group J football match between Argentina and Algeria in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo) Algeria have filed a complaint with FIFA over what they described as “refereeing injustice” during their opening FIFA World Cup defeat to…
Google CEO Sundar Pichai recently told Stanford University’s Class of 2026 that many people had been advising him on what to say during his commencement speech, and more specifically what not to say. Speaking at the graduation ceremony, Sundar Pichai joked that the advice was largely about avoiding discussion of artificial intelligence (AI), a topic…
Israeli ambassador Danny Danon loses cool at UN official A United Nations hearing on the plight of children affected by the Gaza conflict erupted into a heated confrontation on Friday, with Israel’s ambassador accusing the UN leadership of unfairly targeting the country.The tense exchange unfolded at UN headquarters in New York during an event marking…
US President Donald Trump asserts that a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon was established through his intervention US President Donald Trump urged Israel to agree to a ceasefire with Hezbollah, telling the country to “calm down sometimes and use your head” as a truce took effect on Friday after deadly strikes that killed 47 people…
Average of 30,500 pedestrians killed on roads annually between 2019-24 NEW DELHI: More than 1.8 lakh pedestrians were killed in road crashes across India between 2019 and 2024, averaging over 30,500 deaths annually, underscoring their vulnerability as the most at-risk category of road users. Govt data show that the National Highway (NH) network accounted for…
A massive fire tore through a beachfront resort in the Dominican Republic’s popular tourist destination of Bayahibe, killing one person and forcing the evacuation of nearly 1,700 guests and staff, Reuters reported citing authorities on Friday. The victim was identified as Francesca Valentino, a 46-year-old Italian tourist, who died in the blaze at the Viva…
Quote of the day by J.K. Rowling J.K. Rowling is one of the world’s most celebrated authors, best known for creating the immensely popular Harry Potter series. Her books have inspired millions of readers with themes of courage, friendship, kindness and standing up for what is right. Beyond her success as a novelist, Rowling is…