Several wildfires burned across the Italian island of Sicily Several wildfires burned across the Italian island of Sicily on Wednesday, prompting the evacuation of residents as firefighters worked to contain the spread. Other European countries are also battling wildfires fuelled by hot, dry weather, with scientists warning that climate change is increasing the frequency and…
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat has been informed by the International Testing Agency (ITA) about a missed out-of-competition doping test from December 18, 2025. This is her first whereabouts failure in the past 12 months, news agency PTI reported.In a letter dated May 4, 2026, the ITA said the missed test has been recorded after reviewing her…
A 29-year-old man died after his scooty was hit by a speeding Mercedes. (Image enhanced with AI) NEW DELHI: A 29-year-old man was killed after his scooty was allegedly hit by a speeding Mercedes near Jahangirpuri Bus Stand on Delhi’s Outer Ring Road. Police have arrested the driver of the luxury car.The accident took place…
FOX One has announced a nationwide search for a fan to watch every 2026 World Cup match for $50,000/ AI representative Image A football fan will be paid $50,000 to watch every match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after FOX Sports announced a nationwide search for what it is calling the “FOX One Chief…
Each year, as autumn turns to winter, the sun sets over Utqiagvik, Alaska, and does not rise again for roughly 65 days. Formerly known as Barrow, Utqiagvik sits at the very northern tip of Alaska, about 300 miles north of the Arctic Circle, making it the northernmost community in North America. This extended stretch of…
Prasoon Joshi appointed Chairman of Prasar Bharati. The celebrated lyricist and writer will now lead India’s public broadcasting system, including Doordarshan and All India Radio. NEW DELHI: The Centre on Saturday appointed noted lyricist and communications expert Prasoon Joshi as chairman of Prasar Bharati, filling a key vacancy at the public broadcaster that has been…
Jamvanti Singh claimed Raj Singh (left) had travelled with her to Lucknow on May 7 to attend a wedding. LUCKNOW: Amid the ongoing probe into the murder of Chandranath Rath, personal assistant to West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari, the mother of arrested Ballia resident and alleged sharpshooter Raj Singh has claimed that her son was…
In West Bengal’s Khargram, Bharatiya Janata Party’s Mitali Mal secured her win with 77,748 votes. TMC’s Ashish Marjit lost with 68,415 votes, trailing behind Mal by 9,333 votes.TMC’s Ashish Marjit is in contest with BJP’s Mitali Mal for the constituency of Khargram in the 2026 assembly elections.There were a total of 2,30,464 registered voters on…
NEW DELHI: The district consumer commission, Thrissur, has held the Central Bank of India liable for losing an original Pattayam (land title document) deposited as security for an agricultural loan, observing that the bank’s negligence restricted the property owner to fully exercise her rights over the land.The commission directed the bank to pay Rs 2.5…
Different types of frontline US fighters armed with long range air-to-air missiles. (Image credit: US Navy) The US Air Force’s Life Cycle Management Center is pushing to change how aerial warfare is viewed.The USAF is seeking a next‑generation air‑launched standoff capability under the Air Force Long Range Weapon (AFLRW) program, which specifies a minimum threshold…