International
Rejected applicant hacks IIT website, may be considered for future admission
A young Indian applicant who was not selected for admission to the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur allegedly gained unauthorized access to the institute's website after his application was rejected.
Abhijit Dipke demands Amit Shah's resignation over student protest crackdown
Political tensions in India have intensified over the anti-exam paper leak movement, with Abhijit Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and one of the movement's key organizers, demanding the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Russian strikes kill at least 14 across Ukraine; Poland reports airspace alert
A fresh wave of Russian airstrikes across Ukraine has left at least 14 people dead, including children, according to the latest reports from multiple media outlets. While some international news agencies continue to report the death toll between eight and 13, officials warn the number could rise as rescue teams continue clearing debris from damaged buildings.
Helicopter crash in Argentina kills seven
Seven people died when a firefighting helicopter in Argentina's western San Juan province crashed on Wednesday, a local official said.
Extreme heat wipes out 31 million jobs a year in South Asia: World Bank
Extreme heat is costing South Asia the equivalent of 31 million full-time jobs every year, while the region's economy could shrink by around 7 percent by 2050 if current trends continue, according to a new World Bank report.
Japan earthquake death toll rises to 30
The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck Japan's southern Kyushu Island has risen to 30, as rescue teams continue searching for survivors beneath collapsed buildings while authorities battle soaring temperatures that are hampering relief operations.
US launches 'heavy retaliatory' airstrikes strikes on Iran
The United States has launched what it described as "heavy retaliatory" airstrikes against Iran, targeting dozens of military sites after Tehran allegedly attempted ballistic missile attacks on American forces in the Middle East.
Qantas rewrites aviation history with record 24-hour non-stop flight
Australia's Qantas Airways has set a new benchmark in aviation by completing the world's longest non-stop test flight, with a specially configured aircraft remaining airborne for 24 hours and 25 minutes between Melbourne and Toulouse, France.
‘Myanmar agrees to take back 3 lakh Rohingya from Bangladesh’
Myanmar has agreed to repatriate approximately 3,00,000 Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh and another 5,000 currently living in Malaysia following negotiations with Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Wednesday (July 29).
Myanmar agrees to take back 5,000 Rohingya from Malaysia
Myanmar has agreed to take back 5,000 Rohingya currently residing in Malaysia. This decision comes as part of a rare repatriation initiative after a long period, according to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.