International
Half-hour blackout on runway, IndiGo passengers gasp in darkness
Just before takeoff, all the lights and air conditioning of the plane suddenly went off. In an instant, the cabin turned into a hellhole of darkness and intense heat. The passengers were stuck inside the plane for about half an hour in such suffocating conditions. This extreme suffering incident occurred due to a mechanical fault on IndiGo Airlines flight 6E657 from Vadodara to Delhi.
Iran plans to impose fees on submarine cables in Strait of Hormuz
After a successful wartime blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran is now eyeing a secret artery of the global economy. Tehran wants to use the submarine cables that run under the waterway—which carry vast amounts of internet and financial data between Europe, Asia and the Persian Gulf—as a strategic tool.
No more religion-based allowances in West Bengal
The BJP government led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced to close all government projects based on religious caste in West Bengal. An important policy decision in this regard was taken in the second meeting of the state cabinet held at the state secretariat building on Monday (May 18).
West Bengal govt announces free travel for women in govt buses
The state government in West Bengal, India, is providing free travel to women in government buses. From June 1, women will be able to travel free of charge in all government buses in the state.
Pakistan warns India of nuclear attack
In response to India's new Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi's 'warning against Pakistan', the Pakistani military has given a devastating reaction.
North Korea's Kim to bolster front-line defences
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called on top military officials to bolster front-line units and turn the southern border into an "impregnable fortress", state media reported Monday.
Two US Navy fighter jets crash after mid-air collision during air show
Two US Navy fighter jets crashed following a mid-air collision during an air show in the US state of Idaho on Sunday (May 17).
WHO declares international emergency as Ebola outbreak in Congo kills 80
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an international public health emergency over the worsening Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and neighbouring Uganda, after at least 80 people died in recent weeks amid the rapid spread of the deadly virus.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigning: Reports
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly preparing to resign as Labour Party leader and step down from his position as Prime Minister amid mounting pressure following a catastrophic defeat in local elections and an escalating rebellion within the Labour Party.
Andhra Pradesh announces cash incentives for third, fourth child births
India’s southern state of Andhra Pradesh has announced cash incentives for families having a third and fourth child, in a policy shift aimed at addressing declining birth rates.