Prime Minister Modi has underscored the importance of deadlines for national progress, urging media professionals to help shape the vision of a developed India by 2047.
12 November 2026 · 2 min read
Thousands of schools across Italy, the UK, and Ireland have been targeted by widespread hoax bomb threat emails. Over 6,000 schools in Italy alone were affected by the incidents. Authorities in the affected regions have stated there appears to be no immediate risk to the public, though investigations are ongoing.
11 November 2026 · 2 min read
Authorities in India are investigating two distinct incidents: a suspected IED blast on National Highway-2 in Nagaland and the derailment of the Chauri Chaura Express in Kanpur. Both events, occurring in different parts of the country, fortunately resulted in no reported injuries or fatalities.
11 November 2026 · 2 min read
Former Indian Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar was admitted to AIIMS in New Delhi after collapsing during his morning walk. The 75-year-old former Rajya Sabha chairman is currently under medical evaluation and treatment at the hospital's cardio-neuro centre, under the care of the cardiology department.
11 November 2026 · 1 min read
A Virginia man has been convicted of first-degree murder in connection with his wife's disappearance more than two years ago. Naresh Bhatt, 28, was found guilty despite his assertion that he dismembered Mamta Kafle Bhatt's body after she took her own life. Prosecutors dismissed his claim as "ridiculous" during the trial.
11 November 2026 · 1 min read
An Air India flight, AI 772, was subjected to a security alert at Kolkata airport after a handwritten note threatening a hijack was found. The aircraft, bound for Mumbai with 93 passengers and five crew members, was immediately moved to an isolation bay following established security protocols. Authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident.
11 November 2026 · 1 min read
A Russian paraglider was successfully rescued after becoming entangled in high-tension electricity wires in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district. The 48-year-old pilot was stranded approximately 150 metres above the ground following a takeoff from Bir Billing. The incident near Tandu prompted an urgent operation to free him.
11 November 2026 · 2 min read
Navajo Reservoir in the U.S. Southwest experienced a significant rise in water levels, increasing by nearly 60 feet (18 meters) between late September and early November 2026. This surge followed two extreme rain events in the Four Corners region, which also led to record river levels and localised flooding. Satellite data from Landsat 9 captured the dramatic change in the reservoir, which spans northern New Mexico and southern Colorado.
11 November 2026 · 1 min read
An Indian national was among four crew members injured when a Liberia-flagged Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) was struck in the Persian Gulf. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed the incident, stating the Indian seafarer sustained minor injuries and has since been moved ashore. Six Indian seafarers were aboard the vessel at the time of the attack.
11 November 2026 · 1 min read
Citizens are demonstrating increased engagement with both immediate preparedness and long-term environmental stewardship. A government campaign has led to a surge in sales of emergency essentials, while a community near Stroud is fundraising to protect an ancient woodland.
10 November 2026 · 2 min read
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated the government's commitment to achieving a 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India) by 2047, emphasising the significance of this deadline. He called upon media professionals to contribute to this national objective by highlighting India's achievements and helping to shape the vision.
12 November 2026 · 2 min read
Paramjith Dhankhar, a Singapore-based executive, was reportedly shot dead by a neighbour in Faridabad on November 6. The incident is said to have followed a long-standing disagreement over parking and a dog. Police have arrested the alleged shooter, with several family members also named in the First Information Report.
12 November 2026 · 2 min read
Kolkata municipal authorities have overseen the removal of a temporary tin shade and boundary gate from outside the residence of Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee. While the Kolkata Municipal Corporation stated the action was carried out on police orders, Banerjee's party, AITC, claimed its workers began dismantling the structure earlier. This development occurs days after clashes between BJP and TMC workers near the property, prompting Banerjee to express concerns about surveillance and security.
12 November 2026 · 2 min read
Security agencies in Kashmir have intensified their search for Mohammad Lateef Bhat, a local terrorist affiliated with The Resistance Front, a proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba. Bhat is suspected of involvement in a recent assault targeting Central Reserve Police Force personnel in the Kulgam area. Authorities are urging public assistance in locating him and other individuals.
12 November 2026 · 1 min read
At least one person has died and 12 others sustained injuries following the collapse of a three-story building in Brooklyn's Flatbush section. Emergency services are actively searching for individuals believed to be trapped under the debris. The incident occurred at the perimeter of a construction site where another structure had recently been demolished.
12 November 2026 · 1 min read
Thousands of schools across Italy, the UK, and Ireland have been targeted by widespread hoax bomb threat emails. Over 6,000 schools in Italy alone were affected by the incidents. Authorities in the affected regions have stated there appears to be no immediate risk to the public, though investigations are ongoing.
11 November 2026 · 2 min read
A Virginia man has been convicted of first-degree murder in connection with his wife's disappearance more than two years ago. Naresh Bhatt, 28, was found guilty despite his assertion that he dismembered Mamta Kafle Bhatt's body after she took her own life. Prosecutors dismissed his claim as "ridiculous" during the trial.
11 November 2026 · 1 min read
Citizens are demonstrating increased engagement with both immediate preparedness and long-term environmental stewardship. A government campaign has led to a surge in sales of emergency essentials, while a community near Stroud is fundraising to protect an ancient woodland.
10 November 2026 · 2 min read
The White House was briefly placed under lockdown following two distinct security incidents in its vicinity. A vehicle crashed near Lafayette Park, while a separate individual breached a barrier, prompting authorities to close surrounding roads. President Donald Trump was reported to be inside the presidential residence during the events.
9 November 2026 · 1 min read
Australian airline Qantas is set to eliminate 850 local jobs and transfer much of the work offshore, primarily to India, as part of an AI-driven overhaul of its IT systems. The move, which involves a new agreement with Accenture, aims to modernise the carrier's operations amidst significant technological disruption. This restructuring marks one of several recent major corporate layoff announcements in Australia.
10 November 2026 · 1 min read
Nvidia has launched an independent investigation into its CEO, Jensen Huang, following reports of his close relationship with a Chinese businesswoman suspected of spying for China. The allegations have plunged the tech executive into a personal and national security scandal, leading to a significant drop in the company's share price. This development carries potential implications for the world's most valuable company and the global artificial intelligence race.
9 November 2026 · 1 min read
NASA has unveiled a series of awards and mission updates aimed at expanding its lunar base exploration and scientific capabilities. These investments will support the development of commercial robotic delivery systems, a nuclear-powered rover, and crucial surface infrastructure. The initiatives are part of a broader effort to establish a permanent human outpost at the Moon’s South Pole.
8 November 2026 · 1 min read
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered manufacturers of GLP-1 medications, widely used for weight loss, to include warnings about a rare eye condition. This condition, nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), carries a risk of sudden and permanent vision loss. The requirement applies to popular drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound.
10 November 2026 · 1 min read
Navajo Reservoir in the U.S. Southwest experienced a significant rise in water levels, increasing by nearly 60 feet (18 meters) between late September and early November 2026. This surge followed two extreme rain events in the Four Corners region, which also led to record river levels and localised flooding. Satellite data from Landsat 9 captured the dramatic change in the reservoir, which spans northern New Mexico and southern Colorado.
11 November 2026 · 1 min read