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US Destroys Five Iranian Tankers After Warship Attacks; Iran Claims Strikes on 10 Ships in Hormuz

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Tensions in West Asia have surged after the United States destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Iran’s Kharg Island. Washington says the strikes were retaliation for two ballistic-missile attacks on a US Navy warship by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard...

Iran plans new zone beyond Strait of Hormuz

Iran is preparing to impose a new layer of restrictions around one of the world’s most sensitive shipping routes, with its top security official warning that vessels entering a proposed maritime zone beyond...

U.S.–Iran Exchange Fresh Fire as Six‑Month West Asia War Stalls

The United States and Iran have exchanged fresh fire in West Asia, ending a brief lull in a war that has now lasted six months. The latest round of clashes began with U.S....

Lionel Messi Retires from International Football: Argentina Legend Ends 21-Year Career

Lionel Messi has officially retired from international football, bringing an end to his 21-year journey with the Argentina national team. The 39-year-old confirmed the decision in an emotional Instagram post on August 31, 2026, saying...

India to Seal U.S. Trade Deal Only After Securing Tariff Edge, Says Piyush Goyal

India will announce the final details of its Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the United States only after Washington offers a preferential tariff rate that gives Indian exporters an advantage over competing countries,...

India’s Q1 GDP Grows 7.8%: Manufacturing and Services Power Expansion

India’s economy expanded 7.8% in the April–June quarter of FY27 (Q1 FY27), faster than the 6.9% growth in the same period last year but slower than the 8.6% recorded in the previous quarter...

UN Map Shows Arunachal, Aksai Chin Between ‘Indian’ and ‘Chinese’ Lines; New Delhi Reaffirms Borders

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A newly issued United Nations world map has sparked debate in India after it showed Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin as areas lying between separate “Indian” and “Chinese” claim lines. The depiction comes days after India supported a UN resolution on fairer world maps, prompting New Delhi to clarify that its borders remain non‑negotiable. What the UN map depicts The UN map, released on July 1, 2026, uses distinct lines to mark contested frontiers in the India–China border region: In Arunachal Pradesh, the map shows: The southern boundary with Assam as a “Chinese Line”. The northern boundary with Tibet as an “Indian Line”. No clear boundary with Nagaland. In Aksai Chin, which India considers part of Ladakh: The eastern borders are labelled the “Indian Line”. A “Chinese Line” separates Aksai Chin from the rest of Ladakh. In Jammu and Kashmir,...

PM CARES Fund Donations Rise to ₹480 Crore, but Spending Remains Minimal

The PM CARES Fund received nearly ₹480 crore in donations during the financial year 2024–25, marking a reported 592% increase over the previous year....

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AI in Courts: CJI Surya Kant Says Technology Must Assist, Not Replace Human Judgment

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Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has made it clear that artificial intelligence...

UN Map Shows Arunachal, Aksai Chin Between ‘Indian’ and ‘Chinese’ Lines; New Delhi Reaffirms Borders

A newly issued United Nations world map has sparked debate in India after it showed Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin as areas lying between separate “Indian” and “Chinese” claim lines. The depiction comes days after India supported...

In major counteroffensive against Houthis, Yemini forces vow to retake Sanaa

Forces loyal to Yemen’s internationally recognised government have launched counterattacks against the Houthi rebels, with officials saying they aim to recapture the capital, Sanaa, more than a decade after the Iran-backed Houthis seized...

“A UN for Everyone”: UN PGA Annalena Baerbock

New Delhi: Annalena Baerbock, the President of the United Nations General Assembly (UN PGA) called for a "UN for...

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The sinking of Iranian Navy frigate IRIS Dena by a US...

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AI in Courts: CJI Surya Kant Says Technology Must Assist, Not Replace Human Judgment

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Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has made it clear that artificial intelligence (AI) should support, not substitute, human decision-making in India's judicial...
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UN report warns AI could double data centre power and water use by 2030

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A new report from the United Nations University says the rapid rise of artificial intelligence could significantly increase the environmental cost of data centres...
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India’s AI race to decode its ancient manuscripts & medical texts

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On the outer wall of the Airavatesvara Temple in Tamil Nadu, a 12th-century stone carving shows a woman giving birth while standing upright, supported...

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Anak Krakatau Eruption: Indonesia Reopens Jakarta Airport After Ash Disrupts Nearly 3,000 Flights

Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupted over the weekend, sending thick ash...

Nepal Floods: Death Toll Hits 1,295 as Two Workers Rescued Alive After Nine Days in Tunnel

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Nepal Flash Floods 2026: Over 160 Dead, 750+ Missing Including 130+ Indians; Helpline Numbers Issued

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At Least 105 Indians Among 291 Foreigners Missing After Nepal’s Rasuwa Flash Flood

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Sudan Crisis Enters Fourth Year: UN Sounds Alarm on ‘Abandoned War’

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Sudan's devastating civil war has reached its fourth year, prompting a dire warning from the United Nations' top aid official. Denise Brown, UN Humanitarian...
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Long after the guns fall silent, conflict-related sexual violence leaves lasting scars

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In 2024 alone, the UN verified around 4,500 cases of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV), though the real number is likely much higher. An overwhelming...
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Humanitarian Crisis Deepens as Gaza Hospitals Ordered to Evacuate

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Gaza: On 4th January 2025, Israel has ordered the evacuation of two major hospitals in northern Gaza, the Indonesian Hospital and Al-Awda Hospital, as...

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