Prominent Bangladeshi actress Nusraat Faria, renowned for her portrayal of Sheikh Hasina in the biographical film Mujib: The Making of a Nation, was arrested on May 18 at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka while preparing to board a flight to Thailand. The arrest was made in connection with an attempted murder case tied to…
On May 21, 2025, IndiGo flight 6E2142, operating an Airbus A321 (registration VT-IMD), encountered a severe hailstorm while en route from Delhi to Srinagar, leading to significant damage to the aircraft’s nose cone. Despite the mid-air emergency, the flight landed safely at Srinagar Airport at approximately 6:30 PM, ensuring the safety of all 227 passengers…
Kansas City, Missouri — On the evening of July 17, 1981, hundreds of people gathered in the lobby of the Hyatt Regency Hotel for a festive tea dance. As music echoed through the multi-story atrium, guests watched from above on suspended walkways. At 7:05 PM, tragedy struck when two of the overhead walkways—on the second…
In a major relief for lakhs of daily commuters across India, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has reintroduced and reinforced a highly beneficial initiative. Residents who live within a 20-kilometre radius of any toll plaza on national highways are now eligible to apply for a monthly toll pass costing only ₹340, which allows…
In a significant move reflecting the current geopolitical climate, leading Indian online fashion retailers Myntra and Reliance-owned AJIO have ceased the sale of Turkish apparel brands on their platforms. This decision aligns with the growing national sentiment advocating for a boycott of Turkish products following Turkey’s support for Pakistan during recent military conflicts with India….
In a pioneering move blending technology with governance, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma unveiled “Ankita,” the state’s first AI-generated anchor, via the social media platform X. This innovative step marks a significant stride in leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance public communication. Ankita, an acronym for Assam’s New-age Knowledge-based Information Technology Anchor, made her debut…
In a development that has alarmed national security experts, U.S. energy officials have reportedly uncovered unauthorized communication devices, often referred to as “kill switches,” embedded in Chinese-manufactured inverters used in American solar farms. These devices could potentially allow external actors to remotely disable parts of the U.S. power grid, posing a significant threat to energy…
In a significant development, the U.S. House of Representatives has introduced a bill proposing a 5% tax on remittances sent abroad by non-citizens, including H-1B visa holders and green card holders. This move could have far-reaching implications for the Indian diaspora, which constitutes a substantial portion of the U.S. immigrant population. Overview of the Proposed…
Apple has unveiled a significant initiative to bolster the security of its AI infrastructure by launching an expanded bug bounty program. The company is offering rewards of up to $1 million to security researchers who can identify vulnerabilities within its Private Cloud Compute (PCC) servers, which underpin the Apple Intelligence features set to debut with…
A massive crowd gathered in Chandigarh on Sunday as thousands of residents came forward to volunteer for emergency services, reflecting an unprecedented surge in civic responsibility and community engagement. The event, organized jointly by the Chandigarh Administration and several NGOs, aimed to recruit trained and untrained individuals to support the city’s disaster management, health, and…