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Five suffer severe burns after 11,000 KV high tension wire snaps onto street in Noida's Sector-63
At least five people were injured after an 11,000 kV high-tension power line snapped and fell in Chhijarsi Colony under Sector 63 police station limits in Noida on Wednesday. The incident also set a scooter on fire, triggering panic among residents.
'Are you Muslim?': Indian man stabbed 15 times at US mall after revealing his religion
A shopping trip at a mall in Utah turned into a violent incident after an Indian kiosk employee was allegedly stabbed because of his religion. Police say the suspect specifically targeted the victim after asking whether he was Muslim.
India pushes for UN overhaul, says Security Council reforms key for 'Fit for Future' multilateralism
India on Tuesday reiterated its push for a complete overhaul of the United Nations, calling for urgent reform of the Security Council. It further emphasised a stronger General Assembly and a bigger role for the Economic and Social Council to keep multilateralism relevant. New Delhi also warned that the UN risks losing global support the longer it delays making the Security Council more representative.
Nepal court jails ex-deputy PM, home minister in fake refugee scam; 14 others convicted
Two former Nepal ministers received prison sentences for their involvement in a fake refugee document scam. Top Bahadur Rayamajhi was sentenced to four years, and Bal Krishna Khand received two years. Fourteen others were also convicted and sentenced for their roles in the alleged fraud. The investigation began in 2023 after authorities uncovered claims of Nepali citizens posing as refugees.
'Putin was about to launch a nuclear attack on Ukraine, PM Modi stopped him': Polish minister's big claim
Poland's Deputy Foreign Minister Wladyslaw Teofil Bartoszewski has made a big claim about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's diplomatic role during the Russia-Ukraine war. He said that the Indian Prime Minister played a crucial part in preventing Russian President Vladimir Putin from using tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine towards the end of 2022. Speaking at a press conference, Bartoszewski said President Putin listens carefully to Prime Minister Modi and respects his views.
Trump reverses 20% fee on ships transiting Hormuz, replaces it with Gulf investments in US; what it means
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday withdrew his proposal to impose a 20% fee on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, saying the idea would be replaced with trade and investment agreements involving Gulf nations.
EAM Jaishankar launches UNSC 2028-29 campaign with 'SHANTI' theme at UN, why it matters
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar launched India's official campaign 'SHANTI: India for the United Nations Security Council 2028-29. Norms, Trust, Integrity' for the two-year tenure at a special event in the UN headquarters attended by UN envoys, diplomats and officials. India said its approach to the United Nations is rooted in 'SHANTI: Securing Holistic Advancement through Norms, Trust, Integrity.' India last sat at the UN horseshoe table for the 2021-22 term.
Indian crew member killed after Iranian missiles hit UAE oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz
The UAE’s Defence Ministry on Tuesday said two of its oil tankers have been targeted by two Iranian cruise missiles in Omani waters in the Strait of Hormuz. An Indian national crew member was killed in the attack on the Mombasa tanker, with eight people wounded, it added. In a post on X, UAE Ministry of Defence stated that the national tankers 'Mombasa' and 'Al Bahiyah' were targeted by two Iranian cruise missiles while transiting the southern shipping lane of the Strait of Hormuz, within Omani territorial waters.
China cries foul as 14 countries, including Japan, reject Beijing’s claim over South China Sea
China has summoned Japan's second-in-command in Beijing to lodge a formal protest. The diplomatic clash erupted as Tokyo on Monday joined 13 other nations in reaffirming a landmark international ruling that rejected Beijing’s territorial claims in the South China Sea. Following the clash, China has accused Japan and its partners of undermining regional peace and stability.
Trump orders US flags at half-mast after Lindsey Graham's death, tributes pour in worldwide
US President Donald Trump has ordered American flags across the United States to be flown at half-mast till Saturday evening in honour of Senator Lindsey Graham, who passed away on July 11 following what his office described as a "brief and sudden illness." Paying tribute to one of his closest political allies, Trump remembered Graham as a loyal friend, an accomplished public servant and a leader who dedicated his life to the people of South Carolina and the United States. In a post on Truth Social, Trump announced the decision to lower the national flags and praised the late senator's co
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- Five suffer severe burns after 11,000 KV high tension wire snaps onto street in Noida's Sector-63
- 'Are you Muslim?': Indian man stabbed 15 times at US mall after revealing his religion
- India pushes for UN overhaul, says Security Council reforms key for 'Fit for Future' multilateralism
- Nepal court jails ex-deputy PM, home minister in fake refugee scam; 14 others convicted
- 'Putin was about to launch a nuclear attack on Ukraine, PM Modi stopped him': Polish minister's big claim
