Fire Destroys Over 200 Homes in Malaysian Floating Village
A large fire swept through Kampung Bahagia, a floating village in Sabah, Malaysia, destroying more than 200 homes. The blaze caused widespread destruction in the community built over water....
Valmiki Research Center Demands Unconditional Apology From Actor Prakash Raj to Hindus
The director of the Valmiki Research Center, Dr. Lajapathirai, has called on actor Prakash Raj to tender an unconditional apology to all Hindus, urging him to read the Valmiki Ramayana in full to understand the epic's so...
VMC Plans to Draw Water From Andra Reservoir to Address Fort City Shortage
The Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (VMC) plans to source water from the Andra reservoir to meet the needs of Fort City, which requires around 47 million litres per day. Water availability is reported to fall below 3...
PM Modi's National Address Sparks Election Code Violation Row
PM Modi addressed the nation on April 18, touching on the women's quota implementation and Parliament proceedings. Opposition leaders led by Mallikarjun Kharge accused Modi of violating the Model Code of Conduct by polit...
Indian Vice-President Radhakrishnan Makes Historic Visit to Sri Lanka
Vice-President Radhakrishnan arrived in Sri Lanka for a two-day bilateral visit. The trip marks the first time an Indian Vice-President has made a bilateral visit to Sri Lanka....
Two Indian Men Shot Dead Outside Gurdwara in Italy
Two Indian men were fatally shot in the square in front of the Gurdwara Mata Sahib Kaur Ji in an industrial area of Italy on the night of April 17. The attack occurred just minutes before midnight as the victims were lea...
ISRO Chief: G20 Satellite Launch Planned for 2027
ISRO chief Narayanan announced that a G20 satellite is expected to be launched in 2027, speaking at an event attended by scientists from DRDO, ISRO, and the Aeronautical Society of India. He also noted that India is the ...
India's LPG Consumption Falls 13% Amid West Asia Conflict
India's LPG consumption dropped approximately 12.8% year-on-year in March, falling to 2.379 million tonnes from 2.729 million tonnes in the same month last year. The decline is attributed to the ongoing conflict in West ...
Chamarajanagar Bans Heavy Uniforms in Schools Amid Heatwave
With the Chamarajanagar district recording a maximum temperature of 38.8 degrees Celsius, the Deputy Commissioner ordered educational institutions to prohibit blazers, ties, and heavy uniforms for students. Schools were ...
Filipino Vloggers Abroad Find Financial Freedom and Global Audiences
A growing number of Filipinos living overseas are building substantial followings and income through social media, covering topics from diaspora life to migration advice. Lea Albritton, based in Georgia, USA, has amassed...
Nikkei Asia: Japanese Shiatsu Insole Brand Eyes Broader Asian Market
Madras, a sole proprietor behind a shiatsu insole product, is seeking to expand its footprint across Asian markets. The company is targeting consumers looking for comfort-focused footwear solutions....
Shimokitazawa: Inside Tokyo's Bohemian Cultural Hub
A feature piece explores Shimokitazawa, the Tokyo neighbourhood long regarded as the city's bohemian heart, known for its indie music venues, vintage shops, and artistic community....
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh Announce Second Pregnancy
Bollywood couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have announced they are expecting their second child. The couple welcomed their first child on September 8, 2024....
Hombale Films Announces 'Mahavatar Parshuraam' as Next Cinematic Universe Entry
Hombale Films has announced 'Mahavatar Parshuraam', a new installment in its planned seven-part Mahavatar Cinematic Universe, following 'Narsimha'. The film is slated for a theatrical release in December 2027....
IPL 2026: Uncertainty Continues Over MS Dhoni's Return
Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming declined to provide specifics on MS Dhoni's fitness, saying only that Dhoni was 'progressing well' in his recovery. The question of whether Dhoni will play in IPL 2026 remai...
Elderly Woman Killed in Suspected Leopard Attack in Kerala
An elderly woman was found dead with her body partially eaten near the Sholayar dam area in Malakkappara, Kerala, in a suspected leopard attack. The incident has raised alarm among local residents over increasing wildlif...
North Korea Launches Multiple Short-Range Ballistic Missiles
South Korea's military reported that North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles in the latest of a series of weapons tests. The launches are in violation of United Nations sanctions....
Telangana Political Showdown as Revanth Reddy and KCR Hold Parallel Rallies
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and former CM K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) held rallies on the same day, setting the stage for a political confrontation. Public attention is focused on whether KCR will directly targ...
Hong Kong Adviser Urges Caution in Applying New Civil Service Accountability System
Executive Council convenor Regina Ip has called on the Hong Kong government to use its proposed accountability system prudently when investigating department heads, warning against undermining civil service morale. She s...
Asia's Manufacturing Strengths Could Give It Edge Over US in Physical AI Race
Venture capitalist Jixun Foo of Granite Asia argues that Asia's supply chain and manufacturing capabilities position it well as AI development shifts toward physical applications such as robotics and industrial automatio...