Telangana Heatwave: Ten Districts Exceed 44°C as Kerameri Records 44.6°C
A severe heatwave has gripped Telangana, with data from the Telangana Development Planning Society showing that 10 districts exceeded 44°C and a further 13 districts recorded temperatures between 43°C and 44°C. Kerame...
Soldier Found Dead at Jammu Military Camp; Cause Under Investigation
A soldier was found dead at a camp in Jammu, with officials confirming an investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of death. No further details have been released pending the completion of the probe....
Bangladesh Raises Fuel Prices Amid West Asia War-Driven Crude Cost Surge
Bangladesh has increased fuel prices, with officials citing rising crude oil costs, supply chain disruptions, and higher freight and insurance expenses linked to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Authorities described t...
India's Women's Reservation Debate Escalates: Modi Defends Bill, Opposition Plans PM Letter, MCC Complaint Filed
Prime Minister Modi reaffirmed his government's commitment to women's reservation in a 30-minute speech on April 18, criticising the Congress, DMK, TMC, and Samajwadi Party over the issue. The opposition is preparing to ...
Four Dead in Chain Road Accident on Karnataka's NH-50; Lorry Driver Blamed
Four people are feared dead following a major chain-collision on National Highway 50 in Karnataka's Vijayanagara district. Preliminary reports indicate a garlic-laden lorry from Haryana, allegedly driven rashly, first st...
Four Terror Suspects Arrested in Delhi; IEDs and Remote-Controlled Devices Seized
Delhi Police arrested four terror suspects and seized improvised explosive devices along with two remote-control toy cars that the accused were reportedly assembling to carry out attacks. Investigations are ongoing into ...
Kerala Warns of Contaminated Ice, Intensifies Food Safety Inspections Amid Rising Heat
As temperatures rise across Kerala, the state's Health Minister has urged the public to exercise caution over contaminated ice. The Food Safety department has launched intensified inspections targeting drinking water sou...
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....