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California could witness a catastrophic storm in the coming years, according to scientists. The scenario has been named ARkStorm 2.0, a wordplay on Noah's Ark and the Great Flood mentioned in the Bible, because this one would also be mammoth.

A tragic domestic incident unfolded at a luxury hotel near Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport, where a 40-year-old manager, S.G. Imran, allegedly strangled his two minor daughters—10-year-old Shaik Zoya and 5-year-old Shaik Zehara—before attempting to take his own life.

Chief Minister Vijay administers a mass anti-drug pledge to school students in Tamil Nadu to promote a drug-free state initiative.

Trump's latest White House video uses Game of Thrones-style imagery to portray his Washington makeover, ending with the Oval Office transformed into a medieval throne room. The post has renewed criticism over the president's repeated embrace of "king" imagery.

Iran’s hardline Kayhan newspaper condemned a new Saudi Arabia-Turkey-Pakistan defense pact signed in Mecca, accusing Muslim leaders of betraying Palestinians and targeting Tehran-backed armed groups instead of confronting Israel.

At least five people were killed and 20 others injured following a devastating combined Russian missile and guided aerial bomb attack on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia. Regional authorities confirmed that the heavy bombardment targeted industrial, residential, and infrastructure facilities, triggering massive fires and severe power disruptions.

Jharkhand student leader Devendra Nath Mahto was hospitalised after joining a protest march to the Assembly despite being on a nine-day hunger strike. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke spoke to him and backed his movement, while alleging police brutality during the protest.

Anne Hathaway continues to grab attention with yet another stylish maternity look. Besides proudly showcasing her baby bump, the actress took a dig and hilariously responded to fake pregnancy rumours on Instagram.

A distress call from Alaska has sparked controversy and drawn attention after reports linked the incident to a property associated with Mark Zuckerberg. A representative for Zuckerberg has moved to clarify the situation, addressing questions and speculation surrounding the distress call.

In May, a radio station mistakenly announced the death of King Charles. A month later, it has been revealed that a staff member played the pre-recorded the message on air by out of curiosity.

A major corruption scandal is in the limelight in Colombia, where former mayors and governors will be investigated for the embezzlement of COP3 trillion or Rs 8,976 crores. Prosecutors have already arrested 13 suspects.

Colombia's new government has recognised Israel's claim over the disputed Golan Heights, breaking with the long-standing international position that the territory remains Syrian. The move marks a sharp shift in Bogota's foreign policy under President Abelardo de la Espriella.

After a credible threat from Iran during a NATO summit in Turkey, US President Donald Trump was secretly moved via an airport catering truck to a smaller C-32A aircraft, using Air Force One as a decoy flight.

A day after the Jharkhand government accepted key demands, including cancelling three exams and an ED probe into the 14th JPSC exam, students marched towards the Assembly. Protest leader Devendra Nath Mahto, on hunger strike, was hospitalised after his health deteriorated.

Brad Pitt is no longer sober and has started drinking again. The actor, who has seen career highs in recent years, said he has been struggling personally with family issues.

Popular crime show Crime Patrol is getting a new host. If multiple reports are to go by, Ajay Devgn is taking up hosting duties from Anup Soni, who has been the show's host for several years.

India had done the same during 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi when red langurs where deployed to keep the monkeys away. The use of acutal animals, however, was banned in 2012 under Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

Brazil holds 13.2 per cent of the world's renewable internal freshwater, followed closely by Russia. Yet despite these massive reserves, both nations face severe urban distribution challenges, while regions like the Middle East experience acute and growing water scarcity.

The IGP also ordered enhanced security checks, particularly during night hours, at vulnerable points and along major entry and exit routes of Srinagar city. Officers were asked to intensify area domination exercises and patrolling in sensitive and vulnerable locations.