Iran initiated a near-total internet blackout in response to anti-government protests that first began in December and have since rapidly grown nationwide, becoming the biggest threat to the Islamic Republic in years. Within a half-hour of the digital shutdown, internet traffic plummeted by 90 percent. In the following days, internet connectivity has since been close to zero percent. 

Iran Faces One of the Longest Internet Blackouts; Over 92 Million Without Internet |

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has given her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump during a meeting at the White House, saying it was a recognition of his commitment to her country's freedom.

Machado Says Venezuelans Can Count on US President

Donald Trump reiterates his call to cancel the upcoming U.S. midterm elections, questioning whether elections should be held during wartime.

Donald Trump Repeats Call for Cancelling Midterms | No Elections During War? 

Counting for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election is underway, with results slated to be declared later today. According to early trends, the Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS (Raj Thackeray) took the lead, with the Thackeray brothers making a strong push in the first hour of the vote counting. Meanwhile, the BJP and Shiv Sena have also made a strong start. 

BMC Election: Trends Suggest BJP-Shiv Sena Alliance Surge; Thackeray Brothers Lag Behind 

Every Pongal, Tamil Nadu returns to one of its most intense cultural rituals. Jallikattu is back at Avaniyapuram—bigger, tighter and more closely regulated than ever. Here’s what defines the 2026 edition.

Tamil Nadu: 1000 Bulls, 500 Tamers Take Part in Controversial Sport 

In a stunning public admission that cuts through years of denials and diplomatic doublespeak, the commander of Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Hafiz Abdul Rauf, has acknowledged that India's Operation Sindoor delivered a devastating blow to the terror group's nerve centre in Muridke. 

Op Sindoor: LeT Commander Accepts Damage to Mudrike Hideout 

A severe cold wave has tightened its grip on large parts of northern India, with temperatures hovering near zero in several states.

On Thursday, the capital Delhi recorded its coldest morning so far this winter, with the temperature dropping to 2.9C.

North India Cold: Severe Cold Persists in Delhi & Neighbouring States 

South African authorities shut Kruger National Park on Thursday to day visitors, after several rivers that run through it burst their banks as the result of days of heavy rains, they said.

Kruger Floods: River Burst Banks in South Africa's Kruger; Wildlife Park Hit by Fast-Rising Waters 

Zubeen Garg, 52, died on September 19, 2025, during a private yacht party in Singapore. He had travelled to the city-state to perform at the North East India Festival but passed away days before his scheduled appearance. According to the police report, Garg ignored safety advice and went diving despite being intoxicated, leading to his drowning.


Singapore Authorities Dismiss Foul Play Angle in Garg's Death

Canada and China are forging a new strategic partnership that promises "historic" gains by leveraging on each other's strengths, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday.


 Carney Says Canada, China Set for 'Historic' Gains from Partnership

Massive Fire Erupts in Gangnam’s Guryong Village, Dozens Evacuated

NASA’s Artemis II Mission Brings Humans Closer To Moon

US, Denmark, Greenland Discuss Arctic Future as NATO Shows Support

The White House on Thursday reiterated that President Donald Trump wants to 'acquire Greenland' and that the deployment of European troop will not affect his plans to take control of the Arctic island from Denmark.

White House Says Trump’s Priorities Show US Interest in Greenland

A South Korean court on Friday sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison for charges including obstructing attempts to arrest him following his failed bid to impose martial law.

South Korea: Ex- Prez Yoon Faces First Verdict; Martial Law Declaration Under Review 

Ukraine’s military is facing a massive manpower crisis as reports emerge of troops deserting frontlines under intense pressure. Analysts warn that this could seriously affect Ukraine’s defense capabilities amid ongoing conflicts.

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainian Troops Desert Frontlines Amid Massive Military Manpower Crisis

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-Shiv Sena alliance is headed for a thumping victory in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, facing little resistance from “united” Thackeray brothers, said media reports citing multiple Exit Polls by polling agencies.

BMC Elections: Exit Polls Predict Win for BJP Shiv-Sena Alliance 

LeT Leader Recounts India’s Strike on Terror Camps

India's trade deficit widened slightly in the December quarter,
But remained under control.
A strong export pivot towards Asia and Africa,
Is helping offset tariff pressures, and a weaker rupee.

India's Trade Balance: Stabilising Despite Tariffs 

US President Closely Monitors Iran Protests, Issues Stern Warning


Iran Halts 800 Executions After Trump Pressure, US Warns Action

UGC Shows Gunfire Echoing Through Kermanshah Street in Iran

Russia Calls Greenland Threat Claims a Myth After NATO Deployments 

Investors have been flocking to the stocks of memory and storage component manufacturers,
Due to a shortage of their products.
However, that is causing headaches for many of their customers.

Crisis: An Unprecedented Memory Chip Shortage

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