India's Lok Sabha has passed the Anti-Paper Leak Bill following nationwide student protests over the NEET paper leak controversy. The bill was cleared amid heated exchanges and loud protests from the opposition. BJP leaders also launched a sharp attack on Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi after he alleged that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had authorized police firing on student protesters.

Meanwhile, the conflict in West Asia continues to escalate as the United States and Saudi Arabia say they carried out strikes on an Iraqi militant alliance in response to recent attacks. In Japan, a powerful earthquake has claimed at least 13 lives, with rescue teams racing to find survivors trapped under collapsed buildings.

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says she is determined to return to Bangladesh by December despite security concerns. Europe is also battling devastating wildfires, with thousands evacuated in Spain while French firefighters struggle to contain rapidly spreading blazes.

Indian stock markets ended sharply higher, with the Sensex surging nearly 900 points and the Nifty closing at 24,250, adding nearly ₹4 lakh crore to investor wealth despite rising oil prices linked to the US-Iran conflict.

Stay tuned for the latest national and international news updates.

India Passes Anti-Paper Leak Bill | Rahul Gandhi vs BJP | US-Saudi Strikes Iraq | Japan Earthquake 

Massive wildfires in southwest France have forced around 250,000 people to leave their homes as firefighters battle to contain the rapidly spreading flames. The blaze has moved closer to the Bordeaux region, raising concerns for communities, vineyards, and surrounding areas as emergency crews continue rescue and containment efforts.

Europe wildfires: Flames rage near Bordeaux and Madrid

India continues to battle relentless monsoon rains as severe flooding disrupts normal life across several states. In Assam, the flood death toll has risen to 66, with more than 6.5 lakh people affected across 10 districts. Hundreds of villages remain submerged, thousands of hectares of farmland have been damaged, and rescue operations are continuing with the Indian Air Force airlifting and airdropping relief supplies.

Gujarat has also witnessed widespread flooding after receiving significantly higher rainfall than last year. More than 42,000 people have been shifted to safer locations as authorities remain on high alert. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has directed officials to begin sanitation drives and damage assessments as floodwaters recede.

Monsoon wreaks havoc in India: Assam devastated by worst floods in six decades

Airbus and Qantas have marked a monumental milestone for international aviation as the newly developed A350-1000ULR completed a historic, record-breaking endurance test flight. Flying non-stop from Melbourne all the way back to Toulouse, France, the ultra-long-range widebody covered an astonishing 12,460 nautical miles (23,075 kilometers) in 24 hours and 24 minutes—shattering commercial flight distance records and proving its capability for Qantas' ambitious Project Sunrise.


Airbus A350-1000ULR set for Qantas fleet after landmark aviation test

President Donald Trump recalled the rocky beginning of his relationship with the late Senator Lindsey Graham during a funeral service at the Washington National Cathedral, joking about the time he publicly shared Graham's private phone number, which triggered a decade-long stream of phone calls and sparked an enduring friendship.


US president recalls rocky start of friendship with Graham

Thirteen Indian seafarers are among a 15-member crew trapped aboard the cargo vessel MV Amir 1 at Ukraine’s Chornomorsk port, facing a dire and life-threatening situation amid intense regional conflict. The Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI) issued an urgent distress appeal, reporting that repeated drone and ballistic missile strikes in the immediate vicinity of the port have left the crew living under constant fear of a direct hit.


13 Indian crew members trapped at Chornomorsk port in Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive order directing defense contractors to completely phase out China-linked critical minerals by January 1, 2027. The aggressive directive targets vital supply chains—including rare earth permanent magnets, tungsten, tantalum, and molybdenum—in an escalating push to end American reliance on Beijing for advanced military hardware.


Trump targets China minerals ban by January 2027

Saudi Arabia's air defenses successfully intercepted and destroyed multiple explosive drones targeting critical oil infrastructure in the Eastern Province and the capital, Riyadh. The Saudi Ministry of Defense blamed Iran-backed militias operating from Iraqi territory for the aggressive action, marking the second time Riyadh has faced such a drone assault from the north.


Riyadh intercepts drones launched from Iraq for the second time

A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan's southern main island of Kyushu, heavily impacting Kumamoto prefecture and triggering emergency evacuations, structural collapses, and temporary tsunami warnings.


Japan earthquake: Magnitude 7.1 quake rattles southern Kyushu island

India's Ministry of External Affairs has said fugitive businessman Nirav Modi will be extradited once legal proceedings in the United Kingdom are completed. The MEA reaffirmed its commitment to bringing fugitive economic offenders back to India to face justice.

Ministry of External Affairs says Nirav Modi will return after UK legal process ends

Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that Ukraine will "sooner or later" lose its western territories to neighboring countries like Poland, Hungary, and Romania. Speaking to military personnel in Saint Petersburg, he framed these regions as historical lands and asserted that Russia was once the sole guarantor of Ukraine's integrity.

Russia-Ukraine War: Putin's big warning amid Ukraine war escalation

Ukraine has dismissed Iranian threats of retaliation, following Kyiv's targeting of an Iranian cargo vessel in the Caspian Sea on Saturday.

The incident marked the first direct link between the wars in Iran and Ukraine.

"Iran's threats are unjustified and groundless," Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha posted on X this afternoon.

Iran claims Ukraine led Caspian Sea attack on Israel's behest

A powerful earthquake struck southwestern Japan on Tuesday, toppling buildings, igniting fires and leaving dozens feared trapped in a shopping mall, with at least one person reported dead and more than 100 injured. Emergency crews raced to rescue survivors as aftershocks rattled the region.

Japan Quake: More than 60 aftershocks recorded, several reported missing

China has reached a major milestone in global mathematics. For the first time, two Chinese mathematicians have won the prestigious fields medal, one of the world's highest honours in mathematics

Two Chinese scholars win the 'Nobel Prize of Mathematics' 

A South African couple found themselves in a rare situation when they witnessed a humpback whale “Supergroup” consisting of nearly 300 of the giant marine mammals gathering together.

World's Whales make a stunning comeback

South Korea is turning to artificial intelligence to help prevent suicides on Seoul's Han River bridges. AI-powered surveillance cameras can detect unusual behavior, such as someone lingering in high-risk areas, entering restricted zones, or approaching emergency suicide-prevention phones. The system instantly alerts first responders, enabling faster intervention in a country that continues to grapple with one of the world's highest suicide rates.

South Korea & Japan turns to AI to prevent suicides

A powerful earthquake struck southwestern Japan on Tuesday, toppling buildings, igniting fires and leaving dozens feared trapped in a shopping mall, with at least one person reported dead and more than 100 injured. Emergency crews raced to rescue survivors as aftershocks rattled the region.


Japan Earthquake: Epicenter recorded at a depth of 10 kilometers near Uki & Uto 

The global luxury industry is entering a new phase. After two straight years of declining sales, the $400-billion sector was expected to return to growth in 2026.

Jewellery emerges as luxury's fastest-growing segment 

French football legend Zinedine Zidane has been appointed as the new head coach of the France national team, fulfilling a long-anticipated ambition. The former France captain and World Cup winner succeeds Didier Deschamps on a four-year contract following France's fourth-place finish at the FIFA World Cup.

Zinedine Zidane announced as France's new head coach

Firefighters racing against time to battle the raging wildfire in France and Spain

A Rotterdam-based foundation is helping women reclaim their lives by removing tattoos they were forced to get through coercion, trafficking, or abuse. Using laser tattoo removal and long-term support, the initiative offers survivors a chance to heal, rebuild their confidence, and move forward beyond the physical scars of their past.

Rotterdam-based foundation helps women erase forced tattoos

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has unveiled a revised proposal for city-owned grocery stores, saying they would offer 30% discounts on produce, meat and other essential food items to help residents cope with rising living costs. The plan has drawn criticism from opponents, who argue that government-run grocery stores represent excessive state intervention, while Mamdani says the initiative is designed to make food more affordable in one of the United States' most expensive cities.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveils 30% grocery discount plan

Sudan's paramilitary leader Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, whose RSF ( Rapid Support Forces ) have been accused of genocide, told his fighters to consider themselves "unleashed" in their war against the army.

Sudan RSF leader 'unleashes' fighters after army gains in Kordofan

In the Nigerian city of Lagos, neighbourhood boxing clubs offer young fighters the chance to lace up their gloves on the streets

Lagos street boxing clubs give young fighters a shot at discipline and opportunity

A heated debate unfolded in Parliament over the Anti-Paper Leak Bill, with Opposition parties questioning the government's intent and demanding greater accountability in tackling examination irregularities. The legislation aims to strengthen measures against paper leaks and protect the integrity of public examinations.


Parliament debates anti-paper leak Bill

An Amarnath Yatra bus skidded off the road in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district, prompting an immediate response from local authorities and emergency teams. Officials launched rescue and relief operations, while further details about the incident and any casualties are being ascertained.


Amarnath Yatra bus accident: 39 pilgrims injured while returning from Amarnath Yatra

Bengaluru civic authorities have vowed to eliminate garbage black spots through intensified door-to-door collection, strict enforcement, and citizen-driven reward programs.

Bengaluru: Civic authorities vow to eliminate garbage black spots

Heavy monsoon rains continue to batter India, disrupting life across multiple states. The char dham yatra has been suspended after landslides blocked key routes in uttarakhand, over 445,000 people have been affected by floods in assam, and severe waterlogging has crippled parts of delhi-ncr, where the IMD has issued a red alert.

 Assam: Over 445,000 people remain affected in Assam across six districts

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr denounced China yesterday in a veiled rebuke in his State of the Nation Address, vowing that his government would defend a 2016 arbitration ruling that invalidated Beijing’s expansive claims in the disputed South China Sea, and saying that Filipinos “do not yield” to conquerors.

Philippines: Lawmakers applaud Marcos' strong stance on maritime claims

A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.1 has struck Kumamoto prefecture on Japan's southern main island of Kyushu. The epicenter of the tremors was at a depth of 10 kilometers below the sea surface, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said.

Japan's prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, has said injuries have been reported due the quake and a buildings has collapsed in the region.

Authorities have issued a tsunami warning, with waves of up to one meter (3.28 feet) expected. Residents in coastal areas have been urged to move to higher ground and follow official evacuation instructions.

Japan: 7.1 magnitude quake recorded in southern Japan; 40,000 houses left without electricity

Swiss cheesemakers are looking beyond the U.S. market after higher import tariffs dented exports of the country's iconic Gruyère cheese. Producers have cut output by 5% while seeking new buyers to offset declining American demand and protect prices.

Swiss Cheese makers cut production to offset weak US demand 

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