PoliticsThree people are dead and dozens injured following days of sectarian violence in southeastern Nepal, forcing authorities to impose indefinite curfews across several towns. The unrest, which began Sunday in the Sunsari district, has since spread to neighboring Siraha, prompting a rare televised plea for calm from Prime Minister Balendra Shah.
PoliticsA drone alert in the Tatarstan region forced the emergency evacuation of Ozon’s logistics facility in Zelenodolsk on Friday. While staff cleared the building in minutes and reported no injuries, the incident signals a widening threat to the logistics infrastructure underpinning the Russian consumer economy.
PoliticsLabeling the state's teacher recruitment drive a "Daga DSC"—or fraud—YSRCP leaders marched to the Vijayawada District Collector’s office on Friday to demand the immediate resignation of Education Minister Nara Lokesh, citing alleged back-door job sales and irregularities within the sports quota selection process.
Thousands of residents are pushing back against the planned redevelopment of Moscow’s historic Elektrozavod factory, a landmark recognized for its distinctive neo-Gothic crenellations and mosaics. The campaign marks a rare instance of civic mobilization as activists struggle to protect the site from being swallowed by modern high-rise construction projects.
PoliticsWith nearly 10 lakh people displaced across six districts and at least seven confirmed deaths, the Biju Janata Dal and Congress have accused the Mohan Charan Majhi administration of gross negligence. Critics argue the Chief Minister’s departure for Delhi during the height of the crisis signals a failure of leadership.
PoliticsA building housing a Chinese firm in Kuwait sustained damage during an Iranian attack, though Beijing confirmed on Friday that no Chinese nationals were harmed in the incident. Foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning addressed the situation at a press briefing, emphasizing the need for immediate security safeguards for domestic interests abroad.
PoliticsThe path to a potential disarmament deal rests on a formal Israeli endorsement of the framework brokered by the U.S. Board of Peace. Ghazi Hamad, a senior Hamas official participating in the ongoing negotiations, confirmed that his organization will only initiate the implementation process once Israel formally accepts the terms.
PoliticsBJP MP Nishikant Dubey has backed a privilege motion against Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, citing a long-standing pattern of what he termed nonsensical rhetoric. The move follows Anurag Thakur’s formal complaint regarding Gandhi’s use of derogatory language during Lok Sabha proceedings on July 29.
PoliticsBeijing has formally pushed back against the securitization of international business interests after reports surfaced suggesting Tesla might consider offloading its Chinese operations. Foreign Ministry officials dismissed the growing trend of using national security as a pretext for discriminatory actions against foreign companies operating within the country.
PoliticsCyber crime authorities in Hyderabad have launched a legal inquiry into the head of Meta India following the circulation of videos on Facebook that allegedly depict Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an abusive manner. This move signals a sharp escalation in the friction between the tech giant and the Indian government.
PoliticsAs floodwaters submerge villages and displace nearly 10 lakh residents across Odisha, opposition leaders have launched a sharp critique of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi for departing for Delhi during the crisis, branding the state’s disaster response as reactive, poorly coordinated, and dangerously lacking in essential foresight.
PoliticsA 44-year-old British-Azerbaijani dual national sits in a Cypriot jail cell awaiting extradition to the UK, accused of conducting hostile surveillance on the Royal Air Force base at Akrotiri. Rashad Sultanov allegedly funneled sensitive intelligence gathered at the Mediterranean installation directly to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
PoliticsA drone alert over the Tatarstan region triggered a swift evacuation of an Ozon logistics center on Friday, marking a rare security disruption for the e-commerce giant. Employees cleared the facility in minutes, and the company reported no casualties or structural damage to the site before resuming standard operations shortly after.
PoliticsCybercrime investigators in Hyderabad have formally registered a case against the top executive of Meta India following the circulation of derogatory content targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The police action centers on user-generated posts on Facebook that authorities have classified as abusive and potentially violating local legal standards.
Politics“Aap BJP ke ho kya?” Rahul Gandhi fired back when questioned about a press conference held by relatives of Delhi Police officers injured during the July 20 student protests. The families had gathered to recount the trauma of the clashes, seeking accountability for the violence their loved ones endured at Jantar Mantar.
PoliticsNearly four months into his presidency, junta chief Min Aung Hlaing has openly challenged the ASEAN peace roadmap, signaling a defiant stance as he shifts focus toward consolidating his government's administrative agenda following a controversial transition from military rule to a civilian-titled office.
PoliticsOpposition parties are bankrolling a network of social media accounts to circulate manipulated images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to T Saikiran Goud of the BJP’s Telangana social media committee. His claims follow an FIR filed in Hyderabad against Meta India leadership and several anonymous account operators.
PoliticsTwo Chinese coast guard vessels patrolled waters east of Taiwan on Friday, drawing sharp condemnation from Taipei. The maneuver marks a persistent escalation in Beijing’s efforts to project power into the Pacific, an area Taiwan considers a critical lifeline for potential wartime support from international allies.
PoliticsThe sight of an injured officer returning home in a blood-stained uniform has become the catalyst for a new legal battle, as families of Delhi Police personnel claim that the July 20 student protest against the NEET paper leak was hijacked by violent agitators.
PoliticsChaos erupted at Makar Dwar on Friday morning as INDIA bloc lawmakers brandished placards questioning Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s absence from Parliament. The protest, centered on recent police actions against students demonstrating over the 2026 NEET paper leak, forced Speaker Om Birla to adjourn the Lok Sabha until noon.
PoliticsThe death toll from Thursday’s mass breach of the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has climbed to 18, according to the Interior Ministry. Thousands of migrants surged across the land and sea borders from Morocco, overwhelming local defenses in one of the largest single-day influxes recorded at the European Union’s only African frontier.
PoliticsTwo Chinese coast guard vessels patrolled waters east of Taiwan on Friday, drawing sharp condemnation from Taipei. While Beijing described the deployment as routine law enforcement intended to protect local fishermen, Taiwanese authorities dismissed the mission as a provocative expansion of power aimed at challenging the regional status quo.
PoliticsOpposition to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, was driven by political agendas rather than legislative merit, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju claimed on Friday. Following the bill's passage in the Rajya Sabha, the minister urged lawmakers to abandon disruptive tactics and prioritize urgent educational reforms.
PoliticsCharred remains of buses and private vehicles smoldered along the coastal road near Fnideq on Friday, marking the wreckage left by thousands of migrants who descended on Morocco’s border with the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in a desperate, late-night bid to reach European soil.
Politics“Anybody opposing this bill is assaulting national unity,” declared BJP spokesperson CR Kesavan, following the parliamentary passage of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The legislation grants the national song Vande Mataram the same legal safeguards previously reserved for the national anthem, constitution, and flag.
“The barrel of the gun must always obey the party's command,” President Xi Jinping declared during a Politburo session, demanding an intensified crackdown on corruption within the People’s Liberation Army. His remarks arrived just one day before the 99th anniversary of the founding of China’s armed forces.
PoliticsA vessel allegedly transporting military supplies came under fire near the Ukrainian port of Odesa on Friday, according to a statement released by the Russian Defence Ministry. The strike marks another escalation in the intensifying maritime conflict between Moscow and Kyiv, with both nations targeting ships suspected of supporting opposing war efforts.
PoliticsFor the first time, Hamas has committed to a structured roadmap for disarming and relinquishing its governing authority in Gaza. US officials confirmed the development on Thursday, framing the phased withdrawal as a critical breakthrough following eight months of intensive negotiations and the earlier release of hostages.
PoliticsThe great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi has formally challenged the Congress-led government in Kerala to drop all legal actions against students protesting for the NEET-UG cause. Tushar Gandhi decried the police crackdown as a betrayal of the state's progressive reputation and the foundational principles of the Congress party itself.
PoliticsWest Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh has launched a sharp critique of AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of selective outrage regarding examination paper leaks. While Kejriwal frequently organizes protests in the capital, Ghosh claims he remains conspicuously silent on the recurring integrity failures within Punjab’s education system.