Karnataka hostel attack: Accused student still untraced in Ballari

Karnataka hostel attack: Accused student still untraced in Ballari

A minor student in Karnataka's Ballari district remains untraced after allegedly killing a fellow hostel inmate and injuring seven others at a Gurukul residential school on Saturday night. The Class 9 student reportedly attacked hostelmates with an iron rod 5 days ago
Death toll from joint US‑Israeli strike on girls' school in Iran's Hormozgan province rises to 148, with 95 wounded

New video contradicts US claims on Iran school strike

A new video suggests a US Tomahawk missile hit an Iranian naval facility near Minab's Shajarah Tayyebeh school, reportedly killing 175 civilians. While Trump denied targeting the school, US forces confirmed strikes along Iran's southern coast amid rising tensions near the Strait of Hormuz. 5 days ago
India processing Russian oil is pragmatic decision: US

India processing Russian oil is pragmatic decision: US

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright called India's decision to process Russian crude a "pragmatic move" to stabilize Asian energy supplies amid geopolitical disruptions. He clarified that the policy does not alter US sanctions on Russia but helps move stranded crude in Asian waters to refineries in India. 5 days ago
Irfan Lone

Visually-impaired Irfan Lone clears UPSC; brings laurels to Kashmir

Irfan Ahmad Lone, a visually impaired youth from Mirpora village in Bandipora, has cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination, securing All India Rank 957 and inspiring people across Kashmir. The son of a daily-wage labourer, Irfan lost his eyesight in childhood due to accidents but overcame immense challenges to pursue higher education and achieve his dream. 5 days ago
West Asia conflict: UAE advises citizens against filming incident sites, prohibited areas

Fake news on attack on Kashmiri students in Iran sparks panic in J&K

Rumours circulating on social media about the alleged killing of a Kashmiri student in Iran have been debunked as fake by the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association. The organisation said all Indian students, including those from Kashmir, are safe despite the tense situation in parts of Iran due to the ongoing conflict. 5 days ago
UAE intercepts 113 unmanned aerial vehicles and 16 ballistic missiles

UAE intercepts 113 unmanned aerial vehicles and 16 ballistic missiles

The United Arab Emirates said its air defence systems intercepted 113 UAVs and 16 of 17 ballistic missiles during Iranian attacks. One missile fell into the sea, while four drones landed within the country. Since the start of the attacks, 238 ballistic missiles have been detected — 221 destroyed. 5 days ago
Fuel and food supplies to Balochistan face disruption due to Israel-Iran conflict

Fuel and food supplies to Balochistan face disruption due to Israel-Iran conflict

Local traders say nearly 80% of fuel and food in these border areas comes from Iran, and with trade nearly halted, shortages have begun to appear in local markets. Prices of essential commodities such as flour, cooking oil, milk, LPG gas, petrol and diesel have surged, with food prices in coastal districts rising by 30–40%. 5 days ago