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July 26, 2024 3:31 PM

Climate change causing more change in rainfall, fiercer typhoons, scientists say

Climate change is driving changes in rainfall patterns across the world, scientists said in a paper published on Friday, which could also be intensifying typhoons and other tropical storms. Taiwan, the Philippines and then China were lashed by the y...

July 26, 2024 11:00 AM

US arrests top leaders of Mexico’s Sinaloa drug cartel

Mexican drug kingpin Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada and the son of his ex-partner, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, were arrested on Thursday in El Paso, Texas, in a major coup for U.S. authorities that may also reshape the Mexican criminal landscape. Zambada ...

July 26, 2024 12:08 PM

I will not be silent: Harris pushes Netanyahu to ease suffering in Gaza

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris pressured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday to help reach a Gaza ceasefire deal that would ease the suffering of Palestinian civilians, striking a tougher tone than President Joe Biden. "It is t...

July 26, 2024 9:18 AM

Kargil Vijay Diwas: Families of soldiers remember their bravery, dedication on 25th anniversary

As the country celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas today (Friday), the families of the soldiers remember the bravery and dedication of their loved ones who laid their lives during the war between India and Pakistan at icy height...

July 26, 2024 9:01 AM

Prime Minister Modi to visit Drass to commemorate 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kargil today (Friday) on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas and pay homage to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. PM Modi will visit the Kargil War Me...

July 25, 2024 11:17 PM

States have power to levy tax on mines, minerals bearing lands; royalty not tax: Supreme Court

In a landmark decision, a nine-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court has affirmed the constitutional authority of states to levy taxes on mines and mineral-bearing lands. The verdict, delivered today, also ruled that royalty payable on extrac...

July 25, 2024 10:50 PM

Paris Olympics: India qualify for quarter-finals in men’s team archery event

India's men's archery team has made a strong start at the Paris Olympics 2024, securing a direct qualification to the quarter-finals after finishing third in the Ranking Round on Thursday. The team, consisting of Dhiraj Bommadevara, Tarundeep Rai, a...

July 25, 2024 10:38 PM

Salman Rushdie’s alleged attacker faces federal terrorism charges

The man accused of attempting to kill author Salman Rushdie in New York two years ago now faces federal terrorism charges for his alleged support for Hezbollah, according to an indictment unsealed on Wednesday. The grand-jury indictment charges Hadi...

July 25, 2024 10:28 PM

Why does Nepal suffer so many air crashes?

Eighteen people were killed in Nepal when a small passenger plane crashed while taking off from the main airport in the capital Kathmandu, drawing attention once again to the Himalayan nation's poor record on air safety. Here is a look at why Nepal,...

July 25, 2024 10:20 PM

Relatives of 18 dead in Nepal plane crash demand answers

Relatives of the 18 dead in an airplane crash in Nepal have yet to hear from the government or the airline on the possible cause of the disaster, they said a day after the small jet went down during take-off at the airport in Kathmandu, the capital. ...