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September 29, 2024 2:37 PM

SpaceX crew blasts off to bring back stranded astronauts after Hurricane delay

A SpaceX crew bound for the International Space Station (ISS) to shuttle back two stranded astronauts took off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Saturday (September 28) after the launch was delayed by Hurricane Helene. The Dragon capsule carrying NAS...

September 29, 2024 2:27 PM

Israel pounds Lebanon, pressuring Hezbollah after killing its leader

Israel struck multiple targets in Lebanon on Sunday, pressing Iran-backed Hezbollah with more attacks after it struck a huge blow by killing the group's leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah. The Israeli military said the air force had "struck dozens of He...

September 29, 2024 2:09 PM

Nepal Floods: Death Toll Reaches 125 Amid Heavy Rains; Domestic Flights Resume After Weather Improves

The Armed Police Force of Nepal confirmed the death of 125 people and the other 64 still missing whereas more than 61 people are injured. The rainfall-induced flood damaged 322 houses and 16 bridges, while 3267 people were rescued. The Armed Police...

September 29, 2024 12:02 PM

Russian attacks on hospital in Ukraine’s Sumy kill 10, Kyiv says

Russia attacked a hospital in Sumy in northeastern Ukraine early on Saturday, killing 10 people and injuring at least 22 others, Ukrainian officials said. Danielle Bell, head of the U.N. Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine, said "loitering mu...

September 29, 2024 11:20 AM

Nasrallah’s killing reveals depth of Israel’s penetration of Hezbollah

In the wake of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah's killing, Hezbollah faces the enormous challenge of plugging the infiltration in its ranks that allowed its arch enemy Israel to destroy weapons sites, booby-trap its communications and assassinate the veteran ...

September 29, 2024 10:21 AM

Pakistan’s policy of cross-border terrorism will never succeed: EAM Jaishankar at UNGA

External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar on Saturday firmly stated that Pakistan’s policy of cross-border terrorism is destined to fail, warning that such actions will have serious consequences. Addressing the 79th session of the United Na...

September 29, 2024 9:33 AM

Floods claim 101 Lives, over 3,000 rescued as torrential rains wreak havoc on homes and infrastructure

The Armed Police Force of Nepal has confirmed 101 deaths with more than 48 deaths in Kathmandu Valley alone. 14 people died in Kavrepalanchok, seven people died in Makwanpur, five in Panchthar, four in Sindhupalchok and three in Dolakha. Nine people ...

September 28, 2024 2:59 PM

Tata to manufacture 150 DRDO-developed WhAP armoured vehicles for Morocco

In a significant achievement for the Make in India initiative, Tata has secured a contract to manufacture 150 Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP) combat vehicles for the Moroccan defense forces. According to defense officials, the contract was formaliz...

September 28, 2024 12:34 PM

India hits back at Pakistan’s PM over Kashmir statement at UNGA, calls it ‘Travesty’ and ‘Hypocrisy at its worst’

India termed it a "travesty" that Pakistan, which has "a global reputation for terrorism," has the "audacity to attack" the world's largest democracy and raise the issue of Jammu and Kashmir on the platform of the United Nations. In a pointed rebutt...

September 28, 2024 10:47 PM

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu planning to visit India “as soon as possible”

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has said that he is planning to visit India as soon as possible, highlighting the significance of the bilateral relationship between the two nations. Speaking on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assem...

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