Hungary’s forgotten Soviet city still stands near Lake Balaton: The story of Szentkirályszabadja and its sudden Cold War disappearanceSzentkirályszabadja, once a bustling Soviet military town, now stands quietly near Lake Balaton, predominantly uninhabited. During the Cold...
17 Aug, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
Indonesia earthquake: 51 killed, power outages hit 20 petrol stations; thousands evacuate after 7.7-magnitude quakeA magnitude-7.7 earthquake in eastern Indonesia has killed at least 51 people and injured more than 110, prompting the evacuation of around...
16 Aug, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Earlier this year, the U.S. Army Corps tested Chicago's invasive-carp barrier at 3 electrical levels. Now, engineers know how the system behaves when voltage rises to 4.6 volts per inch, helping prepare for a future Great Lakes invasion threatEngineers tested Chicago's electric fish barrier at higher electrical levels this year. This testing aimed to understand potential response...
16 Aug, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
Iran, Oman home in on Hormuz Strait deal as ship attacks mountIran and Oman are nearing a deal on managing Strait of Hormuz. This agreement aims to ensure safe passage through the vital waterway. The U...
16 Aug, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
Himachal monsoon death toll rises to 183 in 47 days; losses cross Rs 972 croreHimachal Pradesh monsoon caused 183 deaths and Rs 972 crore in losses since June 30. Natural hazards claimed 79 lives, while road accidents...
15 Aug, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
No retirement of doctors till March 2027: Himachal CM Sukhu in Independence Day speechHimachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced several welfare initiatives for state employees. He also detailed plans fo...
15 Aug, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
62 commercial vessels redirected, three disabled amid US blockade on Iran: CENTCOMUS CENTCOM said its forces have redirected 62 commercial vessels, disabled three and boarded two while enforcing a blockade against Iran. T...
15 Aug, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
WeWork Global sells 2.5% stake in WeWork India Management for Rs 244 croreWeWork Global has divested a 2.5% stake in WeWork India for Rs 244 crore, bringing its ownership down to 12.3% from 14.82%. Despite this st...
14 Aug, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
Vedanta emerges successful bidder for manganese block in Andhra PradeshVedanta Limited has emerged as the successful bidder for the Punnam manganese block, marking a significant step in enhancing its diverse me...
14 Aug, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
Allahabad HC orders banks to freeze only disputed amount in cybercrime casesThe Allahabad High Court has ruled against the imposition of blanket debit freezes in cybercrime cases, emphasizing that such measures must...
14 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Settler siege of Palestinian homes in the West Bank a 'horrific act of terror,' US ambassador saysSettlers have besieged three homes in the occupied West Bank for several days. One besieged home is owned by a Palestinian American, Loui R...
13 Aug, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
Karnataka bandh against Cauvery water release to Tamil Nadu loses momentumA Karnataka bandh against Cauvery water release saw protests in Mandya and detentions elsewhere. Major cities like Bengaluru remained large...
13 Aug, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
15 dead, 27 missing after overloaded ferry capsizes in ZimbabweAn overloaded ferry capsized on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba, killing at least fifteen people. Seventy-seven individuals were rescued and brought...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
Cyber fraud crackdown: Centre blocks over 3,700 mobile apps, saves Rs 11,158 croreThe government has blocked 3,718 mobile applications by June 30, 2026. Over Rs 11,158 crore has been saved through 32.80 lakh fraud complai...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Telecom operators flag 24.4 billion spam calls, messages in April-June: TRAITelecom operators flagged 24.4 billion calls and messages as suspected spam during April-June. AI systems identified 22.9 billion calls and...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh monsoon: 124 roads blocked, 255 DTRs down, 155 deaths reportedHimachal Pradesh faces extensive disruptions from torrential rains, with 124 roads blocked and 255 power transformers out. Mandi district s...
10 Aug, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
Coal India Ltd preferred bidder for Odisha iron ore blockCoal India Limited has become the preferred bidder for Odisha's Gadadharpur iron ore block. The state-owned miner will diversify operations...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.25 AM IST