Diarmaid Murtagh

A tragic stampede at Goa's Sree Lairai Devi temple during the Lairai Zatra festival has claimed at least six lives and injured 60 others. The incident occurred early Saturday morning as thousands of devotees gathered. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has assured support to the affected families, while PM Narendra Modi has offered central assistance.

A global Lancet study has linked over 1 lakh heart disease deaths in India in 2018 to a plastic-softening chemical found in shampoo bottles and food packaging. Here’s what you should know

Two years after ethnic conflict erupted in Manipur, thousands remain displaced, struggling with lost livelihoods and uncertain futures. G Kipgen, once a coaching institute owner, now worries about his children's future. Abung, a Meitei businessman, yearns for his home. Despite government efforts, deep insecurity and psychological distress persist among IDPs, with civil society demands and armed groups hindering peace.

Donald Trump, after joking about becoming Pope, posted an AI-generated image of himself in papal attire on Truth Social, sparking widespread reactions. This occurred as the Catholic Church prepares for a conclave on May 7 to elect a new Pope following Pope Francis's death. Several cardinals, including Parolin, Tagle, Ambongo, Zuppi, and Erdo, are considered potential successors.

Following the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, intelligence reports indicate that numerous Pakistani terrorists have retreated from the launchpads in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK) to deeper locations within POK and Pakistan. This withdrawal comes amid fears of retaliatory strikes by the Indian forces, reminiscent of the 2019 surgical strikes.

India has a massive advantage over Pakistan in a conventional war. But when it comes to nukes, there is very little that separates the two

The Trump administration ended duty-free access for low-value shipments from China and Hong Kong, effective May 2, 2025. This closes a loophole used by e-commerce giants and illicit goods traffickers, potentially raising prices for American consumers. The move mirrors India's 2020 crackdown on Chinese 'gift' imports evading taxes.

Karnataka Housing Minister Zameer Ahmad Khan declared his readiness to fight against Pakistan, even as a suicide bomber, if permitted by Prime Minister Modi, Amit Shah, and the central government. Khan emphasized his Indian identity and asserted Pakistan's status as an enemy, expressing his willingness to take up arms for the country. He stated his commitment was not a joke.

Delhi-NCR residents and even the IMD were caught off guard by Friday's intense thunderstorm and heavy rain. The IMD's nowcast failed to predict the storm's severity, with Safdarjung recording 60mm of rain in three hours. The confluence of intense heat, moisture from both the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, strong westerlies, and a western disturbance created the potent storm.