BRICS Summit 2026 Update: EAM S. Jaishankar stressed stronger economic cooperation, diversified trade partnerships and resilient supply chains among BRICS nations, while Delhi gets a major makeover ahead of the summit.
US-Iran tensions escalate as five Iranian oil tankers are struck in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island, while Iran claims missile attacks on US forces in Jordan and further strikes on American vessels.
Two people died and a young woman was rescued after an SUV was swept away by strong water currents near Kandoli Bridge in Dehradun’s Prem Nagar area. SDRF teams conducted an overnight rescue operation despite heavy rainfall.
At least 17 people have died after a powerful flash flood and mudslide struck the Nepal-Tibet border, sweeping away villages and damaging roads and infrastructure. Rescue teams are searching for missing people as authorities warn of further losses.
Vietnam Airlines’ Boeing 787-9 faced a frightening takeoff from Munich after its speed dropped twice, forcing the aircraft to return safely with burst tyres and tail-strike damage.
Jharkhand student protests intensify as ABVP, JPSC and JSSC aspirants demand recruitment reforms, while four hunger-striking protesters remain under treatment at Sadar Hospital.
A student’s health deteriorated during the 14-day hunger strike against alleged irregularities in the 14th JPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination. He was shifted to a hospital, while six students continue the protest.
