The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an international health emergency over the spread of a rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, after the outbreak killed dozens of people. However, the agency stopped short of calling it a pandemic.“WHO…is hereby determining that the Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo…
Who was K. Bhagyaraj?; Veteran filmmaker – actor who directed over 25 films; Worked with Amitabh Bachchan Veteran filmmaker and actor K. Bhagyaraj has passed away at the age of 73, as reported by Hindu. Over several decades Bhagyaraj earned recognition as a director, actor, writer, producer, and screenwriter. He became known for crafting stories…
Actor Prakash Raj repeatedly failed to appear in a case alleging that his name appeared on multiple electoral rolls across 4 states NEW DELHI: A third non-bailable warrant was issued against Actor Prakash Raj after he failed to appear before a Bengaluru court in a case alleging that his name figured in four electoral rolls…
(AI image generated using ChatGPT) In war, there are usually winners. Someone gains territory, influence, or deterrence. The Iran war has produced none of that. After months of fighting, thousands of casualties, soaring energy prices, and one of the largest American military deployments in the Middle East in decades, it is difficult to identify a…
Image of crash (Resolution improved using AI) A Hellenic Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon executed a successful emergency landing at Zakynthos International Airport on Thursday afternoon after suffering an unspecified technical issue mid-flight.The incident occurred on July 9 when the fighter jet, belonging to the 116th Combat Wing, was forced to divert to the southern…
US President Donald Trump and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (from left) I Credits: X/@GENTomSGates83 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s last-minute scramble onto Air Force One in Alaska was supposed to signal a thaw. Two days later, as Donald Trump’s Beijing summit with Xi Jinping wrapped up, the Nvidia chief was flying home with the same problem…
Croatia fans toss bottles and cans on the field after a Croatia goal was disallowed (AP/PTI) Croatia suffered a heartbreaking exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dramatic VAR decision ruled out a stoppage-time equaliser in their last-32 clash against Portugal in Toronto.Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol thought he had rescued Croatia with…
Anduril’s unmanned aircraft YFQ-44A fires an AIM-120 AMRAAM missile. (Image credit : USAF) The US Air Force’s YFQ-44A Fury drone, developed by Anduril Industries, has successfully fired its first live AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM).The live-fire test, conducted at Edwards Air Force Base in California, is the first live missile launch by a US…
Representative image (PTI) NEW DELHI: Oil companies are looking to step up LPG purchases from the US from the current level of 2.2 million tonnes a year, as they seek to maintain a diversified sourcing portfolio and consciously reduce dependence on the Gulf.People familiar with the discussions said the contracted amount may be doubled. Oil…
Kolkata: Trinamool veteran and Kolkata South MP Mala Roy surrendered before the chief judicial magistrate at the Alipore Court on Wednesday. The court granted bail to Roy, her son and the 22 co-accused. Beyond her parliamentary role, Roy is a councillor and the KMC chairperson.The surrender follows a criminal case registered against her, her son…