Month: June 2025

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The aftermath of Wednesday’s deadly stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium was starkly visible on Thursday morning. Twisted railings at the Karnataka Vidhana Soudha, footwear strewn across entry points, and signs of a city still reeling from the tragedy that unfolded during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) IPL victory celebrations.At least 11 people died and 75 were injured in one of the worst fan-related tragedies in Indian cricket history. The stampede broke out at Gate No. 7 of the stadium, around two kilometres from the state assembly, after rumours spread that free tickets were being distributed for the felicitation event. Visuals from the site showed belongings of victims scattered across the road — slippers, broken barricades, torn shirts — painting a grim picture of the scale of panic.“People completely lost control. It was a disaster,” said Achimanya, an eyewitness […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The government has planned to deploy 581 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), jammers, drones and K9 units for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, making it one of the most heavily secured pilgrimages. The annual yatra to the Amarnath shrine in Jammu and Kashmir will be conducted over a reduced 38-day schedule this year, from July 3 to August 9.The annual pilgrimage comes as India remains on high alert after Pahalgam terror attack and a decisive 'Operation Sindoor' by armed forces againt Pakistan-backed terrorism. As part of a massive security overhaul, signal jammers will be deployed for the first time to protect the movement of yatra convoys, a measure aimed at neutralising threats posed by remote-controlled improvised explosive devices (IEDs). During the passage of the convoy, all roads leading to the yatra routes and National Highways will […]

[ad_1] Immigration and Customs Enforcement made a new record by conducting its largest single-day operation, apprehending over 2,200 individuals, NBC reported citing an ICE spokesperson. This surge in arrests comes amid White House directives to substantially increase enforcement activities.Several sources confirmed that many detainees were participants in ICE's Alternative to Detention (ATD) programme, which monitors non-threatening undocumented immigrants through electronic devices and regular check-ins at ICE facilities.Immigration lawyers nationwide reported that ICE employed a new strategy, sending mass text messages to ATD participants requesting early check-ins, resulting in arrests upon arrival.On Wednesday, an NBC News reporter witnessed seven individuals being arrested during check-ins at a New York City ICE office. Among them was a 30-year-old Colombian man, whose distraught wife and daughter watched as masked officers led him away in handcuffs.Margaret Cargioli, directing attorney at the Immigrant Defenders Law Centre, […]

[ad_1] Representational file photo India has reported a total of 4,866 active Covid-19 cases as of June 5, 2025, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Kerala leads the chart with 1,487 cases, followed by Delhi (562), and West Bengal (538). The complete state-wise count includes Rajasthan (103), Maharashtra (526), and Gujarat (508), Karnataka (436), Tamil Nadu (213), Uttar Pradesh (198), Haryana (63), Bihar (31), Madhya Pradesh (30), Odisha (18), Punjab (16), Andhra Pradesh (50), Telangana (3), Jharkhand (8), Assam (8), Goa (8), Chhattisgarh (19), Uttarakhand (6), Sikkim (9), Jammu & Kashmir (5), Chandigarh (2), Puducherry (17), Himachal Pradesh (1). Seven regions — Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands — have reported zero active cases..Covid fatalities, however, underline a clear trend — people with pre-existing health problems remain highly vulnerable. In Delhi, […]

[ad_1] 100-million-year-old dinosaur eggs recovered in Jurassic America Central Utah, 100 million years ago, was a very different place–covered in forests and water. It was a lush, watery landscape on the edge of the Western Interior Seaway. In this landscape, dinosaurs and early mammals drank from the same water sources, while ancient crocodiles hid beneath the surface, to attack their prey. Dense forests and rivers supported a wide variety of life. This region was part of a dynamic ecosystem where survival depended on constant adaptation. Recent fossil discoveries from the Mussentuchit Member of the Cedar Mountain Formation—including bones and broken eggshells—offer a rare glimpse, helping scientists understand the creatures that once thrived in this ancient, ever-changing environment.4000 dinosaur eggshell fragments found buried in 20 sitesFor over a year, paleontologists assumed that there was just one type of dinosaur egg buried […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Legendary cricketer Kapil Dev on Thursday expressed his anguish over the death of 11 fans during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL victory celebrations, saying “lives are more important than celebration” and urging everyone to take proper precautions in the future.On Wednesday, nearly two and a half lakh people gathered near the M Chinnaswamy Stadium to catch a glimpse of their cricketing heroes. However, the resulting chaos led to a stampede that claimed 11 lives and left several others injured.“I feel very bad about that. I think we have to learn from each other. Next time something like this (victory parade) happens, people should be more conscious. People do make a mistake,” Kapil told PTI.The 1983 World Cup-winning captain also urged teams and organisers to act responsibly while planning events of such scale.“Mistake should not be to that scale […]

[ad_1] Virat Kohli's mother Saroj Kohli after her son won the IPL (Image via X) Virat Kohli finally got hold of the Indian Premier League trophy after an 18-year-long wait. The 36-year-old put up a valiant display in the final as his side successfully defended a 190 total at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The No 18 contributed to his side's total with a cautious knock of 43 from 35 deliveries. As RCB clinched victory by six run, Kohli's joy and emotions came to the forefront in the way that he fell to his knees, covered his face and broke down in tears.The post-match celebrations featured the star man sharing his jubilation with partner Anushka Sharma and afterwards by lifting the trophy in front his supporters. The player later shared an emotional message on his Instagram where he looked […]

[ad_1] SARAN: Prashant Kishor, the founder of Jan Suraaj party, criticised Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Thursday. He pointed out the disparity where Lalu wants his son Tejashwi Yadav, who hasn't completed class 9, to become "King of Bihar", whilst graduates from ordinary families remain unemployed.He sarcastically commended the RJD chief, suggesting that people should observe how Lalu Yadav ensures his children's advancement."We need to learn from Lalu Prasad Yadav how to worry about children. Lalu ji's son did not pass the 9th class, but Lalu Yadav is so worried about his child that he still wants him to become the king of Bihar. When we say this, people say that we complain about him. No! We are praising Lalu Yadav," Kishor said.Kishor is in Saran as part of the 'Bihar Badlav Yatra' (Journey for change […]

[ad_1] As Trump tightens the gates, the Gulf opens its armsIn the new geopolitical reality of 2025, the world of international education has been turned on its head. For decades, students across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East saw the US as the gold standard—a place where opportunity, diversity, and academic freedom converged. That illusion has shattered. Within hours of taking office for his second term, Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders suspending large categories of international student visas, beginning with a highly symbolic ban on new foreign admissions to Harvard, citing “national security” concerns.In the US today, education policy has become a weapon of ideology. Entry is no longer based on merit but on whether your passport aligns with America’s current geopolitical mood. In such a scenario, a new contender has quietly risen: the United Arab Emirates.The […]

[ad_1] Greta Thunberg sails to Gaza with aid: Israel says 'we are prepared', threatens to raid ship (Pic credit: Instagram/AP) Israel said it is "prepared" and will "act accordingly" to stop Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, who is sailing to Gaza with aid. Meanwhile, the Israeli defence forces have also threatened a special forces raid on the ship that is carrying Thunberg and other activists, according to a report from The Times of London. The 22-year-old set sail Sunday aboard the Madleen, a small vessel operated by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, carrying essential supplies like milk, rice, protein bars, and tinned food for Palestinians in the war-torn enclave.The Israeli military has responded strongly to the mission, warning that it is "prepared" and "will act accordingly" to prevent the boat from reaching Gaza."The navy operates day and night to protect Israel’s maritime […]