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The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported 635 confirmed Ebola cases as the Bundibugyo virus outbreak continues. Health officials say recoveries are increasing, while the Africa CDC warns of operational challenges and resource shortage

At least 18 people were killed and several injured in southern Lebanon as cross-border fighting between Israel and Hezbollah escalated. Fresh strikes, drone attacks and diplomatic appeals come despite a ceasefire and growing regional tensions

Celebrating West Indian Collis King, the man whose entertaining knock of 86 in the 1979 World Cup final against England was as significant if not more than Viv Richardss match-winning century

According to officials, the drowned youngster had accessed the quarry for a swim and eventually perished in the deep water

A modified Unitree G1 humanoid robot named Pemba has successfully climbed Ecuador`s 20,341-foot Chimborazo volcano, marking the first phase of an ambitious robotics expedition that could eventually include an attempt to scale Mount Everest

China-linked actors allegedly used ChatGPT to generate content aimed at influencing US debates on AI infrastructure and tariffs, according to OpenAI`s latest threat report. US lawmakers have accused Beijing of exploiting America`s open political system to shape public opinion

The United States launched a fresh round of strikes on multiple targets in Iran, with President Donald Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warning that military pressure would intensify unless Tehran agrees to a nuclear deal with Washington

Taiwan`s military fired US-supplied HIMARS rockets into the Taiwan Strait during a live-fire exercise, marking the first such drill in the strategic waterway. The exercise showcased the island`s defence capabilities amid ongoing tensions with China

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said American forces have effectively secured the Strait of Hormuz, protecting the movement of over 100 million barrels of oil amid tensions with Iran. He claimed the US has maintained a largely undisclosed maritime operation in the region

The Congress has approached the Election Commission seeking an immediate reversal of the rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan`s Rajya Sabha nomination from Madhya Pradesh. The party termed the order egregious and alleged it undermines democratic principles

According to the police, four people, including two women, were killed after their car fell into a deep gorge in the Jharipani area on Mussoorie

At least 12 people were killed and nine others injured in a mass shooting in Cleveland, a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. Police have launched a manhunt for more than 10 suspects as investigations into the deadly attack continue

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari kept the Department of Home and Hill affairs, Swapan Dasgupta was given charge of the finance department, and Tapas Roy was named industries minister

In a post on X, the Indian mission wrote, We have learnt of an incident involving a vessel off the coast of Oman. We are closely monitoring the situation and in close touch with the local authorities. We shall update soon

The Delhi High Court granted bail to Kashmiri activist Khurram Parvez in an NIA terror conspiracy case, citing nearly four-and-a-half years of pre-trial detention and slow trial progress

PMRDA Metropolitan Commissioner Dr Abhijit Chaudhari said that the full corridor is expected to become operational by December 2026. Improved pedestrian access and wider footpaths are also being developed around the first seven stations

The threat emails reportedly contained references to Khalistan, Operation Blue Star and Operation Woodrose, adding to the seriousness of the matter

The Union Cabinet passed a resolution congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India`s longest-serving elected prime minister, surpassing Jawaharlal Nehru`s record

Addressing a press conference in Pune on Wednesday, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke claimed that students across the country had suffered due to issues linked to examinations such as NEET, CBSE and CUET

The boat was about to head to Purushottampuri, a shrine dedicated to Lord Purushottam, located about 20 km from Majalgaon tehsil

PM Modi on Wednesday became India`s longest-serving Prime Minister, marking 12 years at the helm of the Central government. He crossed former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru`s record with 4,399 days in office as an elected Prime Minister

Puri said the government has successfully managed fluctuations in global oil markets over the past several months and will continue to closely monitor the situation

A 32-year-old woman was killed and 20 people injured in two separate road accidents in Uttar Pradesh`s Hardoi and Bahraich districts. Police said a bus overturned after the driver allegedly fell asleep

The Pune Municipal Corporation evacuated its headquarters after receiving an email threatening a bomb blast at the main building and the mayor`s office. The Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad launched a thorough search, while authorities barred entry to the premises

The legislation, known as the Secure America Act, passed 214-212 largely along party lines and now heads to Trump`s desk for his signature

Two Army personnel from the 8 Rashtriya Rifles were killed in an accidental explosion near the Line of Control in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir`s Baramulla district. The soldiers, both from Maharashtra, succumbed to their injuries at an Army hospital in Srinagar

The cement mixer truck suddenly overturned while negotiating a turn at the Navale chowk and fell onto the motorcycle, crushing the rider underneath, officials from Narhe police station said

The Congress has accused Mahajan of making anti-national remarks and of insulting the Indian Armed Forces during a recent visit to Punjab

On this occasion, PM Modi shared his thoughts on social media platform X. He said, Public service is the biggest test of good governance. Only a person who works continuously with humility, dedication and dutifulness earns public trust

The police`s Social Security Branch intercepted the truck near an eatery on the Outer Ring Road in Maharashtra`s Nagpur city on Tuesday morning. During a detailed search, it recovered 150.52 kg of ganja concealed behind 21.26 tonnes of steel coils, a police official said

Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said on Wednesday that the strikes took place on Tuesday night and also left 14 women and children injured

Prime Minister Modi achieved the milestone on Wednesday after completing 4,399 days in office as an elected Prime Minister, surpassing the record held by India`s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru

With 4,399 days in office as an elected Prime Minister, PM Modi overtook Nehru`s tenure calculated from 1952 onwards, when the country`s first general elections were held and a democratically elected government took charge

Nigeria will evacuate the first batch of its citizens from South Africa following reports of attacks on foreign nationals and growing anti-immigration protests. The government said the operation will be fully funded and returnees will receive support upon arrival

United States on Tuesday urged countries around the world to step up efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, saying Washington has already mobilised extensive resources and that broader international action is needed

US military carried out strikes on Iranian military infrastructure after an American Army Apache helicopter was allegedly brought down near the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM described the operation as a self-defence response ordered by President Donald Trump

White House science adviser Michael Kratsios described artificial intelligence as a magical technology and stressed the need to make it accessible to all Americans. Speaking at the Presidential AI Challenge awards, he highlighted AI education and student innovation

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reaffirmed her government`s commitment to providing humanitarian aid to Cuba, citing longstanding solidarity and the island nation`s economic challenges. She also criticised US policies toward Cuba and backed the principle of self-determination

The Zoji La Tunnel achieved a major milestone as the final 2.5 metres were blasted through, connecting its two ends. The world`s longest single-tube bi-directional tunnel will cut travel time between Kashmir and Ladakh from 1.5 hours to just 15 minute

Frequent power cuts and restrictions on diesel sales in portable cans have left Pune`s private hospitals struggling to run backup generators. The IMA Pune has urged the district administration to ensure emergency fuel availability for critical healthcare services

We now want to create a lush, thriving forest that will inspire future generations, the minister stated.

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Protests intensified across Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) after deadly clashes left seven civilians dead. Internet blackouts, a shutdown strike and reported arrests have drawn concern from more than 50 British MPs over the deteriorating situation

Authorities in Japan`s Utsunomiya captured a wild black bear after a dramatic multi-day search that led to school closures and stay-indoors advisories. The incident comes amid a rise in bear sightings and attacks in urban areas across the country

TMC leader and former Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation chairman Sabyasachi Dutta was arrested from North 24 Parganas in connection with an alleged extortion and criminal intimidation case. Police said the arrest stems from a businessman`s complaint over a Rs 1 crore demand

op officials from the Health and Education ministries, NTA and NMC will appear before a parliamentary panel to explain the conduct of the NEET-UG re-exam. The meeting follows the cancellation of the May 3 test and concerns over alleged paper leaks and student distress

Indian Coast Guard rescued 24 Indian seafarers from the Palau-flagged tanker MT Marivex after it was struck by missiles off the coast of Oman. The rescue operation was launched following an alert from the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre

Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit launched a sharp attack on the government, claiming that the reduction in subsidies reflected a decline in welfare measures

The fraudsters reportedly posed as stock market experts and lured the victim with promises of exceptionally high returns on investments. They allegedly displayed fake profits worth more than Rs 26 crore on a fraudulent trading platform, officials said

The move is aimed at protecting passengers from food safety risks, cyber fraud and financial losses linked to unauthorised websites and mobile applications that misuse IRCTC`s branding and services, an official statement said