Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck off Japans northeastern coast on December 8 2025 at 11:15 p.m. local time 1415 UTC sending shockwaves through Aomori Prefecture and triggering urgent tsunami warnings across multiple regions. Centered approximately 80 km offshore near Sanriku at a depth of 50 km the quake registered upper 6 on Japans Shindo intensity scale in Hachinohe strong enough to topple heavy furniture and make standing imp

A catastrophic fire at Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in North Goa's bustling Baga beach area claimed 25 lives, including tourists and staff, in the early hours of December 7, 2025. Triggered by a suspected gas cylinder explosion around midnight, the blaze rapidly engulfed the multi-story venue, trapping revellers on the dance floor and kitchen staff in the basement. Eyewitnesses described scenes of utter panic as flames and thick smoke spread within seconds, with narrow exit

India’s Parliament is debating a question that affects almost every smartphone user with a job: should there be no calls, team meetings or emails after work hours unless you choose to take them? That is the core idea behind the Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025 , introduced in the Lok Sabha as a private member’s bill by NCP MP Supriya Sule. The proposal aims to give employees a legal shield against the always‑online work culture that has intensified with smartphones, messaging

IndiGo’s mass flight cancellations over the past week have turned India’s normally busy skies into a theatre of chaos, confusion and conspiracy theories. Thousands of passengers have been stranded, all IndiGo departures from Delhi halted for hours, ticket prices on rival airlines have exploded, and social media is overflowing with one question was this an unavoidable safety crunch, a colossal planning blunder, or something more calculated like a reboot that the airline quietl

The Sanchar Saathi app is a key part of the Indian government’s push to make mobile connectivity safer and more accountable in an era of rising digital fraud. Developed by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), it complements the existing Sanchar Saathi web portal and brings its services directly to citizens’ smartphones. Designed as a “citizen-centric” platform, the app helps users secure their mobile numbers, detect misuse of their identity, and act quickly against fra

The government is preparing to support air passengers in a major legal battle at the Supreme Court against the private operators of Delhi and Mumbai airports over an estimated Rs 50,000 crore in contested charges. The move signals a rare and strong intervention by the Centre on the side of consumers in a long-running dispute over fees collected from millions of flyers. Although the precise contours of the case will be tested in court, the outcome could reshape how airport tar

Twitch streamer Nina Lin faces intense backlash after a viral 52-second clip from her November 29, 2025, livestream allegedly showed her scanning a cheaper butter barcode over a steak pack at a Target self-checkout, placing both in her bag without paying for the meat.​ Viewers in her live chat spotted the incident instantly, exploding with accusations of shoplifting as the footage spread rapidly across X, TikTok, and Reddit. Many demanded Twitch impose a permanent ban, questi

The family of late Major Mohit Sharma, an Ashoka Chakra and Sena Medal awardee who sacrificed his life in a daring counter-terrorism operation in 2009, has approached the Delhi High Court to block the release of Bollywood film Dhurandhar. Filed on November 27, 2025, the petition accuses filmmakers of exploiting the martyr's life, undercover missions, and heroism without consent from the family or Indian Army clearance. With the movie starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Adi

Robert Melville Grindlay (1786-1877), Aquatint, coloured. British Library Web Site (see here .) The historical debate over the Hindu practice of Sati has recently revived, sparking renewed attention to its complex cultural roots and the lasting impacts of its abolition. Originating from the Sanskrit word "Satī," meaning truth or purity, Sati traditionally referred to a widow immolating herself on her deceased husband's funeral pyre. Rooted in ancient Hind

India has launched a swift and robust humanitarian response to aid Sri Lanka devastated by Cyclone Ditwah, demonstrating its unwavering commitment as a reliable neighborhood partner. Under Operation Sagar Bandhu, a C-130J aircraft delivered approximately 12 tonnes of essential relief supplies to Colombo on November 29, 2025, including tents, tarpaulins, blankets, hygiene kits, and ready-to-eat meals. This marked the second major airlift in two days, following initial consignm

Specialist Sarah Beckstrom was a young soldier whose courage, kindness, and dedication left a profound mark on those who knew her and the nation she served. Born and raised in the close-knit town of Summersville, West Virginia, Sarah embodied the values of community, service, and resilience from an early age. Inspired by a deep love for her country and a calling to protect, she joined the West Virginia Army National Guard at just 18, trading the comforts of home for the rigor

The Union Cabinet has approved Phase-2 of the Pune Metro project, specifically Lines 4 and 4A, which will significantly enhance urban connectivity across the city. These two new corridors span a total of 31.636 km with 28 elevated stations, linking key IT hubs, commercial centers, educational institutions, and residential neighborhoods from areas like Kharadi IT Park and Hadapsar’s industrial hub to Warje and Khadakwasla’s tourist belt. The project aims to provide faster, mor

Every fourth Thursday of November, Americans gather around tables laden with turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie to celebrate Thanksgiving a holiday that embodies gratitude, family, and resilience. Observed on November 27 in 2025, it traces its roots to a 1621 harvest feast in Plymouth, Massachusetts, where English Pilgrims and Wampanoag Native Americans shared a three day celebration after a successful corn crop. This event, often romanticized as the "First Thanksgiving," high

The shooting of two National Guardsmen just blocks from the White House jolted the country in an instant, turning an ordinary afternoon in downtown Washington into a scene of chaos and fear. These soldiers, deployed to help protect one of the most secure areas in the United States, suddenly became victims themselves, rushed to separate hospitals as bystanders scattered, sirens wailed, and helicopters circled overhead. In the middle of the confusion, the situation felt bigger

Constitution Day of India, or Samvidhan Divas, is observed every year on 26 November to commemorate the historic moment when the Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution of India in 1949. It is more than a date on the calendar; it is a reminder of the values, struggles, and aspirations that transformed a newly independent nation into a democratic republic grounded in justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity. The journey to the Constitution began soon after India gained