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Rumours swirled and headlines buzzed about a “missing” IAS officer in Karnataka, but state minister Priyank Kharge has stepped forward to set the record straight. Senior IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar, far from being a fugitive from the Income Tax Department or the Enforcement Directorate (ED), is ... Read full article.

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has made it unequivocally clear that there will be no political deals with Reform UK following the next general election. Furthermore, she stated that politicians who have defected from the Tories to Nigel Farage’s party will not be welcomed back into the ... Read full article.

A recent leak of SFPD drone footage reveals the shocking extent of urban surveillance, showing how extensively our cities are being watched from above and what it means for your privacy. Imagine a Saturday afternoon, and you’re just living your life. Suddenly, a Skydio X10 quadcopter, 200 feet up, ... Read full article.

India's hopes of advancing to the semifinals of the Men's Hockey World Cup have been dashed following a decisive 3-1 defeat to the Netherlands. In a crucial Pool E match played at the packed Wagener Stadion, the home side delivered a clinical performance, effectively pushing India to the brink of ... Read full article.

SFPD drone footage reveals how cities are being watched from above. Multi-drone tracking for minor incidents raises big questions about privacy and the future of urban life. It's a scene ripped straight from a sci-fi thriller, but it's happening right now in our cities. Just last month, San ... Read full article.

A recent leak from San Francisco PD reveals just how extensively drones are being used for urban surveillance, tracking everything from vehicles to individuals. What does this mean for your privacy? Imagine this: a Saturday afternoon, and unbeknownst to you, a drone, a Skydio X10 no less, is ... Read full article.

A massive leak of SFPD drone footage shows how extensively cities are being watched from above. What does this mean for privacy? Get the shocking details. Last month, a startling glimpse into the new reality of urban surveillance unfolded in San Francisco. Picture this: a Saturday afternoon, a ... Read full article.

Pakistan's former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, has been transferred from Adiala jail to the Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad. This move comes after a Supreme Court order, responding to weeks of growing public concern and protests regarding Khan's deteriorating health. The transfer was made ... Read full article.

Travelodge chief executive Jo Boydell has stepped down from her role after 13 years with the group, the hotel chain announced. This significant change comes amid the widespread fallout from a sexual assault that occurred in a Maidenhead Travelodge hotel room in 2022, where staff mistakenly issued a ... Read full article.

Former Congress Member of Parliament, Sajjan Kumar, who was convicted in the horrific 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, passed away today at the age of 80. His death brings an end to a long and controversial chapter in Indian politics and justice, particularly for the victims and their families who sought ... Read full article.

Queen Camilla has opened up about the immense difficulty of keeping her husband, King Charles III's, cancer diagnosis a secret from the public. In a poignant moment, she confessed to "longing to let it out" before the official announcement was made. This candid admission provides a rare insight ... Read full article.

A recent incident in San Francisco exposed how broadly police drones are watching our cities. Multiple Skydio X10s tracked a single suspect, revealing a new era of urban monitoring and privacy concerns. Imagine a Saturday afternoon, and unbeknownst to you, a 5-pound Skydio X10 drone hovers 200 feet ... Read full article.

A devastating fire engulfed a lodge in Kolkata early this morning, leading to the tragic death of nine individuals who suffocated in their sleep. Among the victims were five Bangladeshi nationals, including a journalist, his wife, and their young 4-year-old son, who had reportedly arrived in India ... Read full article.

A tragic incident has gripped Bhavnagar, Gujarat, as at least four people have died and 18 others are currently hospitalized after consuming spurious liquor. The victims reportedly ingested duplicate versions of a popular Indian-Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) brand, leading to severe health ... Read full article.

OpenAI is slowing down its AI development and pausing training on its next-gen model, Astra, after a security breach. Is this the new normal for rapid AI progress? The rapid pace of AI development has been a defining characteristic of the past few years, with tech giants constantly pushing ... Read full article.

Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies have launched an investigation into senior officials within President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's office. This major development comes just a day after the country's recently dismissed defense minister called for national elections, even as Ukraine continues its arduous ... Read full article.

A recent San Francisco incident exposed the shocking breadth of police drone surveillance, revealing intricate tracking methods and how easily this sensitive footage can spill online. What are the privacy implications fo It’s a Saturday afternoon in San Francisco, and the sky above an apartment ... Read full article.

Queen Camilla has opened up about the emotional challenge of keeping King Charles' cancer diagnosis a secret from the public. Speaking for the first time about the personal ordeal, Camilla admitted it was "quite difficult" to remain silent before the official announcement.Her Majesty shared her ... Read full article.

Tennis sensation Nick Kyrgios has openly admitted to making a "huge mistake" after testing positive for cocaine, leading to a provisional ban from the sport. The former Wimbledon finalist's sample, taken during the Mallorca Open in June, confirmed the presence of benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of ... Read full article.

A massive fire has erupted at a waste facility in Deptford, Southeast London, with around 100 firefighters currently battling the blaze. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) reported that the inferno, located on Landmann Way, involves approximately 50 tonnes of household waste.Emergency services were ... Read full article.

A familiar face by former President Donald Trump's side, Natalie Harp, has recently garnered significant attention, earning her a new, striking nickname: the "human binkie." This moniker, coined by New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman, highlights Harp's growing prominence and her perceived role ... Read full article.

Ireland is in mourning after a horrific head-on crash on the M9 motorway in Co Kildare tragically claimed the lives of five teenagers and left four others, including a child, seriously injured. The incident, involving a stolen vehicle, has prompted a strong condemnation from Taoiseach Micheál ... Read full article.

A massive wildfire is raging through eastern Belgium's High Fens nature reserve, marking one of the country's most significant blazes in recent memory. The inferno has already consumed an estimated 30 square kilometers (12 square miles) of land, prompting an urgent response from emergency ... Read full article.

A tragic incident unfolded at the Ashok Dham temple in Lakhisarai, Bihar, where a stampede-like situation claimed the lives of seven devotees and left several others injured. The heartbreaking event occurred amidst a massive rush of pilgrims attending a religious gathering, a common occurrence at ... Read full article.

A series of powerful earthquakes has rattled Indonesia, with a devastating magnitude 7.7 tremor off the Flores island claiming at least 51 lives and leaving a trail of destruction. The seismic event, which struck on August 15, 2026, also left 13 people injured and forced approximately 2,000 ... Read full article.

The cycling world is in profound mourning following the tragic death of young British cyclist Finlay Tarling in Portugal. The devastating news led his team, NSN, to immediately withdraw from the remaining stages of the prestigious Volta a Portugal race, a testament to the deep sorrow felt by his ... Read full article.

Moroccan authorities have apprehended 111 individuals attempting to enter Spain's North African territory of Ceuta. This action comes amid significantly heightened security measures on both sides of the border, spurred by social media calls for another large-scale crossing.The arrests occurred on ... Read full article.

A devastating Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon early Saturday claimed the lives of seven people and wounded three, marking one of the deadliest incidents since a fragile truce between Israel and Hezbollah came into effect on June 20. The state-run National News Agency reported that the attack ... Read full article.

Independence Day celebrations took an unexpected turn at the Kozhikode Corporation in Kerala this past Saturday, witnessing an unusual scene during the flag-hoisting ceremony. What began as a solemn occasion quickly descended into cacophony as two prominent political factions decided to perform the ... Read full article.

JAMMU — National Conference leader Omar Abdullah has reignited a crucial debate, stating that Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) would have voluntarily joined Jammu and Kashmir had its special constitutional guarantees not been revoked in 2019. Speaking at an Independence Day address, Abdullah ... Read full article.

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked with a 'kirpan' (dagger) inside Gurdwara Mata Sahib Devan Ji Mugat in Nanded, Maharashtra, on Thursday. The incident led to him undergoing a 90-minute surgery for his injuries, from which he has since been discharged and flown back to ... Read full article.

The boxing world mourns the tragic passing of Puerto Rican boxer Prichard Colon, who died at the age of 33, nearly a decade after sustaining a life-altering brain injury during a professional fight. Colon's death brings to a somber close a long and difficult period that began on October 17, 2015, ... Read full article.

Eastern Japan is reeling from unprecedented torrential rainfall that has left at least eight people dead and thousands stranded, causing widespread chaos near the capital, Tokyo. Some regions experienced three months' worth of rain in a mere 12 hours, with over 100 millimeters falling in just one ... Read full article.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently found himself in a social media firestorm after declaring on X that “American citizenship is not for sale.” This statement was swiftly met with an embarrassing community note, highlighting a perceived contradiction within the previous administration's ... Read full article.

Delhi commuters faced significant disruption on Thursday morning as the city grappled with widespread traffic snarls, a direct consequence of the full-dress rehearsal for Independence Day at the iconic Red Fort. These essential preparations for the upcoming national celebration, which included ... Read full article.

The Monsoon Session of Parliament has officially concluded, with both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die, bringing an end to a tumultuous period marked by relentless disruptions and heated political confrontations. From its commencement on July 20, the session witnessed a consistent ... Read full article.

A recent leak of SFPD drone footage reveals how broadly law enforcement is watching our cities from above, raising serious questions about privacy and data security. Get the inside scoop. It was just a typical Saturday in San Francisco when a Skydio X10 quadcopter, a 5-pound flying eye, hovered 200 ... Read full article.

A recent leak of San Francisco police drone footage reveals the staggering reality of urban surveillance. Multiple Skydio drones tracked a single suspect, showing a new era of omnipresent monitoring. Just last month, San Francisco offered a stark glimpse into the future of urban life, and it’s a ... Read full article.

The recent exposure of police drone footage in San Francisco offers a stark look at how broadly cities are being watched from above and what this means for your privacy. It's a new reality unfolding now. It’s a Saturday afternoon in San Francisco. Above an apartment complex, a Skydio X10 quadcopter ... Read full article.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared his willingness to engage in a comprehensive debate regarding the nationwide protests stemming from the NEET paper leak. This announcement came amidst a tumultuous Monsoon Session of Parliament, with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju also indicating ... Read full article.

A massive leak of San Francisco police drone footage reveals the shocking reality of pervasive urban surveillance. Learn how drones are tracking citizens and what this means for your privacy. It’s no longer a hypothetical future; it’s our current reality. A recent, significant leak involving San ... Read full article.

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake has unleashed chaos and devastation across Colombia's Pacific region, claiming the lives of at least 132 people and leaving over 2,000 others missing. The seismic event, which struck yesterday, has sent shockwaves through the nation, sparking frantic search and ... Read full article.

A recent leak of SFPD drone footage reveals how broadly law enforcement monitors city residents, tracking vehicles and individuals. This unprecedented insight into urban surveillance raises serious privacy concerns. It’s no longer a question ofifyour city is watching, buthow extensively. A recent ... Read full article.

A flight from Victoria to Toronto experienced an unexpected delay and subsequent cancellation on August 6, 2026, after a young child reportedly refused to fasten their seatbelt. The Porter Airlines flight, which was preparing for takeoff, was forced to return to the terminal, leading to the ... Read full article.

A recent leak of San Francisco police drone footage highlights the dramatic escalation of urban surveillance. Discover how technology like Skydio X10 is reshaping privacy and public space. Picture this: a Saturday afternoon in San Francisco, and an alleged 'auto boost/strip' suspect found himself ... Read full article.

A recent leak of San Francisco police drone footage reveals the shocking extent of urban aerial surveillance, showing multiple drones tracking individuals across the city. This is the new reality of privacy. Picture this: a Saturday afternoon in a major city. You're trying to evade authorities, ... Read full article.

The CPI(M) has launched a strong attack on the UDF government, accusing it of "surrendering to the BJP" over the contentious 'Vande Mataram' order. This accusation stems from General Education Minister Shamsudheen's defence of the State government's decision to implement Governor Rajendra Arlekar's ... Read full article.

In a significant development reported today, a 32-year-old man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder, seven months after the tragic death of an Indian national in Toronto. Abdul Ghafoori, the suspect, was taken into custody at a Toronto airport on Friday, August 7, 2026, upon his ... Read full article.

Typhoon Dolphin has unleashed its destructive power on Japan's Okinawa island, leaving a trail of widespread disruption and injury before setting its sights on China's eastern coast. The "very strong" typhoon, as categorized by the Japan Meteorological Agency, first made its presence felt on ... Read full article.

Delhi has experienced an unprecedented start to August, recording its wettest first week in at least 16 years. The Safdarjung weather station alone noted a staggering 127mm of rain during this period. The downpour on Friday, in particular, transformed the city's thoroughfares into virtual rivers, ... Read full article.