In a horrifying late-night fire at Jaipur’s Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital, eight patients tragically lost their lives after flames tore through the Neuro ICU of the hospital’s Trauma Centre. The incident, which occurred just before midnight on Sunday, has triggered widespread public outrage, with grieving families accusing the hospital administration of delayed response, untrained staff, and poor fire safety preparedness. The fire reportedly broke out around 11:20 p.m. in a storeroom next to the Neuro ICU, where combustible materials like paper files, chemicals, and blood sample tubes were kept. Within minutes, thick smoke had engulfed the ICU, home to…
Author: Anjali Singh
Japanese financial markets were jolted into motion this week as Sanae Takaichi secured leadership of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), all but confirming her as Japan’s next prime minister. The result triggered a strong rally in equities, a selloff in government bonds, and renewed downward pressure on the yen—signaling that investors are recalibrating expectations for Japan’s economic future under Takaichi’s watch. With promises of aggressive fiscal expansion, corporate support, and close alignment with the Bank of Japan, Takaichi has struck a bullish chord with equity investors—but her policies may complicate the path for bondholders and currency markets. A New…
In a development signaling renewed engagement between two of Asia’s largest economies, India and China have agreed to resume direct commercial flights starting October 26, 2025. The move ends a five-year suspension that began during the COVID-19 pandemic and extended amid worsening bilateral tensions following military standoffs along their disputed Himalayan border. The resumption, announced by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India on October 2, is being hailed as both a practical and symbolic step toward rebuilding normalized ties between the neighbors. While full diplomatic normalcy remains distant, the skies between the two countries are set to open…
A catastrophic building collapse in the suburbs of Chennai has left at least nine people missing and many others feared trapped. The structure, still under construction, collapsed abruptly late on Friday evening, triggering a massive rescue operation amidst dust, chaos, and panic. The Collapse Incident At approximately 6:15 pm local time, construction workers and labourers were concluding their day’s tasks when the building—an eight‑storey tower in the Thirumazhisai area—gave way without warning. According to witnesses, large concrete slabs and steel reinforcing bars cascaded downwards in a rapid, chain‑reaction collapse, transforming the site into a massive heap of rubble within seconds.…
Maharashtra is grappling with the full force of the monsoon as Mumbai remains on red alert for the second consecutive day, while rural districts like Beed in Marathwada battle flash floods triggered by incessant rainfall. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has taken charge of the response, conducting aerial surveys and holding emergency meetings to coordinate relief and rescue operations. As the rain continues to pound both urban and rural regions, authorities face a two-front crisis: urban flooding and infrastructure stress in Mumbai, and widespread displacement and crop damage in Beed and surrounding districts. Mumbai on Edge Amid Torrential Rain The India…
In a dramatic turn of events that has shocked environmentalists, educators, and political observers across India, celebrated climate activist and innovator Sonam Wangchuk has been detained under the National Security Act (NSA) following violent protests in Leh, Ladakh, that resulted in multiple casualties. Wangchuk, who gained international acclaim for his sustainable water conservation techniques like ice stupas, had just concluded a hunger strike demanding statehood for Ladakh and constitutional protection for indigenous communities under the Sixth Schedule. However, authorities claim his actions and public speeches instigated unrest that led to deadly clashes between protesters and police forces. Background to the…
In a case sending shockwaves through Delhi’s spiritual and academic circles, a self‑styled spiritual leader—widely referred to as “Delhi Baba”—is under investigation after 17 women levelled allegations of molestation, harassment, and abuse. Compounding the allegations is the discovery that his car carried fake diplomatic or embassy number plates, stirring deeper questions about privilege, authority, and impunity. The Accusations: Scale and Nature The accused has been identified as Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati (alias Partha Sarathy). He holds a directorial role at an institute purportedly linked to an ashram in Vasant Kunj, Delhi. The institute offers postgraduate management diploma courses, many of which…
NEW YORK – In a closely watched diplomatic engagement, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) this week, amid escalating tensions over trade tariffs and restrictive visa measures affecting Indian professionals. This marked the first high-level dialogue between the two countries following the Biden administration’s sharp tariff hikes on Indian goods and the controversial revision of H-1B visa fee structures. The meeting, described as “frank and forward-looking” by officials from both delegations, was not just an exchange of pleasantries. It was a deliberate…
A sweeping cyberattack on a key aviation‐service provider has thrown operations into disarray at several major European airports, forcing airlines to revert to manual processing and leaving travellers facing long delays, cancellations, and confusion. The outage, which began late Friday night, primarily impacted electronic check‑in, boarding, and baggage systems provided by Collins Aerospace, sparking widespread criticism of the aviation industry’s vulnerability to third‑party IT disruptions. The Incident Unfolds On the evening of September 19, 2025, multiple major airports across Europe — notably London Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin Brandenburg — reported that automated passenger‑handling systems went offline. According to statements from…
Chhattisgarh, September 17, 2025 — In a crucial counter-insurgency breakthrough, security forces neutralized two Maoist rebels, including a high-ranking leader, during an intense encounter in the jungles of Bijapur district. The operation, carried out near the Chhattisgarh-Maharashtra border, also led to the recovery of sophisticated weapons, explosives, and critical Maoist documentation, officials said. The gunbattle erupted on Tuesday evening following a large-scale joint operation involving the District Reserve Guard (DRG), Chhattisgarh police, CoBRA commandos of the CRPF, and Maharashtra’s elite C-60 force. Acting on pinpoint intelligence, the forces cordoned off a suspected Maoist hideout in the remote Tekmeta forest under…