The prison's chief, Ganga Yogi, confirmed the arson attack sparked the fire, prompting security personnel to fire tear gas in an attempt to regain control. Despite their efforts, some inmates managed to flee the facility, which housed 397 prisoners at the time.
Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport has reopened after flight suspensions were lifted, the Nepal Civil Aviation Authority announced. Passengers have been advised to check flight details with airlines and carry tickets and identification documents while traveling.
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is set to convene an emergency session on Wednesday in New York, following an Israeli airstrike targeting senior Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly emerging as a central element of national security, with experts warning that powerful nations equipped with advanced AI infrastructure could weaponise the technology to pressure countries with weaker capabilities.
Security forces, including police and levies personnel, launched a sweeping crackdown, arresting numerous political leaders and activists belonging to various parties in Quetta and other districts. In Quetta alone, authorities reportedly detained over 100 demonstrators from areas such as Sar
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami convened a review meeting via video conferencing today from the Chief Minister's residence in response to the recent political developments occurring in the neighbouring country of Nepal.
"We have seen reports about the Israeli strikes in Doha earlier today. We are deeply concerned by this development and its impact on the security situation in the region. We strongly urge restraint and diplomacy, so that peace and security in the region is not endangered," the MEA said in
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited (SWREL) has urged the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to act against Embassy Office Parks REIT over alleged regulatory violations, citing criminal charges against individuals linked to the REIT's management.
Singapore, September 9: MetaOptics Ltd (the "Company", together with its subsidiary, the "Group"), a cutting-edge vertically integrated designer and manufacturer of meta optics components and products headquartered in Singapore, has attracted strong support for its initial public offering (t