The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain pleas filed claiming that 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy survivors with lasting severe injuries and illnesses were wrongly classified under 'temporary disablement' and 'minor injury' and under-compensated for years.
Out of the total fatalities, 77 deaths have occurred due to rain-related disasters, including landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, drowning, electrocution, and falls from steep terrain. These incidents have been widespread, affecting districts like Mandi, Kangra, Kullu, Chamba, and Una mos
Flash floods in Afghanistan's Khost and Paktia provinces have killed three people and caused severe damage to homes and farmland, according to Khaama Press. Several districts were affected, with residents suffering major economic losses. The disaster highlights growing concerns over recurrin
Taiwan's internet connectivity could be severely hit if China decides to block or delay undersea cable repair missions in the event of a Taiwan Strait conflict, Taipei News reported, citing a detailed assessment by US-based intelligence firm Recorded Future.
Flash floods triggered by a cloudburst at Babusar Top in Gilgit-Baltistan killed five tourists and swept away over 15 vehicles. Rescue teams saved over 200 people, while search operations continue for the missing. Roads and infrastructure were severely damaged, and emergency aid is being
Unrelenting monsoon fury has pushed Himachal Pradesh into a state of crisis, paralysing road connectivity, power supply, and essential services across multiple districts. As per the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), 432 roads remain blocked, while 534 power distribution transfor
Speaking to ANI, DCP East Abhishek Dhania said, "On the intervening night of 17-18 July 2025, at around 05:30 AM, two police personnel, ASI Md Qasim and CT Krishanpal of PS PIA, while on routine ERV patrolling duty, noticed three suspicious men on a two wheeler riding against traffic on Serv
Incessant heavy rainfall caused waterlogging in several parts of Assam's Guwahati city. Public life in the area remains severely affected due to consistent downpour and resultant waterlogging.
Heavy monsoon rains across Sindh caused severe flooding, power outages, and multiple accidents, killing at least six people due to electrocution, drowning, and roof collapse, Dawn reported. Several districts, including Hyderabad, Jacobabad, and Mirpurkhas, were hit hard, with drainage failur
Severe monsoon rains continue to batter Himachal Pradesh, paralysing essential public services and causing widespread disruption across the state. According to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), a total of 468 roads remain blocked, 676 water supply schemes are disrupted, and 1,1
The cards are stacked against Ishiba, with all major opposition parties ruling out joining the Liberal Democratic Party and its partner Komeito in an expanded coalition.