Iran's IRGC Seizes Two Foreign Oil Tankers in Gulf Waters

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have captured two foreign-crewed oil tankers in the Gulf, accusing them of fuel smuggling. The incident occurs as the US deploys additional naval forces, escalating tensions ahead of nuclear talks.

Leopard Kills 8-Year-Old Boy in Bahraich Forest Area

An eight-year-old boy was fatally attacked by a leopard while playing outside his home in Nishad Nagar, near Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary. This marks the second such tragedy in the region within a year, highlighting ongoing human-animal conflict.

European Stocks Steady as Investors Eye ECB, BOE Rate Calls

European stocks remained stable as investors processed a flurry of corporate results and awaited key interest-rate decisions from the ECB and Bank of England. Maersk shares plunged on weak earnings, while tech and financials outperformed.

6.05 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Java, Indonesia

A significant earthquake measuring 6.05 magnitude on the Richter scale has jolted the Java region of Indonesia, according to the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences. The seismic event occurred today, with details on damage and casualties still emer

Tigress Shot Dead in Arunachal After Fatal Tiger Attack

Authorities recovered the carcass of a tigress with a gunshot wound in Arunachal Pradesh's Mayodia area, days after a tiger killed a police constable. Investigations are ongoing amid rising human-wildlife conflict concerns.

Fishing Ban Creates Bird Haven at Mysuru's Hadinaru Lake

A three-month fishing prohibition at Hadinaru Lake near Suttur has attracted hundreds of migratory Bar-Headed Geese from Mongolia, making it a prime destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts this winter season.

Trump Mocks US Intel Over Election Interference Claims

Former President Donald Trump ridiculed US intelligence agencies at the National Prayer Breakfast, dismissing years of Russian interference allegations and suggesting China should be added to the list of election meddlers.

US Allies Build Secure Critical Mineral Supply Chains

The United States and its international partners have launched coordinated actions to establish secure and resilient supply chains for critical minerals, addressing vulnerabilities and boosting economic security.

Six Arrested for Smuggling Star Tortoises in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu forest officials arrested six men for attempting to smuggle three Indian star tortoises near Devippattinam. The suspects, including a Chennai resident seeking them for medicinal use, were intercepted based on a tip-off.

Arrest in Belagavi for Illegal Tree Cutting in Solar Zone

Forest officials in Belagavi arrested a person for illegally cutting trees, including sandalwood, on land leased for a solar power project under PM-KUSUM scheme. The accused is in judicial custody as investigation continues.

NYC Mayor Backlash Over Hijab Day Post

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces social media criticism for celebrating World Hijab Day while Iranian women protest mandatory hijab laws, with critics calling it insensitive.

Odisha Youth Missing from Merchant Ship During Internship

Sarthak Mohapatra, a 23-year-old deck cadet from Bhadrak, Odisha, has gone missing from the merchant vessel EA Jersey while en route from Mauritius to Singapore. Search operations are ongoing with international coordination.

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