IAF participating in multi-nation wargame in Greece

Incessant heavy rainfall in Guwahati over the past 24 hours caused severe waterlogging, prompting rescue efforts from the State Disaster Response Force and local authorities. The downpour, attributed to a depression over northern Bangladesh and Meghalaya, resulted in Guwahati recording its highest-ever May rainfall of 111 mm and led to at least 32 fatalities across five northeastern states, including nine in Assam. While a decrease in rainfall intensity is expected, residents in vulnerable areas remain...

Tragic Train Derailment in RussiaAt least seven people were killed and 30 injured when a passenger train derailed in Russia's Bryansk region after a bridge collapsed, an incident attributed to "illegal interference" by authorities. The bridge, which passed over the railway line, unexpectedly fell, sending concrete debris onto the tracks just as the train approached. Bryansk governor Alexander Bogomaz confirmed the casualties, including two children, and stated that emergency services are on-site providing assistance to...

India's Covid-19 Situation India's active Covid-19 cases have exceeded 3,000, with Kerala reporting the highest number. Recent data shows an increase in cases over the past ten days, alongside a few related deaths. Health officials are closely monitoring the situation, noting that infections are mostly mild and managed at home, with genome sequencing revealing that Omicron sub-variants are responsible for the rise in cases. Full Article

England Lions showed resilience on Day 2 of the four-day unofficial Test against India A in Canterbury, scoring 237 for 2 in response to India A's 557 all out, led by Karun Nair's double century (204). Tom Haines anchored the innings with an unbeaten 103, supported by Max Holden's 64, as they formed a solid partnership of 106 runs for the third wicket. The match remains competitive heading into Day 3, with England trailing by...

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the expansion of military ties with India and the QUAD alliance to address growing threats in the Indo-Pacific, emphasizing deeper cooperation and logistical integration among QUAD partners. He highlighted initiatives like the Indo Pacific Logistics Network and the Partnership for Indo Pacific Industrial Resilience (PIPER) to bolster defense capabilities and supply chains among allied nations, aimed at countering China's military ambitions. Hegseth framed the Trump administration's foreign policy as...

Mumbai University has released the second merit list for undergraduate admissions for the 2025-26 academic year, available at muugadmission.samarth.edu.in, with the third merit list set for June 5, 2025. Notably, K.P.B Hinduja College has seen substantial increases in cut-off percentages across various courses, particularly FYBAF, which rose to 87.33%. Candidates listed must complete online document verification and fee payment by June 4 to secure their admissions, with classes commencing on June 13, 2025. Full Article