August 4, 2026

Month: June 2026

24 Indian Crew Safely Evacuated After US Strike Hits Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman, Triggers Fire

** A US missile strike on an Indian-registered tanker in the Gulf of Oman has left 24 Indian sailors stranded. The UAE Navy and US Central Command collaborated to rescue the sailors, but questions remain about the US justification for the attack and its implications on regional trade and maritime safety.

FIFA Chief Criticizes US Migrant Policy

The 2026 World Cup, scheduled to take place in the US, Canada, and Mexico, is already facing controversy over the US treatment of migrants and asylum seekers, with FIFA President Gianni Infantino criticizing the Trump administration's policies and human rights groups expressing concerns over the safety and dignity of all people.

Narendra Modi to chair meeting with CMs and deputy CMs of NDA states and UTs on 11 June

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a crucial meeting with the Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers of NDA states and UTs on June 11 to review the progress of government initiatives and discuss the roadmap for the Viksit Bharat campaign, a flagship initiative aimed at transforming India into a developed nation by 2047.

US and Israel face growing tensions over Middle East policies.

The US and Israel, long-time allies in the Middle East, are facing growing tensions over their policies in the region, with President Trump expressing disappointment with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hardline stance on issues such as settlements and Jerusalem's status, sparking concerns about a potential rift between the two nations.

28 lakh candidates apply for 32,679 Uttar Pradesh police vacancies.

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board has announced that 28.86 lakh candidates have applied for 32,679 vacancies in the state police department, sparking concerns over the state's unemployment crisis and criticism from opposition parties, who are demanding effective solutions to tackle the issue.

Vice President JD Vance blames migrant ‘invasion’ for British stabbing.

Vice President JD Vance's comments on a recent UK stabbing, blaming migrant invasion for the crime, have sparked widespread outrage from UK officials and criticism from his own party, highlighting the dangers of scapegoating migrants and minorities for societal problems.

Trinamool Congress petitions Calcutta High Court over LoP status.

** The Trinamool Congress has petitioned the Calcutta High Court over the Leader of the Opposition status in the West Bengal assembly, alleging that the Speaker's decision to recognize a rebel bloc is "unconstitutional" and "arbitrary", amid a long-standing dispute with the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Adidas partners with Mexican government to manufacture World Cup jerseys.

The production of Mexico's World Cup jerseys has sparked outrage and controversy, with allegations of Adidas exploiting Indigenous women to sew the country's iconic jerseys. We traveled to the remote mountains of Oaxaca to speak to the artisans themselves and unravel the truth behind this high-stakes controversy.