August 5, 2026

Year: 2026

Trump Declares US-Iran Ceasefire ‘Over’ After Fresh Strikes, Raising Fears of Wider Middle East Conflict

The fragile US-Iran ceasefire has suffered a major setback after President Trump declared the truce "over" following a new wave of US strikes on Iranian military targets, escalating tensions in the region and raising fears of a broader conflict.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan Chairs Emergency Meeting

** Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has chaired an emergency meeting to discuss relief measures and investigate the causes of a massive debris slip in Wayanad district that has left several people dead and missing. The meeting aims to assess the situation and provide aid to affected families, with the government announcing a relief package and promising a thorough investigation into the incident.

Champat Rai to respond to allegations after SIT submits report.

** Champat Rai, former general secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, has announced that he will respond to all allegations against him after the Special Investigation Team (SIT) submits its final report on the Ram temple donation row. The controversy has sparked concerns about communal tensions and has significant implications for Indian society.