Te Anau Earthquake: Tsunami Warning Downgraded to Advisory A strong Te Anau earthquake shook New Zealand’s South Island on Thursday night, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning for parts of the Fiordland coast. The warning was later downgraded to an advisory, although officials continued to caution people about potentially dangerous ocean currents and unpredictable coastal surges. The earthquake struck at approximately 9.14 pm local time on

India-UK Social Security Pact 2026: How Indian Workers Can Save More The India-UK social security agreement that came into effect on July 15, 2026, is expected to reduce the financial burden on thousands of Indian professionals temporarily working in the United Kingdom. Under the new arrangement, eligible employees sent to the UK by Indian companies will not have to pay social security contributions in both countries for assignments lasting up to five ye

Karnataka Targets 500 New GCCs, 3.5 Lakh Jobs And $50 Billion Output By 2029 Karnataka is preparing a major expansion of its Global Capability Centre ecosystem, with a target to attract 500 new GCCs, create 3.5 lakh jobs, and generate USD 50 billion in economic output by 2029. The plan was discussed at Katalyst Connect, a government-industry interaction hosted by the IT/BT Department and the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission in Bengaluru. The move is par

Twin tornadoes bring rare destruction to Hubei At least 11 people were killed, and one person remained missing after powerful tornadoes and severe storms struck China’s Hubei province on Monday evening, July 6, 2026. More than 330 people were injured as the storm system moved across parts of central China, damaging homes, vehicles, trees, and power infrastructure. The hardest-hit areas included Huangshi, Huanggang, Ezhou, and Xianning, where strong win

Gujarat Family Of Three Killed In Ohio Motel Fire, Cause Under Probe A family of three from Gujarat’s Kheda district died after a fire broke out at the Econo Lodge motel in Wooster, Ohio, in the United States. The victims have been identified as Hiteshbhai Suthar, his wife Hinaben Suthar, and their 20-year-old daughter Ishani Suthar. The incident took place around 1:30 a.m. local time on July 1, 2026. Officials said the exact cause of the fire is still

Mojtaba Khamenei Stays Out Of Public View Ahead Of Ali Khamenei Funeral Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is unlikely to make a public appearance during the state funeral ceremonies of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, amid serious security concerns and heightened regional tensions. His continued absence from public view after the conflict has triggered fresh questions about security arrangements, leadership visibility, and Iran’s internal p

PM Modi Calls Japan PM Sanae Takaichi ‘Younger Sister’ As India-Japan Ties Enter New Phase Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday warmly

Venezuela Earthquake: Child Rescued Alive After Six Days Under Rubble A three-year-old boy was rescued alive from the rubble in Venezuela’s La Guaira state, six days after powerful twin earthquakes caused widespread destruction across the country. The child, identified as Klieber Moran, was pulled out by a Jordanian rescue team from the debris of the Los Corales Garden 1 building early on Tuesday. Rescue workers cheered as the boy was found alive, befo

Iraq Corruption Crackdown: Cash, Gold Seized From Homes Of MPs And Officials Iraq’s major anti-corruption crackdown has triggered global attention after authorities reportedly recovered large amounts of cash, gold, and other assets during raids linked to politicians and senior government officials. The operation, carried out in Baghdad’s heavily guarded Green Zone, comes as Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi’s government pushes ahead with a wider campaign

Indus Waters Treaty Row: Pakistan Minister Warns India Over Water Rights The India-Pakistan water dispute deepened on June 30, 2026, after Pakistan’s Climate Change Minister Musadik Malik issued a sharp warning over the Indus Waters Treaty. His remarks came as tensions continue over India’s decision to keep the decades-old water-sharing agreement in abeyance after the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack. Addressing a joint press conference with Pakistan’s

Princess Of Wales Takes On Tough Endurance Challenge Catherine, Princess of Wales, has completed Britain’s National Three Peaks Challenge after her cancer recovery journey, turning the demanding endurance event into a powerful message of healing, resilience, and hope. The challenge involves climbing the highest peaks in Scotland, England, and Wales within 24 hours. For Kate Middleton, the journey was not only a test of physical strength but also a pers

Pakistan Launches Border Operation After Karachi Attack Pakistan’s security forces carried out a ground operation near the Afghanistan border and followed it with cross-border strikes on alleged militant hideouts, killing 29 people, officials said. The action came after militants attacked the regional headquarters of Pakistan Rangers in Karachi, killing three soldiers and raising fresh security concerns across the country. The operation was launched in

Telangana student Srinath Reddy, 25, from Kamareddy district, was found dead in England on June 23, leaving his family seeking government help to bring his body back to India. Srinath Reddy was a native of Talamadla village in Rajampet mandal of Kamareddy district. He had gone to England around 14 months ago for higher studies and was pursuing his MS at Leicester University. Telangana Student Found Dead In England

A viral photo claiming to show former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan inside Adiala Jail or during a court appearance has been flagged as likely AI-generated. Fact-checkers pointed to distorted fingers, unnatural hand shapes and warped background details as signs that the image may not be real. The picture was widely shared on social media, where many users believed it showed a recent glimpse of Khan from custody. However, there is no v

Bangladesh China Mongla Port Deal Raises India’s Bay Of Bengal Concerns Bangladesh’s decision to move ahead with a China-backed economic zone near Mongla Port has drawn attention in New Delhi, as the project is being developed on land that was earlier linked to an Indian economic zone plan. The move comes at a time when India-Bangladesh ties are facing strain, while China is increasing its economic and strategic engagement with Dhaka. The agreement i