Japan’s ₹31,00,000 Crore Global Wealth Hits Record — But Germany Grabs World’s Richest Creditor Crown
Japan just got richer on paper, but still lost its 34-year streak as the world’s top creditor nation. According to data released by Japan’s Ministry of Finance, the country’s net external assets hit a record ¥533.1 trillion (₹31 lakh crore approx) in 2024. That means Japan (its government, companies, and citizens) owns more assets abroad […]
Designed in Uniform: Meet the Two Soldiers Behind Operation Sindoor’s Powerful Logo
Behind the bold strikes of Operation Sindoor, which dismantled nine terror camps across Pakistan and POK, lies a lesser-known story of creativity, symbolism, and heart. The powerful logo that became the face of this operation, shared across social media with patriotic pride, wasn’t made by an ad agency or design firm. It was created by […]
Mumbai Under Red Alert as Heavy Rains Disrupt City Life
On May 27, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, and Ratnagiri, warning of extremely heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds. Mumbai saw its earliest monsoon in 75 years, as the rains arrived on May 26, over two weeks earlier than usual. What Happened? Low-lying areas such as […]
Pune Youth Dies After Tree Falls Amid Heavy Rain, Civic Negligence Under Scrutiny
Pune l A tragic incident unfolded in Karvenagar, Pune, as 26-year-old Rahul Joshi lost his life after a tree collapsed on him during heavy rainfall near Alankar Police Chowki. The mishap occurred as Rahul was heading toward the Sinhagad Road area on Monday. For the past few days, Pune has been experiencing intense monsoon showers, […]
“Hand Over Hafiz Saeed and Lakhvi—Then Things Will Be Over”: India’s Message to Pakistan via Israel
India has issued a strong message to Pakistan, demanding the immediate handover of key terrorists responsible for decades of cross-border attacks. Speaking to i24NEWS in Israel, India’s Ambassador to Israel JP Singh said that while the ceasefire holds for now, Operation Sindoor is only paused, not over. “We’ve set a new normal. It’s an offensive […]
🚇 Worli Metro Station Flooded Just Days After Inauguration; Mumbai’s First Underground Line Faces Monsoon Test
Mumbai’s newly inaugurated Worli underground metro station on the Aqua Line (Metro Line 3) faced severe flooding after heavy rainfall lashed the city this week. Just 17 days after its grand opening, viral videos on social media showed rainwater gushing into the station, raising serious concerns about infrastructure readiness and monsoon preparedness. ⚠️ Metro Service […]
BMC Begins Aquifer Mapping Along Mithi River to Future-Proof Mumbai’s Water Supply
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has launched a pilot aquifer mapping project along the Mithi river basin to boost Mumbai’s long-term water security. The initiative aims to assess the city’s groundwater potential by studying the quality, quantity, and salinity of underground water. This is the first groundwater-specific study being undertaken by the civic body, and it will guide the […]
From ‘Mysore Pak’ to ‘Mysore Shree’: Jaipur Sweet Shops Drop ‘Pak’ in Patriotic Gesture
In a wave of symbolic patriotism following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, sweet shops across Jaipur are renaming their popular sweets — dropping the word ‘Pak’ and replacing it with ‘Shree’. So, Mysore Pak is now Mysore Shree, Aam Pak is Aam Shree, Gond Pak becomes Gond Shree, and even premium offerings like […]
‘We Could Die of Hunger’: Pakistani Senator Warns of Crisis Over Indus Waters Treaty Suspension
Pakistan is facing a looming water crisis after India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 Indian citizens. The move, part of India’s strong diplomatic response under Operation Sindoor, has sparked deep concern across Pakistan’s political spectrum. Speaking in the Senate, Pakistani opposition leader and […]
Forest Fire Causes Landmine Blasts Near LoC in J&K’s Poonch; No Injuries Reported
A forest fire broke out near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Friday, leading to multiple landmine explosions. The fire spread across the Krishna Ghati sector, which is close to the LoC and has several landmines planted for security. Fortunately, no one was injured, and no loss of life […]