Author: Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Widespread protests have erupted across Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), with thousands of residents taking to the streets against rising inflation, high electricity tariffs, and what they describe as denial of basic rights. Demonstrators were seen raising “Azadi” slogans and demanding greater political and economic freedoms, while accusing the administration and security forces of heavy-handed tactics. The unrest has spread across multiple towns, including Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Kotli and Bhimber, where shutdowns brought daily life to a standstill. Markets, shops and businesses remained closed as protestors continued sit-ins and rallies throughout…

Tehran: Iran has issued a stern warning of retaliation after Israel conducted airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs, targeting areas linked to Hezbollah, escalating tensions across the region and raising fears of a broader conflict. The Israeli military said it struck what it described as a Hezbollah command centre and associated infrastructure in Dahiyeh, a stronghold of the Iran-backed group in southern Beirut. The strikes followed reports of rockets being fired from Lebanon toward northern Israel. Lebanese authorities said at least two people were killed and several others injured in the…

New Delhi: The 52nd G7 Summit has begun in Évian-les-Bains, France, bringing together leaders of the world’s major advanced economies along with several invited partner nations, including India. The three-day summit, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, will continue until June 17. The G7 grouping includes France, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Canada, along with the European Union. Leaders from invited countries such as India, Brazil, Kenya, and South Korea are also attending this year’s discussions. India is participating as a partner country for the…

New Delhi: The United States and Iran have announced what they described as an immediate halt to hostilities, with US President Donald Trump claiming that oil supplies will resume across key regional routes. However, the absence of an official published agreement has left major aspects of the deal unclear, keeping governments, energy markets, and shipping companies on edge. While both Washington and Tehran have spoken of a breakthrough, the full memorandum of understanding has not been released, leading to uncertainty over key provisions involving the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s nuclear…

New Delhi: India has temporarily suspended its newly launched Cell Broadcast emergency alert system following an advisory from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), officials said. The decision, which came into effect on June 12, has been described as precautionary, with authorities stating that the system will remain suspended until further review and directions are issued. The move comes just weeks after the nationwide rollout of the alert platform, which is designed to send real-time emergency warnings directly to mobile phones in specific geographic areas. In recent days, users across…

Kyiv: Russian missile and drone strikes across Ukraine overnight triggered a fire at the historic Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery complex, one of the country’s most sacred religious and cultural landmarks, Ukrainian officials said. The attack formed part of a wider wave of strikes targeting Kyiv and several other regions, leaving at least nine people dead and dozens injured nationwide, according to preliminary reports from Ukrainian authorities. Footage released by officials showed flames engulfing parts of the roof of the Dormition Cathedral, located within the UNESCO-listed Pechersk Lavra complex. The monastery,…