Bangkok : Chaos erupted at a Thai school on Friday when a student suddenly opened fire indiscriminately. Four people, including a teacher, were killed in the horrific incident, while several others were seriously injured. Local police and security forces responded swiftly and took control of the entire campus. The shocking shooting occurred at the prestigious Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Bang Kruai District, Nonthaburi Province, north of Bangkok. It is a large secondary school with approximately 3,000 students. Upon receiving information about the incident, rescue teams immediately arrived at the scene and evacuated…
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Indian student fails to return from hiking trip, body found in California forest; Investigation underway into cause of death
California: The body of Vikram Mubayi, a brilliant Indian-origin PhD student at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), who went missing while hiking in the famous Big Pine Lakes area of California, USA, has been recovered. The cause of his death is currently under thorough investigation by local authorities, and the investigation so far has found no signs of criminal activity or foul play. According to reports, Vikram Mubayi last spoke to his family on the phone at around 8:30 pm on August 1st. During this conversation, he shared the…
Pakistan’s action against terrorism, security forces claim to have killed 10 terrorists
Islamabad: Security forces in neighboring Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province killed a total of 10 terrorists in two separate successful operations against militants. According to official information from the Pakistani Army’s media wing (ISPR), these operations were carried out in South Waziristan and Upper Dir districts. In Azam Warsak area of South Waziristan, terrorists attempted a surprise attack on security forces’ checkpoints, but alert soldiers retaliated quickly, killing eight terrorists on the spot. Meanwhile, in another operation in Upper Dir district, security forces killed two more terrorists. A large quantity of sophisticated…
Muslim countries have a new security partnership, and will jointly respond in case of an attack
Riyadh: Amid ongoing conflict and a deepening security crisis in the Middle East, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey on Friday signed the strategic “Mecca Joint Defense Agreement.” The key objective of this landmark defense pact is to further strengthen security cooperation among the three countries and ensure regional stability during this period of uncertainty. This new defense agreement contains a very strict and clear provision: According to it, any armed attack or external aggression against any one of these three friendly nations will be considered a collective attack against all three…
Muthoot Fincorp Trivandrum Heritage Run on August 9; Aims to Promote Health and Heritage
Community engagement, heritage preservation and wellness top priorities as Muthoot Fincorp joins ITEN Runners Club for the inaugural Trivandrum Heritage Run. Thiruvananthapuram, August 5, 2026: Muthoot Fincorp, in association with Trivandrum’s largest runner’s club ITEN Runners Club, is organizing the Trivandrum Heritage Run 2026 on August 9, 2026. The 10-kilometre Trivandrum Heritage Run will offer participants a unique opportunity to experience historical, architectural, and cultural landmarks of Thiruvananthapuram while encouraging community engagement in heritage preservation and wellness. Muthoot Fincorp’s association with the Trivandrum Heritage Run is guided by a dual…
Shurooq launches seven-week community summer programme with more than 50 activities across its destinations, beaches and waterfronts
Community fitness, children’s learning, live entertainment and nature-led discovery across the emirate through September Sharjah: The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced the next phase of its summer programme, headlined by seven weeks of beach fitness and wellness activities at Al Heera Beach and Khorfakkan Beach, as well as a range of family-friendly experiences across a number of its destinations throughout August and September. Alongside the beach fitness and wellness programme, Shurooq is introducing Sharjah Saturday Run, a four-event community running series at Al Qasba and Al Majaz…
AAPICON 2027 Launches with Historic Kick-Off Gala in Oak Brook, Illinois
AAPI President Dr. Meher Medavaram Sets an Ambitious National Vision AAPICON 2027 was formally unveiled during a vibrant and high‑energy kickoff gala in Oak Brook, Illinois, where physicians, civic leaders, and community members gathered to celebrate the beginning of a landmark chapter in AAPI’s national journey. In her keynote address, AAPI President Dr. Meher Medavaram declared that the 2027 convention would be “a collaboration of excellence, a platform for scientific innovation, a commitment to physician wellness, a stage for mentoring the next generation, an expansion of global health initiatives, and…
Floods worsen Assam situation, PM Modi reviews situation; MLAs decide to donate one month’s salary
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that he held a high-level meeting with MPs from Assam on the flood situation in various parts of the state. He also assured that the central government is working diligently with the state government to provide all possible assistance to the affected people. Prime Minister Modi, in a post on the social media platform X, offered his prayers for the safety and well-being of the people. He wrote that he met with MPs from Assam to review the current flood situation and…
Political heat rises in Bengal over Corona fund; BJP warns of action
Kolkata: The latest Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report, presented in the West Bengal Assembly, has created a stir in the state’s administrative and political circles. The report raises serious questions about the state’s healthcare system, COVID-19 management, disaster relief allocations, industrial land leasing, and budgetary discipline. Following the report’s revelations, the Bharatiya Janata Party has criticized the state administration and demanded an investigation and action against those found guilty. According to the CAG report, financial assistance received during the COVID-19 pandemic amounted to ₹659.28 crore (approximately $1.6 billion) as of…
Increasing the punishment alone is not the solution; Gaurav Gogoi attacks the government on the Examination Amendment Bill
New Delhi: Parliament is continuing to deliberate on addressing the problems of malpractice and paper leaks in competitive exams across the country. The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, witnessed a heated debate between the ruling and opposition parties in the Lok Sabha. The government has described this law as a crucial and historic step for the future of the country’s youth. The central government argues that this strict law will bring transparency to competitive examinations and effectively crack down on the cheating mafia. It will protect…
