Author: Shweta Sharma

Breaking news from the Korean border as South Korean military fires warning shots at North Korean soldiers crossing the shared border. Tensions have been escalating due to a “balloon war” initiated by activists. About 20 North Korean soldiers crossed the Military Demarcation Line, but returned after warning shots were fired. The incursion occurred within the Demilitarized Zone, with unclear demarcation signs, suggesting it may not have been intentional. Following South Korea’s resumption of loudspeaker broadcasts and activists sending propaganda leaflets across the border into North Korea, Pyongyang had warned of a “new counteraction”. Both countries have a history of engaging…

The Nepal army has successfully removed tonnes of rubbish, four dead bodies, and skeletal remains from Mount Everest and two other peaks in the country as part of a clean-up drive. Under the campaign “An endeavour to save the Himalayas,” the army conducted a series of clean-up efforts spanning 55 days to clean up Everest, Nuptse, and Lhotse mountains. Mount Everest has long struggled with the reputation of being the “world’s highest garbage dump,” with hundreds of mountaineers leaving behind tonnes of waste each climbing season. The country’s military began the annual clean-up drives in 2019 to address concerns about…

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the oath of office on Sunday for a third consecutive term, signaling the beginning of his next five-year leadership stint. Despite a weaker mandate after recent electoral setbacks, the ceremony in Delhi drew thousands of guests and foreign dignitaries. Modi’s swearing-in was attended by leaders from neighboring countries like Maldives, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. The event marked the start of his third term, making him only the second Indian Prime Minister to lead the country for three consecutive terms. After a nail-biting election where the BJP failed to secure a majority, Modi’s government relies…

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Leaders from seven countries are attending Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony after he secured a third historic term as prime minister following India’s general elections. The Indian foreign ministry stated that leaders from neighboring countries will be present at the ceremony. Despite not winning a majority, Mr. Modi was elected as the leader of the coalition. Other special guests at the event will include laborers involved in a redevelopment project and rat-hole miners who…

Shocking News: Woman Found Dead Inside Python in Indonesia Stay Informed with Real-Time Breaking News Alerts Sign Up for Our Free Breaking News Emails A chilling incident unfolded in Indonesia as a woman, Farida, was discovered dead inside a 20ft python after going missing while walking through woodlands. Her husband, Noni, raised the alarm after finding her belongings in the forest and spotting the python with a swollen belly. Villagers located and captured the snake, revealing the tragic fate of Farida. This unfortunate event sheds light on the dangers posed by large pythons in the region. Similar incidents have been…

Sign up to our free breaking news emails After the 2024 general election results, major world leaders began congratulating Narendra Modi on his historic third term victory. Despite falling short of an outright majority, Modi’s BJP party secured 240 seats, with coalition allies giving them control of the legislature. US President Joe Biden, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and Russian President Vladimir Putin extended their wishes to Modi, emphasizing deepening partnerships and shared visions, despite waiting for the final outcome of the election. Political leaders from around the world, including Australia, Canada, European countries, Ukraine, and China, also congratulated Modi…

The Nepal army recently completed a 55-day clean-up campaign on Mount Everest, Nuptse, and Lhotse mountains, removing tonnes of rubbish, four dead bodies, and skeletal remains. This effort, under the campaign “An endeavor to save the Himalayas”, aimed to address the issue of Everest being dubbed the “world’s highest garbage dump” due to the accumulation of waste left behind by climbers. The army, led by Nepal’s Chief of the Army Staff Prabhu Ram Sharma, braved adverse weather conditions to successfully clear the peaks. Over five years, these clean-up drives have collected 119 tonnes of waste, 14 human corpses, and some…

Leaders from seven countries are attending Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony after securing a third historic term as India’s prime minister. With 9,000 guests, including foreign dignitaries from neighboring countries, the event is set to be a grand affair in Delhi on Sunday. Notable attendees include prime ministers and presidents from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Maldives, Nepal, Bhutan, and Mauritius. The Indian foreign ministry highlighted the importance of India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and ‘SAGAR’ vision in inviting these esteemed guests. Despite falling short of a majority in the recent elections, Modi’s BJP-led coalition, the NDA, secured victory with 293 seats. The opposition…

Escalating Tensions: Balloon War Between North and South Korea South Korean activists recently launched balloons filled with anti-Pyongyang leaflets, USB sticks with K-pop songs, and one-dollar bills towards North Korea as a response to balloons filled with trash sent by Pyongyang over the border, leading to heightened bilateral tensions. The provocative act aims to showcase the benefits of life in South Korea to North Koreans and provoke Pyongyang, known for its strict control over information flow. In retaliation, North Korea launched balloons filled with manure, cigarette butts, and other waste materials towards South Korea last week. This exchange led to…

India has been identified as the second biggest foreign threat to Canada, surpassing Russia, in a recent report by the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP). The report highlighted India’s involvement in interfering with Canada’s democratic processes and institutions, particularly targeting Canadian politicians, ethnic media, and Indo-Canadian communities. This revelation comes after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused India of being involved in the assassination of a Canadian Sikh citizen. The report also mentioned the strained diplomatic relations between India and Canada due to the alleged Indian government’s connection to the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in…