Author: Disha Mishra
Seven to eight Taliban fighters were killed along the Durand Line in the Upper Kurram district on Saturday, when Afghan Taliban forces attacked Pakistani border posts in the Ghozgarhi, Matha Sangar, Kot Ragha, and Tari Mengal areas with both light and heavy weapons, according to the Dawn report. According to security sources, one Pakistani soldier was killed and 11 others were injured in the incident, as reported by Dawn. However, the Taliban forces have claimed that 19 Pakistani soldiers were killed in the retaliatory strikes. The Taliban forces deployed both light and heavy weaponry to attack border posts in the…
The South Korea’s officials on Sunday reported that 179 people were killed and two people were rescued out of 181 aboard after a plane crash in South Korea’s Muan region, as per Yonhap News Agency report. The incident occurred when a Jeju Air passenger jet, carrying 181 individuals, made a belly landing and exploded at Muan International Airport, according to Yonhap News Agency report. The incident occurred around 9 a.m. when a Boeing 737-800, carrying 175 passengers and six crew members, veered off the runway during a landing attempt. The aircraft, which had departed from Bangkok earlier that morning, skidded…
A plane crash in South Korea on Sunday resulted in the deaths of 177 people, with two others still missing. The incident occurred when a Jeju Air passenger jet, carrying 181 individuals, made a belly landing and exploded at Muan International Airport, according to Yonhap News Agency report. This is one of the most severe aviation disasters in South Korea’s history and the deadliest involving a domestic airline since the 1997 Korean Air crash in Guam, which resulted in 225 fatalities, as per Yonhap News Agency report. The incident occurred around 9 a.m. when a Boeing 737-800, carrying 175 passengers…
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that more than 240 Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists and other operatives suspected of terrorist activities were arrested, during a military operation at Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza. The operation, which began on Friday, targeted terrorist infrastructure and operatives, with various suspects attempting to pose as patients or flee using ambulances. In a post on X, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated, “More than 240 Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists, and other operatives suspected of terrorist activities were apprehended, some of whom attempted to pose as patients or flee using ambulances.” The operation also resulted to…
After the crash of a passenger jet carrying 181 people, which burst into flames following skidding off the runway and striking a wall at an airport in Muan County, South Korea on Sunday. Jeju Air CEO Kim E-bae issued a statement expressing regret and extended heartfelt condolences to the victims families, as per Yonhap News Agency. “Regardless of the cause, I take full responsibility as the CEO,” Kim E-bae stated. Meanwhile, the Jeju Air Company, pledged of sparing no effort to cope with the crash. The company stated in a statement, “Jeju Air will spare no effort to respond to…
David Lammy, UK’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, on Friday, paid tributes to former PM Manmohan Singh and highlighted Singh’s legacy in laying the foundations for thriving India-UK partnership. “Dr Manmohan Singh’s bold economic reforms transformed India’s economy. His legacy continues to shape modern India, and his vision laid the foundations for today’s thriving UK-India partnership. My deepest condolences to his family and the Indian people,” Lammy said in a post on X. Condolences have been pouring from across the world on the demise of Dr Manmohan Singh. Manmohan Singh passed away at AIIMS, Delhi, on…
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has written letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge to offer condolences on the passing away of former PM Manmohan Singh. In his letter to PM Modi, Abbas stated, “It is with deep sorrow that we have received the news of the passing of His Excellency Dr Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India, a distinguished leader who dedicated years of service to his country and its people.” “On behalf of the State of Palestine and its people, I extend to Your Excellency, the Government of India, the friendly Indian people, and…
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday praised world champion D Gukesh after the chess prodigy along with his family met him. Highlighting the exceptional determination and dedication of “India’s pride,” the Prime Minister shared his admiration for Gukesh, whom he has been “closely interacting” with for several years. In his tweet, the Prime Minister wrote, “Had an excellent interaction with chess champion and India’s pride, @DGukesh! I have been closely interacting with him for a few years now, and what strikes me most about him is his determination and dedication. His confidence is truly inspiring. In fact, I recall…
Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan on Saturday emphasized the importance of Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy’s partnership in helping India come to a fighting position in the Melbourne Test. The two shared 127-run partnership to help prevent follow on and keep India in contention. “That half-a-chance came when Washington Sundar played that shot on the leg side because the ball was pitching outside the leg stump, there was a nick of the bat and Smith was there ready in the slips. Apart from that, it was completely chanceless. The biggest thing is that there has never been an instance…
S Jaishankar, India’s External Affairs Minister met with the next US National Security Advisor, Michael Waltz on Friday evening (local time) during his officail visit to the United States. The two leaders engaged in discussions on strengthening their bilateral partnership and addressing current global issues, and S Jaishankar stated that he is looking forward to working with Waltz. “Delighted to meet Rep. @michaelgwaltz this evening. Enjoyed a wide-ranging conversation on our bilateral partnership as well as current global issues. Look forward to working with him,” S Jaishankar stated in a post on X. India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, during…