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War has a catastrophic effect on the health and well-being of nations-I
Our regular Community Health contributor, *Dr Naresh Purohit-Fellow (Defence Institute of Psychological Research, New Delhi) and Advisor- National Mentral Health Programme, laments on the disastrous impact on human life and Society post…
US-Israel airstrike destroys Red Crescent recue vehicle in Iran
Tehran : Direct airstrike destroyed Red Crescent Rescue Vehicle in Southern Iran, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) reported. A rescue vehicle belonging to the Iranian Red Crescent Society was completely destroyed in a US-Israeli…
‘Healthcare is not a target’: WHO chief condemns strike near Lebanon’s largest…
Geneva : WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus condemned the strike which took place merely 100 meters from Rafik Hariri University Hospital, Lebanon's largest public medical facility, and resulted in the death of 4 people,…
IOS Sagar makes first port call of overseas deployment at Maldives
Male : IOS Sagar on Monday arrived at Maldives, marking first port call of its overseas deployment. IOS Sagar was accompanied by 39 international crew from 16 countries. In a post on X, Indian Embassy in Maldives said, "IOS SAGAR with 39…
‘Strait of Hormuz will never return to former state especially for US, Israel’, vows…
Tehran : As tensions escalate in West Asia and the Gulf region, the Iranian Navy has said that the Strait of Hormuz had undergone irreversible changes and would not revert to its previous status, especially for the country's adversaries- US…
Israel: 2 dead, 2 missing after missile strike on Haifa residential building
Haifa : Two people have been killed while search operations are underway for two more individuals after an Iranian ballistic missile struck a residential building in Haifa, Times of Israel reported on Monday.
The information was provided…
Sikkim: Around 1,500 tourists stranded in Lachen, evacuation process underway
Mangan : Around 1,500 tourists, along with approximately 169 vehicles and 79 bikes, are currently stranded in Sikkim's Lachen following the temporary closure of the Lachen axis due to a road breach near Tarum Chu Bridge.
According to the…
“Will never leave American warfighter behind”: Donald Trump confirms rescuing missing…
Washington DC : United States President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) confirmed that the military rescued the second F-15 crew member, who went missing after Iran downed the jet amid the West Asia conflict.
In a post on social media…
Earthquake of magnitude 4.2 strikes Indian Ocean
Indian Ocean : An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 struck the Indian Ocean on Sunday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. The earthquake struck at a depth of 90km. In a post on X, NCS said, "EQ of M: 4.2, On: 05/04/2026…
“Economic oppression”: Public outcry in Rawalpindi, Islamabad as petrol hits PKR 459 per…
Rawalpindi : The recent spike in fuel costs has triggered intense backlash across the twin cities, with residents and business leaders calling for an immediate reversal of the price hike, according to a report by Dawn.
Citizens expressed…
Pakistan faces renewed scrutiny as enforced disappearances persist in Balochistan
Balochistan : Fresh allegations of enforced disappearances in Balochistan have surfaced, with two new cases reported in recent days, even as one previously missing student has safely returned home, according to local accounts and rights…
President Trump extends Easter greetings, highlights faith and religious revival in US
Washington DC : US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) extended greetings on the occasion of Easter, joining Christians worldwide in commemorating Holy Week and the "resurrection of Jesus Christ".
In a post on Truth Social, Trump…
Iran releases photos purportedly showing wreckage of US Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter in Kuwait
Tehran : The Iranian State Media, Press TV, on Saturday released unverified pictures of a US CH-47 helicopter in Kuwait, which, according to the media, was targeted by Iran. There has been no immediate confirmation from the US…
Iran-allied Islamic Resistance claims 19 attacks against US bases in Iraq
Baghdad : The Islamic Resistance, an umbrella body of Iran-backed militia, has carried out 19 drone and missile attacks targeting the United States' bases in Iraq and in the region on Friday (local time), Al Jazeera reported.
The…
White House seeks record USD 1.5 trillion for military amid ongoing war with Iran
Washington, DC : The White House is seeking approximately USD 1.5 trillion for defence as part of a fiscal 2027 budget request, a proposal that would elevate military spending to its highest level in modern history amid the Trump…
“We hope that’s not going to happen”: Trump declines to specify US response if…
Washington, DC : President Donald Trump has withheld details regarding the potential US response should a missing crew member, forced to eject over Iran, be harmed or captured, The Independent reported.
The President declined to specify a…
US Secy of War ousts 2 more Army Generals
Washington DC : US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth forced out two army generals in a major rejig after vowing for regime change in the Iran war, the Wall Street Journal reported.
General David Hodne, who became the head of the service's…
Taiwan detects 2 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 7 vessels, 2 ships around itself
Taipei : Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence detected the presence of two sorties of Chinese military aircraft, seven vessels, and two official ships around its territorial waters as of 6 am on Friday (local time).
Both sorties entered…
Going where no man has gone before: Artemis II crew clears Earth’s orbit as it heads to moon
Florida : The crew of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Artemis II mission on Friday successfully cleared Earth's orbit and is now on course toward the Moon, marking a historic step in humanity's return to deep space…
“Want to thank our allies in Middle East”: Trump says that he will not ” let them…
Washington DC : US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) expressed gratitude to key regional allies in West Asia while addressing rising tensions and economic concerns amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Speaking in an offical…