Society
Torrential monsoon rains have triggered deadly floods and landslides across northern and northeastern India, leaving at least 25 people dead and thousands affected as authorities warn that heavy rainfall is expected to continue throughout the week. The severe weather has disrupted communities across......
A tourist boat carrying mostly Indian visitors capsized off the southern Vietnamese island of Phu Quoc on Saturday, leaving at least 15 people dead in one of the country's deadliest maritime accidents involving foreign tourists this year. Rescue teams responded to the incident as survivors were......
Indian authorities have arrested the owner of a hotel in New Delhi following a devastating fire that claimed the lives of at least 21 people and left dozens injured. The incident has once again raised concerns about fire safety standards and regulatory compliance in densely populated urban areas across......
The 31st birthday of Anant Ambani, son of India’s wealthiest businessman Mukesh Ambani, turned into a nationwide spectacle blending media exposure, philanthropy, and high-profile celebration. The event, held on April 10, 2026, drew widespread attention across India, highlighting the intersection......
India has begun a massive nationwide census, marking the first such exercise in over a decade and reaffirming its position as the world’s most populous country. The operation, originally scheduled for 2021, was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With a population estimated at around 1.4 billion,......
Three sisters aged 12, 14, and 16 died by suicide in Ghaziabad, India, after their parents confiscated their mobile phones, highlighting growing concerns over the impact of online addiction among adolescents. Local authorities confirmed that the girls jumped from the ninth-floor balcony of their apartment......
Spain recruited 25,767 seasonal workers in 2025 through the GECCO program, which grants foreign workers simultaneous residence and work permits from their country of origin, the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security, and Migrations reported. The number represents a record for the program’s 25th......
A disturbing incident at the Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) in Shimla has drawn widespread condemnation after a doctor allegedly assaulted a patient inside the government-run facility. The allegations have ignited protests among hospital staff and the public, demanding accountability and swift......
Beneath the lively colors and constant motion of India’s bustling markets lies a quieter, more complex story of endurance. Women often at the heart of these economic spaces, shoulder immense pressure as they balance livelihoods and family responsibilities while navigating entrenched inequalities. Across......
Tens of thousands of Americans, Brits, Indians, and other nationals obtained residency permits in Europe in 2024, with Spain, France, and Germany emerging as the most popular destinations, according to new Eurostat data. The report highlights where non-EU citizens moved and their primary reasons for......
A new report from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) reveals an unprecedented global decline in fertility rates, driven by economic pressures, lack of time, and societal constraints. The study highlights a growing gap between people's desire to have children and their ability to do so, signaling......
Rachida Chellal, the president of the Moroccan American House Association (MAHA), was honored on Wednesday in New York by the Society of Foreign Consuls (SOFC) for her commitment to women's empowerment within the greater New York metropolitan area. Founded in 1925, the SOFC represents the consular......
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has voiced deep concern over the increasing wave of anti-Muslim discrimination, urging governments to safeguard religious freedoms and calling on digital platforms to address hate speech. Guterres made these remarks on March 15, during the International......
