Two teens killed in bungee jump cage death in front of horrified parents
Two teenage boys died in a bungee cage jump accident after safety failures by the attraction’s owners led to the cage plummeting 150 feet to the ground.
Day: July 1, 2026
‘Amazing’ teacher killed in shark attack as he warned children to get out of the water
WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT A popular teacher was killed by a large shark as he selflessly warned children and onlookers to get out of the water before he disappeared beneath the surface.
PierSight Secures Armed Forces Deal For Indigenous Vidura Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) System
Ahmedabad-based PierSight has secured a significant contract, likely from the Indian Army, for the supply of its indigenous Vidura Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) system.This marks a major step in India’s push for advanced tactical surveillance capabilities under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.PierSight, a space technology startup headquartered in Ahmedabad, has developed Vidura as a
Japanese PM Takaichi Arrives In Delhi For Annual Summit With PM Modi, Semiconductors, AI, And Indo-Pacific Security On Agenda
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is arriving in New Delhi on Wednesday evening for her three-day official visit to India from 1 to 3 July, marking her first official trip to the country since assuming office. The visit will centre on her participation in the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit, a key mechanism for advancing bilateral cooperation.According to the Ministry of External Affairs,
General Dhiraj Seth Assumes Charge As 31st Chief of The Army Staff
General Dhiraj Seth formally assumed charge as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff on 30 June 2026, succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi, who retired after more than four decades of distinguished service.The ceremonial transition was marked by a guard of honour accorded to General Dwivedi on the lawns of South Block, underscoring the significance of the occasion.An alumnus of the National Defence
Armed Forces Undergo Major Leadership Reshuffle As New Commanders Assume Charge
The armed forces have undergone a significant reshuffle in senior leadership positions, marking a major transition across both the Army and the Air Force.This change of guard comes at a time when the country has already seen new leadership at the very top of the defence establishment, with General Dhiraj Seth assuming charge as Chief of the Army Staff, Admiral Krishna Swaminathan taking over as
UPI Goes Live In Greece As Piyush Goyal Leads Economic Engagements
India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has officially gone live in Greece, with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal witnessing the launch at Eurobank headquarters in Athens.This marks a major milestone in the global expansion of India’s digital payments ecosystem, strengthening bilateral economic ties and opening new avenues for collaboration between India and Greece.Union Commerce and Industry
Bilawal Bhutto Warns of ‘Profound Consequences’ As Indus Waters Treaty Crisis Deepens
Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has issued a fresh warning over India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, declaring that any attempt to undermine Pakistan’s water rights would trigger a national response.Speaking at an international seminar in Islamabad, he linked regional stability directly to the 1960 water-sharing pact, insisting that peace for Pakistan comes at a
In A Big Speech US Ambassador Sergio Gor Lays Out India-US Playbook: QUAD, Trade & G7 Sparks
United States Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has announced that a pivotal Quadrilateral Security Dialogue meeting will be convened in the Philippines in mid-July.This declaration was made during his address at the IX US-India Strategic Partnership Forum Leadership Summit 2026 in Washington DC. The announcement signals a dynamic shift in the Indo-Pacific security architecture, underscoring
Democratic socialist Kiros defeats longtime incumbent in Colorado primary
Former lawyer Melat Kiros, 29, has criticised Democrats for support of Israel during its genocidal war on Gaza.