incidents

Missile Strike Near Tel Aviv Airport On Sunday, May 4, 2025, an Air India flight en route from New Delhi to Tel Aviv was diverted to Abu Dhabi following a missile strike near Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport. The missile, reportedly launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, landed in a non-populated area close to the airport,…

On April 24, 2025, a catastrophic fire broke out at a foam factory in the Karawal Nagar area of North East Delhi, leading to explosions and widespread panic. The incident occurred in the early hours, with the Delhi Fire Services receiving an emergency call at approximately 8:43 AM. Within minutes, eight fire tenders were dispatched…

Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff and a transformative figure in the Catholic Church, passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. His death marked the end of a 12-year papacy characterized by a commitment to mercy, inclusivity, and advocacy for the marginalized. Francis’s tenure reshaped the Church’s approach to social…

How Did This Treasure Stay Hidden for So Long? The story of the Traveller Collection begins in the wake of the 1929 Wall Street Crash when a European collector and his wife set out to acquire the world’s rarest coins. They meticulously documented their finds, but as World War II loomed, the collector made a…

Is Allahabad High Court Being Treated Unfairly? The Bar Association of the Allahabad High Court has taken a firm stand against the Supreme Court Collegium’s decision to transfer Justice Yashwant Verma. In a letter to Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, they raised serious concerns, emphasizing that their court should not be treated as a…

Who planted the deadly IED near the border? On Tuesday, a shocking incident occurred near the India-Pakistan border in the Akhnoor sector of Jammu district. An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detonated near the fence during a routine patrol, killing two Indian Army personnel, including Captain Karamjit Singh Bakshi and Naik Mukesh. The explosion has raised…

A mid-air collision between a passenger jet carrying 64 people and a military helicopter resulted in a catastrophic crash into Washington’s Potomac River on Wednesday evening. The tragedy prompted an intense rescue operation in near-freezing conditions, with authorities describing it as one of the most challenging rescue missions in American history. What Happened? The collision…

Summary: The Cause of the Accident:The fatal incident was triggered by a chain-pulling action on the Lucknow-Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Pushpak Express. This was reportedly due to a rumor about a fire on the train. Around 5 PM, the train stopped between Maheji and Pardhade stations, leading some passengers to disembark. Tragically, the approaching Karnataka…

Key Highlights: The Rescue Mission: Preventive Recommendations: The ICG emphasized the importance of following safety protocols: Could better implementation of marine safety protocols prevent such incidents in the future? Share your thoughts!

Key Highlights: Centre-State Tussle Curious Corner How can governments better collaborate in disaster scenarios to ensure timely rehabilitation and mitigate bureaucratic delays?