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Parliament Passes Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill, 2026
Parliament passes the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill, 2026, introducing critical mining reforms that standardize major mineral rates and reshape Centre-state powers.
Taiwan Stages Strategic Anti-Blockade Military Drills Amid Growing Regional Tensions
Taiwan tests its defense readiness with joint naval and military police drills, clearing streets and securing vital routes as China ramps up maritime pressure.
Trump Claims US Has "Total Control" Over Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran Escalation
Donald Trump asserts total US control over the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a swift rebuttal and blockade declaration from Iran amid escalating tensions.
Libya's Zawiya Substation Attack Triggers Major Power Outage
An attack on the South Zawiya substation in Libya causes a major power outage, highlighting ongoing infrastructure vulnerabilities.
Bashar al-Assad Sentenced to Death in Absentia by Syrian Court
Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been sentenced to death in absentia by a Syrian court, marking a significant legal milestone.
Colombia Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 250 as Rescuers Search Rubble
Colombia's strongest earthquake in a century, measuring magnitude 7.4, has killed over 250 people as rescue teams race against time to find survivors.
Shipping Attacks and Stalled Iran-US Talks Fuel Supply Fears
Iran-US talks hit a fresh impasse as shipping attacks escalate in the Bab el-Mandeb and Strait of Hormuz, stoking global energy supply fears.
Karnataka Weighs Cauvery Water Order Amid Severe Water Stress
Karnataka reviews its response to the Cauvery panel's water release order amid acute water stress, even as an all-party meeting and upcoming protests unfold.
Donald Trump Warns FIFA Against Replacing Gianni Infantino
Donald Trump has publicly warned FIFA against replacing embattled president Gianni Infantino, calling any such move a "terrible mistake" amid ongoing leadership debates.
Ukraine Sends Fresh Proposals to Washington to End Russia War
Ukrainian leadership submits new proposals to the US aimed at ending the war with Russia, alongside warnings regarding potential Russian mobilization.
Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Response on Netaji Bose’s Remains
The Supreme Court has sought the Centre's response on a plea seeking the repatriation of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's remains from a Tokyo temple to India.
Global Skywatchers Witness Rare Total Solar Eclipse
The year’s only total solar eclipse takes place today, August 12, 2026, crossing parts of Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, Spain, and Portugal.