IAF Ranked World's 3rd Most Powerful Air Force for Fifth Consecutive Year

US Strikes Iran Again to Curb Attacks on Commercial Shipping

US forces carried out fresh strikes against Iran early Monday, targeting the country's ability to attack commercial shipping vessels. Iran reported explosions in its southern provinces and strongly condemned the American military action. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical global trade route, remains at the center of the escalating conflict. Diplomatic talks between Washington and Tehran have reportedly broken down in the wake of recent incidents.

MEA condemns attack on tanker off Oman coast; 10 Indians rescued, 1 missing

SIT Finds Nine Critical Lapses in Ayodhya Ram Temple Donation Handling

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Ayodhya Ram temple donation controversy has identified nine major procedural failures in the fund collection process. The lapses allegedly enabled large-scale embezzlement of donated funds. Key failures included staff not being frisked, pocketless uniforms not being enforced, and cash from different donation boxes being mixed together. No denomination-wise inventory of collected cash was maintained, and biometric attendance systems were not effectively used. Together, these gaps are said to have caused a near-complete breakdown of financial accountability at the temple.

Eyewitnesses Blame Crew Negligence, Delayed Aid for Vietnam Boat Disaster

A speedboat capsized in Vietnam after rough seas and strong winds caused it to overturn within seconds. Eyewitnesses allege that crew negligence and delayed medical response contributed significantly to the tragedy. Several tourists drowned while trapped under the overturned vessel, despite being equipped with life jackets. Rescue boats reportedly took nearly three hours to reach the scene, further hampering survival chances. Vietnamese authorities have yet to formally respond to the allegations raised by survivors.