International

Indonesia Ferry Fire Claims 5 Lives, 41 Missing Off East Java Coast

A passenger ferry caught fire off the coast of East Java, resulting in five confirmed deaths and 41 people reported missing.

02 Aug 2026

Indonesian Ferry Fire Claims Five Lives, 41 Missing

A ferry in Indonesia caught fire, resulting in five confirmed deaths and 41 people reported missing, authorities announced.

02 Aug 2026

Ferry Fire in Indonesia Claims 5 Lives, 41 Missing from 271 Passengers

A ferry carrying 271 passengers caught fire in Indonesia, killing 5 people and leaving 41 missing. Rescue teams are searching for survivors while authorities investigate the cause.

02 Aug 2026

India‑China Trade Resumes at Nathula Pass After Six-Year Hiatus, 38 Traders Involved

India and China have reopened trade at the Nathula border after a six‑year pause, with 38 traders participating in the first commercial exchange since 2015.

02 Aug 2026

Body of Mountaineer Nirmal Purja Recovered After Broad Peak Avalanche

An avalanche on Broad Peak on Thursday killed an international expedition led by British‑Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja. His body was recovered days later.

02 Aug 2026

India's US Envoy Calls on Pakistan to Dismantle Terror Infrastructure Amid Indus Waters Treaty Talks

India’s ambassador to the United States urged Pakistan to dismantle its terror infrastructure before engaging in discussions over the Indus Waters Treaty, citing concerns over Pakistan’s support for terrorism.

02 Aug 2026

India, China Revive Nathula Trade

India and China have restarted trade through the Nathula border after a six-year hiatus with 38 traders participating. This development marks a significant step in strengthening bilateral economic ties between the two nations.

02 Aug 2026

13 Killed When Small Tourist Plane Crashes in Peru

A small tourist aircraft crashed in Peru, killing all 13 passengers and crew.

02 Aug 2026

High Alert on Bihar Border Amid Communal Violence in Nepal

Indian authorities have placed the Bihar border under high alert following reports of communal violence in Nepal, deploying additional security forces and tightening checkpoints.

02 Aug 2026

UK and Global Industrial Incidents Spark Safety Concerns

Recent fires and gas leaks in industrial sites across the UK and globally have raised alarms over safety protocols.

02 Aug 2026

Indians in China Raise Visa Concerns

The Indian diaspora in China has expressed concerns over visa and social media issues at the embassy's first Open House in years. The event provided a platform for the community to discuss their problems.

02 Aug 2026

Punjab Man's Body Repatriated from Armenia to India

The body of a Punjab resident was flown back to India from Armenia after the man’s death abroad.

02 Aug 2026