A powerful 5.5-magnitude earthquake rocked central Bangladesh, claiming at least six lives and injuring many in Dhaka as buildings swayed and structures collapsed. The tremors were widely felt across the country and in neighbouring Indian regions, including Kolkata. Authorities are assessing damage and monitoring aftershocks in the densely populated capital.
Three people were killed and eight injured after a shooter opened fire from a passing boat at the American Fish Company restaurant in Southport, North Carolina, on Saturday night. The unidentified vessel fired into a crowd of diners before fleeing the scene. Authorities are questioning one person of interest as the investigation continues into the…
Rosie Roche, a 20-year-old distant cousin of Princes William and Harry, was found dead at her family home in Wiltshire. A firearm was discovered nearby, and an inquest has been opened, but police have deemed the death non-suspicious. The Durham University student’s passing is under investigation, with a private funeral planned.
Shim Eun-kyung won the Golden Leopard at the 78th Locarno International Film Festival for her role in ‘Days of Travel,’ directed by Sho Miyake. The film, also starring Shinichi Tsutsumi, explores personal journeys and cross-cultural themes. Shim expressed her hope that the film would reach a wider audience, marking a significant achievement in her career.
X Corp, led by Elon Musk, has settled a significant lawsuit with four former Twitter executives, including ex-CEO Parag Agrawal, over $128 million in unpaid severance. The executives claimed wrongful denial of their contractual entitlements. While terms remain confidential, this resolution follows another large settlement for laid-off employees, marking a turbulent transition for the platform.
England secured a thrilling 22-run victory against India in the third Test at Lord’s. Ben Stokes revealed Jofra Archer watched Ganguly’s shirt-waving highlights. Archer took crucial wickets. Jadeja’s valiant effort was not enough. England now leads the five-match series 2-1. The fourth Test is scheduled for July 23 in Manchester. India aims to bounce back.
Young cricketer Tilak Varma revealed how his friendship with Rohit Sharma blossomed, with Rohit’s daughter Samaira playing an unexpected role. Initially intimidated, Varma’s admiration for the former captain led to a heartfelt conversation initiated by Rohit. This led to regular interactions, strengthening their bond and Varma’s confidence on the field.
SummerSlam 2025 Night 1 kicked off with a tag team match at MetLife Stadium, featuring Roman Reigns and Jey Uso against Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed. Despite interference from Paul Heyman and Seth Rollins’ looming presence, Reigns and Uso secured the victory after a 21-minute battle. Their win avenges a previous assault and establishes their…
The WBJEEB has released the 2025 round 2 seat allotment result for BTech, BPharm, and BArch courses at wbjeeb.nic.in. Candidates can check their allotment using login details and must complete document verification and admission formalities between September 9 and 11. Round 2 is the final seat allotment with no further upgradation. The Kolkata High Court’s…
Sushila Karki became the Prime Minister of Nepal. This followed protests against the previous government. Karki is an alumna of Banaras Hindu University. She was selected after consultations with key figures. The protests were sparked by a social media ban. They grew into a rejection of corruption. Karki previously served as Nepal’s first female chief…
