Culture
Ladakh Tourism Booms: 2026 Footfall Surpasses Entire 2025 Record
Ladakh's tourist arrivals in first 8 months of 2026 surpass entire 2025 record, showing 50.37% year-on-year growth.
Category: International
International
Germany’s Far-Right Surge Hinges on Maverick Populist Party
Germany's far-right AfD's path to power may depend on a new populist party led by Sahra Wagenknecht.
International
Europe Shifts Stance on Israel, Challenging US Policy on Settlements
Europe, led by Britain, is uniting to pressure Israel on settlements, diverging from U.S. policy.
Disasters
Nepal Flood Relief Efforts Hampered by Reduced US Aid
Nepal's flood relief efforts are struggling amid reduced U.S. aid, impacting local workers' ability to assist affected communities.
Business
Iran Signals Escalation Amid Economic Strain and Hormuz Concerns
Iran signals a more aggressive stance amid mounting economic pressures and concerns over its control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Culture
Bollywood Stars Converge on Srinagar for Inaugural Jammu & Kashmir Film Festival
Bollywood stars and global filmmakers gathered in Srinagar for the inaugural International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir, celebrating cinema and exploring regional potential.
International
Hong Kong’s First Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa Dies at 89
Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's first chief executive after its 1997 handover to China, has died at 89.
Culture
J&K International Film Festival Spotlights Local Directors’ Narratives
Five films by J&K directors will compete at the first International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir, exploring themes of heritage, displacement, and social change.
Conflict
Saudi Arabia Warns of Retaliation After Houthi Attacks Injure Dozens
Saudi Arabia vows retaliation after Houthi attacks injure dozens, escalating regional tensions and threatening a return to full-blown conflict.
Conflict
Kyiv Under Fire Again as Russia Resumes Bombardment Post-Visit
Kyiv faces renewed Russian bombardment immediately after US dignitaries Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner departed.