Hong Kong police arrested 24 drivers and issued over 4,000 tickets in a two-week crackdown on distracted driving and jaywalking. Road accident deaths surged 42% in the first five months of the year, with pedestrians being half the victims.
Scammers in China are increasingly targeting academics with paper submission-based fraud. A lecturer paid $680 for a conference publication indexed in Compendex, only to receive a paper in an obscure journal from a fabricated conference.
Egypt achieved their first-ever World Cup win, defeating New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver. Mohamed Salah scored the go-ahead goal, leading Egypt to the top of Group G. They now face Iran needing a draw to advance.
Egypt achieved their first-ever World Cup victory, defeating New Zealand 3-1. Goals from Mohamed Salah, Mostafa Zico, and Trezeguet secured the win after New Zealand initially led. Egypt now tops their group and needs only a draw against Iran to advance.
A woman in Noida's Gaur City 2 was assaulted by a fellow resident with a wooden stick while feeding community dogs, resulting in a fractured index finger and injuries to her legs and back. The accused claims self-defense, while CCTV footage and the victim allege a deliberate attack. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between dog feeders and residents in Delhi-NCR.
A birthday celebration turned tragic on the under-construction Mumbai-Delhi Expressway near Badlapur when a speeding BMW crashed into a divider, killing two youths and injuring their friend. Police are investigating a social media post allegedly showing the car at 251kmph.
A speeding BMW crashed into a divider on the Mumbai-Delhi Expressway near Badlapur early Sunday, killing two young adults and injuring their friend driving. The car was severely damaged, with parts scattered, suggesting extreme speed. Police are investigating a social media post allegedly showing speeds up to 251kmph.
A birthday celebration turned tragic on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway when a speeding BMW crashed into a divider, killing two and injuring one. Police are investigating a social media post allegedly showing the car at 251 kmph before the accident, suspecting reckless driving.
Climate activists charged with protest offenses fear losing their right to jury trials due to repeated case delays. Proposed government changes, expected in 2028, could limit jury trials for 'either-way' offenses, potentially leading to more guilty verdicts.
A nine-month-old girl was allegedly abducted and raped by her 14-year-old maternal uncle in Gorakhpur, India. The juvenile confessed to the crime, stating he was under the influence of alcohol. The infant was found injured in a field and confirmed to have been sexually assaulted.
China's CCTV aired footage of the DF-17 hypersonic missile launch, designed to deliver vehicles above Mach 5. Analysts suggest this strengthens Beijing's deterrent posture, potentially impacting regional missile balance and US strategies.
The article critiques Alexi Lalas's media presence during the World Cup, contrasting his jingoistic style with Thierry Henry's sophisticated analysis. Henry's on-air humiliation of Lalas is highlighted as the tournament's true drama.
A Delhi-based techie was found dead in a Mussoorie homestay. Her father, P Sudhakar, accused his son-in-law, Soumya Shricharan, of murder, alleging he administered drugs and harassed her. Police are investigating, with viscera sent for testing and a postmortem report awaited.
Wyndham Clark expanded his lead to six shots at the US Open after a challenging third round at Shinnecock Hills. Despite strong winds and difficult greens, Clark shot an even-par 70, while Scottie Scheffler emerged as his closest competitor.
Over 8,500 pilgrims, primarily Kashmiri Pandits, departed Jammu on Saturday for the annual Kheer Bhawani Mela. The yatra, heading to five Ragnya Bhagwati shrines across Kashmir, has seen increased registrations attributed to a peaceful atmosphere and enhanced security.
National Highways is testing low-flying drones to monitor UK roads, using VR simulations to assess driver distraction. The aim is to deploy smaller, cheaper drones by 2027 for more detailed road maintenance checks.
A survivor of the Bedford train crash described bodies being flung across carriages, causing broken bones and deep wounds. The collision killed the driver, injured 89, and hospitalized 33. Investigations will use the train's black box and signal data recorder.
Hardik Pandya ruled out of India's ODI series vs England due to quadriceps injury. Virat Kohli to undergo fitness test on June 22 for selection, recovering from hamstring injury.
NYU professor Aswath Damodaran warns AI's massive, debt-funded infrastructure spending poses a greater risk than the dot-com crash due to its reliance on physical assets. India faces potential impacts on foreign investment and jobs.
Jio Platforms, Reliance Industries' digital arm, has filed draft papers with SEBI for an IPO aiming to raise up to $4 billion, potentially India's largest stock listing. Proceeds will be used to retire debt, with the offering expected to reshape the Indian IPO market.
A local court has framed charges against former DRDO scientist Pradeep Kurulkar under the Official Secrets Act for alleged espionage. The trial, involving sharing sensitive information with a suspected Pakistani intelligence agent, is set to begin in July and will be held in-camera.
EU countries have injected over 19 billion cubic meters of gas into storage since April, but facilities remain at 45.56% capacity, significantly below the five-year average and last year's levels. Injections in June are down 16% year-on-year, raising concerns about meeting the 90% target for the upcoming winter amid competition with Asia for LNG and higher fuel prices.
A Meta Platforms data center in Richland Parish, Louisiana, has significantly boosted local tax revenues, enabling teacher bonuses of up to $50,935. This surge in funding, driven by increased sales tax collections and a direct payment from Meta, contrasts with opposition to data centers elsewhere in the US.
Hong Kong police arrested nine individuals, including eight men and one woman, for their alleged involvement in two farm burglaries in Tin Shui Wai. The total losses are estimated at over HK$2.7 million, including cash, watches, jewelry, and gold. Some stolen items have reportedly been pawned in Macau.
