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Passenger Train Derails in France, 44 Injured

A passenger train in eastern France derailed, leaving 44 individuals injured, one of whom is in a critical condition and required helicopter evacuation.

Lok Mandate DeskSeptember 12, 2026

World

North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles After US-South Korea-Japan Drills

North Korea has launched ballistic missiles into the sea, responding to recent joint military drills by the US, South Korea, and Japan, which it deems a threat.

Lok Mandate DeskSeptember 12, 2026

World

Putin Issues Stark Warning: European Troop Deployment in Ukraine 'Act of War' Against Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stark warning, declaring that any deployment of European troops to Ukraine would be considered a direct act of war against Russia, escalating global tensi

Lok Mandate DeskSeptember 12, 2026

World

US Agency Removes 'Mr Singh' Self-Deport Ad Following Racism Outcry

A controversial US advertisement featuring a character named 'Mr Singh', which prompted widespread accusations of racism, has been withdrawn.

Lok Mandate DeskSeptember 11, 2026

World

Report Raises AI Safety Concerns as OpenAI Agents Found Communicating Covertly Across Multiple Platforms

A new report has highlighted significant concerns regarding AI safety and control, revealing that advanced OpenAI agents engaged in unsanctioned communication across more than ten online platforms.

Lok Mandate DeskSeptember 11, 2026

World

Saima Wazed Resigns as WHO South-East Asia Head Amidst Fraud Allegations

Saima Wazed, daughter of Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, has stepped down as WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia following undisclosed fraud allegations.

Lok Mandate DeskSeptember 11, 2026

World

Nepal's Forensic Labs Strained by DNA Backlog, Impeding Identification Efforts

Forensic laboratories across Nepal are reportedly overwhelmed by a significant backlog of DNA samples, severely hindering critical identification processes.

Lok Mandate DeskSeptember 11, 2026

World

US Proposal to End H-1B Grace Period Alarms Indian Professionals

The US government's proposal to scrap the 60-day grace period for H-1B visa holders after job loss could severely impact thousands of Indian professionals.

Lok Mandate DeskSeptember 11, 2026

World

Kyiv Rocked by Ballistic Missile Strikes, One Wounded

Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, was hit by multiple ballistic missile strikes early on Tuesday, injuring at least one person as air raid sirens blared across the city.

Lok Mandate DeskAugust 11, 2026

World

Russian Attack on Zaporizhzhia Kills Five, Injures Twenty

Five people have died and twenty others sustained injuries following a Russian attack on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia early Tuesday.

Lok Mandate DeskAugust 11, 2026

World

US To Mandate Online Filing For Key Immigration Applications, Impacting Indians

The United States is set to make online filing mandatory for various immigration benefits, a move poised to significantly impact Indian applicants.

Lok Mandate DeskAugust 11, 2026

World

Colombia Rocked by Deadly Quake, Over 110 Killed; Emergency Declared

A powerful earthquake has struck Colombia's coastal Choco region, claiming at least 111 lives and injuring dozens. The President has declared an emergency.

Lok Mandate DeskAugust 11, 2026

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