Top 5 news of the day: Massive blackout hits Portugal, Spain and France; India, France sign Rs 63,000 crore deal for Rafale jets; and more
Monday, 28 April 2025 () Millions in Spain, Portugal, and southern France experienced a massive blackout, disrupting essential services and prompting government responses. India and France finalized a Rs 63,000 crore deal for Rafale Marine aircraft for the Indian Navy amid heightened tensions. An NIA court extended the custody of 26/11 attack plotter Tahawwur Rana by 12 days for further investigation.
Power is slowly returning across Spain and Portugal after a massive blackout plunged millions into chaos, halting trains, grounding flights, cutting mobile networks, and disrupting hospitals. Officials blame a "rare atmospheric phenomenon" for the grid collapse, but growing speculation points to a...
Thousands stranded as power outage hits Iberian Peninsula
Emergency services handed out food, water and blankets to stranded travellers at Madrid’s Atocha station on Monday evening, after a widespread blackout brought much of Spain and Portugal to a standstill.
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Power outage brings widespread disruption across Portugal
Millions across Spain and Portugal faced disruption on Monday after a major power outage shut down subway networks, traffic signals and ATMs.
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Spain and Portugal hit by sweeping power outage: Here is what we know
Spain’s Interior Ministry declared a state of emergency after a nationwide blackout paralysed much of the Iberian Peninsula. Work is still underway as technicians scramble to restore power.
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A massive blackout has crippled Spain, Portugal, and parts of France and Belgium. Millions face chaos as power cuts hit airports, metros, roads, and telecommunications. Emergency meetings are underway as grids struggle to restore electricity. Authorities launch probe to determine cause of outage. Initial suspicions of a cyberattack by Russia. Did Putin order the Power cut in Europe?
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India has finalized a significant deal with France, procuring 26 Rafale-Marine jets for approximately Euro 7 billion. Deliveries are scheduled from mid-2028 to.. IndiaTimes
The Cabinet Committee on Security had cleared the deal earlier this month. The French Ambassador to India represented his country, while Defence Secretary Rajesh.. DNA
India is set to finalize a significant Rs 63,887 crore deal with France on Monday for 26 Rafale-Marine fighter jets, primarily for the INS Vikrant. The.. IndiaTimes
France is ramping up its defense strategy with plans to deploy nuclear-armed Rafale jets near the German border. President Emmanuel Macron announced a €1.5 billion upgrade to Luxeuil air base, which will house these advanced fighter jets equipped with hypersonic nuclear missiles by 2035. As tensions rise across Europe, this move has sparked concerns of a new arms race, with Russia warning the move could escalate regional instability. Is this a step toward stronger EU security or a dangerous gamble?
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A Delhi court has extended the NIA custody of Tahawwur Rana, an accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, by 12 days. The NIA sought the extension to confront.. IndiaTimes
While seeking an extension of his remand, the NIA argued that Rana had been evasive during questioning and was not cooperating with the investigation. The agency.. DNA
A Delhi court has extended the NIA custody of Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, by an unspecified number of days. Rana, facing.. IndiaTimes
In the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian Navy has proven its formidable strength by successfully conducting multiple anti-ship missile firings. These drills, carried out in the Arabian Sea, demonstrate the Navy's readiness to safeguard India's maritime interests. With the heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, the Indian Navy's Western Fleet stands on high alert, ready to respond "anytime, anywhere, anyhow." Watch as India's naval forces assert their dominance on the seas, reinforcing the nation's commitment to national security and combating cross-border terrorism.
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The Indian Navy successfully conducted anti-ship missile firings, demonstrating its readiness to safeguard maritime interests amidst heightened tensions.. IndiaTimes
Following the Pahalgam terror attack, India has taken decisive actions, including suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and downgrading diplomatic ties with.. IndiaTimes
A massive explosion rocked Iran’s Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas, leaving over 70 dead and more than 1,200 injured. Shocking unseen CCTV footage captures the terrifying moment the blast..
Spain and Portugal work to restore power after widespread blackout impacts Iberian Peninsula
Spain’s national cybersecurity office stated that it had gathered evidence suggesting the power outage..
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Following India's accusation of involvement in the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan's interior minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi retaliated by citing Pakistan's... IndiaTimes Also reported by •Zee News
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah criticised Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's remarks, stating that Pakistan first denied the incident and... Zee News Also reported by •IndiaTimes •DNA
India has strongly condemned Pakistan at the UN, citing their admission of supporting terrorism, following the Pahalgam attack. Meanwhile, in Canada, Mark Carney... IndiaTimes Also reported by •Jerusalem Post
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