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Demolish unauthorised under-construction structures: Cyberabad Municipal Corporation after Gachibowli building collapse
The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) has ordered the demolition of unauthorised under‑construction structures across the city after a building collapse in Gachibowli, according to…
José Mourinho marks Real Madrid return with late drama and touch of humility
The Portuguese tactician made a high‑profile comeback to the Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday, guiding Real Madrid to a 2‑1 victory over Espanyol that featured…
Nordic Nations ‘Have Lost Confidence in Infantino’, Demand FIFA Reforms
Five Nordic countries — Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden — along with the Faroe Islands have publicly declared a loss of confidence in…
Amravati Hospital NICU Fire: CM Fadnavis Orders High-Level Inquiry After 3 Newborns Die
A fire broke out in the neonatal intensive care unit of the Amravati District Women's Hospital, killing three newborns and injuring several others, after…
Beggar Woman Dies, Leaves Behind Rs 8.40 Lakh in Savings, Including Coins
A 69‑year‑old woman who spent her days soliciting alms in the streets of Mandya, Karnataka, was found dead with a hidden cache of cash…
What’s in the Imran Khan letter? Gavaskar, Kapil make three requests to Pakistan PM
Former Australian cricket captain Greg Chappell has prepared a letter addressed to Pakistan’s prime minister urging humane treatment and timely medical care for former…
Veteran Actor and Mimicry Legend Aasha Singh Jaiswal Passes Away at 78, Leaving Behind a Legacy of Versatility and Artistry
MUMBAI — Aasha Singh Jaiswal, the acclaimed actor and mimicry artist whose career spanned decades in Indian cinema and television, passed away in Mumbai…
Indian Share Markets Open Steady as Government Moves to Curb Sugar Prices Before Festive Demand Peaks
Indian share markets opened with modest gains on Thursday, with the Sensex and Nifty 50 trading marginally higher in early session, as investors digested…
Two Inmates Arrested Under POCSO Act Escape From Srinagar Central Jail; Police Launch Search
Two undertrial inmates detained under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act escaped from Srinagar Central Jail, prompting a police search. Law enforcement…
Chelsea Preview: Five Key Talking Points for 2026-27 Premier League Season
Chelsea enter the 2026-27 Premier League season carrying the weight of historic disappointment and the promise of renewal. The Blues closed out a disastrous…
Festive Season Inflation Drives Sugar Prices to Record Levels, Ethanol Disputes Ignite Political Controversy
India's festive season has brought unprecedented pressure on food security costs as sugar prices climb to a record high of approximately Rs 65 per…
Pune Tribal Students Enter 10th Day of Hunger Strike Demanding Inflation‑Linked Allowances
Tribal students affiliated with the Adivasi Parishad have continued a hunger strike for the tenth consecutive day at the Pune Press Club, pressing for…
Footballers, coaches protest BMC proposal to turn Bandra ground into convention centre
Footballers and coaches have staged a protest against the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) proposal to convert the Bandra sports ground into a convention centre,…
The rural-urban divide in female labour force participation
India’s female labour force participation (FLFP) has risen more sharply in rural areas than in cities over recent years, according to a data analysis…
Broadway bustles with Onam shoppers, but rain dampens cheer
Kochi’s historic Broadway market saw a surge of foot traffic as the Onam festival approached, yet intermittent rain disrupted business for vendors and shoppers,…
Rupee climbs to 95.64 against US dollar; Iran sanctions, crude prices in focus
The Indian rupee edged higher to 95.64 per US dollar, marking its strongest daily close in more than three weeks. The move came as…
Sam Altman Admits He Was ‘Very Wrong’ on OpenAI’s AI Timeline After GPT-4
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has publicly acknowledged that his earlier optimism about the pace of artificial intelligence’s economic disruption was overstated. In…
Economic D-Day”: US ‘enters endgame’ against Iran; Tehran threatens Gulf oil blockade
The United States has escalated its financial pressure on Iran by imposing new sanctions targeting countries and companies engaged in trade with Tehran. These…
British corporation continued trafficking of enslaved Africans to Guyana 40 years after abolition
A newly recovered document from 1847 has exposed a disturbing continuity of human suffering in the Caribbean, revealing that a British trading company persisted…
Iran-linked hackers blamed for cyber-attack that shut down UK power plant
A cyber-attack attributed to Iran-linked actors caused the temporary shutdown of a small-scale British energy generator, the UK government said, marking what officials described…
Robot boxing, football and sprinting at World Humanoid Games
The World Humanoid Games officially opened this past Saturday in Beijing, China, marking the kickoff of a five‑day competition that brings together teams of…
Humanoid Robot Shatters Usain Bolt’s 100‑Metre Sprint Record at Beijing World Robot Games
On August 23, 2026, a humanoid robot completed the 100‑metre dash in a time faster than Usain Bolt’s world‑record 9.58 seconds during the World Robot Games held…
Moozhiyar police in Keralam turn Onam invite into a helping hand for tribal families
The Moozhiyar police department has launched a community outreach program that uses the Onam festival invitation to provide direct assistance to tribal families in…
Revanth thanks Kharge for standing by him on Centre’s denial of his U.S. visit
Hyderabad, April 5, 2026 — Telangana BJP chief Kotha Priyanka Revanth publicly thanked senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Mallikarjuna Kharge for voicing…