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NEET-PG 2026: Power failure disrupts exam at two Jaipur centres; retest for those affected on Sept. 5
A power failure at two National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Postgraduate (NEET-PG) 2026 examination centres in Jaipur on Sunday disrupted the digital testing process…
DGCA Flagged Safety Issues With Tecnam Aircraft Before Kanpur Crash
India's civil aviation regulator had raised safety concerns about Tecnam aircraft at least twice since 2025 before a crash involving the aircraft type occurred…
Iceland Votes Against Restarting EU Membership Talks
Icelanders have rejected a proposal by the government to resume accession negotiations with the European Union, according to results reported by national broadcaster RÚV,…
They Fell in Love. Then Discovered They Were Both Conceived by Sperm Donors. Now France's DNA Testing Ban May Prevent Them From Confirming They're Not Related
A French couple who discovered they were both conceived through sperm donation are facing an unusual legal and biological dilemma: they have no straightforward…
AA Could Face £5bn Takeover Move by German Insurer Allianz
Allianz, the German-based financial services and insurance company, is weighing a potential £5bn takeover bid for AA, the British roadside assistance and vehicle recovery…
WhatsApp Chat Used to Coordinate Cash Transfers for Crime and Extremism, UK Trial Reveals
A criminal network relied on WhatsApp conversations to arrange international cash transfers linked to money laundering, drug trafficking, and the financing of extremism, a…
DDA Releases Master Plan Delhi 2047 FAQs Outlining New Property and Development Regulations
The Delhi Development Authority has published a comprehensive set of frequently asked questions for Master Plan Delhi 2047, the city's new urban planning document…
India Emerges as Key Petrol Supplier to Russia as Refinery Attacks Disrupt Fuel Supplies
India has become a significant supplier of refined petrol to Russia in recent months, according to trade data reviewed by The Hindu, as Ukrainian…
Poonch Custodial Deaths: Gujjar Leaders Express Outrage as Armed Forces Tribunal Clears Brigadier's Record
The Armed Forces Tribunal has cleared the service record of a Brigadier connected to the 2023 Poonch custodial deaths case, a decision that has…
Patna Police Arrest Criminal in Son River Gunfight; 62 Rounds Fired, Two Officers Injured
PATNA — Bihar police arrested one criminal and sustained injuries to two personnel during a gunfight along the banks of the Son River in…
Congregation-Facing Mass Resumes at St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica in Kochi
Congregation-facing Mass has resumed at St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica in Kochi, bringing to a close at one of Kerala's most prominent religious landmarks a…
India Delivers 68.5 Tonnes of Relief, Bailey Bridge and Tunnel Expertise to Flood-Hit Nepal
India has dispatched 68.5 tonnes of relief assistance to Nepal as the Himalayan nation confronts severe flooding that has damaged infrastructure, displaced communities, and…
Gas pipeline leak disrupts traffic on Samruddhi Highway in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
A gas pipeline leak along a stretch of the Samruddhi Highway in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district forced authorities to divert traffic as repair crews…
Toxic box office day 5: Yash's film eyes Rs 200 crore mark
Yash-starrer Toxic is closing in on the Rs 200 crore India net collections milestone at the end of its fifth day in theatres, with…
Flooding Devastated Indiana Communities While Emergency Aid Remained Unapproved
Ten days after floodwaters receded from Cambridge City's main street, evidence of catastrophic damage remains scattered across parks and side streets: abandoned vehicles, household…
Australian Giant Cuttlefish Aggregation Collapses to 1,811, Down 97% from Prior Year at South Australian Spawning Ground
A mass mating event of Australian giant cuttlefish off the South Australian coast that normally draws tens of thousands of the marine animals has…
Norway's King Haakon Pays Tribute to 'My Dear Father' in First Address to the Nation
Crown Prince Haakon ascended to the Norwegian throne this week following the death of his father, King Harald V, delivering an emotional inaugural address…
Former Ecuadorian President Lenín Moreno Sentenced to Prison for Corruption in Hydroelectric Plant Deal
Former Ecuadorian President Lenín Moreno has been sentenced to prison following a corruption conviction linked to a hydroelectric plant contract awarded to a Chinese…
Filip Hrgovic Stuns Britain's Moses Itauma to Claim IBF World Heavyweight Title
Filip Hrgovic claimed the IBF world heavyweight title Sunday with a ninth-round stoppage of Britain's Moses Itauma, ending the Croatian's long pursuit of a…
The Toxic Waste of the Gaza War Has Reached Israel
Environmental monitoring organizations have documented toxic contaminants originating from the Gaza Strip in Israeli territory, raising alarms among public health officials and environmental scientists…
PM Modi Begins Central Asia Visit With Two-Day Stop in Tashkent Before SCO Summit in Bishkek
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a strategic multi-leg Central Asia tour, beginning with a two-day official visit to Uzbekistan's capital, Tashkent, before…
AAP Leader Shot Dead in Punjab's Ferozepur District; Police Launch Investigation
Gurpreet Gopi, a 45-year-old leader of the Aam Aadmi Party, was shot dead in Punjab's Ferozepur district Saturday evening in what police are treating…
Iowa Facility Turns Retired Wind Turbine Blades Into Fibres and Powders for Road Construction
A new recycling facility in Fairfax, Iowa, is transforming decommissioned wind turbine blades into fibres and powders suitable for use in concrete, mortar and…
India Meets Fiscal Deficit Target for 2025-26, Sitharaman Says Credit Ratings Improving
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced from the United States that India has met its fiscal deficit target for the financial year 2025-26, adding that…