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Termination of Pune anganwadi worker revoked after outrage
The termination of an anganwadi worker in Pune, initially announced by local authorities, was reversed following widespread public backlash, highlighting tensions between administrative decisions…
EAGLE Seize Properties Worth ₹6 Crore Linked to Alprazolam Trafficking
Hyderabad law enforcement officials, operating under the codename EAGLE, have confiscated assets valued at approximately ₹6 crore alleged to be connected to an illicit…
Safire Theatre in Chennai: Once a Cinema Landmark, Now Reduced to Nothing
Chennai – The Hindu reported that the Safire Theatre Complex, once one of the first multiplex cinema venues in India, has been reduced to…
Chennai’s skyline transformed as city balances heritage and high-rises
Chennai’s urban landscape has undergone a dramatic vertical transformation over the past two decades, with more than 1,200 high-rise buildings now defining a skyline…
Beyond the walls of Siddhavatam Fort
Siddhavatam Fort, located in the Visakhapatnam area, was once a strategic military outpost and briefly served as the administrative headquarters of the Cuddapah district,…
Sorrow as community pays tribute to ‘shining light’ Lily Hooper after NSW hiking tragedy
An 18-year-old aspiring athlete from New South Wales has died following a hiking incident in the state’s wilderness, prompting an outpouring of grief from…
Randi Mahomes Reflects on Family Joys After Surprise Home Gift
Randi Mahomes, mother of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, has shared heartfelt reflections on the joys of motherhood and grandmotherhood following a surprise…
Leon Draisaitl Marries Actress Celeste Desjardins in French Ceremony After Years of Dating
Leon Draisaitl, the Edmonton Oilers star center, and Canadian actress Celeste Desjardins exchanged vows in a private ceremony in France in 2025, formalizing a…
Uttar Pradesh Signs Four MoUs with Yamanashi, Commits ₹600 Crore Fund for MSMEs
Uttar Pradesh has formalized four Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, marking a significant step in the state's push to deepen economic…
Tamil Nadu Government Orders One Lakh Gold Rings from Major Jewelers in Welfare Push
The Tamil Nadu government has awarded contracts to Joyalukkas and Kalyan Jewellers to supply 128,499 one-gram gold rings under the Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram welfare…
A dry spell along the Cauvery
A weak monsoon has left the Cauvery River at critically low levels, leaving farmers in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu struggling to irrigate their crops. According…
Punjab bandh over release of Sikh prisoners evokes mixed response
The Qaumi Insaf Morcha’s statewide bandh, called in protest of the recent release of Sikh inmates, disrupted normal life across Punjab, with shops and…
Modi’s Casual Online Persona Targets Gen Z, Drawing Attention and Skepticism
Narendra Modi, India’s Prime Minister, has long cultivated a public image of firm leadership and traditional values. Recent reports indicate a shift in his…
MeitY set to notify portion of IT Rules for stricter compliances
India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is set to issue a formal notification that will make compliance with its existing IT Rules mandatory…
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma: a queer slasher about trauma and desire
A recent independent horror film titled Camp Miasma has sparked intense debate among viewers, critics, and advocacy groups after its premiere at a major…
Several killed in Russia’s double‑tap drone strike on Ukraine mall
KYIV, Ukraine – August 22, 2026 – Russia carried out a double‑tap drone strike that killed several people at a shopping mall in Kryvyi…
Mexico Governor Ruben Rocha Returns to Office Amid U.S. Criminal Charges
Mexico City — Ruben Rocha, the governor of the northern state of Sinaloa, resumed his duties on Tuesday after a brief suspension, according to…
South Korea Footballers Urge Enhanced Heat Safety Measures Amid Rising Health Risks
The Korea Football Association has announced new mandatory heat protection protocols for professional players following a surge in heat-related illnesses among athletes this summer.…
Grievances Registration Line Set Up for Sanitation Workers
The National Commission for Safai Karmacharis (NCSK) is preparing to launch a missed call facility that will allow sanitation workers across India to report…
Cochin Shipyard delivers INS Mangrol to Indian Navy
The Indian Navy has taken delivery of the guided‑missile destroyer INS Mangrol, the third vessel of its Kalvari‑class, from Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in…
48 Teachers to Be Honoured by President for Excellence in Education
NEW DELHI — A total of 48 school teachers will be honoured by President Droupadi Murmu on September 5 for their outstanding contributions to…
International RBSM concludes with 88 MoUs in Visakhapatnam
VISAKHAPATNAM, India – The International Regional Business Summit (RBSM) wrapped up here with a record 88 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) signed by a mix…
India’s transformation in telecom and digital connectivity monumental: Scindia
India and Brazil Deepen Telecom Cooperation with New MoU Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia and Brazil’s Minister of Communications Frederico de Siqueira Filho…
TTD Plans Robotic Dog Deployment to Prevent Human-Animal Conflicts on Tirumala Hills
Hyderabad — The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), the administrative body overseeing the Lord Venkateshwara temple on the Tirumala hills in Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati district,…