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113 Arrested After Violence Erupts in Bhubaneswar Cab, Auto Drivers' Protest
Bhubaneswar witnessed a violent confrontation between law enforcement and cab and auto drivers during a protest on Tuesday, leading to the arrest of 113…
Evergrande Sentencing Highlights Risks to China's Economy
A Chinese court on Thursday imposed fines and jail terms on officials linked to the collapsed property developer China Evergrande Group, marking the culmination…
US Threatens Additional Sanctions Against Iran Over Nuclear Program
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that new sanctions will be used to "squash" Iran's economy and "collapse" its regime if Tehran continues…
Angelique Kidjo Becomes First African Musician Honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Benin’s five‑time Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, becoming the first Black African musician…
China: Robots Box and Dance at Beijing’s 2026 World Robot Conference
Beijing’s 2026 World Robot Conference, held from August 19 to 24, emerged as a pivotal showcase of China’s accelerating ambitions in robotics and artificial…
Premier League 2026-27 preview No 18: Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest will kick off the 2026-27 Premier League season under a new manager, Oliver Glasner, after a turbulent campaign that saw four coaches in…
Kerala Orders Boat Operators to Follow Safety Norms Ahead of Onam Festival
The Senior Port Conservator has issued a directive requiring all boat operators in Kerala to comply with mandatory safety regulations before operating vessels for…
Teacher recruitment: Government ignores vacancies in linguistic minority schools
The Karnataka government has come under scrutiny after a report revealed that dozens of teaching positions in schools serving linguistic minority communities remain unfilled…
Prisoner Who Escaped From Kalaburagi Jail Arrested
A man who fled from the Kalaburagi central jail in Karnataka was apprehended by police and jail officials on Monday in a coordinated operation.…
Human Intuition Isn't Replaceable: Nike's Deepa Ramprasad on an Icon's Evolution
Nike has unveiled the Pegasus Plus 2, the latest iteration of its long-running Pegasus line, with the company's Deepa Ramprasad emphasizing that biomechanics research…
Techie Seeks Approver Status in Bengaluru Triple Murder Case
BENGALURU — A technology professional facing charges in the KR Puram triple murder case has filed a petition seeking approver status, alleging she was…
Europe's Persistent Drought Drives Up Transport and Food Costs, Fueling Inflation Concerns
A prolonged drought across Germany and much of Europe is lowering water levels on major inland waterways, disrupting freight transport and damaging agricultural output,…
Why Trump Administration Policies Are Driving Global Bond Market Turmoil
Government borrowing costs across the UK, Europe, and Japan have reached decade-high levels as turmoil in U.S. bond markets intensifies. The surge in yields…
Boohoo fined €2.3 million by French watchdog over deceptive discounts
A French consumer‑protection agency has slapped the British online fashion retailer Boo Hoo with a €2.3 million fine, citing misleading discount claims and false product descriptions.…
Tarun Tejpal appeals in Supreme Court against 10-year term in 2013 rape case
Former newspaper editor Tarun Tejpal has filed an appeal challenging a 10‑year prison sentence handed down in a 2013 rape case, according to court…
Karnataka Chief Minister Seeks ‘Fairness’ for Southern States in Devolution and Delimitation
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday urged the Union government to adopt what he described as a “fairer” approach to fiscal federalism, arguing that…
Supreme Court Rewrites ‘Industry’ Definition, Ending 1978 Worker Protections
The Supreme Court’s latest ruling redefines the term “industry” under the Industrial Relations Code, effectively overturning a 1978 precedent that had broadened the definition…
Chilli Powder with Sawdust Among Adulterated and Expired Spices Seized from Two Units in Hyderabad
Over 11 tonnes of adulterated and expired spices were seized from two processing units in Hyderabad, marking one of the largest food safety operations…
Cabinet approves High Court bench for Jammu and Kashmir in Ladakh
The Union Cabinet has sanctioned the creation of a bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir in Ladakh, a move aimed at…
Joe Root equals Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most Test half‑centuries
Joe Root scored his 68th fifty in Test cricket, matching Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most half‑centuries in the format, during England’s opening Test…
2.98 Lakh URLs Sent for Takedown; I4C Flags Scams, CSAM and Other Unlawful Content
The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has disclosed that government departments have requested the removal of nearly 2.98 lakh URLs from social media…
US Open sets tennis history with record $5.5m prize for singles champions
The United States Tennis Association announced that the 2026 US Open will allocate a total of $108 million in player compensation, the largest prize pool…
Gangster shot dead outside Haryana court; 14 rounds fired, 1 attacker caught
Police have confirmed that Vinod Panu, also known as Kana, was fatally shot in a confrontation outside the Hisar district court parking area, marking…
Serie A’s Managerial Shake-Up: Can New Coaches End Inter’s Stranglehold on the Scudetto?
MILAN — Serie A is betting on a wave of fresh managerial talent to break Inter Milan’s iron grip on the Italian title, as…