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Court tells LIC to absorb seven staff engaged under the guise of temporary employment
The High Court of Karnataka has delivered a landmark verdict, directing the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to absorb seven employees who had…
The sinking of the MV Barima puts Guyanese inequities under a global spotlight
The sinking of the MV Barima ferry in July has exposed systemic safety failures within Guyana's maritime transport system, raising urgent questions regarding regulatory…
Scotland Appoint Pocognoli as Successor to Clarke in Fresh Approach
The Scottish Football Association (SFA) has appointed Sébastien Pocognoli as the head coach of the Scotland men's national team, signaling a definitive break from…
Global Exam Protests Erupt Amid AI Cheating and Marking Discrepancies
A surge of student unrest is spreading across multiple continents as academic integrity failures, leaked examination papers, and systemic grading errors trigger widespread protests.…
I Lived Through the First Taliban Girls’ School Ban — Watching It Happen Again Is Heartbreaking
A former student of a Taliban‑era school in Kabul recalls the day she was barred from attending classes in 1996. Now, after the group’s…
NLSIU Students Oppose CJI and BCI Chief Attending Convocation Over NALSAR Row
Students at the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) launched a series of protests on Tuesday, opposing the scheduled attendance of Chief Justice…
Complaint Filed Against Tamil Nadu BJP Chief Over Derogatory Remarks Targeting Chief Minister Vijay’s Mother
A formal legal complaint has been lodged against Nainar Nagendran, the state president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tamil Nadu, following allegations…
Actor Ananya Raj dies at 27 after year-long battle with health issues
Actor Ananya Raj, celebrated for her performances in films including "7 Hours to Go," "The Final Exit," and "Ghost," died on July 15 at…
Only those who support Maoists, separatists are ‘dimagi Naxals’: Rijiju after Opposition's criticism
The Indian government has moved to clarify the definition of "dimagi Naxals"—a term used by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Independence Day address—asserting…
Panel Flags Meghalaya Government Sloth on Mine Closure Policy
A committee constituted by the High Court has issued a sharp critique of the Meghalaya government, citing repeated delays in the implementation of a…
Man Kills Brother Over Chicken Pakoda Dispute in Kadapa
A domestic disagreement over the preparation of a popular snack escalated into a fatal encounter in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, resulting in a man killing…
Minister Announces ₹40 Lakh for Nellore Vinayaka Temple Reconstruction
Andhra Pradesh Minister Ponguru Narayana has formally announced a government allocation of ₹40 lakh for the reconstruction of the Vinayaka temple in Nellore. The…
Srisailam Temple Reports Surge in Pilgrims on First Sravanam Sunday
The Srisailam temple witnessed a substantial increase in devotee turnout on the first Sunday of the Sravanam month, as thousands of pilgrims converged on…
Cauvery Water Dispute: Karnataka Chief Minister Balances Farmer Interests With Legal Compliance
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has asserted that the state government is committed to a dual strategy of protecting the livelihoods of farmers while…
South Lebanon Doctor Describes Escalating Humanitarian Toll Amid Israeli Strikes
Israeli military strikes in southern Lebanon have resulted in at least 11 deaths, marking what local authorities characterize as the most significant escalation in…
Ukraine Launches 600 Drones in Major Aerial Assault on Russia
Ukraine executed one of the most extensive aerial operations of the conflict on August 16, 2026, deploying a swarm of approximately 600 drones against…
Cate Blanchett to Star in Electra/Persona as Greek Tragedy Trends
LONDON — Cate Blanchett is set to headline the upcoming production of Electra/Persona, a theatrical project arriving amid a surge of renewed public interest…
Europe Faces Broad Economic Disruptions Amid Severe Heatwaves
Extreme summer temperatures across mainland Europe have triggered a wave of systemic economic disruptions, impacting critical infrastructure, energy production, and industrial productivity. From the…
The first anti-AI protester to be jailed has a message for OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta: ‘Regain your humanity
Wynd Kaufman, a 69-year-old activist and member of the group StopAI, has become the first person to be incarcerated for protests targeting the artificial…
Sri Lanka Regains Momentum After Rapid Indian Collapse in Galle
A rain-shortened second day in Galle has fundamentally altered the trajectory of the Test match, as a frantic 90-minute window of play saw Sri…
He said it was unloaded’: 2 screeners recall Varanasi airport ‘accidental’ firing incident
Two cargo screeners were injured at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi after a passenger discharged a pistol during a security screening process.…
Devdutt Padikkal Records Career-Best 167 to Anchor India in Galle Test
Devdutt Padikkal delivered a commanding performance in the Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle, scoring a career-high 167 runs to secure his maiden…
Government Investigates Fraudulent Salary Drawals Across Departments
The government has initiated a comprehensive investigation into systemic irregularities regarding the drawal of salaries and remuneration across various departments. The probe follows the…
Farmers Urged to Reduce Paddy Cultivation as El Nino Deepens Water Concerns
Agricultural authorities have issued an urgent advisory to farmers to scale back paddy cultivation as the deepening effects of the El Nino weather pattern…