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Jaishankar Defends India's Russian Oil Purchases, Says Energy Choices Cannot Resolve Ukraine War
India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has publicly defended New Delhi's continued purchase of Russian crude oil, arguing that energy sourcing decisions are separate…
Bengal Anti-Corruption Commission Inspects Factories Linked to Former Minister Firhad Hakim in First Major Action
The West Bengal Anti-Corruption Commission has conducted inspections at factories owned by Firhad Hakim, a senior Trinamool Congress leader and former cabinet minister in…
TMC MP Mahua Moitra Summoned by Diamond Harbour Police in West Bengal Over Alleged Communal Remarks
Diamond Harbour police in West Bengal have summoned Trinamool Congress Member of Parliament Mahua Moitra in connection with alleged communal remarks she posted on…
Konda Surekha's Removal Exposes Congress Fault Lines in Telangana as CM Revanth Reddy Prioritises Party Discipline
Hyderabad: Konda Surekha, one of the most prominent Scheduled Caste leaders in Telangana and a senior woman in Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's cabinet,…
ISRO Launches EOS-05, India's First Imaging Satellite in Geosynchronous Orbit
India's space agency ISRO successfully launched the EOS-05 Earth observation satellite, marking a milestone as the country's first imaging satellite positioned in geosynchronous orbit…
Messi Visit Row: Kerala UDF Government Finalises Terms of Reference for SIT Probe Into LDF's Botched Move
The Kerala Home Department has formally approved the terms of reference for a Special Investigation Team (SIT) that will examine the previous Left Democratic…
Food Safety Officials Shut Down Bengaluru Club Kitchen, Seize Expired Products
Food Safety and Drug Administration officials in Bengaluru have seized expired food products and ordered the closure of the kitchen at Chairman's Club in…
Fading Fear of HIV Puts Focus on Rising STI Risks Among Youth in Kerala
A reduced public fear of HIV, once widely regarded as a fatal diagnosis, is being linked by Kerala's public health officials to a steady…
Akash Anand in need of more political maturity, won't be given key party roles, says BSP chief Mayawati
The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) will not assign key organisational responsibilities to Akash Anand, her nephew and political heir, because he lacks the requisite…
Rescued Workers Emerge Alive From Nepal Hydropower Tunnel Nine Days After Flash Flood
Two construction workers trapped inside a hydropower tunnel in Nepal for nine days following devastating flash floods were pulled out alive on Friday, according…
New Zealand's Medsafe Approves MDMA Prescription for Severe PTSD
New Zealand's pharmaceutical regulator, Medsafe, has approved two psychiatrists to prescribe pharmaceutical-grade MDMA to patients suffering from severe post-traumatic stress disorder, making the country…
Nagaland Assembly Passes Bill to Create Autonomous Frontier Nagaland Authority
The Nagaland Legislative Assembly has approved the Frontier Nagaland Territory Authority (FNTA) Bill, establishing a new autonomous governing body with legislative, executive, and financial…
Jadavpur University Students Cite Atal Bihari Vajpayee Statement in Free Palestine Graffiti Row
Students at Jadavpur University in Kolkata have cited remarks by former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee to defend pro-Palestinian graffiti found on campus walls,…
Arts of Combat: Kerala Embraces Diverse Martial Arts Beyond Traditional Forms
Kerala, the southwestern Indian state renowned for preserving Kalaripayattu—widely regarded as one of the world's oldest martial arts traditions—is experiencing a marked transformation in…
Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliar Clarifies Remarks on Women, Says Comments Were Misconstrued
Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliar, one of the most senior figures in Kerala's Muslim religious establishment, has issued a formal clarification over his recent remarks…
Why you should live your life like an accountant – and how you probably already do
Accounting Skills Extend Beyond Spreadsheets Into Everyday Decision-Making Most people who have never set foot in an accounting classroom already think like accountants in…
Can Pistachio Growers Sustain Production as Water Scarcity Intensifies?
Rising global temperatures and accelerating climate change are placing unprecedented pressure on the world's pistachio-producing regions, raising fundamental questions about whether agricultural output can…
How Bond Market Turbulence Could Reshape UK Household Borrowing Costs
The recent sell-off in UK government bonds has raised fresh concerns about the trajectory of household borrowing costs, with financial analysts warning that fixed-rate…
Former Car Workers in Luton Express Disillusionment With Traditional Political Establishments
In the shadow of shuttered production lines and empty factory floors, former workers at Vauxhall Motors in Luton are recounting a story of abandonment,…
Three Men Arrested With 80,000 Yaba Tablets in Tripura, Police Say
Police in Tripura arrested three men and seized nearly 80,000 yaba tablets valued at over ₹3 crore after intercepting a lorry at Jolaibari in…
Grateful': Ukraine's Zelensky Meets S Jaishankar, Hails India's Peace Push in Ukraine War
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Kyiv on Friday, publicly expressing gratitude for India's diplomatic position on the…
Hyderabad Flyover Set to Cut Travel Time by 30 Minutes as Main Viaduct Reaches Completion
A 2.53-kilometre flyover in southern Hyderabad is expected to reduce travel time between Nalgonda Crossroads and Champapet by approximately 30 minutes once operational, according…
Hyderabad Police Announce Traffic Restrictions Near Abids ISKCON Temple for Janmashtami
The Hyderabad City Police have announced traffic restrictions and diversions in and around the ISKCON temple at Abids in preparation for Janmashtami celebrations, according…
Muttil Tree-Felling Case: Kerala High Court Refuses to Stay Trial Court Proceedings Against Accused
The Kerala High Court has declined to stay proceedings before the trial court against the accused in the Muttil tree-felling case, rejecting a discharge…