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Jetstar to Charge Carry-On Baggage Fee on All Domestic Flights, Drawing Consumer Criticism
Jetstar Airways will begin charging passengers a fee for carry-on luggage on all flights, the Australian low-cost carrier announced Monday, marking a shift away…
The Conversion Trend
Australia’s First Home Guarantee scheme, designed to accelerate home ownership for low-income earners, is facing scrutiny after data revealed that nearly 1,500 properties purchased…
Police Cannot Decide Private Property Disputes: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has issued a definitive ruling asserting that police authorities lack the legal jurisdiction to adjudicate disputes arising from private property…
Odisha Authorities Deport 42 Alleged Bangladeshi Migrants from Bhubaneswar and Cuttack
In a coordinated enforcement operation, Odisha state authorities have deported 42 individuals identified as illegal Bangladeshi migrants from the cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack.…
Wife sought Rahul Gandhi's help to end my 26-day fast, got no response: Wangchuk
Sonam Wangchuk, the prominent Ladakh-based engineer and climate activist, has publicly stated that he received no response from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi despite a…
Honour Heroes, Not Invaders: BJP MP Calls for Renaming of Mughal Era Roads
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament Dinesh Sharma has called for the systematic renaming of roads that bear names associated with the Mughal…
RINL Employees Urge PMO to Release Pending Salaries and VRS Settlements
Employee collectives at Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) have formally petitioned the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) to intervene in a deepening financial crisis, demanding…
Assam CM Meets Family of Boy Who Died Saving Puppy from Flood Waters
A heart-wrenching incident in Assam has captured national attention as the state’s Chief Minister recently met with the family of a young boy who…
Allocation for Higher Education Drops in Tamil Nadu Budget 2026-27; Educationists React Sharply
The Tamil Nadu government has reduced the budgetary allocation for higher education in its 2026-27 fiscal plan, sparking immediate backlash from academic leaders and…
Special Inspection Report Leads to Removal of 1.8 Lakh Voters from Meghalaya Draft Electoral Roll
The electoral landscape in Meghalaya is undergoing a significant administrative correction following a Special Inspection Report (SIR) that has resulted in the exclusion of…
YSRCP’s Search for Political Momentum
The Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) is currently engaged in a systemic effort to revitalize its political standing and regain lost ground within…
NHS Must Prepare for Annual Summer Heat Pressures, Says Yvette Cooper
Health Secretary Yvette Cooper has issued a directive for the National Health Service (NHS) to prepare for recurring summer strain, signaling a strategic shift…
Head of Drone Manufacturer Critically Injured in Car Bomb in Russia
Vladimir Tkachuk, the founder and head of a leading Russian drone manufacturing firm, was critically injured on August 5, 2026, following a car bomb…
FIFA Pledges to Defend Infantino After World Cup Rights Plan Collapses
FIFA has issued a formal pledge of support for President Gianni Infantino following the collapse of a controversial proposal to centralize the commercial rights…
Nigeria Announces Rescue of 308 Kidnapped Citizens in Widespread Operation
Abuja – The Nigerian military disclosed on Wednesday that it had rescued 308 individuals who were held captive by armed groups across several northern…
Suspected Sulphur Dioxide Leak Kills 3 Factory Workers in Karnataka's Yadgir
Three factory workers died and two others were injured following a suspected sulphur dioxide leak at a chemical processing facility in the Yadgir district…
America Edges Towards First Muslim Senator as Michigan Backs Progressive Rebel
Michigan voters have moved the state closer to a historic milestone in American political representation following the primary victory of Secretary of State Jocelyn…
Black Sea attack: Merchant Navy officer Sagar Gupta's family refuses cremation until martyr status and compensation demands are met
The family of Merchant Navy chief officer Sagar Gupta, who was killed in an attack in the Black Sea region, has refused to conduct…
With All Eyes on Delimitation and FCRA, Monsoon Session Sinks Deeper Into Deadlock
NEW DELHI — The Indian Parliament's monsoon session has entered a state of prolonged paralysis as opposition protests reached their thirteenth consecutive day. Despite…
Bengaluru Police Arrest Three in Murder Conspiracy, Seize Six Weapons
Bengaluru authorities have apprehended three individuals suspected of conspiring to commit murder, recovering six weapons during a series of targeted operations. The arrests come…
Universities, Hospitals, and Industries Must Collaborate to Transform Healthcare, Says DRDO Scientist
A senior scientist from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has called for a fundamental shift in how medical innovation is approached, advocating…
Special Teams Formed After Burglary at Government Doctor's Residence in Vellore
Police in Vellore have launched a targeted investigation following a burglary at the residence of a government doctor, prompting the deployment of specialized police…
Rijiju Meets Rahul Gandhi in Bid to End Parliament Logjam
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has held discussions with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in an attempt to break a prolonged legislative deadlock that has…
Tamil Nadu Budget Sparks Controversy Over Renamed Schemes
The Tamil Nadu state budget has become a flashpoint for political conflict following allegations from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) that the current Tamilaga…