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Akash Anand Needs to Become More Mature, Mayawati Tells Nephew, Effectively Blocking Immediate BSP Leadership Role
Mayawati, the president of the Bahujan Samaj Party, has effectively ruled out any immediate elevation of her nephew Akash Anand to a significant leadership…
Why Personal-Guarantor Recoveries Are So Tiny — and Why Chandra's Was Tinier Still
Subhash Chandra's settlement with his lenders in early 2026 brought renewed attention to one of the most persistent shortfalls in India's financial system: the…
India and Belgium Finalize Defense Cooperation Terms as Zorawar Light Tank Production Advances
India and Belgium have finalized agreement terms to advance military exchanges and training programs, marking a significant expansion of their defense relationship centered on…
Six Arrested in Connection with Ransacking of Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee's Kolkata Office
Kolkata police have arrested six individuals in connection with the ransacking of Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee's constituency office in Kolkata, an incident that…
Vice-chairperson poll puts ruling alliance in Kerala's Pala to test
The ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) in Kerala faces an early test of coalition cohesion in the Pala municipality, where a vice-chairperson election has…
Kerala State Electricity Board Spends ₹1,190 Crore on Power Purchases During April–August 2026
Kerala State Electricity Board spent ₹1,190 crore on power purchases over a five-month period, figures reviewed by Herald Express confirm, underscoring persistent fiscal pressures…
Curiosity Blog, Sols 4988-4994: More New Tricks for an Old Dog
More New Tricks for an Old Dog: Curiosity Rover Encounters Unfamiliar Terrain Features in 14th Year on Mars NASA's Curiosity rover has documented geological…
NASA to Cover Progress 96 Spacecraft Launch, Docking
NASA will provide live coverage of the launch and automated docking of a Russian resupply spacecraft carrying approximately three tons of food, fuel, and…
La Mesías Expands to Mubi, Bringing Spanish Viral-Pop Drama to International Audiences
The Spanish-language series La Mesías, which garnered significant cultural attention in Spain through its unusual blend of religious satire, science-fiction, and music-industry comedy, has…
UN Climate Body Warns of Historic El Niño Event as Record Ocean Heat Builds Toward 2026 Peak
The United Nations weather and climate agency has warned that the El Niño pattern now developing across the Pacific Ocean is on track to…
Rusty and Faded: US S Lincoln With 5,000 War-Weary Sailors Docks in Thailand
The USS Abraham Lincoln, a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier and one of the largest warships in the United States Navy, arrived at a Thai port…
India Unveils 10-Year 'RAKSHA' Roadmap to Expand Global Defence and Security Ties
India has launched a ten-year defence diplomacy roadmap aimed at expanding its international partnerships in the defence and security sectors, the government announced. The…
Prajaseva Activities Set to Launch in Belagavi
BELAGAVI — The Karnataka government is preparing to extend its Prajaseva initiative to Belagavi district, marking a significant expansion of the state's citizen service…
After 60 years, Sarvepalli canal evacuees to get permanent pattas
The Andhra Pradesh state cabinet has approved the issuance of permanent pattas — formal land ownership documents — to 1,215 families displaced six decades…
Government Employees Stage 'Demands Day' Protests in Andhra Pradesh Over Unpaid Financial Benefits
Thousands of government employees across Andhra Pradesh participated in coordinated demonstrations on Monday, marking what protest organisers described as a critical juncture in their…
Parliamentary Panel Flags 'Punitive' Tax Regime, Seeks Data on New Income Tax Act's Impact
A Parliamentary Standing Committee has raised sharp concerns about what it described as a "punitive" tax enforcement environment in India, calling on the Finance…
Tunisia Faces Mounting Water and Power Crisis as Heatwave Pushes Temperatures Toward 50°C
Tunisia is confronting a deepening water and electricity emergency as an intense heatwave drives temperatures toward 50°C, triggering rolling power cuts and shortages of…
Braderie de Lille Attracts Millions as Europe's Largest Flea Market Celebrates Centuries-Old Trading Tradition
The northern French city of Lille welcomed an estimated two million visitors this past weekend as the Braderie de Lille returned for its annual…
Iran Targets US Bases in UAE and Kuwait as Israel Warns Sanctions Could Push Tehran to 'Desperate Steps
Iran has struck air bases in the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait used by the United States military, according to reports dated September 3,…
France Agriculture Sector Forecast to Shrink 8% as Heatwaves Bite
French agricultural production is on course for a significant contraction in 2026 as consecutive heatwaves and prolonged drought have hit crops and livestock across…
Flood Relief Distribution Begins September 5 in Kerala's Pathanamthitta District
The disbursement of flood relief funds to affected residents in Pathanamthitta district will commence on September 5, according to regional officials. The announcement marks…
Andhra Pradesh Cabinet Clears ₹759-Crore Sangamam Project and 6,212-Acre Land Pooling Plan
The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet has greenlit a ₹759 crore development initiative for Amaravati, approving the Sangamam cultural and governance complex, a major land acquisition…
Case Registered Against Six for Alleged Killing of Spotted Deer in Karnataka's Sagara Taluk
Police in Sagara taluk of Karnataka's Shivamogga district have registered a case against six individuals on charges of killing a spotted deer (Axis axis),…
Delhi-Bound Air India Express Flight Diverted to Lucknow Following Technical Observation
An Air India Express flight en route from Varanasi to New Delhi was diverted to Lucknow on Tuesday after the flight crew identified a…