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Kerala Floods 2026: Death Toll Climbs to 18 Even as Rain Intensity Abates
The state of Kerala is beginning a precarious transition from emergency response to recovery as the intensity of monsoon rainfall eases, though the human…
Musi River Sediment Free of Hazardous Material, Says MRDCL; Activists Dispute Claim
HYDERABAD — The Musi Riverfront Development Corporation Ltd. (MRDCL) has asserted that baseline studies of the Musi River's sediment indicate that contamination is largely…
Pralhad Joshi Was Seen Garlanding Bilkis Bano’s Rapists: Abhijeet Dipke on Education Minister’s Appointment
The appointment of Abhijeet Dipke as the Union Minister of Education has been immediately overshadowed by allegations regarding the conduct of his predecessor, Pralhad…
Vinesh Phogat Vows Appeal After Brij Bhushan Acquittal in Sexual Harassment Case
Vinesh Phogat, one of India's most prominent wrestlers, has announced that the athletes who accused Brij Bhushan Sharan, president of the Wrestling Federation of…
BJP Leader Ramesh Bidhuri Claims Non-Students Dominated Jantar Mantar Protests
BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri has alleged that the recent demonstrations at Jantar Mantar were not primarily driven by students, claiming instead that individuals he…
Iran Discusses Temporary Shipping Route With Oman Amid Stalled U.S. Negotiations
Tehran is pursuing diplomatic discussions with Oman to establish a temporary commercial shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, an effort aimed at restoring…
Romania Deploys Explosives to Clear Danube Obstruction Amid Heatwave Energy Crisis
Romania has utilized controlled explosives to detonate a large rock obstruction in the Danube River, a high-stakes intervention aimed at restoring water flow to…
Rod Liddle, a prominent and often polarizing columnist for the Sunday Times and the Sun, has died at the age of 66 following a short illness.
A fixture of the British right-wing media landscape for decades, Liddle was recognized for a provocative, contrarian writing style that frequently challenged social, political,…
Vinícius Júnior to Arsenal Does Not Make Sense, Which Is Why It May Work
The prospect of Vinícius Júnior transferring from Real Madrid to Arsenal has emerged as a focal point of strategic debate within European football, centering…
Memory Review: A Cinematic Exorcism Through a Child’s Eye View of Terror in the Chechen Wars
Director Vladlena Sandu has released "Memory," a visceral cinematic exploration of childhood trauma rooted in the devastation of the 1990s Chechen wars. Moving beyond…
BJP’s Twin Bypoll Defeats in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh Raise Questions Over Electoral Momentum
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has suffered unexpected setbacks in two critical by-elections, losing the Bankipur seat in Bihar to the Jan Suraaj party…
Delhi Police Target Social Media Accounts for Misleading Protest Videos
Delhi Police have initiated a crackdown on several social media accounts for circulating videos that falsely portray a concluded agitation at Jantar Mantar as…
Telangana BJP Challenges Chief Minister Revanth Reddy Over Portfolio Performance
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Telangana has launched a formal critique of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, questioning his administrative efficacy across several high-stakes…
Respite for over 10,000 families as floodwater in Sabari, Godavari rivers recede
More than 10,000 families across affected regions of Andhra Pradesh are experiencing a critical reprieve as water levels in the Sabari and Godavari rivers…
Riverbanks and Low Lying Areas of Ernakulam District Remain on Alert Despite Relief from Heavy Rain
Authorities in Ernakulam district have maintained a state of alert for residents living along riverbanks and in low-lying areas as of Monday, June 16,…
Supreme Court to Review Madras High Court Order on Karthigai Deepam Celebrations
The Supreme Court of India has agreed to examine a ruling by the Madras High Court regarding the celebration of the Karthigai Deepam festival…
Vishwesh Negi Appointed as Indian Ambassador to Iran
The Government of India has appointed Vishwesh Negi, a senior diplomat of the 2002 batch of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), as the next…
Taslima Nasreen Warns of Ideological Hijacking Following CJP Protests
Writer and activist Taslima Nasreen has issued a warning regarding the trajectory of current protest movements in India, drawing a direct parallel to the…
Alan Jones Argues Rivalry and Treachery as Former Media Powerhouse Faces Trial
Alan Jones, one of the most influential and polarizing figures in the history of Australian broadcasting, is currently facing a legal trial that marks…
Ceuta Migrant Surge and West Bank Settler Violence Expose Deepening Crises in North Africa and Palestine
A sudden and unprecedented surge of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco has triggered a humanitarian and diplomatic emergency, while the…
English FA to Drop Support for Gianni Infantino after Wales Withdraw Backing
The English Football Association (FA) has announced its decision to formally withdraw its support for the re-election of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, following a…
UK Manufacturing Production Hits Two Year High as Tariff Concerns Recede
UK factory production increased for the fourth consecutive month in July, marking the fastest growth rate seen in nearly two years. This surge in…
Comically Chaotic Chat With No Boundaries: Fern Brady and Alison Spittle Return for Second Series
Comedians Fern Brady and Alison Spittle have launched the second series of their collaborative podcast, doubling down on a format defined by spontaneous, unstructured…
Prashant Kishor Secures Victory in Bankipur as Heavy Rains Hit Multiple Indian States
In a significant shift for the regional political landscape, strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor has secured a victory in the Bankipur constituency. The electoral success occurs…