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Election Commission of India Freezes Trinamool Congress Name and Symbol Amid Factional Dispute
The Election Commission of India (ECI) issued a 14-page order on September 17, 2026, freezing the official name and 'grass and flowers' symbol of…
India’s Shooting and Cricket Teams Deliver Mixed Results at Asian Games 2026
New Delhi – On September 23, 2026, Indian athletes posted a range of outcomes across shooting and cricket events at the Asian Games in Nagoya.…
US Explores Diplomatic Exit Options as Regional Conflict Expands Near Red Sea
WASHINGTON — Nearly seven months into the armed conflict with Iran, diplomatic negotiations between Washington and Tehran remain stalled as military friction expands from…
U.S. F‑16 Pilot Ejects Safely After Crash Near Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany
A United States Air Force F‑16 fighter crashed near Spangdahlem Air Base in Rhineland‑Palatinate at about 2:30 p.m. local time (12:30 UTC) on Thursday, German authorities…
India Mandates BIS Certification for Smartphone Screen Protectors Starting April 2027
The Indian government has mandated compulsory Bureau of Indian Standards certification for smartphone screen protectors, requiring manufacturers and sellers to obtain regulatory approval before…
Sri Lankan Court Set to Hand Down Verdict on 2019 Easter Bombings
A three‑judge bench in Colombo will deliver its judgment on Tuesday in the case of 24 defendants accused of planning the coordinated suicide attacks…
Houthi Forces Advance on Strategic Heights in Yemen as Casualties and Displacement Surge
Heavy fighting has intensified in southern Yemen as Houthi forces press to capture strategic mountain positions overlooking key Red Sea waterways, amid reports that…
Bay of Bengal Depression Brings Heavy Rain and Orange Alert to North Coastal Andhra Pradesh
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Amaravati has issued an orange alert for north coastal Andhra Pradesh as a well-marked low-pressure system over the…
IIMs Explore Common Undergraduate Entrance Test and Unified MBA Counselling at Coordination Forum
The Coordination Forum of the Indian Institutes of Management, chaired by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, discussed the possibility of a common undergraduate entrance examination…
NHS England Expands Martha’s Rule to Cover Every Hospital Emergency Department
NHS England has announced the expansion of Martha’s rule to every Accident and Emergency (A&E) department across England, extending a patient-safety system that grants…
Colombia Declares Public Calamity as Wildfires Spread Near Villa de Leyva
Colombian authorities have declared a public calamity as a major wildfire scorches the mountains surrounding Villa de Leyva, a historic colonial town in the…
France and Canada Pledge Deeper Ties and Support EU Associate Membership for Ottawa
SAINT-PIERRE AND MIQUELON — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans on Sunday to deepen bilateral cooperation in defense,…
Canadian Dairy Exports Stall Following 50 Percent US Import Tariffs
A 50 percent tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump on $20 billion in Canadian goods has brought Canadian dairy exports to the United…
Kadapa Police Deploy Mobile Forensic Vehicle to Boost Evidence‑Based Investigations
Kadapa district police in Andhra Pradesh have taken delivery of a mobile forensic vehicle designed to support scientific evidence collection at crime scenes, officials…
Karnataka Likely to List Over 200 Taluks as Drought‑Affected, Deputy Chief Minister Says
Bengaluru — Karnataka’s deputy chief minister and revenue minister G Parameshwara announced on Sunday that the state’s drought‑affected list could exceed 200 taluks as the…
UK Home Office Consultation on Spycops Inquiry Prompts Cover-Up Accusations From Surveillance Victims
Victims of intrusive police surveillance have accused the UK government of attempting to curtail the long-running public inquiry into undercover policing, warning that proposed…
Tamil Nadu Public Health Department Clarifies Anna University Student Died of Scrub Typhus, Not Dengue
The Tamil Nadu Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine clarified on Saturday, September 19, 2026, that an Anna University student who passed away…
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Faces Key Test as Voting Begins in Two State Elections
Voters in two German states went to the polls on Sunday in regional elections that carry significant implications for the political future of Chancellor…
Edappadi K. Palaniswami Rejects TVK Claims, Launches Scathing Attack on Government Governance
AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami responded to claims made by TVK leader Aadhav Arjuna regarding the Edappadi Assembly constituency, pointing out that he…
Prashant Kishor Criticizes Bihar BJP Chief Nitin Nabin Over Flood Relief Donation
Prashant Kishor has criticized Bihar BJP chief Nitin Nabin over his recent donation to the Bihar Chief Minister's Relief Fund for flood relief, describing…
Asian Games 2026 Highlights Emerging Stars and New Olympic Pathways
Asia’s biggest sport stars are converging on Japan this week as the Aichi‑Nagoya 2026 Asian Games commence, featuring six debut sports and offering automatic…
Saudi Arabia Issues First Air Raid Alerts in Riyadh Following Houthi Escalation
Saudi Arabian authorities issued air raid alerts in the capital city of Riyadh on September 19, 2026, following reports of explosions across the city.…
Scientists Identify New Wild Cat Species in Bolivia, First in Over a Century
Scientists have identified a previously unknown species of wild cat living at a wildlife sanctuary in Bolivia, marking the first time in more than…
Syrian Authorities Arrest Five Former Air Force Officers Over Assad-Era Civilian Airstrikes
Syrian security forces have arrested five former air force officers, including an air force general, for their alleged involvement in launching combat airstrikes against…