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Argentina Stun Netherlands in Shootout to Claim Third Women's Hockey World Cup Title
Argentina's women's hockey team captured the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup on Saturday by defeating the top‑ranked Netherlands in a penalty shoot‑out, securing the…
Rebuilding after devastating floods may cost Nepal nearly 10% of its economy
Kathmandu—Nepal’s finance minister has projected that reconstruction after the recent catastrophic floods will require between four and five billion dollars, an amount that could…
Gaza Farmer Returns to Grapevines in Sheikh Ijlin After Years of Conflict
A Gaza farmer has returned to the grape fields of Sheikh Ijlin, a neighborhood on the southern outskirts of Gaza City long celebrated for…
FBI Revises Hiring Policy on Past Encounters with Sex Workers
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has ended its longstanding categorical ban on job applicants with a history of paying for sexual services, replacing the…
José Mourinho backs Mbappé for Ballon d'Or, citing 'best player in the world' standard
José Mourinho has publicly argued that Kylian Mbappé should win the 2026 Ballon d'Or, contending that the award should recognize the outstanding individual performer…
BJD May Move Supreme Court if Assembly Fails to Oppose MMDR Amendments: Pratap Jena
The Biju Janata Dal has threatened to escalate its opposition to amendments to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act by taking the…
Bengal Couple Escapes as Bus Turns Back Near Kerung Minutes Before Nepal Floods Hit
A couple from West Bengal narrowly escaped the deadly floods that struck Nepal's Kerung region after their bus driver abruptly reversed course approximately one…
Congress Accuses BJP of Dalit Humiliation at Haldwani Purification Ritual; BJP Denies Involvement
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday firmly rejected claims by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi that party president Mallikarjun Kharge was subjected to humiliating treatment…
Unity on Everyone's Lips, but Can Goa Opposition Unite Ahead of 2027 Polls?
Panaji, Goa — The Congress party has opened formal channels with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and several smaller regional formations in Goa, aiming…
Two Killed, Six Injured in Manipur Factional Clashes
Two people were killed and six others wounded in factional clashes in Manipur's Noney district on August 29, 2026, according to state and local…
Questioning Religion Is No Crime, Calls to Break India Are Different: Kiren Rijiju
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has drawn a public distinction between religious inquiry and separatist advocacy, asserting that questioning faith does not constitute a crime…
That's Not Hindutva: Bhagwat Responds to Muslims in India Question at New York Event
Mohan Bhagwat, the chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), told a public audience in New York that the treatment of Muslims in India…
Shubhanshu Shukla Tells Students to Dream Beyond Jobs and Change India
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the Indian astronaut who completed a landmark visit to the International Space Station, has delivered a consistent message during his…
CPI(M) Slams VHP Over Durga Puja Curbs, Says Festival Spirit Is Under Attack
Kolkata — The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has accused the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) of attempting to curtail Durga Puja celebrations in West…
Bengaluru Court Grants Bail to Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge, Congress MLA Mohammed Nalapad in RSS Defamation Case
BENGALURU — A court in Bengaluru has granted bail to Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge and Congress MLA Mohammed Nalapad in a criminal defamation case…
I Don't Want to Be a Backseat Driver: Gordon Brown on Burnham, Billionaires, and His Vision for a Better Britain
Gordon Brown, the former Labour Prime Minister who guided Britain through the wreckage of the 2008 financial crisis, has spoken at length about his…
RSS chief’s visit to US denounced as ‘goodwill tour’ for Hindu nationalism
Activists and diaspora groups across the United States are mobilizing against a planned trip by the head of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), labeling…
Man Killed in Wild Gaur Attack at Vilangad in Kerala
A man was killed in a wild gaur attack at Vilangad in Kerala while attempting to drive the animal away from an agricultural field…
Shehzad Poonawalla Backs Comedian Samay Raina Amid Viral 'India's Got Latent' Moment
New Delhi — Shehzad Poonawalla, a prominent political figure, has publicly defended comedian Samay Raina following a viral moment on Raina's popular show "India's…
Himalayas reel under mounting price of ‘progress’ I From HT Archives
The Hindustan Times reports that the Himalayas are “bleeding” under the pressure of aggressive development, describing the region as a “heaven for the exploiters…
Adityanath directs swift disposal of revenue cases, orders high festival alert
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has issued a directive calling for the rapid resolution of pending revenue and land‑record disputes while simultaneously ordering a…
Autumn 2026 Release Calendar: Major Albums from Johnny Marr, Phoebe Bridgers, Rachel Chinouriri and Others Set the Season's Soundtrack
A dense slate of releases from established and emerging artists is shaping the autumn 2026 music calendar, with new albums from Johnny Marr, Phoebe…
It's Easier When Nobody's Watching': Inside the Secretive World of @
A Philadelphia duo is quietly redefining what it means to be a music act in the digital age, crafting art-folk of rare emotional depth…
Man United vs Ipswich Town: Premier League Preview, Team News and Prediction
Manchester United return to Premier League action at Old Trafford on Saturday looking to recover from a frustrating 2-0 defeat at Hull City when…