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Israeli Settlers Encircle Palestinian Home in Qusra, Trapping Residents for Third Consecutive Week
Israeli settlers surrounded a Palestinian home in the village of Qusra in the occupied West Bank for the third consecutive week, trapping at least…
Ratko Mladic's Death Closes One Chapter of Bosnian War Era, But His Convictions Endure Among Admirers
Ratko Mladic, the former Bosnian Serb military commander convicted of genocide and crimes against humanity for his role in the 1994 Srebrenica massacre and…
21 Nepal Flash Flood Survivors from Tamil Nadu Safely Arrive in Delhi
Twenty-one pilgrims from Tamil Nadu who survived devastating flash floods in Nepal's Rasuya region arrived safely in Delhi on Saturday, ending a harrowing multi-day…
320 Indians Still Missing in Nepal, 400 Stranded in Tibet After Deadly Floods: MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed Tuesday that 320 Indian nationals remain missing in Nepal following devastating flash floods that have swept through Himalayan…
Delhi CNG Prices Climb to ₹86.98 Per Kg as IGL Cites West Asia Crisis and Winter Demand Surge
Compressed natural gas prices in Delhi have risen by ₹4 per kilogram, effective immediately, bringing the new rate to ₹86.98 per kg, Indraprastha Gas…
Nepal Flood Horror Reaches Uttar Pradesh as 10 Bodies Recovered From Gandak River
Ten bodies have been recovered from the Gandak river in Uttar Pradesh, with authorities linking the remains to flash floods that devastated parts of…
BJP Chief Nitin Nabin Chairs Meeting on Youth Outreach and Assembly Poll Preparations
New Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Nabin convened a meeting focused on youth outreach initiatives and preparations for upcoming Assembly elections across seven…
FIR Filed Against Mamata Banerjee Over Alleged Violation of Calcutta High Court Order at TMCP Event
KOLKATA — An FIR has been registered against former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at Hastings Police Station in connection with an alleged…
Sugar Price Surge Sparks Karnataka Farm Lobby for Ethanol Access for Jaggery Units
Sugarcane growers in Karnataka have escalated their demands for access to India's ethanol programme, pressing the central government to permit jaggery-producing units to manufacture…
Tamil Nadu Announces District-Level Safe Houses to Protect Couples Facing 'Honour' Killings
The Tamil Nadu government will establish safe houses across all districts to provide shelter to couples and families threatened with violence due to inter-caste…
Despite Monsoon Shortfall, Kerala's Hydroelectric Reservoirs Maintain Strong Storage Levels
Kerala's hydroelectric power infrastructure has demonstrated remarkable resilience despite the state recording below-normal rainfall during the current monsoon season, according to data compiled through…
Education That Provides Degrees Without Character Development Has Limited Value: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday delivered a pointed critique of education systems that prioritise academic credentials over moral and ethical development, declaring at…
Russian Strikes Hit Homes, Warehouse, Shopping Mall Across Ukraine as Capital Region Braces for Further Attacks
A series of Russian drone and missile strikes struck multiple civilian and infrastructure targets across Ukraine on Saturday, including a warehouse complex near Kyiv…
Hundreds evacuate after Russian strike on depot near Kyiv kills at least 37
A Russian drone strike targeted an infrastructure depot on the outskirts of Ukraine's capital, killing at least 37 people and forcing hundreds of residents…
What Links Corinne Bailey Rae and Keir Starmer? The Guardian Publishes New Saturday Quiz
The Guardian has released its latest Saturday quiz, challenging readers with a series of trivia questions that span music, visual art, literary history, and…
Flipping Marvellous: Yotam Ottolenghi on the Joy of Simple Weekend Breakfasts, With Six Exclusive Recipes
Chef and cookbook author Yotam Ottolenghi has published a new feature centered on the art of the unhurried weekend breakfast, arguing that home cooks…
Lucy Bronze Calls on Players to Speak Up, Cites Refugee Work in Colombia as Defining Off-Pitch Mission
Chelsea and England defender Lucy Bronze has urged professional footballers to use their platforms to advocate for displaced people, framing her summer work with…
FIR Registered Against Mamata Banerjee Over Alleged Violation of Court Order During Kolkata Rally
An FIR has been registered against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee following a large-scale rally in Kolkata, in connection with an alleged violation…
Political Row Over Dalit Discrimination Escalates as Opposition Targets Ruling Government
NEW DELHI — A significant political controversy has emerged in India following opposition allegations that the central government has failed to adequately address persistent…
Punjab Political Tussle Escalates Over Action Against Striking Staff Ahead Of 2027 Polls
Chandigarh, August 29 — A political confrontation is intensifying in Punjab over the state government's handling of employees on strike, with opposition parties accusing…
Congress Demands Criminal Case Over Alleged Venue Purification After Kharge Rally in Haldwani
Rahul Gandhi has intensified his criticism of the BJP and RSS, characterizing allegations that a venue was ceremonially purified after a Congress rally in…
Minister B. Nagendra Resigns, Challenges BJP to Face Him in 'People's Court
BENGALURU — Karnataka Minister B. Nagendra resigned from the state cabinet on Thursday, accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party of orchestrating what he described as…
Marathi Rule: Bombay High Court Disposes Plea by Cab Drivers as State Government Grants One-Year Extension to Learn Language
The Bombay High Court on Friday disposed of a petition filed by auto rickshaw and taxi drivers challenging Maharashtra's Marathi-language requirement, after the State…
Kharge Urges Centre to Aid Flood-Hit Nepal, Ensure Safety of Stranded Indians
Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge has called on the Indian government to extend immediate assistance to Nepal following severe monsoon flooding that has devastated large…