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Odisha Minors Arrested for Assaulting Catering Staff Over Food Dispute
A disturbing incident has come to light in Odisha's Balasore district, where four minors were arrested for allegedly attacking a catering staff member at…
Putin’s Rare Admission of War Strain Signals Shifting Battlefield Dynamics as Ukraine Expands Strikes Deep Into Russia
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly acknowledged a "difficult period" in the war against Ukraine, marking a rare departure from Moscow’s typically…
Ayodhya Lawyers Boycott Defense in Ram Temple Donation Case, Citing "Hurt Sentiments
AYODHYA, Uttar Pradesh — Eight individuals accused of stealing donations from the Ram Temple in Ayodhya now face a legal crisis after the Faizabad…
Ben Stokes Retires From Test Cricket Mid-Match, Leaving England’s Future in Doubt
LONDON — In a move that stunned teammates, fans, and cricket analysts alike, England all-rounder Ben Stokes announced his retirement from Test cricket on…
Kanpur Teen’s Forced Conversion Allegations Spark Legal and Communal Tensions; One Arrested
KANPUR — A 17-year-old boy in Uttar Pradesh has accused a group of abducting him, confining him for days, and pressuring him to recite…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Escalates Rhetoric, Demands War Crimes Prosecutions Against U.S. and Israel
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has intensified his condemnation of the United States and Israel, framing their recent military actions as war crimes…
Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues Exchange Heated Stares After Run-Out Mix-Up in T20 World Cup Clash
A moment of on-field tension unfolded during India’s Women’s T20 World Cup match against Australia on Friday, when a mix-up between close friends Smriti…
Uddhav Thackeray Accuses BJP of "Operation Devendra" in Bid to Disqualify Six Rebel MPs
MUMBAI — Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) chief Uddhav Thackeray has escalated his faction’s political battle against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by demanding…
Uddhav Thackeray Accuses BJP of Exploiting Ram Mandir Donations in Fiery Political Attack
MUMBAI — Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has escalated a political feud with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by accusing the ruling party…
Ketan Agarwal Murder Probe Escalates as Police Seize Suspect’s Motorcycle, Hoodie and Headphones at Lohagad Fort
Pune, India — Maharashtra police on Thursday seized a Honda Activa scooter, a hoodie and a pair of headphones that they say belonged to…
Everyone Was Watching How He Was Killed: Father Seeks Justice in Bharat Tiwari Encounter Case
NEW DELHI — The father of Bharat Tiwari, a 28‑year‑old who was shot dead in a police “encounter” in Uttar Pradesh’s Etah district on March 19, has…
Deepti Sharma Becomes All‑Time Leading Wicket‑Taker in Women’s International Cricket as India Faces Must‑Win T20 World Cup Clash
India’s left‑arm spinner Deepti Sharma set a new benchmark in women’s cricket on Friday, overtaking former captain Jhulan Goswami as the sport’s most successful wicket‑taker…
Ireland’s Historic T20 Series Sweep Over India Exposes World Champions’ Vulnerabilities Ahead of 2025 World Cup
Ireland delivered one of the biggest upsets in recent T20 cricket history on Sunday, defeating reigning world champions India by a single run to…
Repeated Infiltration Attempts Along Jammu and Kashmir’s Line of Control Raise Security Concerns
POONCH, Jammu and Kashmir — Indian security forces have detained a 31-year-old Pakistani national, Rayees Khan, after he allegedly crossed the Line of Control…
Premeditated Murder in Himachal Pradesh: Hand Signal Exposes Alleged Conspiracy in Gorge Killing
SHIMLA — A discreet hand signal exchanged between two accused just moments before a man was allegedly pushed to his death from a moving…
India’s T20 World Cup Dream Ends in Cape Town as Australia’s Depth Overpowers Harmanpreet’s Fireworks
CAPE TOWN — India’s quest for a maiden ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title came to a crushing halt on Friday as Australia’s clinical…
UN Nuclear Chief Announces Inspections in Iran as Part of Broader Deal, But Key Details Remain Unclear
The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog has confirmed that international inspectors will visit Iranian nuclear sites as part of an emerging agreement…
Philippines Bans Point Blank Video Game After Deadly School Shooting, Reigniting Debate Over Gun Violence and Media Influence
MANILA — The Philippine government has banned the online first-person shooter game Point Blank following the country’s deadliest school shooting in decades, a March…
Earthquakes Shake Caracas: Airport Evacuations Highlight Venezuela’s Seismic Risks and Crumbling Infrastructure
CARACAS — A series of earthquakes struck Venezuela’s capital on Friday, triggering chaotic evacuations at Simón Bolívar International Airport and sending residents scrambling into…
Heatwave Survival: Reader Strategies Highlight Gaps in Public Infrastructure as Extreme Heat Becomes the New Normal
As record-breaking temperatures scorch regions from Europe to South Asia, communities are turning to grassroots solutions to cope with heatwaves that are growing longer,…
Kerala Pioneers Community-Based Care for Elderly as Migration Leaves Seniors Isolated
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM — The southern Indian state of Kerala is implementing a series of innovative programs to support its rapidly aging population, as younger generations…
Immigrant Communities in Minneapolis Remain Trapped in Fear Despite End of ICE Raids
MINNEAPOLIS — More than three years after the Trump administration’s high-profile immigration raids officially ended, undocumented families in Minneapolis continue to live under a…
Independent MPs Launch New Centrist Party — Community Strong Australia Promises “Reason Over Rage
SYDNEY — Independent federal MPs Zali Steggall (Warringah) and Allegra Spender (Wentworth) announced on Tuesday the formation of Community Strong Australia, a centrist political party that they say…
Anthropic Accuses Alibaba of Systematic AI Data Extraction via Fraudulent Accounts
SAN FRANCISCO — Anthropic, a prominent U.S.-based artificial intelligence company, has publicly accused Alibaba, China’s largest e-commerce and cloud computing conglomerate, of orchestrating a…