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Silent Reading Protest in Ahmedabad Disrupted by Hindu Nationalist Group, Multiple Injured
A silent reading protest in the Vastrapur area of Ahmedabad was disrupted on Tuesday by members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), leaving between…
Can India Build a Strategic Fuel System?
India is moving to expand its strategic reserves of crude oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), part of a long-debated…
India, Canada Reaffirm Trade Deal Deadline at Inaugural Finance Ministers' Dialogue
India and Canada have reaffirmed their shared goal of completing a bilateral trade agreement by the end of 2026, according to a joint statement…
Assam Initiates Plan to Streamline Agarwood Industry
The Assam government has announced a comprehensive plan to reform the agarwood sector, proposing measures aimed at simplifying regulatory processes, strengthening cultivation and processing…
NIT Calicut 22nd Convocation to Confer Record 2,128 Degrees on August 29
The National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut) will hold its 22nd convocation on August 29, awarding degrees to a record 2,128 graduates, the…
How Ukraine Is Bringing the War Home to Russia
Ukraine has intensified a campaign aimed at making the economic and social costs of the war directly visible to ordinary Russians, shifting strikes and…
Filipiñana": Dark Satire Takes Aim at Inequality and Structural Violence in the Philippines
Rafael Manuel's debut feature film "Filipiñana" has emerged as one of the most critically discussed international arrivals of the season, premiering at the Sundance…
Malaysia to Return 1,500 Rohingya Refugees Next Month, Despite Safety Concerns
Malaysia has announced plans to repatriate approximately 1,500 Rohingya refugees to Myanmar beginning next month, a decision that has drawn sharp criticism from humanitarian…
Iran Signals Willingness to Negotiate Over Strait of Hormuz Passage as International Mediators Converge on Tehran
Iran has announced it will present formal conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway that ranks among the world's most critical…
Federal US Judge Faces Ethics Complaint Over Remarks on Pro-Israel Advocacy
A federal judge appointed during the Trump administration is facing a formal judicial misconduct complaint that alleges public statements and courtroom conduct demonstrate anti-Palestinian…
FIR Against TMC Leaders Abhishek Banerjee & Derek O'Brien Over Clash With Police
West Bengal police on Tuesday filed a First Information Report against Trinamool Congress leaders Abhishek Banerjee and Derek O'Brien in connection with a violent…
A Symbol of Life and Bond: Gujarat Woman Ties Rakhi to Man Carrying Her Brother’s Heart
In a poignant convergence of ancient tradition and modern medicine, a woman in Gujarat has tied a rakhi—a sacred thread symbolizing the bond between…
Absolutely ridiculous’: SA all-rounder slams CA’s decision on Anaya Bangar
Cricket Australia has approved Anaya Bangar's return to competitive women's cricket under the governing body's existing transgender eligibility framework, allowing her to participate in…
She Didn't Approve Entry': 2:30am Food Delivery Triggers Clash at Greater Noida Society
A late-night food delivery to a residential society in Greater Noida West escalated into a confrontation between a resident and a security guard early…
20k Women Promised Gifts': 1 Dead After Stampede at BJP Mayor's Rakhi Event in Bareilly
A woman was killed and three others were injured on Sunday when a stampede broke out at a Rakshabandhan event in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh,…
Delhi Model Murder: Accused Had Prior Record in 2021 Assault and Culpable Homicide Case
A 26-year-old man arrested in connection with the stabbing death of a Delhi University student has a prior criminal record dating to 2021, including…
US Charges 81 in Puerto Rico Gang Case, as Trump Cartel Crackdown Continues
Federal prosecutors have charged 81 individuals in connection with a gang case originating in Puerto Rico, marking one of the larger recent enforcement actions…
Ghana Faces $78.2 Million Health Funding Shortfall as US Aid Cuts Threaten Child Immunisation Gains
Ghana's child immunisation programme is confronting a significant funding gap of $78.2 million following reductions in US foreign aid, raising concerns about the potential…
Florida Grand Jury Finds DeSantis Administration Misappropriated $10 Million From Medicaid Settlement
A Florida grand jury has determined that Governor Ron DeSantis's administration systematically "misappropriated" $10 million in public funds from a Medicaid-related legal settlement, routing…
One Nation Taps Investment Banker Mike Newman to Lead NSW Campaign, Targeting Hunter Region Seat in March Election
One Nation has appointed investment banker Mike Newman as its New South Wales state leader, announcing he will stand as the party's candidate for…
Uttar Pradesh Congress Chief Challenges Chief Minister Over Fish-Eating Allegation, Demands Focus on State Issues
Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai has publicly urged Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to stop making "false statements" and instead address the real problems…
BJD Opposes Odisha Government's Proposal for Biometric Attendance in Colleges
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD), the principal Opposition party in Odisha, has criticised the state government's proposal to introduce biometric identity-based attendance systems for…
Nepal Flash Floods: 21 Indians from Tamil Nadu Rescued, Says Ministry of External Affairs
Twenty-one Indian nationals from Tamil Nadu have been rescued following flash floods in Nepal, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. The rescued individuals…
Congress Slams NCLT Ruling That Cut Subhash Chandra's Financial Liability in Essel Group Insolvency Case
The Congress party has sharply criticized a National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) ruling that substantially reduced the financial liability of Essel Group chairman Subhash…