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Pacific Islands Forum Opens Under Shadow of Climate Crisis and Rising Regional Tensions
Climate change has reasserted itself as the defining challenge for Pacific island nations as leaders gather in Koror, Palau, this week for the annual…
Russia, China Leaders to Meet at Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit Amid Deepening Strategic Partnership
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to convene at a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, marking another significant moment in…
One Dead and About 15 Missing After Flash Flood Sweeps Through Grand Canyon
A flash flood tore through a remote stretch of the Grand Canyon on Sunday, killing at least one person and leaving roughly 15 others…
Tunisia Swelters as Power Cuts Disrupt Water Supplies Across Multiple Governorates
Tunisia is enduring a severe heatwave that has pushed temperatures toward 50 degrees Celsius, triggering cascading failures across the country's power grid and water…
Derek O'Brien Fails to Appear for Kolkata Police Questioning in Camac Street Hoarding Dispute
Derek O'Brien, a Rajya Sabha member of Parliament representing the Trinamool Congress from West Bengal, failed to appear before Kolkata Police on August 31…
Four Unidentified Nepal Flood Victims Identified Through DNA Testing, Remains Handed Over in Uttar Pradesh
MAHARAJGANJ, Uttar Pradesh — Four unidentified bodies recovered in Uttar Pradesh following severe flooding along the Nepal border have been formally identified through DNA…
Uttarakhand Purification Row: Congress Targets BJP Over FIR Against Rahul Gandhi, Plans Nationwide Protest
The Congress party has announced plans for coordinated protests across multiple states after a First Information Report was registered against former party chief Rahul…
Traumatised, Afraid Of Us": Father Of Boy, 3, 'Assaulted' At Delhi Day Care
The father of a three-year-old boy has described his son as severely traumatised, visibly afraid of familiar faces, and fundamentally changed following an alleged…
India's GDP Growth Defies US-Iran War Impact, Economy Expands 7.8% in Q1
India's economy grew at a robust 7.8% year-on-year in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026-27, surpassing the Reserve Bank of India's earlier projection…
All-Round Fitness Boost for India Ahead Of Afghanistan T20Is; Bumrah Recovery Continues
India's squad for the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan received a sweeping fitness update on Monday, with several senior players moving closer to selection…
Heavy Rain, Darkness, Drawn Curtains: The Bus Ride That Ended in Gang Rape
A 16-year-old student was allegedly gang-raped aboard a sleeper bus traveling toward Kashmere Gate in Delhi, according to police reports. The bus driver and…
Kanthapuram A P Aboobacker Musliyar Defends Purdah Directive, Says Women Should Stay Confined to Homes
Kochi: Kanthapuram A P Aboobacker Musliyar, a senior Islamic scholar and head of the Kanthapuram faction of the All-India Sunni Jamiyyathul Ulema, has publicly…
Ukraine war briefing: Russia planning 'massive strikes' on power plants days after its deadliest attack of the year
Russia's defense ministry announced preparations for large-scale attacks targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure Tuesday, escalating tensions in the conflict just days after one of the…
Weekend Lie-In May Counteract Blood Pressure Risks, Research Suggests
New analysis challenges long-standing health guidance that suggested sleeping late on weekends could harm the body, instead finding that an extra 90 minutes of…
England vs Pakistan Second Test: Three Talking Points from Cricket Series
Pakistan's batting collapses, concerns over the Lord's pitch and Ollie Robinson's rampant form highlight the series The second Test between England and Pakistan concluded…
Tennis Great Djokovic Exits US Open in First Round, Ending Bid for 25th Grand Slam
Novak Djokovic's pursuit of a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam singles title ended in stunning fashion on Sunday as the tennis legend was defeated in…
Venezuela's Maduro shares first photos from US detention
Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro has shared what appear to be the first photos from his detention in the United States, according to international media…
India, Uzbekistan Upgrade Ties, Eye $5 Billion Trade Target and Uranium Supply Deal
India and Uzbekistan have agreed to dramatically expand their bilateral trade relationship, setting an ambitious target of $5 billion in annual commerce by 2030…
Uzbek Students Recite PM Modi's Hindi Poems During Tashkent Visit, Move Indian Leader
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was visibly moved during a cultural exchange in Tashkent on Monday when a group of Uzbek students recited verses from…
Congress Mobilizes Against FIR Targeting Rahul Gandhi Over Ritual Controversy
The Congress party has announced plans to stage widespread protests following the filing of a First Information Report against party leader Rahul Gandhi, in…
Marriage can’t disqualify women from compassionate jobs: Chhattisgarh HC
A recent judgment by the Chhattisgarh High Court has clarified that marriage does not bar eligible women from accessing compassionate employment opportunities, reinforcing that…
After Op Sindoor, India Advances Plan for 5 More S-400s from Russia
Indian defence officials have moved to accelerate a proposal to procure five additional squadrons of the Russian-made S-400 air defence system, a plan that…
Night Play, Kyss: MHA warns malicious Android apps, porn being used to steal money
The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a public advisory warning Indian citizens about a network of malicious Android applications, including "Night Play" and…
Gold ETFs Plunge, GST Cut On Mobiles Likely, Large-Cap Blue Chips Slump
Indian financial markets came under broad-based pressure on Monday, with gold exchange-traded funds recording sharp declines, large-cap blue chip stocks sliding across sectors, and…