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CM Vijay's Surprise Prison Visit Highlights Push for Correctional Reform in Tamil Nadu
Chief Minister's unannounced inspection of Puzhal Central Prison in Chennai on August 29, 2026 signals potential overhaul of inmate welfare systems across state's correctional…
Mohan Bhagwat Billboard Appears in Times Square Ahead of RSS Chief's New York Event
A large digital billboard featuring Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat was displayed at Times Square in New York in late August, ahead…
Over 900 people trapped or missing across 11 hydropower sites after Nepal floods
More than 900 individuals remain trapped or missing across 11 hydropower construction sites in Nepal following severe monsoon flooding, according to a Nepal energy…
Choking Is Sold to Teens as Safe, But Research Shows No Pressure Level Is Risk-Free
Young people are increasingly engaging in sexual strangulation, despite medical evidence showing that serious injuries, brain damage, stroke, and death can occur with pressure…
Thousands Gather in Washington for Voting Rights March Amid Election Interference Concerns
Tens of thousands of demonstrators filled the National Mall and surrounding avenues in Washington, DC, on Saturday for a March on Washington organized around…
Walmart Settles US Government Opioid Lawsuit With Justice Department
The United States Department of Justice and retail giant Walmart have reached a settlement resolving a federal lawsuit that alleged the company's pharmacy operations…
Milo Yiannopoulos Detained by ICE, Set for Deportation After US Visa Overstay
Milo Yiannopoulos, the British far-right provocateur who built a brief but incendiary media career in the United States before a 2017 collapse triggered by…
UoM Senate Meeting Postponed, Teachers Express Discontent
The University of Madras (UoM) Senate meeting has been postponed, drawing criticism from faculty members who expressed their displeasure over the decision. The University…
Literature Carries Greater Truth Than Historical Record, Says Tamil Nadu Minister Su. Venkatesan
Tamil Nadu Minister for Tamil Development and Information, Su. Venkatesan, on Thursday asserted that literature holds greater power than history in shaping human consciousness,…
CISF Signs MoU to Strengthen Counter-Drone Capabilities Amid Escalating Aerial Threats to Critical Infrastructure
The Central Industrial Security Force has entered into a memorandum of understanding aimed at significantly enhancing the counter-drone capabilities of its security personnel, marking…
Grenade Explodes at BJP MLA Sapam Ranjan Singh’s Imphal Home
A grenade detonated behind the residence of BJP MLA Sapam Ranjan Singh within his residential compound in Imphal, Manipur, on Thursday evening, according to…
We can change our mind’: US religious freedom panel chair ‘open for dialogue’ with RSS days after sanctions call
Asif Mahmood, chair of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), said the bipartisan panel remains willing to engage in direct dialogue with…
Javelin deal to boost India-US defence ties, but tech transfer key to cutting red tape
India and the United States have moved closer to finalising a major defence procurement deal involving the Javelin anti‑tank missile system, a step that…
NTA Overhaul: Centre Appoints IRS Officer as Director, Another as Joint Secretary
The Indian government has made a significant leadership change at the National Testing Authority (NTA), appointing a senior Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer as…
Trump Announces New US Oil Agreement With Venezuela, Raising Sovereignty and Sanctions Questions
President Donald Trump announced Friday a new oil agreement with Venezuela that would grant the United States "majority" control over 65 billion barrels of…
Victoria's Acting Premier Cancels Planned Daniel Andrews Statue, Citing Cost Concerns
The Victorian government has officially scrapped plans for a controversial bronze sculpture of former Labor premier Daniel Andrews, whose estimated $134,000 cost drew sustained…
Iceland Heads to the Polls in Knife-Edge Vote on Restarting EU Talks
Iceland voters on Saturday faced a consequential decision that could restart the North Atlantic nation's long-dormant pursuit of European Union membership, marking a potential…
With the US and Canada Locked in a Trade War, Fears of a Recession Lurk
Canada faces the prospect of losing up to 100,000 jobs under the current tariff regime and could slip into recession if the United States-Mexico-Canada…
Karnataka Tracks 28 Stranded After Nepal-Tibet Flash Floods, Four Confirmed Safe
Bengaluru — Karnataka authorities confirmed late Thursday that they are tracking the status of 28 individuals stranded in the Nepal-Tibet border region following catastrophic…
Karnataka Tightens Hotel Food Safety Rules With Complaint System, Mandatory Storage Rooms
Karnataka has revised its food safety regulations for hotels, introducing a formal complaint mechanism, mandatory dedicated storage rooms, expanded hygiene inspections, and a QR-coded…
Jharkhand CID Arrests Four JSSC-CGL Exam Qualifiers in Irregularities Probe
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Jharkhand has arrested four candidates who had successfully qualified for the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level…
Bihar Education Ministry to Drop 'Fail' Label in Board Exam Marksheets, Draws Mixed Reactions
The Bihar government has announced plans to replace the term "fail" with "eligible for skills" on Class 10 and 12 marksheets, a move Education…
Helper at Maharashtra Ashram School Arrested Over Alleged Molestation of 22 Minor Girls
A 45-year-old helper at an ashram shala in Shahapur taluka of Thane district, Maharashtra, has been arrested after 22 minor female students alleged that…
City of Ponds: Darbhanga Residents Wage Supreme Court Battle to Restore Bihar Town's Water Bodies
Residents of Darbhanga, a historic town in north Bihar long known as the "City of Ponds," have taken their fight to save the town's…