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The question dominating Indian politics: Is it worse when women swear?
Rahul Gandhi’s recent remarks have reignited a national conversation about whether female politicians face harsher criticism when using profanity directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
Bengaluru’s risk‑averse force
Bengaluru’s police have consistently adopted a cautious, de‑escalation‑focused approach to public protests, a pattern that persists across different political administrations, according to a recent…
Reservation Hatao Andolan Solidifies Into Quota Reform Advocacy Group With Specific Policy Demands
The Reservation Hatao Andolan, which emerged as a student-led protest movement challenging affirmative action policies in education and employment, has formalized its organizational structure…
New LPG Connections Remain Suspended as West Asia Tensions Strain Supply Planning
New liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) connections in India will stay on hold for the foreseeable future, the Petroleum Ministry has confirmed, as ongoing tensions…
Syria Removed From US State Sponsors of Terrorism List, Leaving Three Nations
Syria has been formally delisted from the United States' "State Sponsors of Terrorism" blacklist, a significant shift in Washington's posture toward the Damascus government…
The War on 'Loudcasting' Tests Britain's Tolerance for Everyday Annoyances
The practice of playing mobile phone audio through speakers in public spaces has become a flashpoint for debate about social norms, urban living, and…
Josh Tongue Says Joe Root's 'Robust Conversation' Has Reset England Standards
England fast bowler Josh Tongue has confirmed that a team meeting convened by Test captain Joe Root at Lord's this week has reset internal…
Faith and festivity mark Milad celebrations across Hyderabad
Hyderabad came alive on Thursday as thousands of devotees gathered across the city to mark Eid Milad-un-Nabi, the commemoration of the birth of the…
Over 36,000 Consumers Await New LPG Connections in Karnataka After West Asia War
More than 36,000 households in Karnataka are awaiting new liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) connections, with delays attributed to disruptions stemming from conflict in West…
Surender Vivek Named Bihar Chief as Chirag Paswan Reshuffles LJP(RV) Ahead of Assembly Polls
The Lok Janshakti Party-Ram Vilas (LJP-RV) has named Surender Vivek as the head of its Bihar unit, part of a wider organizational reshuffle announced…
Gone in seconds: Horrific Nepal flood videos show sweeping destruction
Dramatic video footage circulating from the Nepal-China border region has captured the terrifying speed and destructive power of recent flooding, documenting scenes of devastation…
IIT Delhi Student Rishikesh Kumar's Family Alleges Administrative Harassment Preceded His Death
Family members of Rishikesh Kumar, a student at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, have alleged that his mental health deteriorated sharply in the…
A Rhode Island Woman's Century-Old Farm Becomes a 300-Acre Wildlife Sanctuary
A coastal Rhode Island farm purchased in 1908 by a woman who spent decades painting and birdwatching on the property has evolved into a…
Ananta, Free-to-Play Open-World RPG, Set for January 2027 Launch on PlayStation 5 and PC
The gaming industry is preparing for the arrival of Ananta, an ambitious open-world role-playing game scheduled to launch globally on January 15, 2027, according…
Putin and al-Sharaa Hold Talks on Russia-Syria Relations and Future of Military Bases
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa held a telephone conversation to discuss bilateral relations and the status of two Russian military…
Callaway Apologises After Golf Advertisement Criticised for Depicting Domestic Violence
Golf equipment manufacturer Callaway has issued a public apology and pulled an online advertisement that drew sharp criticism for appearing to depict domestic violence,…
Darline Graham Wins South Carolina Republican Senate Nomination
There is a factual problem with the draft that needs to be addressed before expansion. The claim that "Darline Graham" is the sister of…
Chittoor Police Ramp Up Security Measures with Drone Surveillance Ahead of Local Body Elections
CHITTOOR, Andhra Pradesh — The Chittoor Superintendent of Police (SP) has conducted a comprehensive review of security arrangements in the district, introducing drone-based aerial…
India Pledges Air Force Relief Flights to Nepal After Deadly Flash Floods
NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Nepalese Prime Minister Balendra Shah by telephone on Wednesday, pledging "all possible assistance" after devastating…
Three Puducherry residents caught in Nepal floods
Three residents of Puducherry have been stranded in Nepal after severe flooding battered parts of the country, according to regional officials cited in Indian…
Nepal Flash Floods: India Issues Emergency Helplines as Over 100 Indian Nationals Reported Missing
The Embassy of India in Kathmandu has activated emergency helpline numbers for Indian nationals caught in devastating flash floods that have swept across parts…
Anthropic Tells San Francisco Staff to Work From Home Over Security Guard Strike Threat That Union Denies
Anthropic, one of the leading artificial intelligence companies, directed employees at its San Francisco offices to work from home for two days this week…
PM Balen Shah Appeals for Unity After Monster Floods Batter Nepal; Bihar, UP on High Alert
Prime Minister Balen Shah has issued a call for national unity as Nepal grapples with the aftermath of catastrophic flash floods that have claimed…
Shocked by Hacks, Bill Gates Seeks Direct Dialogue With China's Xi Jinping on AI Risks
Bill Gates has requested a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year, the Microsoft co-founder revealed this week, framing the proposed encounter…