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CM condemns Nithin Rajs death as public ...

CM condemns Nithin Rajs death as public sentiment galvanises against manage...

CM condemns Nithin Rajs death as public sentiment galvanises against management of Anjarakandy dental college **Anjarakandy Dental College Tragedy Sparks Widespread Outcry, CM Demands Central Action on Anti-Discrimination Legislation** **Thiruvananthapuram, [Date]** – The tragic demise of Nithin... read more »

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Mango farmers ...

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Mango farmers reiterate demand for pulp-making fa...

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Mango farmers reiterate demand for pulp-making factory in K.V. Kuppam constituency **K.V. Kuppam Farmers Urge Government to Establish Mango Pulp Processing Unit to Combat Youth Migration** **K.V. Kuppam, Tamil Nadu** – As the political landscape of Tamil Nadu begins to... read more »

T.N. election: J.P. Nadda releases BJP m...

T.N. election: J.P. Nadda releases BJP manifesto, says DMK rule has turned ...

T.N. election: J.P. Nadda releases BJP manifesto, says DMK rule has turned State into crime capital ## BJP Unveils Tamil Nadu Manifesto, Accuses DMK of Fostering Corruption **Chennai, India** – Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President J.P. Nadda formally launched the party’s election... read more »

Nitish Kumar resigns; Samrat Choudhary s...

Nitish Kumar resigns; Samrat Choudhary set to become next Bihar CM | LIVE

Nitish Kumar resigns; Samrat Choudhary set to become next Bihar CM | LIVE **Bihar Political Landscape Shifts as Nitish Kumar Steps Down; Samrat Choudhary Poised for Chief Ministership** In a significant development that is set to reshape the political trajectory of Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish... read more »

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110 deteriorate in Pakistan floods

A government official in Pakistan said 110 people have been killed across the country in heavy monsoon downpours and flooding as more rain is forecast for the coming days. Ahmad Kamal, a spokesman... read more »

IS struggling to control its new-found oil riches:...

DUBAI: Though the dreaded Islamic State is earning over $3 million daily by producing about 80,000 barrels of oil in Iraq and Syria, experts say the... read more »

heavy Rains cause death 40 in Pakistan

Pakistani officials said heavy monsoon rains have killed 40 people across the country as the government warned of more flash flooding over the weekend. Ahmad... read more »

11 held in China for sale of toxic capsules

BEIJING: Eleven people have been arrested for production and sale of toxic capsules on massive scale in east China’s Zhejiang Province. Police arrested... read more »

The rise of ISIS: Group of 10,000 fighters now controls...

ISIS now controls territory the size of the UK, is making £600,000 a day from selling oil and ransoming hostages and has a fighting force of 10,000 militants,... read more »

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UAE can be world's best in road safety: WHO

UAE can be world’s best in road safety: WHO

Abu Dhabi – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has all the potential to be the best country in the world in road safety or at least among the top five, said a senior official of the World Health... read more »

Red Crescent loses 31 volunteers in Syria conflict

Red Crescent loses 31 volunteers in Syria conflict

Damascus – The Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) declared Tuesday that 31 of its workers had lost their lives during the country’s... read more »

‘Date for Syria peace talks not finalised’

'Date for Syria peace talks not finalised'

Geneva – The UN and Arab League Joint Special Representative for Syria, Lakhdar Brahimi, said Tuesday that the tripartite meeting of the UN, Russia and... read more »

Syria wants chemical weapons destroyed elsewhere

Experts gather in Cyprus to remove Syria's chemical weapons

The Hague – The chief of the global chemical weapons watchdog is confirming that Syria wants its poison gas and nerve agent stockpile destroyed outside... read more »

World powers prepare for Syria peace talks

World powers prepare for Syria peace talks

Geneva – Delegates from the UN, Russia and the US arrived here Tuesday for a trilateral meeting to prepare for the long-delayed peace talks on... read more »

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Myanmar defence chief stresses border security with India

Myanmar defence chief stresses border security with India

Yangon – Commander-in-Chief of Myanmar’s Defence Services Senior-General Min Aung Hlaing stressed the need for stability and security on the border with India, media said... read more »

Afghan peace delegation can meet Taliban leader: Pakistan

Afghan peace delegation can meet Taliban leader: P...

Islamabad – Pakistan said Wednesday that the Afghan High Peace Council delegation can meet a senior Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Baradar in a... read more »

UN Human Rights chief criticises Maldives Supreme Court

UN Human Rights chief criticises Maldives Supreme Court

Geneva – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay Wednesday criticised the Maldives Supreme Court for “excessively” interfering in... read more »

Myanmar president meets Indian Army chief

Myanmar president meets Indian Army chief

Naypyidaw – Myanmar President U Thein Sein met visiting Indian Army chief Gen. Bikram Singh here Wednesday, media reports said. Gen. Bikram Singh is on a... read more »

2,227 killed in US drone strikes in Pakistan: Minister

Six killed in US drone strike in Pakistan

Islamabad – The Pakistani Senate was informed Wednesday that a total of 2,227 people have so far been killed in 317 US drone attacks in the country since... read more »

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Trump sends war threat to Xi as he warns of 'big problem' for China over Iran in...

Trump sends war threat to Xi as he warns of 'big problem' for China over Iran intervention ## U.S. President Issues Stern Warning to China on Iran Arms Shipments Amidst Diplomatic... read more »

Trump 'struggles to close umbrella' as viral video sparks health concerns again

Trump 'struggles to close umbrella' as viral video sparks health concerns again **Presidential Departure Draws Scrutiny Over Umbrella Incident** **Washington D.C.** – A recent... read more »

Ceasefire brings some relief for Iranians but economic outlook remains grim

Ceasefire brings some relief for Iranians but economic outlook remains grim **Cautious Optimism Greets Fragile Truce, Economic Headwinds Persist in Iran** A recent cessation of hostilities... read more »

Vigil held in Madrid for victims of Israeli strikes on Lebanon

Vigil held in Madrid for victims of Israeli strikes on Lebanon **Madrid Observes Moment of Silence for Lebanon’s Civilian Casualties** **Madrid, Spain** – A somber gathering took... read more »

Israel attacks Gaza Again

Gaza families mourn loved ones killed in overnight Israeli air st...

Gaza families mourn loved ones killed in overnight Israeli air strikes **Overnight Strikes Rock Gaza, Claiming Seven Lives** Gaza City, Palestine – A somber atmosphere has descended upon the Gaza... read more »