Domestic LPG cylinder prices have risen by Rs 29, with a 14.2-kg cylinder now costing Rs 942 in Delhi. This marks the second increase in three months, drawing sharp criticism from opposition parties who accuse the government of exacerbating inflation and burdening households. The hikes are linked to rising global energy prices amid Middle East conflict.

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has drawn severe criticism from the BJP for claiming Adolf Hitler inspired the name of his task force, HYDRAA. Reddy stated 'Hydra' was Hitler's favorite word and his core team was an assassination squad. The BJP accused the Congress of echoing Rahul Gandhi's language and displaying a 'dangerous Hitler mindset'.

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the government, demanding the removal or resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. This follows a large protest at Jantar Mantar, where thousands voiced anger over alleged examination and recruitment irregularities. CJP vows nationwide protests if their demands aren't met.

Government officials and the top executive at Jamaica’s electricity distribution monopoly were still stumped yesterday as to why a series of “significant lightning activities” near critical power plants triggered a “cascading effect” that plunged the entire country into darkness for several hours on Friday into early Saturday. Hugh Grant, CEO of the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPSCo), acknowledged that a total collapse of the electricity grid “is not something we expect to happen.”

Winston Watson knows the communities between Negril, Westmoreland, and Montego Bay, St James, better than he ever wanted to. For more than two weeks, he and his relatives have criss-crossed western Jamaica chasing reported sightings of his missing father, Winston Watson Sr – a retired tour bus driver with dementia who disappeared from his Hanover home and has not been seen by his family since.

WESTERN BUREAU: Heart disease remains one of Jamaica's leading causes of death, and many of its victims may not realize they are at risk until it is too late. That is the warning from interventional cardiologist Dr Victor Elliott, who says cardiovascular disease continues to exact a heavy toll on Jamaicans despite advances in treatment and prevention. 

WESTERN BUREAU: For decades, Deputy Prime Minister Dr Horace Chang has lived a life dictated by public service. From student leadership at Cornwall College and The University of the West Indies to medicine, politics and national security, he has spent much of his adult life making decisions, solving problems and carrying responsibility. But after open-heart surgery forced him to step away from the daily demands of public life last year, Chang found himself confronting something he rarely had time to consider. Himself.

WESTERN BUREAU: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace Dr Horace Chang had just completed another gruelling election campaign. The veteran politician, known for his demanding schedule and relentless work ethic, felt well. There was no chest pain, no shortness of breath, and no warning signs that anything was seriously wrong. Then a routine medical examination revealed a reality that would force one of Jamaica's most seasoned public figures to confront his own mortality. Three blocked arteries. Open-heart surgery. And months of recovery.

The Government is expected to publish a consultation paper within weeks to 'set out a path' towards the end of digital terrestrial television (DTT) after 2034.

Senior figures at Manchester's Fire and Rescue Service said they have had words with employees who backed the party, saying it was a cause for 'concern'.

Messages between the disgraced former ambassador to the US and Sir Keir Starmer's one-time chief of staff Morgan McSweeney were expected to be released.

The pair laid on a lavish party at the historic Villa Valguarnera in Bagheria, east of Palermo, where they exchanged vows six days after their official do at Marylebone Town Hall.

Police are hunting two suspects after a shooting erupted near the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, on Saturday.

Russian law enforcement agencies noted that Ukrainian drones have been trying for a long time to control the area where foreigners surrendered

Two of the wounded people were in critical condition, Toledo Deputy Police Chief Joe Heffernan said

The Chairman of the State Council of the Republic of Crimea Vladimir Konstantinov stressed that the restoration of the North Crimean Canal will allow Crimea, Zaporozhye and Kherson Regions to form a high-intensity farming zone

Currency interventions of the Ukrainian central bank became the largest item of expenditures

Deputy Ambassador to the UN Tammy Bruce stated that the US leader cares about the UN and knows the potential of it

A 32-year-old man was arrested for traffic-related offences and suspected drug-related offences following a five-hour standoff with police at a Yishun HDB flat on Saturday (June 6).Speaking to AsiaOne, a neighbour from the affected block who wished to be known only as Lim said there were nights when the man caused disturbances throwing items and shouting in the wee hours of the morning.«There were times when his car alarm would go off, and residents on the lower floors would get very frustrated as it affected their sleep,» said Lim, a retiree in her 60s.Another resident, who wished to be known as Huang, also noted similar incidents.«The man only moved in about half a year ago and ever since then, a lot of things have happened, including his car alarm going off,» said Huang, who's in his 50s.  Responding to queries from AsiaOne, the police said they received a call for assistance at Block 150 Yishun Street 11 at about 6pm.  Upon arrival, officers established that a car had hit a parked car and crashed into the void deck of said block. Eyewitnesses told AsiaOne that the man took both number plates on the car before he fled.

Armenians are voting in parliamentary elections that could shape PM Nikol Pashinyan’s future and Armenia’s ties with Russia and the EU Read Full Article at RT.com

Hundreds gathered at Jantar Mantar demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over examination and recruitment irregularities. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) called the protest a 'trailer' for a larger movement, vowing fresh demonstrations if Pradhan isn't sacked within seven days. Participants wore cockroach masks, highlighting concerns over NEET, CUET, and SSC processes.

India's fertility rate has slipped beneath the 2.1 children per woman threshold, with a majority of states now reflecting this trend. Elon Musk pointed out that educated women have long surpassed this level, indicating a significant demographic transition. This evolving landscape hints at a slower population increase and the looming concerns of an aging society.

Police are hunting two suspects after a shooting erupted near the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, on Saturday.

SINGAPORE - As an elderly man jaywalked on Serangoon Avenue 3 on May 20, a yellow taxi approached him and he stopped in the middle of the road to avoid the vehicle as it went past.Just as he continued crossing the road, a motorcycle appeared and the man had to stop again as the bike almost hit him.An accident had been narrowly averted, but the incident could have ended tragically.Several elderly pedestrians The Straits Times spoke to said they knew it was dangerous to jaywalk but did so as it was faster than walking to the nearest pedestrian crossing.Singapore roads are at their most dangerous in years, with traffic deaths hitting a 10-year high of 149 in 2025, compared with 141 in 2016. There were 142 deaths in 2024.The number of people getting injured also rose from 9,342 in 2024 to 9,955 in 2025.Given the dire situation on Singapore's roads, ST has been running a series of stories calling on all road users to be more careful.The number of traffic accidents involving jaywalking elderly pedestrians increased from 95 in 2024 to 101 in 2025.

A fire broke out on a yacht berthed at Sentosa Cove on Sunday (June 7) morning, with the vessel seen engulfed in flames and thick smoke billowing into the air.An eyewitness who goes by the handle Dontellufishing said in his TikTok livestream the incident occurred at One15 Marina Club at Sentosa Cove.He said he had set out on a jet ski at around 7am for a fishing trip when he spotted the fire at around 8.45am and returned for a closer look.«I just hope nobody gets hurt, especially the crew, (as there) were many small explosions,» he said.The eyewitness added that the police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) were already at the scene. He approached an officer to ask whether the fire was likely to spread and was informed that it was possible, before being advised to move further away from the scene as a precaution.  «Props to the firefighters for helping out. I wouldn't dare go so close,» he said.  He also explained in the video that several yachts near the burning vessel were towed away, and that he couldn't return to shore because of the fire.

La 38e édition de la Te Aito a débuté vendredi à Taaone, à Pirae. Plus de 800 rameurs, toutes catégories confondues, étaient engagés sur l’eau. Les premiers résultats sont déjà tombés.

Six candidates from Armenia’s main opposition bloc have been detained ahead of Sunday’s parliamentary vote Read Full Article at RT.com

At least 12 people have been wounded after gunfire erupted near a festival in Ohio, local authorities said Read Full Article at RT.com

It was with blessed relief that the King and Queen and the rest of the Royal Family were able to finally come together yesterday for something reliably joyous - a wedding.