The Supreme Court has upheld the Karnataka high court's decision, allowing Muslim author Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the state-sponsored Dasara Mahotsav at the Chamundeshwari Temple in Mysuru. The court dismissed an appeal arguing that the inauguration by a Muslim would hurt Hindu religious sentiments. The decision reinforces the secular nature of state events, as emphasized by the Constitution.

A special NIA court in Jammu extended the custody of Bashir Ahmad Jothat and Parvaiz Ahmad by 45 days in connection with the Pahalgam terror attack. Arrested in June, they are accused of sheltering Pakistani militants involved in the April 22 attack.

BJP on Friday attacked the Congress after Sam Pitroda said he “felt at home” in Pakistan. BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari called the remark anti-national and insulting to soldiers, alleging Congress has a “soft corner” for Pakistan. He cited past links with terrorists and accused Rahul Gandhi of silence. The BJP demanded the Gandhi family apologise.

Assam mourns the tragic death of Zubeen Garg, the celebrated singer, who passed away at 52 in a scuba diving accident in Singapore. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma led tributes, lamenting the loss of Assam's favorite son and a cultural icon. Garg, known for his versatility in Assamese, Hindi, and Bengali music, was in Singapore for the North East Festival.

The Post-Ipsos survey paints a downbeat picture of Trump’s presidency, as Americans disapprove of his performance by double-digit margins on a broad range of issues.

Former labor secretary Alexander Acosta was a federal prosecutor who worked on a lenient plea agreement with Jeffrey Epstein. He will testify before the House Oversight Committee about that case.

Kirk’s killing has galvanized and united the conservative movement in a singular way.

The public service must make sure that its policies reflect both long-term goals and current, lived-in realities to reinforce mutual understanding and trust with the public, Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said on Friday (Sept 19). «As public service leaders, we must demonstrate not just competence, but also compassion and empathy in how we lead. We must believe in what we do. »We must connect national priorities with the everyday concerns of Singaporeans,« he said.DPM Gan was speaking at the Annual Public Service Leadership Ceremony held at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention centre.Also present were Minister-in-charge of Public Service Chan Chun Sing, chairman of the Public Service Commission Lee Tzu Yang and head of Civil Service Leo Yip.Reflecting on Singapore's 60 years of independence, DPM Gan said that the public service has been »at the centre of every chapter of our nation's development« — from building public housing estates and world-class infrastructure, to establishing strong economic, healthcare and social institutions — adding that »these achievements are not because of chance". 

Various legislation relating to criminal and traffic offences will be amended to deal with evolving criminal threats and situations, and ensure Singapore remains a safe country.The Government is also committed to address the population challenges of a falling fertility rate and rapidly ageing population.These plans were revealed on Friday (Sept 19), in ministries' addenda to President Tharman Shanmugaratnam's address at the opening of Parliament.The ministries are the Ministry of Culture, Community, and Youth (MCCY), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Ministry of Law (MinLaw), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) and Ministry of Finance (MOF).In his address on Sept 5, President Tharman said that in a tense geopolitical environment, Singapore cannot take security for granted — foreign actors will seek to manipulate public opinion while dangers at home such as terrorism scams and drugs will threaten society.

A company director has been charged with misappropriating over $400,000 intended for foreign exchange (forex) investments, on Friday (Sept 19).In a statement on Sept 19, the police said that Yeo Wei Zhi Lloyd, sole director of Lloyd Capital Pte Ltd, was charged in court with six counts of criminal breach of trust. Additionally, he faces three counts of carrying on a business in a regulated activity of fund management without a capital markets services licence.According to the police, Yeo allegedly operated a fund management business both personally and through Lloyd Capital between June 2017 and November 2019.This included handling forex trading, leveraged forex trading, and managing portfolios of capital market products on behalf of investors.Between August 2018 and November 2019, 17 investors paid a total of $639,406.02 to Lloyd Capital for the purpose of forex investments. 

Vice President JD Vance has moved quickly to lead the public mourning for his friend, Charlie Kirk, solidifying his role as standard-bearer for his movement.

The bipartisan legislation would give coffee a carve-out from President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

The leaders of the world’s two biggest economies will talk for the first time since June. The call could pave the way for an in-person meeting as soon as next month.

Public sector spending was £18billion higher than income in August despite surging tax revenues.

Andy Burnham failed to quash speculation about his plans in an interview as Keir Starmer struggles to stabilise the government.

Dr Mike Hall told the Mail's Trial podcast that the jury had been wrong to convict the former neo-natal nurse and it was 'unfair' that he did not take the stand.

La session budgétaire s’est ouverte jeudi 18 septembre à l’Assemblée de Polynésie. Dans son discours, le président du Pays a présenté la politique du budget à venir. Moetai Brotherson a déroulé une série de mesures attendues pour l’année 2026, tout en pointant du doigt ses prédécesseurs.

Marissa Laimou, 30, was found dead in her bed by a housekeeper at the townhouse she lived in with her parents in Knightsbridge, central London, on September 11.

[allAfrica] Geneva -- A new report on South Sudan rebukes the country's political elites for systemic government corruption and brazen predation, and the UN Human Rights Commission says it must be urgently addressed.

China has urged Papua New Guinea not to sign any deal that might exclude or restrict third parties from cooperating with the Pacific nation, as Australia scrambles to clinch a landmark defence treaty.

Candidats à la Députation-Siège unique du 2ᵉ Arrondissement de Franceville. Chers Pères, Chères Mères, Chers jeunes, Chers Compatriotes, Depuis les indépendances, notre pays a exploré de nombreuses voies de développement. Certaines politiques publiques et certaines réformes ont porté leurs fruits et marqué positivement la vie de nos concitoyens. Mais il faut avoir le courage de le dire : beaucoup reste à faire. En 2023, près de 33 % des Gabonais vivaient encore sous le seuil de (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

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[allAfrica] Eleven people detained in Ghana after being deported from the U.S. are suing President John Mahama's government.

From the moment King Charles extended the invitation for a second state visit to President Trump in February, Melania will have been planning her sartorial roll call.

When King Charles's wife welcomed Melania to Windsor Castle for her official state visit yesterday, she found herself in a rather uncomfortable social situation.

Matthew James Ruth, the man who allegedly killed three police officer in a horrifying massacre in York County, Pennsylvania Wednesday, wore camo and binoculars to stalk his ex just before.

EDEN: I can disclose that the author who, at 61, is nearly 12 years younger than his ex-wife, has got engaged to one of the quartet of his alleged lovers - Dutch equestrian Judith Pietersen, 34.

Enthusiasts in Mumbai and Delhi eagerly awaited the iPhone 17 series launch, causing long queues and a minor scuffle at the BKC Jio Centre. The new lineup, including the iPhone 17 Pro Max, boasts an A19 Bionic chip and enhanced cameras. Some customers, like Irfan, waited overnight for specific models, while others expressed concerns about security amidst the chaos.

Yasin Malik, jailed JKLF chief, claims he met with Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed in 2006 at the request of IB, as part of a backchannel peace process. Malik alleges that then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh expressed gratitude for his efforts.