The University of Western Australia is establishing two Indian campuses in Chennai and Mumbai, aiming to launch its first academic program from Chennai by August 2026. These campuses will operate as a single UWA entity, awarding Australian degrees. Chennai will initially focus on technology, while Mumbai will be business-oriented, with undergraduate programs leading to postgraduate offerings.
A devastating fire at a Goa club claimed 23 lives early Sunday, with victims succumbing to burns and suffocation. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant vowed a stringent inquiry into the Arpora incident, promising severe action against those responsible. Police have recovered all bodies and are investigating the cause, while officials stress the urgent need for safety audits across all Goa establishments.
The government has imposed a Rs 18,000 domestic airfare cap and ordered IndiGo to restore full operations within two days, citing exorbitant fares and mass cancellations. Aviation authorities invoked powers to ensure fair pricing and mandated refunds, aiming to protect passengers from opportunistic charges amidst a significant operational disruption.
In a recent statement, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted that Sheikh Hasina's visit to India is a personal decision shaped by last year's developments. He underscored India's unwavering support for Bangladesh, reiterating the importance of democratic values. Jaishankar also defended India's sovereignty in foreign relations, stressing that no nation has the authority to dictate its alliances with others.
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A mass shooting carried out Saturday by multiple suspects in an unlicensed bar near the South African capital left at least 12 people dead, police said. The victims included three children aged 3, 12 and 16....
Alongside the chancellor, British Prime Minister Kier Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and Vladimir Zelensky will take part in the upcoming consultations
No information about injured people and damage was reported thus far
«Our interests in the Indo-Pacific are significant, but also scoped and reasonable,» war secretary said
Small clashes between anarchists and police squads occurred after the march when the protesters attempted to go to the place where the adolescent was shot down on December 6, 2008
The team from Miami defeated Vancouver Whitecaps 3:1 in the final playoff match
Clutching each other as tightly as they could Angry Ginge and mum Michelle delighted TV audiences last night with what has become an annual tear-jerker on I'm a Celebrity.
Two men were fatally shot during an alleged confrontation with the police in York Town, Clarendon early this morning. The police say an M16 rifle and an AK-47 rifle were seized. According to the police, around 12:35 a.m., a team was conducting...
The charred remains of a man were found following a fire at his home in Lime Tree Grove, St Catherine this morning. Residents reported seeing smoke coming from the dwelling around 10:45 a.m. and called the fire brigade. Firefighters and police...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed on Friday to take up the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s order on birthright citizenship declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not...
The woman who was one of two people wounded in a gun attack in the community of March Pen Road in Spanish Town, St Catherine last night has since succumbed to her injuries. She has been identified as 33-year-old Customer Service representative...
A man has died from injuries sustained after being hit by a car while crossing the Spanish Town Bypass in St Catherine on Friday. He has been identified as 35-year-old Odaine Vincent of Windsor Road, Kingston 2. Reports are that Vincent was...
A political spat has erupted over age relaxation for Jammu and Kashmir's civil services exam. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah accused Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha of delaying a crucial file, while the LG's office countered that misleading claims are circulating. Aspirants face uncertainty as the December 7 exam approaches, with student protests demanding an age limit increase.
Allahabad High Court has halted the demolition of 27 homes in Bareilly's Shahabad area, emphasizing due process. Residents, who had been paying taxes for years, received notices declaring their homes illegal. The court directed the civic body to issue a reasoned order after a personal hearing, preventing any coercive action until then.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced comprehensive reforms for Customs, aiming for greater transparency and simplified compliance. Following successful Income Tax Act overhauls, the government plans to introduce technology for faster goods clearance and reduce discretionary powers. Customs duties will also be reviewed and lowered where necessary, marking this as the next significant reform initiative.
Government discussions are under way for mandatory satellite-assisted mobile phone tracking for law enforcement and disaster management. The proposal, stalled for five years due to privacy concerns and device maker reluctance, aims for more accurate location data than current tower-based methods. Manufacturers like Apple and Samsung are wary of potential misuse and insist on user consent for such pinpoint tracking.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared India is experiencing a «psychological renaissance,» shedding a colonial mindset that once labeled its slow growth the «Hindu rate of growth.» He asserted the nation is now a global economic driver, lauded for its rapid development amidst a worldwide slowdown. This transformation, he emphasized, signifies a profound shift in national confidence and global standing.
Fire crews rushed to the scene after the blaze was reported at the Roswell Air Center, just south of the legendary Hangar 84, a site long tied to the infamous 1947 UFO crash.
Tezpur University students blocked Union higher education secretary Vineet Joshi's convoy after a meeting on allegations against the «absconding» vice chancellor ended without action. Protests, now in their 79th day, demand the VC's resignation amid concerns over financial irregularities and questionable appointments. The ministry is examining the allegations and will report to the President.
A political spat erupted over the Karthigai Deepam lighting in Tirupparankundram, with DMK accusing BJP of inciting communal unrest. BJP state chief Nainar Nagenthran defended the move, stating there was no harm in the area resembling Ayodhya and dismissing fears of riots.
