BJP secured the Kamptee municipal council president post for the first time in 40 years, with Ajay Agrawal winning by a narrow margin of 103 votes. The close contest saw allegations of malpractice from the runner-up, Congress' Shakur Nagani, who claimed a suspicious late shift in results.
In Nanded's Loha municipal council polls, the BJP faced criticism for fielding six family members, including a presidential nominee and corporator candidates. All six nominees from the same family were defeated. The NCP secured the president's post and won 17 seats in the elections.
A basement wall collapse in Agra's Bah sub-division tragically claimed two lives and left five others critically injured. Villagers were gathered around a bonfire near the newly built wall when it gave way, burying them under debris. The injured were rushed to a community health center, with two succumbing to their injuries.
Renowned sarod player Shiraz Ali Khan fled Bangladesh to Kolkata after his concert venue was vandalized. Hours before his performance, the cultural hub was attacked amid unrest. Khan, whose family has roots in Bangladesh, concealed his Indian identity to safely depart, while his tabla player remains stranded. He vows not to return until artists and cultural spaces are protected.
Assam Police and BSF deported 19 illegal immigrants to Bangladesh following their apprehension in Nagaon and Karbi Anglong. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma declared it a «full Doomsday moment» for infiltrators, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy. This operation is part of a larger campaign to safeguard Assam's demographic balance and security, sending a clear warning to those attempting illegal settlement.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota jury has awarded US$65.5 million to a mother of three who claimed talcum products made by Johnson...
A 17-year-old boy of the Temple Heights district in Stony Hill, St Andrew was charged by the police on Saturday in connection with the stabbing of another teenage boy during an argument in their community. He has been charged with wounding with...
The US Coast Guard is reportedly in “active pursuit” of the fleeing vessel in an attempt to intercept a third oil tanker linked to Venezuela Read Full Article at RT.com
WASHINGTON (AP) — US forces on Saturday stopped an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela for the second time in less than two weeks as President Donald Trump continues to ramp up pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The pre-dawn...
The police in Portmore, St Catherine are searching for a suspected robber who was confronted in the community of Portsmouth on Saturday afternoon. According to the police, the man ran and dropped a loaded magazine. The police report that about 2:...
Weeks after Hurricane Melissa battered western Jamaica and disrupted tourism operations, contract carriage drivers say they remain shut out of recovery funding announced for tourism workers. In separate letters to Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett...
NEW YORK, CMC – A Jamaica-born pastor at a church in Brooklyn, New York has pleaded guilty in federal court in the United States to a tax evasion scheme. The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) said that Paul Mitchell, 60, the lead pastor...
The driver who ran off the road into a river in St Elizabeth has been identified by the police as 76-year-old businessman Norman Vikers of Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland. According to the police, around 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Vikers was driving his...
Paris says it will decide on how to proceed on the potential top-level talks with Russia in the coming days Read Full Article at RT.com
Top Russian negotiator Kirill Dmitriev is in the US to get a sense of the West’s position on the Ukraine peace process, the Kremlin has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Top Justice Department official defends redactions and deletion of documents on agency’s website, including one of a photo that includes Trump.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat emphasized that viewing the Sangh through the BJP's lens is a «big mistake,» clarifying the organization's goal is the «organization of Hindu society» without opposing others. He defined «Hindus» as those respecting their motherland, irrespective of language or rituals, and urged Muslims to recognize their shared national and cultural identity.
A survivor of a brutal 2016 gang rape on NH-91, now a law student aiming to be a judge, shared her family's harrowing journey of constant relocation and vilification. Despite enduring «savage and inhuman» treatment and nightmares, they remained united. A recent court conviction offers hope, though healing remains a distant prospect.
A three-year-old tigress was flown from Pench Tiger Reserve to Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve. This marks a significant step in an inter-state tiger translocation program. The operation involved extensive planning and use of technology. Air transport was chosen to minimize stress and travel time for the animal. This initiative is a template for future tiger movements between states.
The BJP-led Mahayuti coalition has secured a decisive victory in Maharashtra's civic elections, winning nearly 207 out of 288 council and nagar panchayat president posts. This performance mirrors their assembly election success, with the BJP emerging as the biggest gainer. The results consolidate Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's position and are seen as a significant win for the ruling alliance.
India suspended visa operations in Chittagong following protests sparked by the lynching of a Hindu man for alleged blasphemy. New Delhi slammed attempts to equate protests targeting its facilities with a demonstration outside the Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi, calling them misleading propaganda.
Triathlète professionnel depuis six ans, Benjamin Zorgnotti s’est imposé par le travail et la constance. De Pirae aux plus grandes épreuves Ironman mondiales, il incarne une vision exigeante du sport de haut niveau.
Face à la recrudescence de la filariose en 2024, les autorités sanitaires de Moorea, avec l'OMS, ont relancé une vaste campagne de distribution de médicaments. Gratuite et adaptée au poids de chacun, cette initiative préventive se poursuit jusqu’au 31 décembre pour protéger durablement l’ensemble de la population locale.
Cette année, pour la première fois c'est à Moorea que le collectif Ohana a effectué sa distribution annuelle des cadeaux. Les familles et enfants de deux quartiers ont bénéficié de ce geste de solidarité, avec également le dispensaire de l'hôpital. 30 bénévoles et 12 véhicules ont embarqué hier matin sur le ferry partenaire de l'opération.
En marge de sa visite privée dans la province du Woleu-Ntem, aux côtés de son époux, la Première Dame du Gabon, Zita Oligui Nguema, s'est rendue ce dimanche à l'Hôtel de Ville d'Oyem où l'accompagnait Louise Pierrette Mvono, ministre en charge de la Planification et de la Prospective, aussi native de cette ville, capitale provinciale du Weleu-Ntem. Cette visite s'inscrivait dans le cadre de l'organisation du Village de Noël d'Oyem, une initiative citoyenne et festive portée par la (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
French President Emmanuel Macron “betrayed” German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on the issue of a ‘reparations loan’ to Ukraine, the FT claims Read Full Article at RT.com
Terrorists forced a villager to provide food in Udhampur before escaping into a forest, triggering a massive search operation. Security forces have cordoned off the forest belt and launched a coordinated combing operation. This incident follows a previous encounter where a special operations group officer was killed.
Scrapping electoral bonds has surprisingly boosted BJP's donations, with electoral trusts disbursing over Rs 3,577 crore in 2024-25. This marks a significant increase, with the party securing 83.6% of all trust contributions. While corporate donors sought anonymity, the BJP remains the primary beneficiary of this funding route.
A Reasi court dismissed a plea seeking an FIR against Vaishno Devi shrine board officials for the deaths of 35 pilgrims in a landslide, ruling a natural disaster was responsible. The judge stated no criminal negligence was made out, though this doesn't affect the LG's inquiry.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has publicly admitted to posting false claims about an Estonian politician in 2022 Read Full Article at RT.com
