India's National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is undergoing a significant overhaul, introducing a negative marking system for research malpractice. Universities will face penalties for retracted papers and their citations, aiming to curb academic dishonesty and misrepresentation. This stricter approach seeks to enhance research credibility and may lead to debarment for persistent offenders, signalling zero tolerance for academic fraud.

Karnataka High Court overturned a tribunal order. The order reinstated a village accountant removed for bribery. Shivanagouda Vasanad was compulsorily retired after a departmental inquiry. He was caught accepting money in 2011. A special court acquitted him on benefit of doubt in 2021. The High Court noted the acquittal was not honourable.

India's ties with the Taliban are set to intensify. Acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi will likely visit India on October 9-10. He will meet External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. This marks the first visit by a senior Taliban official since 2021. India secured a UNSC travel ban waiver for Muttaqi.

Le festival Parau Ti’ama démarre ce jeudi au Te Fare Tauhiti Nui. Pendant trois jours, du 2 au 4 octobre, les langues polynésiennes seront à l’honneur à travers des concours, des ateliers et des conférences. Pour la troisième année consécutive, la Maison de la Culture organise le concours d’écriture et de déclamation ‘Ārere. Ouvert à tous, mineurs comme adultes, il offre une véritable scène d’expression à celles et ceux qui souhaitent faire vivre leur créativité en langues autochtones de Polynésie française.

La DTPN alerte la population sur une nouvelle vague de faux courriels usurpant l’identité de hauts responsables de la Police nationale et d’autres institutions. Ces messages accusent leurs destinataires d'infractions graves et les menacent de poursuites judiciaires s’ils ne répondent pas sous 72 heures. La DTPN appelle à la vigilance et détaille la marche à suivre en cas de réception.

L’association Mata Tohora a officiellement signalé au Procureur de la République le cas d’une jeune baleine blessée, observée récemment dans les eaux polynésiennes. L’incident a déclenché une enquête judiciaire, et les éléments scientifiques recueillis par l'association seront transmis ce jeudi à la gendarmerie.

Suhani Kol, a 15-year-old from Shahdol, will train at FC Ingolstadt 04 in Germany. She is one of five selected footballers for this program. Suhani, a Class X student, plays as a goalkeeper. Her journey includes overcoming personal tragedy. She leaves for Germany to train with German coach Dietmar Beiersdorfer. This opportunity marks a step for the athlete.

Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan extended best wishes to the RSS on its centenary, praising its inclusive approach that embraces all without distinction. He highlighted its role in national progress and its «man-making ethos» for creating self-disciplined, responsible citizens. The VP described the RSS as the world's foremost patriotic organization, attributing its enduring success to fostering unity in diversity.

Chhattisgarh delivered a significant blow to Maoists as 103 Naxals, including 49 carrying a cumulative Rs 1 crore reward, surrendered in Bijapur. Each received Rs 50,000 under the rehabilitation policy, marking a defeat for Maoist ideology and their parallel governance structures. Officials urged remaining cadres to embrace the policy, following 410 surrenders this year.

The Enforcement Directorate has initiated a massive nationwide crackdown on cybercrimes across 28 cities, uncovering over Rs 28,000 crore in illicit gains and seizing assets exceeding Rs 8,500 crore. This extensive operation, involving zonal offices, has led to 106 arrests. Notable cases include the Mahadev Online Betting App, where Rs 8,000 crore was laundered by masterminds operating from abroad.

Sambhal authorities demolished a mosque and a 30,000-sq-ft marriage hall, allegedly built illegally on government pond land. These decade-old structures were declared encroachments after a recent survey. This marks the second mosque demolition in four months. Notices were issued, but owners failed to act, leading to the bulldozer action under heavy police presence.

Two people have died after an attack at a synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester, police have confirmed.

Rather than herald a new dawn for Labour, it evoked memories of one of the party's worst election gaffes in living memory - when Gordon Brown dismissed Gillian Duffy's immigration concerns.

OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, overtook Elon Musk’s SpaceX with a $500 billion valuation following a recent share sale Read Full Article at RT.com

The idea that Russia is going to attack NATO is “inconceivable,” the Russian president has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The Russian leader has commented on Washington’s move to impose punitive tariffs against New Delhi over oil trade with Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com

Many people decide to move to Russia to protect their children, the Russian president has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The killing of the conservative US activist was a “disgusting crime,” the Russian president has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Home minister Amit Shah credited Prime Minister Modi for reviving khadi, noting a five-fold sales jump to over Rs 1.7 lakh crore in 11 years. He urged families to purchase khadi products worth Rs 5,000 annually to boost employment and support the 'swadeshi' and 'Make in India' campaigns, aligning with India's 2047 development goals.

Expelled RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav urged younger brother Tejashwi to show him Laxman-like respect, blaming «Jaichand-like» aides for misleading him. Forming Jan Shakti Janata Dal, Tej Pratap confirmed he will contest from Mahua, adjacent to Tejashwi's seat. He also criticized RSS's independence role and condemned the «I love Muhammad» controversy.

“We have a large number of passengers booked to Gran Canaria and Tenerife this winter, and many of those had originally booked with Play,” says Andri Már Ingólfsson, CEO of the travel agency Aventura, in an interview with mbl.is.

Two people have died after an attack at a synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester, police have confirmed.

Gideon Sa'ar condemned the 'murderous attack' which took place earlier this morning outside the Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester and claimed the lives of two Jewish people.

Moins de deux ans après un changement de régime qui a soulevé un immense espoir de rupture, le Gabon est à la croisée des chemins. Les élections législatives et locales du 27 septembre 2025 devaient incarner la nouvelle dynamique démocratique promise par les autorités de la Transition. Pourtant, les troubles et les incidents rapportés autour du scrutin, ainsi que l'absence de synthèse claire et rapide des résultats, sèment un doute tenace : le pays est-il réellement capable de se (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

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Le décès tragique de l'ambassadeur d'Afrique du Sud en France, Nkosinathi Emmanuel « Nathi » Mthethwa, retrouvé mort au pied d'un hôtel parisien, marque la fin abrupte d'une carrière politique longue et contrastée. Loin d'être un simple diplomate, Mthethwa était une figure historique de l'ANC et un vétéran du gouvernement, dont le parcours résume à lui seul une partie de l'histoire tumultueuse de l'Afrique du Sud post-apartheid. Né en 1967, Nathi Mthethwa a commencé son engagement (...) - INTERNATIONAL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

The Russian president emphasized that individual responsibility is especially significant

This does not work, the Russian president noted

Representatives also expressed doubts about certain clauses, including guarantees for an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, a cessation of hostilities, and the requirement to disarm Hamas units

The Russian president emphasized that global governing institutes, established in the past, «have lost their effectiveness»

Masoud Pezeshkian stressed that Tehran has diminishing water resources every day and the problem of soil subsidence is serious - in some districts of the capital it has reached 30 centimeters

Hargeisa (HOL) — Tensions flared Thursday in the historic coastal town of Zeila after rival community groups clashed over a planned ceremony celebrating Xeer Ciise, the Issa clan’s traditional legal code recently recognized by UNESCO as part of humanity’s intangible cultural heritage.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Puntland State University (PSU) has been crowned Somalia’s 2025 International Humanitarian Law (IHL) champion after defeating Mogadishu University in a tense national final held in the capital, earning the right to represent the country at the All-Africa IHL Finals in Nairobi this November.