One of the world’s biggest popstars, Taylor Swift, will hit the stage in Toronto next week for a series of sold out concerts. One lucky local teen was able to win a pair of tickets to see her idol in person.
As the possibility of mass deportations looms following Donald Trump's re-election on Tuesday, border towns like the City of Cornwall are preparing for a potential influx of asylum seekers.
Dozens of people gathered in Surrey's Holland Park on Saturday to show their support for the family of missing 18-year-old Joseph Maku.
Tumors are found at the first and the second stages of the disease in more than 60% of cases, chief executive of the Radiology Research Medical Center Andrey Kaprin noted
The parties also affirm the mutual disposition towards strengthening the comprehensive Russian-African partnership for purposes of supporting peace, security, stability, and establishment of conditions for sustainable development
Inauguration of the president-elect will be held on January 20, 2025
The committee will be headed by investor Steve Witkoff and ex-Senator from Georgia Kelly Loeffler
«It is obvious that the European strategy [in respect of Ukraine], which has clearly failed, cannot be continued,» Peter Szijjarto said
Insiders said the 2024 intake has been shocked by the level of hatred MPs receive, with some struggling to adjust to public life
Nilotinib, a blood cancer medicine, was previously shown to improve movement and mental function in a small group of patients with Parkinson's disease-related dementia and Lewy body dementia.
A 'risk register' report published by Brunel University London warned that white staff may halt the progress of ethnic minority students because of institutional racism
Scientists believe a vitamin found in animal products such as chicken, beef liver, eggs and cheese, as well as fermented foods such as sauerkraut and kefir, could help treat the pains.
JOE BERNSTEIN AT ANFIELD: Liverpool went five points clear at the top of the Premier League when Nunez completed the perfect Saturday night breakaway - from an Aston Villa corner.
Vilas Kolha, a former Maoist commander, is casting his vote in the Maharashtra assembly elections, marking a significant victory for democracy. Kolha, who once led attacks to disrupt polls, surrendered three years ago and now advocates for democratic processes. His transformation highlights the changing landscape in Gadchiroli, where surrendered Maoists are embracing new lives and supporting development initiatives.
In the villages of Anipur Basti and Patiala Basti near the Bangladesh border, residents have embraced Sanskrit as an everyday language. Around 300 villagers, including school children, now converse fluently in the ancient language. This revival, sparked by workshops and educational programs, has reportedly led to improved academic performance and a renewed appreciation for Indian heritage.
During his time as Guest Editor for The Times of India, Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud discussed the pressures judges face not only from the government but also from private entities utilizing media to influence decisions. He emphasized the importance of judicial independence, balancing government collaboration with maintaining the judiciary's distinct role. CJI Chandrachud also advocated for clearer legal language and a departure from outdated courtroom traditions.
India's central government is launching a new mental health program for higher education institutions. The program will include capacity building, model institution visits, and a structured framework for psychosocial support. The goal is to address the urgent need for mental health support in these institutions and create environments that encourage healthy behaviors.
The tradition of holding such a meeting is not unusual, but it notably did not happen in 2020 after Trump refused to concede he lost the election.
The Democratic Party now finds itself grappling with how it lost so definitively, and how it so thoroughly misunderstood the American electorate.
Trump’s pronouncement, made on social media, is a notable rebuff to two officials who served in his first term.
St. Thomas police say they arrested a 72-year-old St. Thomas resident after their ex-partner reported receiving flowers and a note left on the porch.
The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says it has restored electricity to all customers affected by outages due to Tropical Storm Rafael earlier this week. JPS President and CEO, Hugh Grant, said all parishes had power restored as of 3 p.m. on Saturday.
A Trump win could have a mixed impact on Somalia,particularly given Somalia's strategic location, security challenges, and ongoing development needs. It could mean Increased Counter-terrorism Support since Trump previously took a hard stance on terrorism, including drone strikes and support for counter-terrorism operations.
The singing of hymns was interrupted by the cries and screams of frightened children when a 37-year-old man suddenly stabbed Catholic priest Reverand Christopher Lee at St Joseph's Church in Bukit Timah on Saturday evening (Nov 9). The attacker, a Singaporean Sinhalese man, had stabbed the priest with a foldable knife after approaching him during communion. The former had previously declared to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority that he is a Christian. PHOTO: Facebook/St Joseph's Church The man, who was not named, will be charged in court on Monday (Nov 11) with voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapon. The police will also seek a court order to remand the man for psychiatric assessment. If found guilty, the man faces a jail term of up to 15 years, as well as a fine or caning. Four other items including potentially dangerous weapons were also found in the suspect’s possession.
Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud has successfully reduced the Supreme Court's backlog by 10,000 cases during his tenure. His approach emphasized transparency by publicly disclosing pending case details and prioritizing bail cases for expedited resolution. Despite a significant influx of new cases, Chandrachud's strategies led to the disposal of over 100,000 cases.
In his final act as Chief Justice of India, D.Y. Chandrachud heard a petition advocating for the inclusion of traditional Indian healthcare practices, such as Ayurveda and Yoga, into the national health insurance program, PM-JAY. While dismissing a previous petition by the same advocate, the court acknowledged the importance of integrating these systems into mainstream healthcare.
The Supreme Court of India has urged government bodies to shift their focus from the disabilities of individuals to their abilities. The court emphasized that denying reasonable accommodations to differently-abled individuals constitutes discrimination and violates their fundamental rights. This statement came as the court granted the plea of a medical aspirant denied admission to an MBBS program due to an inaccurate disability assessment.
A minor student in Kanpur, preparing for NEET, was allegedly held hostage and raped by two of her teachers, Sahil Siddiqui and Vikas Porwal, for over six months. Siddiqui allegedly filmed the assault and used it to blackmail her. The survivor filed a complaint a year later after seeing a video of Siddiqui harassing another student. Both teachers have been arrested.
The Supreme Court advised high courts to exercise caution when ordering medical colleges to reserve seats for students alleging unfair admission denials. The court emphasized that such orders should only be issued in exceptional cases with strong evidence, as vacant seats result in significant financial losses for colleges.
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has set a final deadline of November 23 for all medical colleges in India to submit detailed information on their MBBS admissions for the 2024-25 academic year. This measure aims to ensure admissions adhere to merit-based guidelines and stay within the approved intake capacity, following instances of irregularities discovered in the previous year.
A CRPF constable, Shailendra Rajput, has been arrested for the kidnapping and murder of his neighbor's eight-year-old son in Ankleshwar, Gujarat. Driven by a debt of Rs 16 lakh incurred from stock market losses, Rajput kidnapped the child and demanded a ransom of Rs 5 lakh.
