Justice B.V. Nagarathna strongly criticized the historical practice of isolating menstruating women, deeming it a form of «untouchability.» While hearing arguments on the Sabarimala temple entry ban, she questioned the validity of such social customs. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta countered, arguing the deity's unique attributes and devotees' faith should not be tested by gender equality standards.

The journalist warns that the world is at a «pivot point» after which «nothing is the same»

In a separate report, Press TV says that Israel and the United States struck an aluminum plant in Arak

President Donald Trump also says he expects a briefing on Pakistan’s proposal to be held soon

The statement was published after an announcement of a ceasefire with Iran was made public

No other details of the launch are known so far

Clay Fuller, a district attorney backed by President Donald Trump, defeated Shawn Harris in the deeply red district vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene.

An appellate tribunal ruled that Motab Shaikh and Motab Herul are the same person, accepting his Aadhaar card as proof of identity after the Election Commission failed to provide reasons for his exclusion. The tribunal noted discrepancies in voter lists and relied on supporting documents like Aadhaar, passport, and driving license to establish his identity.

Television rating points for news channels have been suspended for another four weeks by the information and broadcasting ministry. This decision, citing concerns over sensationalizing the West Asia conflict, aims to curb unwarranted sensationalism and speculative content. The move, following a previous suspension linked to alleged manipulation, signals increased regulatory oversight during crises.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah strongly condemned Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's «illiterate» jibe at BJP supporters and his venomous snake analogy for the RSS and BJP. Shah asserted that such remarks are undemocratic and urged voters to decisively defeat the Congress in upcoming elections, stating the party has become a threat to the democratic system under Rahul Gandhi's leadership.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made multiple visits to Tamil Nadu for campaigning, while Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's absence has fueled speculation about discord within the Congress-DMK alliance. Gandhi's recent campaign in Puducherry also saw him avoid mentioning DMK leader M.K. Stalin, suggesting underlying friction between the parties.

Soaring LPG prices are forcing migrant workers back to Bihar. Families are disembarking at Patna Junction, their journeys driven by unaffordable cooking gas in cities. Construction workers and factory hands cite exorbitant costs, with some stating two days' wages barely cover a kilogram of LPG. This exodus highlights the severe economic strain impacting livelihoods.

The University of the South Pacific Student Association (USPSA) has elected a new executive team to lead the student body, with the official handover held recently at the USP Emalus Campus.

Works are underway in PENAMA Province to replant trees around water sources and along coastal areas.

Eight accomplices charged over the robbery at Port Vila International Airport Cargo Terminal on 29 December 2025 have pleaded guilty, while the alleged mastermind has denied all charges before the Supreme Court.

Multiple namele leaves were placed yesterday morning at the Etas Subdivision site, raising questions about the progress of the Vanuatu Affordable and Resilient Settlements (VARS) Project. The Vanuatu Daily Post visited the site and observed several leaves placed on machinery,…

Chief Justice (CJ) Vincent Lunabek adjourned the plea of the Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Member of Parliament (MP) for Ambae constituency, Jay Ngwele, over allegations of misappropriating VT1 million in public funds yesterday morning.

C’est une saga qui dure depuis trois mois et qui délivre encore de nouveaux rebondissements, comme le raconte le média public australien ABC. D’après la police australienne, quand la Marine française a laissé le MV Raider reprendre la mer après avoir jeté à l’eau 4,87 tonnes de cocaïne en janvier dernier, il restait en fait une tonne de drogue dans le bateau.

Todd Blanche, who is leading the Justice Department after Pam Bondi’s ouster, defended investigations of the president’s political foes.

La première réunion formelle (COP1) des États ayant ratifié le traité historique pour protéger la haute mer aura lieu du 11 au 22 janvier 2027, a annoncé lundi le porte-parole de l'ONU Stéphane Dujarric.

L'ancien député prend la tête du groupe des dissidents du Tavini huira'atira. Ce nouveau groupe à l'assemblée de la Polynésie française est nommé A fano tià.

According to ESPN, Lucescu was hospitalized on April 3, after reportedly suffering a heart attack

Kataib Hezbollah demanded that the journalist leave the country immediately

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has ruled two Kishtwar shrines and their properties as waqf, denying ownership rights to petitioners claiming hereditary custodianship. The court emphasized that property titles must be based on evidence, not public history, dismissing reliance on historical texts for ownership claims.

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and Telangana CM Revanth Reddy engaged in a heated exchange of words during election campaigning. Vijayan responded to Reddy's earlier remarks with a jibe, which Reddy then likened to PM Modi's rhetoric, accusing Vijayan of 'devil's rule' and having BJP support. Vijayan later attempted to de-escalate by sending Reddy a letter detailing Kerala's development achievements.

NASA has released the first set of photos taken by the Artemis II moon mission. The first image was taken from the far side of the moon, and shows Earth dipping beyond the lunar horizon.

After reading the Mail on Sunday's revelation that Sarah Ferguson is on a sofa-surfing grand tour of Europe I felt unease that, yet again, a woman is being hounded and blamed

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