The Supreme Court ruled that individuals converting from Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism to other religions lose their Scheduled Caste status. The top court upheld an Andhra Pradesh High Court order, stating that professing a different faith, like Christianity, disqualifies one from SC benefits and protections under the SC/ST Act. This bar is absolute, regardless of birth or caste certificates.

Amid escalating West Asia tensions and reports of an LPG crisis, the government convened an all-party meeting. Opposition leaders voiced concerns over the handling of the conflict and its impact on India's energy security. Prime Minister Modi is set to address Parliament on the economic and security implications, while defence officials reviewed preparedness

Ultra-processed foods - commonly known as UPFs - are products such as mass-produced bread, cereals, crisps and sweets that contain more additives than natural ingredients.

Passengers onboard an Air Canada flight that collided with a firetruck at New York City's busy LaGuardia Airport on Sunday night have praised the pilots for their 'incredible reflexes'.

It was delivered to Marsh Farm in Wolferton on the Royal Sandringham estate on the back of a lorry and has been plonked into his back garden.

Rachel Reeves is expected to make clear that any bailout will be targeted rather than universal as she responds to the Middle East crisis.

Besart Krasniqi had left a cafe in Mayfair with his pregnant wife when one man ripped the designer watch from his wrist before fleeing the scene with two other men.

The two leaders will hold talks to discuss the full range of bilateral ties, identify major areas of mutual interest and the most promising projects, the news outlet said

The Vorobey-10 has a range of approximately 15 km, and can carry a payload of up to 10 kg

According to Marcus Vinicius De Freitas, regional economies have also begun to lose investment attractiveness

They were taken under control by the Bureau 1440's Mission Control Center

According to the publication, approximately 6,200 contracts for Brent and West Texas Intermediate crude oil were traded

According to Rodion Miroshnik, most deaths and injuries were caused by UAV attacks

According to The Wall Street Journal, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and other regional countries are «unified» in their discontent with Iran

A Ukrainian handler ordered a foreign national to receive a shipment of 504 improvised explosive devices disguised as heated shoe insoles through a logistics company in Moscow

Pakistan has reportedly pitched Islamabad as the venue for talks involving top US and Iranian aides Read Full Article at RT.com

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At least 66 people were killed after a Colombian military Hercules C-130 transport plane crashed shortly after takeoff on Monday Read Full Article at RT.com

C’est une grosse affaire de trafic de stupéfiants, du cannabis et de l'Ice, qui secoue plusieurs îles du fenua. 10 personnes, interpellées le 16 mars dernier, faisaient partie d'un réseau, qui opérait entre Raiatea, Huahine, Maupiti et Tahiti. Certaines d'entre elles, ont été placées en détention provisoire, et devaient être jugées aujourd'hui.

À l’issue de la mesure de garde à vue, une information judiciaire a été ouverte ce jour par le parquet de Papeete visant des faits de trafic et importation de stupéfiants, Tevaitea Salmon a été mis en examen par le juge d'instruction et placé en détention provisoire

Following Tamil Nadu's move to regulate cosmetic clinics, doctors nationwide are demanding similar oversight. Experts warn of rising complications from procedures like hair transplants, fuelled by social media. The Indian Association of Dermatologists urges the adoption of national guidelines to combat quackery and protect patients, emphasising the need for qualified practitioners and proper infrastructure.

Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat on Tuesday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent address in Parliament on the ongoing Middle East conflict, alleging that the speech lacked scope for discussion and resembled a 'one-way communication'.

WESTERN BUREAU: In the wake of two violent incidents involving students in St Ann earlier this month, the National Secondary Students’ Council (NSSC) is urging the expansion of anti-violence campaigns and mental-health support across schools. The council argues that a stronger, more coordinated approach is needed to improve student safety and security. NSSC President Brian Anderson said that protecting Jamaica’s young people requires a collective effort – one in which students themselves must be active participants.

The handling of a bag recovered from the scene of a 2020 murder came under intense scrutiny in the Supreme Court on Monday, as the defence pressed its case that investigators may have compromised key evidence in the ongoing Clansman Gang trial. During cross-examination of a detective sergeant, the case’s lead investigator, defence attorney Denise Hinson suggested that the senior officer “disturbed the crime scene” when he removed a “red-and-black” bag before the arrival of forensic personnel.

Jamaica is embarking on an ambitious drive to expand agricultural output, bolster food security and earn more foreign exchange by planting at least 3,000 acres of five key fruit trees – mango, ackee, breadfruit, avocado and coconut – by 2035. The initiative is designed to draw in farmers from one-acre plots to large commercial holdings, provided they have suitable land, appropriate crop choices and a willingness to participate.

Dr Tomlin J. Paul, the late deputy principal of The University of the West Indies (UWI), was yesterday remembered as a “Caribbean man”, a devoted father, and a distinguished medical professional, as mourners gathered at the University Chapel to bid him farewell. As rain clouds gathered overhead and birds chirped across the chapel grounds, tributes painted the picture of a one-of-a-kind man with a natural gift for making people feel valued. They spoke of a leader who prioritised students’ growth and well-being, reflected on their realities, and championed practical solutions.

As the curtain falls on more than half a century of medical cooperation with Jamaica, highly trained Cuban specialists will begin exiting the island this Thursday, departing on four chartered flights from Kingston to their homeland, which has been reeling from increasingly frequent islandwide blackouts linked to a United States (US)-imposed fuel blockade.

[New Times] President Paul Kagame has challenged central and local government leaders to prioritise citizens' needs, warning against a growing culture of repeated mistakes, poor planning, and weak accountability in public service.