Perched at an altitude of 8,887ft near Jalori Jot, a mountain pass (10,800 feet) connecting Kullu with Shimla, the village of around 350 inhabitants from 60 households scattered across a 3km area stands at the forefront of a battle over a proposed all-weather tunnel's route. The crux of their protest lies in the selection of the tunnel's alignment, as residents fear the consequences of altering the route.

MOGADISHU (Xinhua) -- Somalia's disaster agency on Tuesday issued a warning about the impending Tropical Cyclone Ialy, which is expected to make landfall in the southwestern and southern regions as well as the capital of Mogadishu.

Hargiesa (HOL) — Ethiopia has reportedly upgraded its consular office in Hargeisa, Somaliland, to full embassy status, according to Somaliland officials. The announcement, made during the 33rd anniversary of Somaliland’s self-declared independence from Somalia on May 18, was confirmed by Somaliland President Musa Bihi Abdi and Minister of Information, Culture, and National Guidance, Ali Mohamed Hassan, also known as Ali Marehaan.

Cannes: Somali-Austrian director Mo Harawe’s debut feature takes a nuanced, if brutal, approach to illustrating the way that war can interfere with the traditional milestones of life and death.

On Jan 10 this year, Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), Haridwar, had rejected the bail plea of the 'child in conflict with law', who had been booked under Sections 305 and 509 of IPC and Sections 13 and 14 of Pocso Act. After JJB's decision was upheld by Uttarakhand high court, the boy through his mother moved Supreme Court seeking bail.

The jury has now been sent home until next Tuesday, when they will hear closing arguments before going out to decide the fate of the former president.

A Frankfurt court has started the proceedings against nine defendants in the “Reich Citizens” coup plot of 2022  Read Full Article at RT.com

UN agency for Palestinian refugees stopped food distribution in Rafah on Tuesday, citing lack of supply, insecurity amid Israeli offensive Read Full Article at RT.com

A 17-year-old son of a prominent Pune builder spent Rs 48,000 at Cosie and Blak Mariott pubs before crashing his Porsche Taycan, causing the deaths of two young techies. Pune police commissioner Amitesh Kumar confirmed the bill payment and invoked section 185 (drink driving) charges. ACP Manoj Patil mentioned ample CCTV footage and pending blood sample reports.

The jury has now been sent home until next Tuesday, when they will hear closing arguments before going out to decide the fate of the former president.

A Russian general, Ivan Popov, has been charged with fraud related to the construction of defensive positions in Zaporozhye Read Full Article at RT.com

Biden won’t condemn Israel as it could upset the “powerful Jewish influence” in Washington, a National Security Council staffer has claimed Read Full Article at RT.com

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said that he will unveil an Israel-style ‘iron dome’ missile defense system within days Read Full Article at RT.com

Election Commission to decide on alleged violations of model code of conduct by Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and PM Narendra Modi in a few days. Poll panel may issue orders or advisories to parties regarding complaints. BJP filed complaints against Kharge and Rahul, Congress and CPI sought action against PM.

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is renewing its warning to the public against hunting, killing or possessing crocodiles, emphasising that they are endangered and are protected under the Wildlife Protection Act. Persons should...

The multimillion-dollar municipal building of the Portmore Municipal Corporation in St Catherine was on Monday dedicated to the memory of the municipality's first mayor George Lee. The building was officially opened at a ceremony yesterday,...

The Jamaica Police Federation this morning paid tribute to 31 rank and file cops who passed away between May 2023 and this year. It was noted that four of them died while in the line of duty including Constable Ricardo Fairclough who was fatally...

A coroner's inquest has cleared the cops who were transporting controversial pastor Kevin Smith, with the judge ruling that the clergyman caused the accident in a bit to commit suicide. Judge Carol Hughes handed down her decision today at...