A near-miss occurred near Bhubaneswar's Jharpada bridge when two empty train rakes unexpectedly faced each other on the same track. Railway officials confirmed no injuries or service disruptions, attributing the averted accident to timely intervention during a shunting operation. Both trains were empty, and operations on the main line remained unaffected.

Trinamool Congress MP Prakash Chik Baraik resigned from Rajya Sabha, citing the West Bengal mandate favouring BJP. He stated he would follow CM Suvendu Adhikari's lead, denying BJP pressure. This marks the third TMC MP's exit this week, deepening internal rebellion and raising concerns about the party's stability and parliamentary strength.

Residents of Retirement, in St James, wept openly yesterday morning as they angrily rubbished the police claim that four men who were shot and killed in an operation in the community had engaged them in a shootout.

A senior Government official has made an urgent appeal for a restart of the drawn out constitutional reform process that would remove the British Monarch as Jamaica’s head of state and urged lawmakers on the Opposition side to nudge their leader back to the negotiating table.

When the FIFA World Cup kicks off later today in Mexico, many Jamaicans in the Diaspora will be seated in front of their television sets watching the games rather than attending matches. The main reason, they say, is the high price of tickets. Allan Cunningham told The Gleaner that he would love to attend some of the matches being played in South Florida, where he lives, but the price of tickets makes that an impossibility.

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A dark cloud of grief has descended on Malawi following the tragic death of former Mr Malawi, Tadeo Banda, who was among 12 people killed in a brutal mass shooting in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Tuesday. Banda, a well-known figure in Lilongwe’s Area 18 and a respected pioneer in Malawi’s bodybuilding, weightlifting and martial arts […] The post Former Mr Malawi Tadeo Banda among 12 killed in Johannesburg mass shooting appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a powerful celebration of resilience, determination and the transformative power of education, Maranatha Academy Managing Director Dr Ernest Kaonga has awarded a full secondary school scholarship to Duwama Muhammad, the only girl who sat for the 2026 Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education (PSLCE) examinations at Mangale Primary School in Mangochi. The extraordinary gesture […] The post Maranatha Academy opens doors of opportunity for Mangochi’s lone PSLCE girl candidate appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Attorney General Frank Mbeta has launched a strong legal challenge against a court case that temporarily halted the relocation of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) headquarters from Lilongwe to Blantyre, arguing that the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and three of its Members of Parliament have no legal right to be before the court in the […] The post Mbeta fights to throw out MEC relocation case, says MCP MPs have no legal standing appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi is expected to register an average maize harvest this year, offering some relief after last season’s poor performance, but experts warn that the projected output will still fall below the country’s annual food requirement. According to the latest analysis by the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET), national maize production during the 2025/26 […] The post Malawi’s maize harvest expected to rebound, but production still falls short of national needs appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

First Vice-President Jane Ansah and Second Vice-President Enock Chihana are among a long list of high-profile dignitaries expected to gather in Nsipe, Ntcheu District, on Saturday for the official unveiling of a mausoleum in honour of former Vice-President Dr Saulos Klaus Chilima. The event, which marks the second anniversary of Chilima’s tragic death, is expected […] The post Jane Ansah, Chihana to lead dignitaries at Chilima mausoleum unveiling appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former AIADMK minister P Benjamin has joined the DMK with his supporters, marking a significant political shift. This move adds to the ongoing exodus of leaders from the opposition party in Tamil Nadu. Benjamin, a former deputy mayor and minister, switched sides in the presence of Chief Minister MK Stalin.

Never mind superbusy Delhi and Mumbai airports, southern India beats northern and western regions on every aviation metric. A more even spread of growth centres across states in the South, and its early successes in airport-building are among reasons why Indian aviation league table has been flipped

India's space regulator, IN-SPACe, has funded three startups to boost the nation's private space sector. Projects include a reusable rocket engine, AI-powered Earth observation tools, and advanced satellite positioning systems. This initiative aims to transform early-stage technologies into globally competitive products, strengthening India's space capabilities.

India strongly condemned attacks on merchant vessels, urging restraint after Indian lives were lost or went missing in Middle East conflict-linked incidents. New Delhi lodged a protest with the US over an attack on the tanker Settebello, which had 24 Indian crew members. Their safety and regional stability are paramount for India.

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All Singaporeans will be able to claim $500 worth of Community Development Council (CDC) vouchers from Thursday (June 11).This ninth tranche of disbursements was launched on Thursday at Nanyang Community Club by Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.Also in attendance were the mayors and representatives of the five CDCs.As with earlier tranches, the amount is split equally — each household will receive $250 for spending at participating hawkers and heartland merchants, and $250 for spending at participating supermarkets.The full list of participating heartland merchants, hawkers, and supermarkets can be found at go.gov.sg/cdcvouchers.Singaporean households can visit go.gov.sg/cdcv and log in with their Singpass to claim their CDC Vouchers.After claiming the vouchers, the claimant will receive an SMS with a unique voucher link from gov.sg to his or her mobile phone number.The CDC vouchers will be valid until Dec 31, 2027.

With the arrival of the durian season, crowds have reportedly been drawn to Pulau Ubin by the prospect of free fruit — even though picking those fruits is illegal.Durian season typically occurs between June and September.When 8world reporters visited the island on Wednesday (June 10), they saw durians falling and spotted at least eight people — some were on bicycles looking while others waited under the trees — searching for wild durians in the span of two hours, reported 8world. At least four people reportedly returned to the jetty with large bags full of durians. Hong, a 72-year-old visitor, told 8world it was his second time at Pulau Ubin this week to collect durians, having taken the 7am ferry and arriving at around 8am. By then, there were about 10 people already collecting durians. He added that he only visits the island during the durian season and with word spreading about durians falling, more and more people started visiting the area. 

An Indonesian traveller allegedly filched two bottles of skincare products worth $736 from a duty free shop in the transit area of Changi Airport before heading for her flight. But the 40-year-old woman's suspicious behaviour captured the attention of a sharp-eyed security officer who was viewing closed-circuit television footage. After confirming items were indeed missing from the store, the officer made a police report. The alleged thief was arrested before her departure, with the stolen goods found on her. In a news release on Wednesday (June 10), the police said the theft took place on May 31 at The Shila Duty Free store in the transit area of Changi Airport Terminal 3. Officers from the Airport Police Division identified the suspect via ground enquiries and images from the CCTV cameras. «Preliminary investigations revealed that she had concealed the items and left the store without making payment.» A photograph of the stolen items provided by the police show two tubs of eye creams from La Mer, a luxury skincare brand.The woman will be charged in court on Thursday with theft. 

Canada’s aviation industry could face intense international scrutiny and public distrust after the country’s national airline for years failed to detect that one of its pilots flew hundreds of commercial flights without an appropriate licence, some aviation experts say.

In a week typically set aside for prom and graduation celebrations, students at one Prince George high school are instead mourning the loss of a classmate.

Footage of the incident, which took place on Saturday morning, was shared by Double H Nurseries who are now facing a £1,000 clean-up bill.

Cinq accusés sont jugés pendant cinq jours, dont deux étaient mineurs au moment des faits. L’affaire remonte à septembre 2023 : un homme de 32 ans est retrouvé mort sur un terrain vague de Mataiea, ligoté et portant des traces de violences. Selon l’enquête, une transaction de 10 grammes d’ice a dégénéré.

Le maire délégué de Taenga, Teremihi Pikeragi, surnommé « tavana Peke », est décédé ce mercredi à l’âge de 64 ans, des suites d’une maladie.

Une descente a eu lieu ce mercredi en fin d'après-midi, dans le quartier de Tavararo, à Faa'a. Une dizaine de gendarmes et au moins deux fourgons ont été mobilisés.

The top Gulf Cooperation Council diplomats placed full responsibility for the hostile actions «and their grave repercussions on the security of the region, international navigation and energy supplies»

Andrey Marochko noted that Ukrainian militants are now are excessively using drone in the Olkhovskiye forests

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic pointed out that he may resign from his post «even sooner» than in three or four month