Lighting a flame in dark times: A call to women and girls to light the world
THE WORLD feels heavy these days. From the headlines we read, the conversations we overhear, and what we see in the streets – you don’t have to search far to feel it. A few days ago, I was out shopping for my family here in Jamaica when a man...
29 Sep 05:06 · The Gleaner
Chief: 'Undoing good work'
British Columbia saw a rare unanimous vote in its legislature in October 2019, when members passed a law adopting the United Nations Declarations on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, setting out standards including free, prior and informed consent for actions affecting them.
29 Sep 06:25 · Castanet
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov backs UNSC bid by India, Brazil at U.N. General Assembly
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov supports India and Brazil's bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.
29 Sep 06:38 · The Hindu
Deputy Chief Minister post: Courts have consistently refused to interfere with the appellation
The posts of Deputy PM and Deputy CM have had their share of controversies since neither of them find a place anywhere in the Constitution. However, the Supreme Court as well as the High Courts have consistently refused to interfere with the appellations.
29 Sep 06:44 · The Hindu
Tory leadership contenders' gaffes and controversies - from spiking row to trans rights
The Tory leadership race to replace Rishi Sunak is gearing up as the candidates prepare to deliver speeches at the Tory party conference. Here is a breakdown on their chances of winning
29 Sep 07:10 · The Mirror
"Ghost animals and killing fields": A sinister new threat
"These incidents significantly impact livestock farmers, leaving them with great financial loss and emotionally distressed"
29 Sep 07:15 · Manchester Evening News
NSCDC dismisses officer for alleged collaboration with bandits
The police command on Friday paraded 17 suspected bandit collaborators, including the NSCDC officer.
29 Sep 07:30 · Premium Times
Tragic Death Of 19-Year-Old Dental Student In South Delhi
A first-year BDS student died after falling from the fifth floor of a building in Sangam Vihar. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
29 Sep 07:35 · The Hans India
Rahul Gandhi is leading Opposition, will lead country too: Sachin Pilot
Sachin Pilot sees Rahul Gandhi as a future leader uniting the Opposition against the failing BJP government.
29 Sep 07:45 · The Hindu
Flood, landslides claim 170 lives in Nepal; toll may rise
In addition to that, 68 people still remain missing, with 100 more sustaining injuries in the disaster.
29 Sep 07:57 · Rediff
Temporary bus stand in Puducherry’s AFT ground turns slushy after recent rain
Recent rain in Puducherry turns temporary bus stand into slush, causing inconvenience for passengers and bus crew.
29 Sep 08:28 · The Hindu
PM Modi inaugurates Pune Metro section, lays foundation stone of ₹11,200 cr projects in Maharashtra
PM Modi virtually inaugurates Pune Metro and other projects worth ₹11,200 crore in Maharashtra.
29 Sep 08:43 · The Hindu
Labour could replace £300 Winter Fuel Payment cut with 'targeted' support
The DWP decision to cut the £300 allowances for all but the poorest pensioners has sparked controversy.
29 Sep 08:44 · Birmingham Live
Times have changed: PM slams previous govts for lack of vision, planning for development
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday slammed the previous governments for lacking planning and vision for development of Pune and Maharashtra in general that heavily affected the pace of...
29 Sep 08:57 · The Hans India
Karnataka government to symbolically launch Cauvery Aarti at Srirangapatna on October 3
Karnataka Congress government to launch Cauvery Aarti during Dasara festival, inspired by Ganga Aarti in Varanasi and Haridwar.
29 Sep 09:09 · The Hindu
Turns Out the Saudi Crown Prince Couldn’t Care Less about the ‘Palestinians’
An Atlantic report quotes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud (MBS) as saying, “Do I care personally about the Palestinian issue? I don’t.”
29 Sep 09:36 · The Jewish Press
Ex-spy and daughter will not give evidence in court
A judge has ruled that Sergei and Yulia Skripal will not give evidence over fears for their safety.
29 Sep 10:04 · BBC News
Supreme Court to hear RG Kar College suo moto case on September 30
The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Monday the matter where it has taken suo moto cognisance of the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in...
29 Sep 10:29 · The Hans India
Keir Starmer ally slams 'theft' of the Elgin Marbles from Greece
Thangam Debbonaire, who lost her Bristol seat to the Greens at the election , said the statues did not belong in the British Museum.
29 Sep 10:30 · Mail Online
Ayatollah Khamenei: Israel Will Receive Crushing Blows; Dutch MP: Find a Good Bunker
All we can say is, it’s time for the Islamic world to lose one more “great personality.”
29 Sep 10:32 · The Jewish Press
Dundee pensioners face a ‘bleak winter’ due to Labour’s winter fuel cuts, warns trade union boss
Unite’s Scottish secretary Derek Thomson spoke to The Courier as the trade union met for its Scottish conference at Caird Hall.
29 Sep 10:50 · The Courier
Executor remuneration
Can the executor you appoint to administer your estate claim a fee?
29 Sep 11:00 · Castanet
Salisbury poisoning targets will not give evidence for fear of repeat attack
Russian double agent Sergei Skripal, 73, and his daughter Yulia, 39, have also been told they must not give evidence remotely as Putin's agents could work out their location.
29 Sep 11:08 · The Mirror
Delhi CM, ministers to inspect roads; promise pothole-free roads by Diwali
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi said that all the cabinet ministers led by her will start inspecting the roads in the capital from Monday after AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal wrote a letter urging her to...
29 Sep 11:26 · The Hans India
Moment Russian army bombs its OWN soldiers as they tried to surrender
Harrowing footage shows an assault group of seven clearly holding their hands up as they come out from the cover of foliage before lying face down on the ground.
29 Sep 11:49 · Mail Online
Zelensky Marks 83rd Anniversary of Jewish Massacre in Babi Yar
Ukrainians were as happy to engage in the massacre of Jews as were the Germans.
29 Sep 12:10 · The Jewish Press
Despite the War, 31,000 Olim Arrived in Israel in 5784
More than 3,340 Olim came from the US and Canada, with support from Nefesh B’Nefesh.
29 Sep 12:31 · The Jewish Press
Exercise on new Revenue Act in final stages, says Revenue Minister  
Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy finalizes new Revenue Act for better services to farmers and common man.
29 Sep 13:02 · The Hindu
BJP in Telangana to oppose HYDRAA demolishing homes of the poor
BJP vows to protect homes of the poor against demolitions by HYDRAA in Hyderabad, ready to oppose government actions.
29 Sep 13:09 · The Hindu
Tiruchi Corporation to replace old sewer lines in Srirangam 
Following frequent sewage pipeline bursts on Gandhi Road in Srirangam, Tiruchi Corporation has planned to replace the 22-year-old underground drainage pipeline network
29 Sep 13:09 · The Hindu
Are Rome's famous Spanish Steps actually... French?
Europe's most famous staircase, which leads from the church of Trinita de' Monti down to Piazza di Spagna, has now become the subject of an international dispute between old rivals.
29 Sep 13:18 · Mail Online
Building work halted after bizarre discovery
Pensioner Harold Mitchell, 79, raised the alarm with the Isle of Wight Council  causing them to demand workers down tools while they investigate.
29 Sep 13:20 · Mail Online
The Shadow of War in Israel: IFCJ Increases Tishrei Holiday Aid to Over NIS 36M
"These are deeply troubling and frightening times where we truly don’t know what tomorrow will bring."
29 Sep 13:31 · The Jewish Press
Top news of the day: Senthilbalaji, three other Tamil Nadu Ministers sworn in; Hezbollah confirms another top commander killed in Israeli strike, and more
Senthilbalaji, three other Tamil Nadu Ministers sworn in; Hezbollah confirms another top commander killed in Israeli strike, and more in The Hindu’s top news of September 29, 2024.
29 Sep 13:32 · The Hindu
Striking for identity and inclusion 
Ganesh Keskar clarifies Dhangar agitation is not for ST reservation, seeking recognition as Scheduled Tribe Dhangads.
29 Sep 13:52 · The Hindu
Tribals launch protests against eviction from 54 tiger reserves
The tribal communities, asserting their rights under the Forest Rights Act, are now planning to gather in Delhi to demand 'justice' for their livelihoods and traditions that are closely linked to the forests.
29 Sep 14:01 · Rediff
Depositors seek urgent steps to recover money from crisis-ridden Thiruvithamcore Cooperative Society
Depositors seek swift action from Minister Vasavan to recover funds from Thiruvithamcore Cooperative Society amid financial irregularity allegations.
29 Sep 14:08 · The Hindu
Appeal to include temple in Thrikkakara municipal area
Paithruka Samrakshana Samithi urges authorities to relocate Thrikkakara temple to Thrikkakara municipal area for cultural conservation.
29 Sep 14:18 · The Hindu
Caste census report to be implemented in the coming days, Siddaramaiah
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah vows to implement caste census report, emphasizing on providing preferential treatment to marginalized groups.
29 Sep 14:25 · The Hindu
PM Modi slams previous governments for ‘lack of planning and vision’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticises previous governments for lack of vision in urban development, inaugurates Pune Metro projects worth ₹11,200 crore.
29 Sep 15:21 · The Hindu
Rebel group stages protest at Bishop’s House demanding ‘justice’ for deacons
Syro-Malabar Church faces internal strife over Mass liturgy, ordination of deacons, rebels demand traditional format.
29 Sep 15:27 · The Hindu
Implementation of e-khata for property registration in city likely to see month’s delay 
The introduction of faceless, contactless e-khata system is likely to be delayed by a month in the city as the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is still awaiting data from Kaveri 2.0 to integrate it with the digitised property records, a key step to ensure a seamless citizen-friendly online experience.
29 Sep 15:33 · The Hindu
BRS leaders visit some localities facing HYDRAA axe, assure residents of support
BRS opposes Musi beautification, fights against government terrorizing residents for encroachment, demands prevention of sewage water reaching river.
29 Sep 15:35 · The Hindu
Hemant Soren is luring voters with govt. schemes ahead of Assembly election: Babulal Marandi
Jharkhand BJP president accuses CM Hemant Soren of luring voters with schemes before elections, alleging corruption and betrayal.
29 Sep 15:42 · The Hindu
High octane poll campaign ends peacefully in J&K
Campaigning for the third and final phase of the J&K Assembly elections ended on Sunday peacefully as different political parties used everything in their arsenal to attack rivals and woo the voters....
29 Sep 15:55 · The Hans India
Police clash with demonstrators in Karachi amid nationwide protests over Nasrallah’s killing
A large number of protesters, including women and children, attended the rally, raising slogans against Israel and the United States.
29 Sep 16:03 · DAWN.COM
Has INDIA bloc run its course? A critical look at current tensions
The political developments over the past few months within the INDIA bloc have triggered the debate around a pertinent question of whether this bloc now “stands disintegrated”. ...
29 Sep 16:13 · The Hans India
Zookeeper mauled to death by lion in Nigeria
The man, 35, reportedly agreed to show some visitors the lion's feeding routine after hours.
29 Sep 16:50 · BBC News
Interim government should make way for a ‘more efficient’ set-up: BNP leader Rumeen Farhana
Ms. Farhana criticises unelected interim government in Bangladesh, calls for more efficient administration to address challenges.
29 Sep 16:51 · The Hindu
MCC School that carries a legacy of 189 years
Madras Christian College School: A prestigious institution with a rich history of producing notable figures in various fields.
29 Sep 18:02 · The Hindu
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