Housing crisis in Cornwall and Devon border village laid bare
"This proposal would help so many families in our situation"
Care round-up: Perthshire service avoids potential closure and residents left without medication at Fife home
We take a look at the latest reports for care homes, nurseries and after-school clubs across Tayside, Fife and Stirling.
BMW hit-and-run case: HC refuses to release Mihir Shah
The Bombay High Court has refused to release Mihir Shah, the main accused in a BMW hit-and-run case, on the grounds of 'illegal' arrest. Shah, the son of a former Shiv Sena leader, and his driver had filed petitions in the HC claiming they have been illegally detained. The court dismissed the petitions, stating that the police had not informed them the grounds of their arrest at the time, which was in violation of the law. Both Shah and his driver are presently in judicial custody.
How Modi Bounced Back From Lok Sabha Setback
A new kind of history has been created in Maharashtra. Accept it. We need to give credit where it's due. Modi led this change... from the setback of June 4 to November 23, notes Sheela Bhatt.
Left-wing candidate Orsi wins Uruguay presidential election
Uruguay elects left-wing president Yamandu Orsi in rebuke of conservative rule, promising national dialogue and continuity.
Far-right pro-Russian populist surprises in Romanian presidential election; set to enter runoff against PM
Calin Georgescu leads Romania's presidential election with 22% of the vote, shaking up the political establishment.
BMW hit-and-run case: HC refuses to release prime accused Mihir Shah on ground of 'illegal' arrest
Bombay High Court refuses to release Mihir Shah, main accused in BMW hit-and-run case, citing "illegal" arrest.
JPC on Waqf Bill seeks extension for comprehensive consultations
Members of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf Amendment Bill have urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to extend the committee's tenure, citing the need for thorough consultations and...
Raj Thackeray's MNS may lose recognition, symbol
The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) is at risk of losing its status as a recognised political party and its railway engine poll symbol after its dismal performance in the recently concluded state assembly election, where it failed to win even one seat.
Naini for new vistas to captivate people
Leaders make use of all the social media platforms spaces including the X Spaces, live audio conversations hosted on X (formerly Twitter).
MNS at risk of losing recognition, symbol after drawing blank in Maharashtra polls
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena faces loss of recognition and iconic symbol after dismal performance in state Assembly election.
All India Muslim Personal Law Board to explore legal, constitutional and democratic means against proposed Waqf Amendment Bill
AIMPLB accuses Centre's Waqf Bill of aiming to seize properties, criticizes JPC for biased behavior and interference in religious matters.
Crime rising quickest in the UK in beloved spa town
Police say the theft problem is growing faster in the this city than anywhere else in the country.
NASS Roundup: Tinubu’s request for $2.2bn loan, sack of CCT chair, other top stories from Senate
The Senate approved a fresh request by President Bola Tinubu to borrow $2.209bn to finance the 2024 budget.
Donald Trump Jr. emerges
When Donald Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson, Elon Musk and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. circled up aboard the president-elect’s plane over some McDonalds burgers and fries recently, Donald Trump Jr. was seated in the center of that power foursome.
Hop aboard a double-decker bus in Coimbatore
Experience the joy of riding a double decker bus in Coimbatore during the Vizha event till December 1.
Post-poll violence breaks out in Jharkhand after announcement of results
Following the election results in Jharkhand, several incidents of violence, vandalism, and clashes have been reported across various parts of the state, and are being attributed to political...
Families of loyalist paramilitary victims seek damages
A civil legal action seeking damages from the British government for relatives of victims of loyalist paramilitaries has opened in Belfast.
FG woes as 'Harris hop' morphs into a halt
The Fine Gael election campaign is in big trouble.
Samajwadi Party slams UP govt over Sambhal violence, calls it orchestrated
The Samajwadi Party (SP) on Monday strongly criticised the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government over the violence and stone-pelting incident in Sambhal, which has claimed four lives so far.
At book reading, Dutch journalist recounts exposé on Heineken’s unethical practices in Africa
The book details what the author described as Heineken’s unethical operations, such as high-level corruption, suppression of local brewers, and collaborations with authoritarian regimes and rebel factions in Africa.
At book reading, Dutch journalist recounts exposé on Heineken’s practices in Africa
The book details what the author described as Heineken’s unethical operations, such as high-level corruption.
Adani case raises issue of extraterritorial application of American laws: Attorney
Gautam Adani faces $265 million bribery charges in the US, raising questions about extraterritorial application of American laws.
The horrors of war
My father, Jake Hagel, was part of the Canadian forces cleanup crew during WW2 in Europe.
Shock as far-right, pro-Russia candidate wins first round of Romanian election
A little-known, far-right populist has shocked Romania this morning, securing the first round in the country’s presidential election - beating the incumbent prime minister.
Jharkhand Assembly elections results 2024: 89% of newly elected MLAs in State are crorepatis, states Report
Jharkhand Election Watch report reveals 89% crorepati MLAs, with Congress' Rameshwar Oraon as the richest at ₹42.20 crore.
JPC members on waqf Bill seek more time for deliberations
Opposition members urge Lok Sabha Speaker to extend time for Waqf Bill report submission amid concerns of rushing.
Bad bus ride refund ordered
Two Vancouver men who embarked on an ill-fated church trip to the Okanagan have won a refund from the bus company they hired.
The rival gangs vying for control of Ladbroke Grove
Armed officers were called to Ladbroke Grove at 5.34pm on Sunday to reports of a gunman firing 'four or five shots' into a car on the street as the girl's mother was heard shouting.
Will the US withdraw from the Paris Agreement? An expert's take on climate policy under Trump
As this year's United Nations climate summit, COP 29, comes to an end, world leaders are uncertain about the future of climate change progress given the result of the latest U.S. presidential election.
NCEA level 1 'not working': ERO calls for another overhaul
The system is not fair or reliable, a review calling for change says.
G7 foreign ministers meet to discuss Netanyahu’s ICC warrant
“It’s not an immediate and actual problem. I don’t think Netanyahu will come to Italy or anywhere else."
Phelan murder trial hears from defence expert
The decision of law professor Diarmuid Phelan to fire warning shots at a trespasser on his farm in Tallaght was a reasonable response "given the perception of an imminent threat and the short time available for decision making", a defence expert has told his trial.
Former Kentucky sheriff pleads not guilty in the fatal courthouse shooting of a judge
A former Kentucky sheriff charged in a judge's shooting death pleaded not guilty Monday as he returned to the same courthouse where the two worked closely for years and where the attack occurred. A grand jury indicted former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines last week on one count of murder of a public official. Stines, who served as sheriff for several years, resigned after the Sept. 19 attack at the courthouse in Whitesburg, a small town about 100 miles (146 kilometers) southeast of Lexington, near the Virginia border.
Family violence 'under-reported, under-prosecuted and under-identified'
Aotearoa has the highest reported rate of family violence against women in the developed world, and experts worry that budget cuts in the sector are going to make the fight against abuse a lot harder.
Bill Clinton on what stops Gandhi's dream for India
Former US President Bill Clinton expresses his doubts about the realization of Mahatma Gandhi's dream for India in his new book, 'Citizen: My Life After the White House'. Reflecting on his experience in the aftermath of the devastating 2001 Gujarat earthquake, Clinton recounts his encounters with the suffering and resilience of the people, questioning the extent to which India has achieved Gandhi's vision of a peaceful haven for all. The book also highlights the establishment of the American India Foundation (AIF), which Clinton helped found to support relief efforts in Gujarat. Clinton's observations on India's internal divisions, particularly between Hindus and Muslims, offer a thought-provoking perspective on the country's progress towards Gandhi's ideals.
ERO calls for NCEA Level 1 to be overhauled again, or dropped
The system is not fair, 'not working', and it might be time to scrap it, a review says.
BJP holds meet in Jammu, MLAs asked to demand equitable development of both regions of J&K
BJP urges legislators to prioritize public issues and demand equitable development in Jammu region during meeting.
ERO NCEA report: Pass mark from principals for new literacy, numeracy tests
Most principals believe the tests are making NCEA more reliable but many teachers are yet to be convinced.
Jharkhand Assembly elections | Uniform Civil Code, ‘Bangladeshi infiltration’, and other issues: how they resonated with voters
These efforts at mobilising voters on the basis of direct or implicit Hindutva had only limited rewards for the BJP in Jharkhand.
Gangsters block aid distribution in south Gaza
Aid workers say armed gangs operating within sight of Israeli forces are looting supplies, amid severe shortages.
Keir Starmer should demand probe into 'sexist' GMB union, workers urge
The equalities watchdog, which previously probed Labour's anti-Semitism scandal, should examine claims the GMB is run like an 'old men's club' where women are often mistreated, they said.
Manipur: Mobile internet suspension extended for 2 more days in 9 districts
Imphal, Nov 25 (IANS): The Manipur government on Monday extended, for two more days, the suspension of mobile internet and data services in nine districts including the trouble-torn Jiribam district, officials said. Officials of the Home Department said that though no incident was reported from any of the nine distric.....
‘Until I Kill You’ monster John Sweeney should be probed over eight more murders, expert says
EXCLUSIVE: John Sweeney is serving life in prison for attacking and killing multiple women over the course of the 1990s, but one cold case expert believes he could be linked to eight unsolved murders
Supreme Court to hear case on definition of a woman
Judges will consider a legal challenge which could affect how women and trans people are treated.
Decisive fifth session of negotiations on global plastic pollution treaty opens in Busan
“The excessive reliance of humanity on the convenience of plastics has resulted in an exponential increase in plastic waste..."
Alan Dershowitz Assembles Legal ‘Dream Team’ to Defend Netanyahu, Gallant at ICC
"By pursuing these illegal and unjustified warrants, the ICC has lost its credibility. The US should sanction the institution."
Kentucky sheriff is hit with new charge after executing judge
Former Kentucky sheriff Shawn 'Mickey' Stines, 43, was arraigned on Monday on a new criminal charge of murder of a public official for allegedly shooting dead District Judge Kevin Mullins, 54.
Ex-Kyengera mayor ordered to pay Shs 150m to 2020 lockdown torture victims
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Morning Digest: Special counsel moves to dismiss election interference case against Trump; President Droupadi Murmu to address special session of Parliament to mark 75 years of Constitution, and more
The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 26, 2024
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