Traces of ancient immigration patterns to Japan found in 2,000-year-old genome
A joint research group led by Jonghyun Kim and Jun Ohashi of the University of Tokyo has demonstrated that the majority of immigration to the Japanese Archipelago in the Yayoi and Kofun periods (between ...
Manawanui recovery: Labour calls for clarity over options
It follows the navy saying they are committed to supporting the ship's removal, and the prime minister saying it's up to the insurers and the navy to work out.
West Coast district plan costs soar
The document, meant to cover the the planning rules for Buller, Grey and Westland, has cost has cost the West Coast Regional Council $5.6 million since 2019.
Derby Chagossian hits out at UK Government over handing sovereignty of island chain to Mauritius
Jean-Francois Nellan has lived in the UK for 20 years and says the Chagossian community were not involved in talks over their ancestral homeland
'Sonia, Kharge, Rahul Have A Chalta Hai Attitude'
'There is some deep rot that has set in the Congress party. This requires an organisational surgery.'
Genomic findings shed light on ancient Japanese population origins
A joint research group led by Jonghyun Kim and Jun Ohashi of the University of Tokyo has demonstrated that the majority of immigration to the Japanese Archipelago in the Yayoi and Kofun periods (between 3000 BCE and 538 CE) came from the Korean Peninsula.
'The noise is so loud'
The 1960 shooting of the Royal Hampshire soldiers – Part I
FROM THE very beginning, there was opposition to the rise of the Jamaican folk religion now known as Rastafarianism and its founder, Leonard Howard, who established a camp near Sligoville in St Catherine. The camp was called The Pinnacle because it...
‘Saibaba’s case an illustration of State’s excesses’  
Civil rights leader G. Haragopal discusses the importance of human rights and what leads to civil rights movements
Liberia: Presidential Committee Begins Interviewing Applicants for Head of War and Economic Crimes Courts Office, Amid Renewed Criticism of Lack of Transparency - FrontPageAfrica
MONROVIA, Liberia —A whirl of speculation has clouded the work of the special presidential committee tasked with shortlisting candidates for the position of Executive Director of Office of War and Economic Crimes Courts of Liberia. Daniel Sando, Deputy Information Minister, told a weekly press conference last Thursday “that there are eight candidates who have been
Meet Kash Patel, the likely CIA chief under Donald Trump, who has a secret plan to remove 'Govt Gangsters' from the White House
Charles Kupperman expressed concerns about Donald Trump's plan to fill a second administration with loyalists like Kash Patel. Patel gained prominence in the Trump administration and pursued various ventures post-2020 election. His roles included controversial stints in national security and the Pentagon, highlighting his influence and ambitions in line with Trump's agenda.
Seven Maharashtra MLCs sworn in, hours before EC announcement of Assembly polls
Swearing-in of seven MLCs in Maharashtra Legislative Council amid upcoming Assembly polls and legal challenges.
Consensual adulterous relationship from its inception does not amount to rape: Allahabad High Court
Court quashes rape charges against man accused of false promise to marry, citing consensual relationship and lack of deception.
Republicans cash in on King's Australian royal visit selling T-shirts
The Australian Republic Movement (ARM) have vowed to make the visit the 'Monarchy Farewell Oz Tour' - and are selling gig-style T-shirts at $34 (£18) each.
Farmer trampled to death by a tusker in Piler mandal of Annamayya district
Farmer trampled to death by elephant herd in Annamayya district, MLA calls for better coordination among forest officials.
In letter to Lok Sabha Speaker, Opposition MPs allege violation of rules in conduct of meeting on Waqf bill
Opposition MPs accuse Jagdambika Pal of bias in Waqf Bill committee, seek Lok Sabha Speaker's intervention.
Safety campaigners urge Ofcom over Roblox 'paedophile hellscape' fears
The popular game in which young players create or play in virtual universes has been accused by US firm Hindenburg Research of exposing children to 'grooming, pornography and violent content'.
PDP Crisis: Governor’s meeting ends in deadlock
The governors consequently adjourned the meeting to Tuesday (today) to take a position on the leadership of the party.
SC junks plea for probe against ex-CJI Gogoi; removes litigant from court
The litigant levelled allegations against the former CJI following which a bench comprising Justices Bela M Trivedi and Satish Chandra Sharma asked the security personnel to escort him out of the courtroom
Maha polls on Nov 20, J'khand to vote on Nov 13 and 20; results on Nov 23
The assembly polls in Maharashtra will be held in a single phase while Jharkhand polls will be held in two phases, the Election Commission of India announced on Tuesday.
Dele Momodu blasts Wike, others over roles in deepening PDP crisis
Mr Momodu said Mr Wike and his allies in the PDP do not care if the party dies.
Lahore students stage anti-harassment rally against alleged campus rape
Director of Punjab Group of Colleges says nothing found on CCTV footage; FIA forms team to probe "disinformation" related to incident.
Deputy CM for providing quality education in State-run residential schools
Deputy Chief Minister directs officials to improve quality education in government-run residential schools, focusing on facilities and standards.
PDP resolves crisis, factions reunited – Bauchi Governor
The governor said the party leaders have resolved to affirm Umar Damagum as the authentic acting national chairman of the party.
Boris Johnson 'offers to help' chainsaw-wielding 'madman' leader meet Mick Jagger
Boris Johnson met Argentina’s maverick leader Javier Milei in Buenos Aires, where the pair discussed everything from international politics to favourite British musicians
Syro-Malabar media commission accuses lay people’s group of insulting Church authority
Syro-Malabar Church Media Commission criticizes Almaya Munnettam for insulting Church authority and making false claims, urging reconciliation.
Grandeur marks Sirimanotsavam in Vizianagaram
Traditional Sirimanotsavam in Vizianagaram witnessed record crowds, with officials ensuring smooth procession and security measures in place.
Top news of the day: Maharashtra, Jharkhand Assembly poll dates announced; Chennai schools, colleges to be shut on October 16 for heavy rains, and more
Maharashtra, Jharkhand Assembly poll dates announced; Chennai schools, colleges to be shut on October 16 for heavy rains, and more, and more in The Hindu’s top news of October 14, 2024.
Kuki-Meitei-Naga MLAs meet in Delhi but no Amit Shah or Biren Singh
Around 20 MLAs belonging to the warring Meitei and Kuki communities of Manipur met in New Delhi on Tuesday for the first time since ethnic violence broke out in the northeastern state 17 months ago, in a bid to hammer out a peaceful solution to the ongoing conflict.
Karnataka High Court issues model guidelines for preserving seized material in criminal cases  
The High Court of Karnataka has issued model guidelines for preserving seized articles, particularly electronic and other valuable gadgets, in criminal cases while emphasising the need to store and protect them from being damaged when they are in the custody of the police or the trial courts.
Devolution of Central taxes: Congress to start campaign against ‘stepmotherly’ treatment towards Karnataka
Congress party campaigns against BJP's treatment of Karnataka over Central tax sharing, highlighting injustice and lack of support.
Science centre on Sahyadri College campus opposed
Opposition to setting up science centre on Sahyadri College land in Shivamogga, urging government to relocate project.
CM tables report of the high-level team probe against Ajith Kumar
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan presents findings of high-level probe into corruption allegations against former ADGP M.R. Ajith Kumar.
Centre says Manipur MLAs ‘unanimously resolved’ to appeal for peace
The Ministry of Home Affairs said that a group of MLAs from Manipur, “representing the Kuki-Zo-Hmar, Meitei, and Naga communities” met in New Delhi and “unanimously resolved” to appeal to the people of all communities in the State to “shun the path of violence so that no more precious lives of innocent citizens are lost”.
Assam govt to spend Rs 12 crore on Nabagraha temple
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday announced that the Nabagraha temple in Guwahati will witness a major transformation with the state government planning to spend more than Rs 12...
Dalit, tribal bodies to participate in meet in Delhi
South Indian conclave opposes Supreme Court verdict on SC/ST subclassification, plans to join national protest in Delhi.
Seven sentenced to life imprisonment in Shibin murder case
Kerala High Court awards life imprisonment to seven accused in Shibin murder case, highlighting flaws in justice system.
Man who murdered and dismembered lodger has sentence increased
Benjamin Atkins was convicted of the murder of 49-year-old Simon Shotton, whose legs were found by a member of the public in the Boscombe area of the Dorset seaside resort in August 2023
CPI (Maoist) State committee pays homage to Prof. G. N. Saibaba
Tribute to Prof. G. N. Saibaba by CPI (Maoist) for his activism and fight for civil liberties.
BJP to hold mega protest in Hubballi on October 25, says Vijayendra
The BJP will hold a mega protest in Hubballi on October 25 against the recent decision of the State government to withdraw the case against group of persons accused of throwing stones at a police station in Old Hubballi in 2022, said BJP State president B.Y. Vijayendra in Bantwal on Tuesday, October 15.
2-state polls: BJP, Oppn gird up in shadow of Haryana poll outcome
An impressive performance in Jharkhand and, especially, Maharashtra assembly polls next month by the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance will lay to rest the doubts over the party's political dominance after its underwhelming performance in the Lok Sabha polls and strike a body blow to the Opposition.
Withdrawal of Hubballi cases: Leader of Opposition in Council seeks intervention of President, PM
Terming the decision of the Cabinet to withdraw cases filed in Hubballi against the accused in the attack on police station as “anti-national”, Leader of the Opposition in the Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy has appealed to the President of India, Prime Minister, Union Home Minister, Union Law and Justice Minister, besides the Governor, seeking their intervention in the matter. He has said that it is a fit case against the Karnataka Cabinet to be registered under an “organised anti-national crimes act”, if any.
LDF faces litmus test in byelection as Congress counts on anti-incumbency
Kerala gears up for high-stakes bypolls as Congress, CPI(M), and BJP strategize for victory in key constituencies.
Bill to amend taxation law passed  
The contentious Kerala Taxation Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2024, was passed in the absence of Opposition legislators in the assembly
Reward for accurately counting potholes in Thrissur city, says Rajan Pallan
Thrissur Opposition Leader offers reward for counting potholes, criticizes Mayor and Public Works Minister for negligence and mismanagement.
TPCC president urges party workers to promote State government’s initiatives
TPCC president urges party cadres to promote government initiatives, emphasizing discipline and collaboration for upcoming elections.
SC Collegium recommends appointment of permanent judge in Karnataka HC
The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, on Tuesday recommended the appointment of Justice Siddaiah Rachaiah, an additional judge of the Karnataka High Court as...
Manipur violence: Meitei, Kuki, Naga MLAs from northeastern state meet in Delhi to find solution
Ethnic violence broke out in Manipur on May 3 last year after a tribal solidarity march was taken out in the hill districts of the state to protest against the majority Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.
Insecurity: Nigerian govt launches school protection squad in Ekiti
The coordinator said the government through the Federal Ministry of Finance had developed a midterm plan spanning 2023-2026 on the safe school initiative.
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