Climate, Conflict and Aid: Three-pronged solution needed for Mozambique
The protracted crisis in Cabo Delgado requires a triple nexus approach to climate change, conflict and humanitarian assistance.
Council to pay out £450k in refunds to 1,000 applicants after admitting 'major failings'
Up to 1,000 applicants could be owed cash
On Gandhi Jayanti-eve, PETA seeks to rechristen Mumbai's famed ‘Mutton Street’ as ‘Ahimsa Marg’
On the eve of Mahatma Gandhi’s 155th birth anniversary, PETA India has urged Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to rename South Mumbai’s noted and notorious ‘Mutton Street’ as ‘Ahimsa Marg’...
Private buses choke major roads in Bengaluru, commuters bear the brunt
As buses line up to pick up passengers, often blocking entire lanes, the city comes to a standstill, especially on weekends.
UK households with certain types of heating warned they could face £2,500 bills
Some less efficient types of heating could massively ramp up your household bills, way above the levels set by the price cap
New helicopter coming for Fresno police. What will city get for $6.9 million?
The Fresno Police Department is getting a new helicopter for its Skywatch unit sometime next year, replacing one of two aging Eurocopter EC120 choppers that are nearing the end of their useful service life.
Officials in Perambalur district told to be ready for northeast monsoon
Ahead of the onset of northeast monsoon, officials of various government departments have been asked to be in a state of preparedness by taking steps to deal with any emergency situation
Art in Transit to celebrate Gandhi Jayanti by initiating conversations around clothes and textiles
Fabric Footprints celebrates sustainable fashion and Gandhi's legacy through workshops and exhibits at Cubbon Park Metro Station.
Council presses Holyrood for cash to fix potholes on West Lothian roads
One councillor hit out at the Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop saying she "didn't have to worry about potholes using a ministerial limo".
Swarming sparks action
In 2019, the total number of youth charged of a criminal offence in Kelowna was 97, in 2020 there were 98 youth were charged of a crime, in 2021 there were 76 youth charged, in 2022 there were 60 yout
Solihull parents 'losing confidence' in support for children with complex needs
'What has changed in 40 years?' councillor in tears after hearing of SEND issues
SNP Government to bypass COSLA to help salvage troubled national care service bill
Neil Gray said he will work with "individual" councils after the official group for local authorities walked away from the Bill
Aim to be job creators: AICTE Chairman at UoH 24th convocation 
AICTE Chairman encourages students to upskill, innovate, and become job creators at University of Hyderabad's convocation ceremony.
Horrifying moment man is mauled by pair of dogs after they 'escaped'
This is the horrifying moment a man is mauled by pair of dogs after they reportedly escaped onto the street in Sheffield, South Yorkshire yesterday.
Traders, motorists urge Tiruchi Corporation to speed up UGD work on Madurai Road
The motorists, traders, and residents have urged the Tiruchi City Corporation to expedite the underground drainage work on Old Madurai Road
Curry Mile business owners slapped with huge fine over illegal shisha cafe
Despite repeated warnings, raids and enforcement notices the cafe flouted the law for years
Road layout sparks safety fears among cyclists on route that gives priority to drivers over riders
Cyclists who use one of Stirling’s cycle paths say that the road layout – which gives priority to vehicles at junctions – has sparked safety fears among the city’s cycling community.
K.S. Sharma is a committed fighter, Shettar hails his teacher on his 91st birthday
BJP MP Jagadish Shettar praises trade union leader K.S. Sharma for lifelong dedication to workers' welfare and ideology.
Moment angry driver attacks parking wardens handing him a ticket
The foul-mouthed motorist was caught on body camera confronting two council officials in Coventry in what has been branded an 'unacceptable' assault.
Nine-bed £4.5million mansion with a tube slide cuts price by £500,000
Estate agents flogging a Grade II-listed country home in the New Forest with a slide to take the owner from the first floor down to the hallway have slashed its asking price by £500,000.
Campaign group urges councillors to continue green belt fight ahead of crunch 'local plan' meeting
Priority should be given to urban ‘brownfield’ sites instead of green belt campaigners say
Council 'installed flowerbed in front of homeowners driverway'
A council has come under fire after it planted a flowerbed in front of a resident's home, making their driveway unusable.
Government portals should provide mother’s name instead of father’s: NHRC
NHRC suggests government record portals provide mother's name, prioritize children's rights, and streamline documentation for sex workers' children.
School 'social structures' perpetuate inequalities for children with disabilities, study says
Social structures in schools perpetuate inequalities against children with developmental disabilities, a new study says.
Moment lorry crashes through safety barrier and falls off M6 Thelwall Viaduct
The HGV was sent plummeting down to the ground on Monday night (September 30)
#EndBadGovernance: Ondo residents defy police warning, protest in Akure
The protesters demanded an urgent government intervention in the current high cost of staple foods and petroleum products in the country.
Councillors defend 'putting their money where their mouth is' over failed £180,000 homes appeal
Derbyshire Dales District Council rejected plans for 87 homes in Ashbourne which have now been approved at appeal
Lorry driver discharged with minor injuries after 60-foot motorway bridge fall
Police said it was “remarkable” no one was seriously hurt after the HGV plummeted from the bridge
Lorry driver discharged with minor injuries after 60-foot motorway bridge fall
Police said it was “remarkable” no one was seriously hurt after the HGV plummeted from the bridge
Dental crisis deepens in Dumfries and Galloway
One of the two dentists at Great King Street Dental in Dumfries has now made the decision to end their NHS services for over 18’s, affecting almost 2,000
Lorry that plunged from Thelwall Viaduct recovered as police give update on driver
Police said it is 'remarkable' the lorry driver was not more seriously injured
Dramatic moment lorry plunges off Thelwall viaduct
Dashcam footage showed the moment the vehicle crashed through the barrier on the northbound carriageway of the M6 in the heavy rain and fell from the viaduct.
Hoodlums raze ex-senator’s residence, university study centre
The police have confirmed the attacks.
A season of puja and protests begins in Kolkata
West Bengal CM inaugurates Durga Puja amidst protests; economic significance of festival highlighted; political pressure on Puja organizers.
Call for support from Kildare for people fleeing homes across Lebanon
Request from coalition of Irish aid charities
Akpabio’s aide calls for credible local elections in Akwa Ibom
The election will be held this Saturday to elect chairpersons and councillors for local councils in the state.
Police and charity launch security for Jewish holy days amid threats
EXCLUSIVE: Israel's National Security Council warned that 'efforts to carry out attacks against Israeli/Jewish targets abroad are expected to intensify' around October 7 .
School holidays: How much will they hit your pocket?
Parents RNZ spoke to were spending upwards of $100 to keep their children entertained during school holiday outings.
Morning Digest: Iran fires missiles at Israel, warns against retaliation; Jaishankar says China reneged on border agreements with India, and more
The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on October 2, 2024
US election: Walz, Vance argue their running mates would reduce Middle East instability in V-P debate
Tim Walz and JD Vance participated in a vice-presidential debate discussing issues like potential Middle East conflict and a natural disaster in the southeastern US. Walz criticized Donald Trump's leadership while Vance praised Trump's stability. The debate offers a critical chance for voters to evaluate the vice-presidential candidates before the upcoming elections.
22 Students And 3 Teachers Killed In Tragic Thailand School Bus Fire
They were returning from a field trip.
PPP-backed moot supports federal constitutional court
Speakers reject judicial activism; say judicial reforms and constitutional court are "inevitable and the need of the hour".
Trump and Harris campaigns seek to turn crises to their advantage
A month before the US presidential election, Vice President Harris and Trump confront crises including Middle East tensions, a deadly hurricane, and a nationwide dockworkers' strike. Trump blames Harris and Biden, while both campaigns try to manage the situations amidst critical swing state concerns.
Drivers could face £10,000 tyre fine this autumn and points on licence
Don't get caught out in wet weather by making four simple checks before driving
Durga Puja art preview brings international spotlight to Kolkata’s biggest festival
Preview of Durga Puja in Kolkata by massArt attracts global tourists and dignitaries, showcasing Bengal's rich art and culture.
Prez, PM lead nation in paying tributes to Mahatma Gandhi
President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other dignitaries paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his 155th birth anniversary at Rajghat on Wednesday.
Primary school in South Bristol no longer ‘requires improvement’
It was inspected in July
Poverty is serving up desperate Birmingham children to ruthless gangs to use like toy soldiers
Parts of north Birmingham have practically been at civil war for years
DMK ally VCK's liquor prohibition conference today in TN's Kallakurichi
The INDIA bloc member and DMK ally, the VCK, is holding a women's conference on liquor and drug prohibition at Ulundurpet in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi district on Wednesday, on the occasion of...
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