Rahul talks of dividing the country while his ancestors did that: Rajasthan CM
Kathua, Sep 23 (IANS): Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Monday said that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi only talks about dividing the country while his ancestors had
Congress takes out protest rally against 'deteriorating law and order situation' in Tripura
Agartala, Sep 23 (IANS): The opposition Congress in Tripura on Monday took out a protest rally and surrounded the Tripura Police headquarters over the
Placing India at centre of global striving for development, peace, PM Modi says it will work for all
United Nations, Sep 23 (IANS): Placing India at the centre of the global striving for development and peace, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday declared, on behalf of the
Paedophile gymnastics coach appeals sentence
A South Island gymnastics coach once described by a young girl he abused as a "grandfather figure" is attempting to have his 15-year prison...
Taoiseach reiterates calls for ceasefire as Middle East ‘on brink of catastrophe’
TAOISEACH Simon Harris has repeated calls for a ceasefire in the Middle East following the escalation of Israel’s military operations in Lebanon. The Taoiseach is currently in New York attending the United Nations General Assembly High Level week. Yesterday, on the first day of the summit, Israel launched a deadly air campaign in southern Lebanon which killed 492 people and left 1,645 wounded. It marked the deadliest day of the conflict since 2006. Addressing the incident from the UN, Mr Harris said he was “extremely concerned by the escalation of military actions on the Israeli-Lebanon border” before calling on “all sides to pull back from the brink of all-out war”. “I am extremely concerned by the overnight bombardment of Southern Lebanon, the massive loss of life reported there and the spectre that now arises of a second catastrophic front in the war in the Middle East,” he said “This week the world gathers at the UN to discuss peace and working together, while at the same time the Middle East is on the brink…
Faculty union retracts support for petition demanding resignation of Fresno State president
The California Faculty Association has retracted its endorsement of a petition demanding the resignation of Fresno State president Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, an action it took last week along with the California State University Employees Union.
Morning Digest | Israel launches intense airstrikes in southern Lebanon, killing 356, including 24 children; Reform global institutions for peace and development, PM Modi tells U.N., and more
The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on September 24, 2024
Will be your voice in Parliament: Rahul to people of J-K
Srinagar: Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday promised to be the voice of the people of Jammu and Kashmir in Parliament, reiterating the Congress party's commitment to put...
SIT launches probe against Karnataka MLA Munirathna amidst concerns over intimidation of witnesses and destruction of evidence
SIT led by B.K. Singh investigates threats and evidence destruction in cases against BJP MLA Munirathna.
PDRM Investigating Video Of Malaysians Putting Up Sabah & Sarawak Flags In Melbourne
The group was reportedly protesting the "colonisation" of Malaysia.
‘Expendable’ young men lining up to do gangs’ bidding with little or no reward, say police
Gym owner shot in Greater Kailash, Delhi; gang rivalry murder reveals recruitment of young men by criminal gangs.
Nottinghamshire Police slammed as 'appalling' amid calls for Chief Constable to resign over 'horror' decision
Emma Webber, whose 19-year-old son Barnaby was one of three people killed by Valdo Calocane on June 13 last year, has once again demanded Chief Constable Kate Meynell step down
'Nottinghamshire Police's attempt to save its reputation is abhorrent - its chief must resign'
Emma Webber, whose son Barnaby was fatally stabbed on one of Nottingham's darkest days, has previously accused senior police officers of having 'blood on their hands'
Woman destroys children-made Onam Pookalam in Bengaluru housing society; Internet reacts to viral video
A video went viral on social media showing a woman destroying an Onam Pookalam in a Bengaluru housing society. Netizens shared mixed expressions on the video.
Defaced Banksy gets ‘anti-graffiti’ protection
An elephant mural is restored to its original state and protected from further graffiti.
Over 400 NLFT-ATTF militants to surrender in Tripura on Tuesday
Three weeks after an agreement with the Centre and the Tripura government, over 400 extremists of the National Liberation Front of Tripura
Dalits in Sigaranahalli village in Hassan district of Karnataka recall solidarity shown by CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury over temple entry ban
Thayamma, Padmamma, Raju, Lokesh, and many others of the village said they never anticipated that Yechury, a politician leading a national party, would visit their place, listen to their woes, and extend support. Even as local politicians, who represented them in Parliament and the State Assembly hardly visited their locality, Yechury met the villagers, despite opposition from friendly allies.
ACT concerned by university's travel funding guidelines
AUT's policy gives academics who identify as Māori and Pasifika preference when applying for travel.
Liberia: Justice Minister, GIABA Call for Stronger Enforcement of Anti-Terrorism Financing Laws - FrontPageAfrica
At FIA-GIABA Capacity Building workshop  on  Countering Terrorism Financing (CFT)  for National Stakeholders: Justice Minister,  GIABA Demand  Robust Enforcement of Anti-Terrorist Financing Laws in Liberia  Liberia’s Justice Minister and Attorney General, Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh and the Director General of the Inter-governmental Action Group Against Money Laundering In West Africa (GIABA), Edwin W. Harris, in
Perfect storm ahead for Wairarapa commuters
Congestion charging, a crackdown on public servants working from home, and an unreliable public transport system could create a perfect storm.
RG Kar tragedy: CPI(M) creates cell to legally assist women protesters facing police harassment
The CPI(M) leadership in West Bengal has formed a legal cell exclusively for giving assistance to women protesters in case of police harassment for demonstrations against the rape and murder of a...
Hold the Presses – US Jews Discover Rashida Tlaib Is an Antisemite
We need to direct our energies to find a good replacement for Tlaib, as AIPAC has done this election year with two Squad members.
Banksy's elephant artwork restored and protected after being vandalised
The piece, which is painted on the side of a house in Chelsea, south-west London, depicts two elephants poking their heads out of blocked-out windows
Display owner's name, install cameras: UP govt cracks down on eateries
Taking cognisance of incidents of spitting and mixing of urine in eatables in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday directed that the name and address of operators, proprietors and managers should be mandatorily displayed at all food centres.
Dalit family 'ostracised' in Telangana; 16 held
Sixteen people of a village in Medak district of Telangana were arrested for allegedly enforcing a social boycott on members of a Dalit family after they refused to play 'Dappu' (percussion instrument) during village ceremonies, police said on Tuesday.
Banksy artwork restored and protected with 'anti-graffiti solution' after vandalism
The artwork is painted on the side of a house in Chelsea, south-west London
Police seize 500 'dangerous' fake car airbags and £140,000 in raids
City of London Police searched two properties and a garage in Leyton and Ilford, east London, following a referral from Homeland Security Investigations.
‘Good beginning’: India on Pact of the Future’s language on UNSC reforms
India welcomes 'Pact of the Future' at U.N. summit, pushing for Security Council reform and text-based negotiations.
Over 580 extremists of two outfits surrender to Tripura govt, deposit large cache of arms
In a significant development, as many as 584 extremists of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) on Tuesday surrendered to the Tripura government three...
Brewing Solidarity One Cup at a Time on US Campuses
Earlier this year Passages alumni and donors brought a donation of $500,000 to Israeli communities bordering Gaza.
Issues related to NH development should be addressed: K.C. Venugopal MP
He demanded to rectify defects in construction at a meeting of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) officials.
KTR accuses govt. of acting in vengeance against poor, middle class in Hyderabad
K.T. Rama Rao accuses Congress government of targeting poor and middle class homes in Hyderabad for demolition.
‘Spitting and mixing of urine in eatables’: U.P. restaurants told to install CCTVs, eateries to display names of proprietors
‘Spitting and mixing of urine in eatables’: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath mandates display of operator details, CCTV installation, and strict action against food adulteration in Uttar Pradesh.
Delimitation: Grama panchayats, municipalities and corporations to be covered in Phase I
The delimitation of local body wards will take place in three phases, as per the guidelines for the mammoth exercise finalised by the State Delimitation Commission. Grama panchayats, municipalities and corporations will be covered in the first phase, block panchayats in the second and district panchayats in the third.
United Nations chief calls global situation ‘unsustainable’ as annual meeting of leaders opens
U.N. Secretary-General warns of unsustainable world due to impunity, inequality, and uncertainty at General Assembly meeting.
New NEA Pilot Program Aimed at Expanding Arts Access Names $12.4 M. in Grants to 112 Nonprofits
The NEA's new ArtsHERE program aims to expand access to the arts across the United States; 112 nonprofits will receive a total of $12.4 million.
Jharkhand Assembly election will be held on time, says CEC Rajiv Kumar
CEC Rajiv Kumar confirms timely Assembly election in Jharkhand, emphasizing impartial conduct and voter engagement for fair polls.
Top news of the day: Harini Amarasuriya is Sri Lanka’s new PM; Karnataka HC upholds Governor’s approval for investigation against Siddaramaiah, and more
Harini Amarasuriya is Sri Lanka’s new PM; Karnataka HC upholds Governor’s approval for investigation against Siddaramaiah,, and more in The Hindu’s top news of September 24, 2024.
Requisition sent for a Red Corner Notice in phone tapping case: Telangana DGP
Telangana police seeks CBI's help for Red Corner Notice against former officer accused of telephone tapping in USA.
'USAF whistleblower' claims huge UFO announcement will happen 'within days'
An alleged USAF intelligence insider has gone public with what he says is a 70-year history of the pentagon's negotiations with non-human intelligence – and says that a huge escalation is imminent
'Ongoing' Garda investigation into murder of Eddie Hutch has 'advanced', inquest hears
Eddie Hutch, a father of five and taxi driver from Poplar Row, Ballybough, Dublin 3, sustained a number of fatal gunshot wounds after he was approached by several assailants as he pulled up in his taxi outside his house on February 8, 2016
Inquiry call after funeral pre-pay plan firm collapsed affecting 46,000 families
The company collapsed in mysterious circumstances l eaving some 46,000 people out of pocket, yet – to date – no action has been taken against the executives or owners
Lucy Letby bosses should face criminal charges, mother tells inquiry
The nurse tried to murder her son, a premature baby boy, in June 2016 - almost a year after consultants say they first flagged the link between Letby and a spike in deaths
German police say tighter border controls had impact on 'crime'
In just five days since the reintroduction of border checks at all eight of Germany's borders, federal police have detected a whopping figure of almost 900 unauthorized entries.
#EdoDecides2024: APC attacks YIAGA for raising concerns about election results
"Yiaga Africa's report is a travesty, replete with methodological flaws, politicized observations, inconsistencies, inaccuracies, and called its credibility into question."
Hospital bosses 'complicit' and 'should face criminal action' over Lucy Letby mum of victims tells inquiry
The mum of a baby boy killer nurse Letby tried to murder at the Countess of Chester Hospital has said "nothing effective" had been done by NHS authorities to prevent another killing spree
Tanzania arrests opposition leaders, blocks protests
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Working from home: 'There are gains from our people having some flexibility' - Auckland Council
There are no plans to change the council's flexible working rules, but businesses say it's time to act.
Port Hills fire report: 'It's going to become an increasing risk' - locals
Christchurch's Port Hill residents are disappointed Fire and Emergency can not say what started the 14 February fire.
UNESCO Warns against the Looting and Trafficking of Artifacts from Sudan
UNESCO has called on the art market to refrain from buying artifacts from Sudan following reports of the looting of museums in Khartoum.
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