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
Van Gogh paintings vandalized at a London gallery after 2 activists were sentenced in similar attack
Climate activists vandalize Van Gogh paintings in London gallery, protesting oil projects, leading to arrests and sentencing.
29 Sep 05:14 · The Hindu
State police throws security ring around rebellious LDF MLA P.V. Anvar’s house ahead of public meeting in Malappuram
State police provide security for dissident LDF legislator amidst protests, threats, and accusations in Kerala.
29 Sep 05:24 · The Hindu
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
Austrian far-right party hopes for its first national election win in a close race
Former interior minister Herbert Kickl aims to become Austria's chancellor, leading the far-right Freedom Party in a close election race.
29 Sep 07:30 · The Hindu
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
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
Floods claim 433 lives, 79 missing and devastate 780,000 acres of paddy fields
A total of 433 people have died and 79 are missing due to flooding nationwide and more than 780,000 acres of paddy fields were damaged till September 27, sources said.
29 Sep 07:45 · Eleven Media Group Co., Ltd
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
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
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
Prashant Kishor says new political party to launch in Bihar on Oct 2
Prashant Kishor, chief of the Jan Suraaj campaign, on Sunday in a press conference announced the formation of a new political party, details of which, including its name and leadership, will be...
29 Sep 09:13 · The Hans India
'Omar Abdullah Is Seen As A Tourist'
'The Abdullah family is the problem and facilitator of the instability that we are seeing in Kashmir.'
29 Sep 09:17 · Rediff
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
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge seeks resignation of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, other BJP leaders
Karnataka Minister demands Nirmala Sitharaman's resignation over electoral bond scandal, implicating BJP leaders in FIR, amid political accusations.
29 Sep 10:24 · The Hindu
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
Executor remuneration
Can the executor you appoint to administer your estate claim a fee?
29 Sep 11:00 · Castanet
Congress demands Nirmala Sitharaman’s resignation after case against her in Karnataka 
Congress demands Finance Minister's resignation over electoral bond scheme corruption, accusing BJP of undermining democracy.
29 Sep 11:19 · The Hindu
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
Will Udhayanidhi Stalin lead DMK in 2026 Tamil Nadu polls?
The party, rallying in his support, campaigned that national icons like Periyar EV Ramasamy, Dr BR Ambedkar and Naryana Guru had spoken against discrimination including those based on a person's birth. That the Sanatan Dharma controversy cut no electoral ice in Tamil Nadu was also seen as a success for Udhayanidhi.
29 Sep 11:33 · Rediff
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
Labour to tighten ministerial hospitality rules
The move follows criticism over freebies accepted by the prime minister and other cabinet ministers.
29 Sep 12:04 · BBC News
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
Govt likely to bring 3 bills to implement 'one nation, one election' plan
The proposed first constitutional amendment bill would deal with making provisions for holding Lok Sabha and state legislative assembly elections together.
29 Sep 12:12 · Rediff
One Nation, One Election: Modi Govt To Introduce 3 Bills Proposing Key Constitutional Amendments — Report
The Modi government is mulling three bills to implement
29 Sep 12:19 · abp Live
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
Rules on government ministers accepting donations and hospitality to be overhauled
The rules will be changed to bring them in line with what shadow ministers and backbench MPs must declare
29 Sep 12:34 · Manchester Evening News
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
Assam holds recruitment exam for Grade-III posts amidst internet suspension
Assam recruitment exam: Mobile internet/mobile data/mobile wi-fi connectivity remained disabled across the state from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm, as notified in a release on Saturday, issued by the secretary, SLRC for Class-III posts.
29 Sep 13:07 · India TV
Labour to close hospitality rules 'loophole' after Keir Starmer freebies row
Cabinet Office Minister Pat McFadden said a 'Tory loophole' would be closed that meant ministers don’t need to declare the value of hospitality accepted as part of their role
29 Sep 13:07 · The Mirror
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
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
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
Vikramaditya Singh meets Kharge, conveys his steadfastness to Congress ideology
Himachal Pradesh Minister Vikramaditya Singh assures Congress president of loyalty amid controversy over street vendors' identity card issue.
29 Sep 14:00 · 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
 Siddaramaiah asserts confidence to overcome political challenges
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah remains confident in facing political challenges, emphasizing support for farmers and social justice initiatives in Karnataka.
29 Sep 14:20 · The Hindu
Guj MP stresses balancing action against encroachments with economic needs of small traders
While acknowledging to removal of the encroachments near the religious site in Somnath, Gujarat’s Banaskantha MP Geniben Thakor on Sunday said that the demolition drive against small businesses...
29 Sep 14:22 · The Hans India
Will turnout in J-K polls' final phase surpass first two?
Voting for this crucial phase, covering 40 assembly segments across seven districts -- Jammu, Udhampur, Samba and Kathua in the Jammu region and Baramulla, Bandipora and Kupwara in north Kashmir -- is scheduled for October 1.
29 Sep 14:39 · Rediff
Renovation of rural roads a priority: DDC
DDC prioritizes rural road renovation, black spot identification, price regulation, and other key issues in district development meeting.
29 Sep 14:56 · The Hindu
Congress govt.’s appeasement has resulted in unprecedented violence in State, says Yatnal
BJP leader criticizes Congress appeasement policies leading to rise in communal violence in Karnataka, blaming Muslim leaders and government support.
29 Sep 14:56 · The Hindu
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