FCT, Rivers, Delta get new police commissioners
Mr Egbetokun said the postings were done to strategically reposition the Nigerian Police Force and ensure the maximum utilisation of human resources available to it.
Lawsuit: Las Vegas violated open meeting laws in relation to LDS temple project
Residents of a neighborhood near Lone Mountain allege that the city of Las Vegas violated open meeting laws around the time it approved the building of a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...
Children found naked 'covered in faeces and locked in bedroom' for 12 hours a day
Dakota Rain Dodd, 24, and Aubrianna Jewelyn Willow Freeman, 22, are facing multiple charges of child neglect after the grim discovery of two children covered in 'faeces' in the family's apartment
Children found naked, 'covered in faeces and locked in bedroom' as couple arrested
Dakota Rain Dodd, 24, and Aubrianna Jewelyn Willow Freeman, 22, are facing multiple charges of child neglect after the grim discovery of two children covered in 'faeces' in the family's apartment
China spent millions on this new trade route - then a war got in the way
The BBC visits the border with Myanmar, where a war is raging on China’s doorstep.
Yadavs instigated Paswan community to torch houses in Nawada: Jitan Ram Manjhi
Patna, Sep 19 (IANS): Politics over the torching of 100 houses belonging to the Mahadalit community in Bihar’s Nawada escalated after former Bihar Chief Minister, Jitan Ram Manjhi on Thursday alleged the involvement of members of the Yadav and Paswan communities in the arson. “People from the Yadav community insti.....
Starmer 'in control' and 'Al Fayed rape scandal'
Friday's headlines include Sir Keir Starmer defending his position and sex attack claims against Mohamed Al Fayed.
Independents’ day in Kashmir 
Kashmir's autumn elections see Independents challenging traditional parties, with a focus on jailed candidates and anti-India sentiment.
Forging the high road to sobriety in Andhra Pradesh
A tale of addiction, despair, and hope unfolds at a de-addiction center in Andhra Pradesh.
Morning Digest | Doctors call off strike after Bengal government lists reforms; MEA dismisses report about Indian ammunition entering Ukraine, and more
The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on September 20, 2024
Week in Politics: 'Crime wave' puts government's target in doubt
Analysis - Crime throws the government's reduction target into doubt and Labour's Chris Hipkins has to deal with a bad poll.
Over 70 killed, 200 injured in Mali attacks
Al Qaeda-linked fighters target military police school and an airport complex.
Marriage, mayhem and murder: Unraveling an arsenic poisoning conspiracy that tore apart a Hyderabad family
A shocking tale of arsenic poisoning in Hyderabad reveals a deadly plot of revenge and grudge within a family.
St George’s College celebrates 175 years
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam (For the Greater Glory of God)! FOR 175 YEARS, the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) has served the people of Jamaica by providing excellent high school education for the island’s boys, at St George’s College. In 1850, 21...
Is Tamil Nadu Heading For A Jallikattu 2.0 Moment?
The recent 'revelation' by TN fishers freed by Sri Lanka after they had paid up Lankan rupees 50,000 each in fines, that their hair was tonsured in prison and they were forced to remove their garments other than the underpants, and were also made to clean toilets, as if with vengeance, has touched a raw nerve this time, just as another issue or issues had done it ahead of the Jallikattu protests, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.
Supreme Court orders government to pay in advance for Māori coastline appeal
In a rare decision, the country's top court has told the Crown it must give advance financial support to a group of hapū challenging it.
DU student, on the way back from his birthday party, dies in car crash
Tragic car crash involving Delhi University students celebrating a birthday, suspected alcohol involvement, resulting in one death.
Power of NI Secretary to withhold information 'unlawful'
The power of the Northern Ireland Secretary to withhold sensitive information from reviews under a new legacy body is unlawful, the Northern Ireland Court of Appeal has found.
Ahead of PM’s visit to Maharashtra, Jairam Ramesh questions BJP on farmers, Adivasis and Gandhi’s legacy
PM Modi’s visit to Maharashtra: Congress party Jairam Ramesh questions BJP on, addressing the core issues of farmer suicides, Adivasi rights, and Gandhi’s legacy
Liberia: ‘Disenfranchised’ Residents Of Lovers Street Alarm Over Writ Of Injection Being Executed Beyond Court's Mandate - FrontPageAfrica
Monrovia- Disenchanted community dwellers of Lover Street Community, around the ELWA Junction, have been alarmed over a recent writ of injection, issued by the Civil Law Court, against some occupants of a property within the community. The aggrieved community dwellers noted that those who have come to enforce the court order are going beyond what
'Abhaya Di Was Killed Ruthlessly'
'Abhaya Di was one of the best seniors we could have.' 'She secured a seat in chest medicine which is huge in India, where only 10-20 seats are available for the general category.' 'Such a talent was destroyed ruthlessly.'
Milad-un-Nabi celebrations in Hyderabad conclude peacefully
Thousands of Muslims peacefully celebrate Milad-un-Nabi in Hyderabad amidst tight security and efficient traffic management.
67 CSOs condemn Tinubu govt’s human rights violations, crackdown on dissents
“The actions taken by the government in recent weeks have raised serious concerns about the state of democracy and human rights in our nation,” the coalition said.
Delhi coaching centre deaths: SC directs Centre-appointed panel to submit interim measures in 4 weeks
Three IAS aspirants had died earlier in July this year due to flooding at a basement of a coaching centre in the national capital.
UNESCO team to visit Gingee Fort in T.N. nominated for World Heritage Site tag on September 27
The UNESCO team including an expert from ICOMOS is set to visit the Gingee Fort nominated by the Central government for a World Heritage Site tag.
Will a Russian SHAMAN have final say in whether Putin nukes the West?
Putin's 'special attitude to mysticism', as one insider describes it, has renewed concerns about the Russian dictator's state of mind more than two and a half years into the Ukraine war.
'It looks like papier mache!' say Visitors to Trafalgar Square
For a quarter of a century, Trafalgar Square's fourth plinth has been the source of much discussion among tourists and locals alike.
FG set to launch new National Values Charter – Official
One aim of the charter is to ensure that all Nigerians are fully aware of their rights and protections under the Constitution and the laws of the land.
Report: Senior Terrorist Killed in Israeli Drone Raid near Damascus Airport
Hezbollah now confronts a daunting challenge in reconstructing its leadership structure following the severe disruption of its communication networks and the assassinations of its top commanders.
BJP to intensify J&K poll campaign, Amit Shah's rally blitz on Saturday
Ahead of the second of the three-phased poll process for the J&K Assembly elections, covering 26 seats in five districts of both the Jammu region and the Kashmir Valley
Tennis legends, Naomi Campbell and autumn fog: photos of the day – Friday
The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world
RG Kar tragedy: CBI seeks polygraph test of former SHO, narco-analysis of ex-Principal Ghosh
The CBI has applied to a special court in Kolkata for permission to conduct a polygraph test on Tala Police Station's former SHO Abhijit Mondal and a narco-analysis test of former controversial...
Key recommendations in simultaneous elections report ‘flawed’, says former CEC Quraishi
Former CEC Quraishi raises concerns over practicality of simultaneous polls, highlighting logistical, financial, and constitutional challenges.
Gujarat: Collected 73 tons of waste along pilgrimage routes, claims Ambaji Padyatra volunteers
The volunteers of the ‘Ambaji Padyatra’ (Clean Environment Campaign) on Friday claimed to have collected 73 tons of waste along the pilgrimages routes since September 12.
Saseendran temporarily survives internal party challenge
Minister A.K. Saseendran remains NCP-SP's representative in LDF Cabinet amid factional disputes and potential reshuffle.
Four held on charges of blowing up surplus weir of irrigation tank in Chennur
Chennur police arrest four for blowing up weir; investigation ongoing, charges filed.
Ahead of Maha polls, Sharad Pawar faction moves SC over symbols
Ahead of the Maharashtra assembly elections, veteran leader Sharad Pawar led faction moved the Supreme Court on Friday seeking that both factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) be given new poll symbols.
JMM, RJD, Congress aid infiltration; BJP will throw Bangladeshis, Rohingya out: Amit Shah
Amit Shah accuses opposition parties of aiding infiltration for votes in Jharkhand, promises to remove infiltrators if BJP wins.
Fact-finding on sexual assault in fake NCC camp in Krishnagiri school calls for invoking POSH Act too
AIDWA releases report on sexual assault in school in Krishnagiri
Tirupati laddu row: VHP demands control of Hindu temples to be given to society to safeguard sentiments of believers
VHP expresses anger over adulteration in Tirupati temple prasad, calls for society control of Hindu temples.
Best pictures as Arbroath pupils get Great East Coast Beach Clean under way
Clean-up events are taking place along the Angus coast this weekend.
Delhi is of migrants, caste certificate from other States will apply here, says HC
Delhi High Court rules that migrants in Delhi are entitled to reservation benefits, regardless of state-issued caste certificates.
J&K: Home Voting begins in all six Kathua Assembly segments
The process of Home Voting for the Assembly Elections commenced on Friday across all six constituencies of the Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir utilising postal ballots to ensure accessibility.
RG Kar case: CBI custody of Sandip Ghosh, Abhijit Mondal extended till Sep 25
A special court in Kolkata on Friday extended till September 25 the CBI custody of the former principal of R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital Sandip Ghosh and ex-Station House Officer (SHO)
Government MPs back Holness
Government members of parliament have "unequivocally" given their support to Prime Minister Andrew Holness in the wake of the controversy surrounding his asset declarations to the Integrity Commission. "As representatives of the...
Congress takes out tractor rallies across Madhya Pradesh demanding higher MSP
Madhya Pradesh Congress demands higher prices for crops, leads protest rallies across State, seeking MSP increase for farmers.
Tensions among MVA allies over CM's come to fore ahead of polls
In signs of friction in the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) over the chief minister's post, Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray leader Sanjay Raut on Friday said ally Congress should understand his party's contribution in increasing the grand old party's tally in the Lok Sabha polls.
Court dismisses suit seeking to replace 27 pro-Wike lawmakers in Rivers
The 27 lawmakers, led by Martin Amaewhule, were said to have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on 11 December 2023.
Nawada incident: State government takes action against SHO for failure in intelligence gathering
Dalit homes set on fire in Bihar, police take action against SHO for intelligence failure, arrests made, investigation ongoing.
Congress run by tukde tukde gang, PM Modi says in Vidarbha
PM Modi says tukde tukde gang and urban Naxals have been running Congress
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