Starmer is given more perks than any other MP over the last five years
Sparking fresh anger amid the 'Wardrobegate' row, analysis showed the PM received two and a half times more gifts and hospitality than the next MP.
Drivers are given £322m in fines under ULEZ scheme, figures reveal
Nearly 1.8 million ULEZ penalty charge notices were issued between August 29 last year and the end of June, according to analysis of Transport for London statistics.
Naidu exhorts MLAs, MPs to prepare vision documents for their constituencies
Vijayawada: CM N. Chandrababu Naidu emphasizes NDA unity, development goals, and infrastructure projects for Andhra Pradesh's progress.
BJP membership drive hits controversies in Gujarat
Gujarat BJP's membership drive marred by controversies including forced enrolment of school children and hospital patients.
Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities continue to fall behind their peers, study finds
Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are continuing to fall behind their peers with the gap widening despite the introduction of SEND legislation.
'I can't sleep': What an athlete’s murder tells us about women’s safety in Kenya
Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei's killing by her ex-partner revives calls for action on gender-based violence.
Why finding out about Sue Gray’s salary really matters
Chris Mason explains why the story about the prime minister's chief of staff earning £170,000 a year matters.
Dallas Mavericks and Sands Corp. donate $100K to ‘For Oak Cliff' community center
The nonprofit 'For Oak Cliff' received a major donation Wednesday, that jump starts its North Texas Giving Day goals.
R.G. Kar impasse: Medics to continue strike after second round of talks remain inconclusive
West Bengal doctors continue strike over safety concerns, government refuses written directives, leading to ongoing agitation.
Sir Keir Starmer 'gifted season use of Arsenal corporate box'
The PM, who is an ardent Gunners fan, has been offered the luxury gift by the club, to be used by him, his family and his security guards, according to ITV News.
Morning Digest | Second wave of blasts in Lebanon kill 20, injures hundreds; Kerala confirms second Mpox case in UAE returnee, and more
The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on September 19, 2024
Furious locals slam underwater sculpture confused for a drowned woman
Furious homeowners in Canterbury have been left outraged after a 'distasteful' underwater sculpture was confused for a drowned woman.
Student-nurse recruitment as bad as ever, RCN says
There are 21% fewer nursing students starting courses at universities across the UK than three years ago.
Search for suspect in Kentucky highway shooting ends with discovery of body believed to be his
Authorities say they believe the body of a man suspected of shooting and wounding five people on a Kentucky interstate highway has been found.
Short Stirling Air Disaster: Five people who died in aircraft tragedy 'will never be forgotten'
An unremarkable field off the A608 in Annesley is the site of a tragic and relatively unknown piece of history
New accommodation for Nottingham's male rough sleepers to go ahead
A site designed for female rough sleepers in the city is already well under way
The town on the edge of Peak District well on the way to being free of drug gangs
More than 80 arrests have been made and five properties have been issued with closure notices
Seven injured in an explosion in Kishanbagh
Explosion from country-made crackers injures family in Kishanbagh, Bahadurpura; roof collapses, critical injuries reported, investigation ongoing.
[VIDEO] 2 Chinese Tourists Killed In Penang After Uprooted Tree Crushes Car
A Malaysian was rescued from the vehicle, sustaining minor injuries to his feet and head.
'Will BJP Be In A Majority Forever?'
'If the country felt very strongly about the BJP, then why did the country not put money where the mouth is?'
Gardai believe encrypted chats uncovered in global swoop will bring biggest crime gang to justice
Gardai are confident they will nail the leaders of ‘The Family’ crime group
Labour councillor accuses Greens of planning 'no-go zone for disabled people'
It comes after comments made by a Green councillor in the wake of a city centre transport consultation
Parade in need of sponsors
It may only be September, but the Bridge Youth and Family Services is already looking ahead to the 2024 holiday season, announcing the return of Parade with a Purpose, an inspiring celebration set to
U.S. lawmakers express outrage over vandalism of temple in New York
Outrage and condemnation from American lawmakers over hateful vandalism at BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Melville, New York.
Sinn Féin criticises Govt over pension tax break
Sinn Féin's finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty has said the Government has given a massive tax break to people with gold plated pensions.
A daily perk for those living in one of Greater Manchester's most picturesque towns could soon be 'lost forever'
There are concerns a new plan will push the area beyond breaking point
Union govt attempting to 'infringe' on J&K political executive's powers: Congress
Congress questions PM Modi's actions in Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting issues with Union Government's powers and investment in the region.
Coalition's gang legislation passes into law banning patches in public places
The coalition's gang legislation - that bans patches in public - has passed into law.
The urgent need for improved support for SEND pupils
Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are continuing to fall behind their peers with the gap widening despite the introduction of SEND legislation.
Flips, flops and surges
If the lead up to British Columbia's provincial election campaign is any indication of what’s to come, voters should expect the unexpected.
When the world said goodbye to the Queen
At 11am two years ago today, the nation and hundreds of millions of people across the world turned on their televisions to watch the final goodbye to the woman who gave them everything.
Ayodhya's Khurchan Peda, Khadau, Chandan Tika and Jaggery to get GI tag
Ayodhya's Khurchan Peda, Khadau, Chandan, Tikka, and Jaggery will get a GI tag. For this, the GI expert of Kashi filed a GI application, which has been accepted by the GI Registry, Chennai.
Teachers in England given lie-ins twice a week under new rules
Teachers at a state secondary school in west London, in the capital city, say having a double period off one morning a week has changed their lives.
Defence Minister engages with Beijing-based advanced tech firms on bilateral cooperation: Focus on drone production and air defence
Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister for Defence General Tin Aung San held talks with advanced industrial technology companies based in Beijing, China, in order to cooperate in the technologies of the two countries, including the production of unmanned aircraft and air defence, sources said. The delegation led by General Tin Aung San attended the 11th Beijing Xiangshan Forum at the invitation of Admiral Dong Jun, Minister for National Defense of China, and discussed this during the visit.
Former Joint Commissioner of Tiruchendur temple in T.N. booked on corruption charges
The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) of Tamil Nadu has booked the former Joint Commissioner of the Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department, who was then posted at the Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Thirukovil, Tiruchendur, on the charge of taking a bribe from a headmaster with visual impairment in exchange for clearing a file pertaining to pay anomalies.
South Sudan's peace monitors approve two-year extension of transitional period
The extension of the transitional period for the South Sudanese administration and the postponement of national elections for two years was approved by a monitoring commission for the...
Centre to share information with Supreme Court on collegiums resolutions on HC chief justices
Attorney General seeks adjournment for PIL hearing, Jharkhand files contempt case against Union government for judicial appointments delay.
What are the safest countries on Earth if World War III starts?
The recent surge in global conflict has led to speculation that World War III could be on the horizon. So, what are the safest countries to be in if World War III does take place?
Municipality spends R160k to help four employees get driver's licence
A cash-strapped Mpumalanga municipality has spent R160,000, three times that the normal price, to upgrade driver licences of four staff members.
Manager faces prison for setting fire to Perthshire hotel
Nearly 50 people had to be evacuated in the middle of the night as the blaze took hold at the Killin Hotel, by Loch Tay.
Boss of holiday park where boy, 5, drowned defends no-lifeguard policy
Five-year-old Robin Van Caliskan died at Atlantic Reach's Newquay resort after drowning in a swimming pool - now the boss of the holiday park has defended the decision to have no lifeguard at an inquest
Floods in Central Europe
A massive flood wave moving across Central Europe threatened new areas after claiming 24 lives, raising concerns among residents and officials and prompting European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen to plan a visit to the region Thursday.
Teachers offered lie-ins and WFH options to join the profession
The incentives are designed to encourage a better work-life balance in order to attract new recruits and prevent teachers from leaving the classroom all together.
I thought I'd found chocolate buttons but they were coins worth £100k
Tony Asquith unearthed the find while searching a recently ploughed field in August 2022 in Lenham, near Maidstone, in Kent.
Romesh Ranganathan launches latest Omaze draw with stunning £2m Devon house near Exmouth
The luxurious four-bedroom home comes with a swimming pool and amazing views of the Devon countryside
Migration to Northern Ireland at 15-year high
The number of people coming to live in Northern Ireland was 30,500 while 23,000 people left.
Row after Chandrababu Naidu alleges animal fat used in Tirupati laddus
Andhra Pradesh CM's comments on animal fat in Tirumala temple offerings spark controversy, leading to political accusations and demands for investigation.
The Welsh words that have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary
The September 2024 update of the dictionary has included these 10 Welsh words
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