Mumbai, Oct 3 (IANS): All the political parties of Maharashtra hailed the Union Cabinet's decision after the Central government approved the classical status of the Marathi language ahead of the Assembly election. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that finally, Marathi got the status of a classic language. “A fight .....

MPs and Citizens Advice urge the government to address regulation of the sector.

Several papers highlight Israel's potential next move against Iran, with widespread speculation its oil infrastructure could be targeted.

Britain should hold a referendum on its membership to the European Convention of Human Rights, Boris Johnson said last night.

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on October 4, 2024

Jovanni Peddie, 14, died in 2011 after falling from a tower block on London's Aylesbury Estate.

Rome wasn’t built in a dayand improving living conditions for citizens is no easy feat—yet this remains a priority for the Congress government in Telangana.

The inquest into the mysterious death of 32-year-old Jason Neil has been postponed to November 7, following testimony from two key witnesses in the coroner's court in Mandeville today. Dr Althea Grace Neblett, the pathologist who...

'Israel is counting on the United States to enter the fray on their behalf and perform destructive strikes against these targets that are beyond Israel's conventional capabilities.' 'They may well get their way if they start a war, because the United States is still committed to Israel's security, and it won't matter whether it is Trump or Harris in the White House.'

Mark Geragos, the defense attorney for Lyle and Erik Menendez said he is “hopeful” that he could get them released by the end of the year.

Vivian Saunders OBE, who won the Women's British Open in 1977, has been convicted of common assault

Vladimir Putin has what Kremlin insiders call a 'special attitude to mysticism' and a deep belief in shamanism - that individuals can communicate with the spirit world.

A 56 year old HGV driver miraculously survived after his lorry plummeted 60ft off a motorway viaducty

Greek shipping companies face threats from Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, prompting increased security measures and insurance costs.

Wyllow-Raine Swinburn was born at John Radcliffe Hospital on September 27, 2022, and discharged home on the evening of September 29 but went on to collapse in the early hours of September 30

Historic Environment Scotland are reviewing the building again after council officers failed to inform them of changes to leisure centre plans.

Fife-based SSPCA chief Mike Flynn is retiring after 37 years leading the fight against wildlife crime and cruelty to animals.

The BBC has seen an army account of how Hamas overran a base, and spoken to survivors and bereaved families.

The Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) has raised concerns over a serious problem of overcrowding at the Mandeville lock-up in Manchester. In its just-released April to June quarterly newsletter, the police oversight body said an inspection...

Shigeru Ishiba is expected to prioritise strengthening Japan's military capabilities and fostering deeper international partnerships, particularly with India, with whom Japan shares significant strategic interests, explains Dr Rajaram Panda.

The Celebrity Big Brother contestant's former agent Phil Green claims: 'The way she behaved after being released, it looked like she loved all the attention'

"Why are they not answering the f*****g phone?"

The National Security Strategy document should flag all major issues concerning security strategy and provide guidelines to concerned departments to work out suitable action plans. Since the global and regional geopolitical canvas is dynamic, the NSS document should be deliberated at length before formulation and should be reviewed periodically, recommends Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Residents of South Queensferry have told LBC they’re sleeping in baths, suffering mentally and physically and feel ‘let down’ by the police as ‘gangs’ of boy racers gather on the seafront on a regular basis.

Wars, a refugee crisis, famine and artificial intelligence could all be recognized when Nobel Prize announcements begin next week under a shroud of violence.

Amelia Pill reportedly spent seven minutes waiting for someone to answer her emergency call on September 30, 2022.

Amelia Pill reportedly spent seven minutes waiting for someone to answer her emergency call on September 30, 2022.

A bus rider was injured when she fell out the doors of a double-decker bus while it was travelling on the Pat Bay Highway.

NCP(SP) president Sharad Pawar urges BJP-led Centre to raise reservation cap, discusses MVA seat-sharing talks and government issues.

The kidnapping was said to have happened after she was lured to Milan for a fake photo shoot.

£20k reward to help solve murder of dad-to-be shot dead in street

Says “international community is becoming increasingly divided and confrontational.”

S. Nijalingappa participated in the Indian independence movement, and played an important role in the Karnataka Unification movement. He was the fourth Chief Minister of Mysuru State (now Karnataka), serving two terms (1956–1958 and 1962–1968).

Sarah Thomson, 38, from Midlothian, says she has been left without heating following a mishap with her bill. She claims the council failed to pay a previous tenant's debt

The Supreme Court on Friday said if it finds that authorities in Gujarat acted in contempt of its order on demolition of properties, it will ask them to restore the structures.

Diving specialist Peter Faulding, of Specialist Group International, has responded to claims he caused "unwarranted stress" to the family of Nicola Bulley, during the search in January 2023

Wyllow-Raine Swinburn was born at John Radcliffe Hospital on September 27, 2022, and discharged home on the evening of September 29 but went on to collapse in the early hours of September 30

Police have arrested a 27-year Cato Manor constable found with stolen goods linked to the hijacking in which Zara Ramsamy, 11, died in Queensburgh last month.

Philip Walters had been monitoring the prestigious Pytchley Hunt in Northamptonshire, which dates back more than 300 years, when he was attacked by Marc Birney while he was sat in his car.

The inquests into the British tech tycoon, his 18-year-old daughter and two other victims of the yacht sinking have opened.

The Supreme Court on Friday declined to pass any order staying the demolition drive initiated by the Gujarat administration in the state's Gir-Somnath district.

A group of seven to eight tribal legislators from ruling and Opposition parties led by the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal

Peter Faulding offered his services to the mother of two's relatives after she was reported missing in January 2023 while walking her dog along the River Wyre in Lancashire.

Ann Thomson claims she's spent six months fighting for transport bosses to accept responsibility

Zakiya Berrabah (pictured) made 'no attempt' to intervene when her Rhodesian Ridgeback cross Cash pounced on Peter Rylatt and his dog Caesar in a park, a court heard.

A diver who helped in the search for missing mum Nicola Bulley has criticised claims made in a new documentary into her disappearance - saying it is time to defend himself and "stand up for the truth".

Wyllow-Raine Swinburn was born at John Radcliffe Hospital in 2022, and was discharged home on the evening of September 29 but went on to collapse in the early hours of September 30

In 1989 Lyle and Erik Menendez brutally murdered their own parents then went on a half-million-dollar spending spree, but new evidence has led many including Kim Kardashian to now plea to the court to set them free as district attourney review announced

Management committees of community centres have been asked to consider taking on ownership of buildings to save £1m

Michael Bourke (56) died seven days after sustaining severe crush injuries