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Chief Minister Naidu, High Court Chief Justice Lisa Gill attend ‘At Home’ hosted by Governor Abdul Nazeer
The Governor showers praise on The Hindu for its commitment to the social causes and integrity of the country
Ukraine hits Russian Starlink-style network, Moscow tracks arms package
Ukraine used domestically produced Flamingo missiles to hit targets in Russia's southwestern Samara region.
‘Cheap travel is not a defence’: the parents facing court for school absences in England
In one court in Kent, most cases relate to term-time holidays, but non-attendance is a complex issue and post-pandemic rates remain highAs the long school summer break approached its mid-point recently, Margate beach wa...
Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon kills 7 people, Lebanese state media say
State-run National News Agency said the airstrike targeted a home on the edge of the village of Ansar and that paramedics were still searching through the rubble
Ministers highlight welfare delivery, economic development at Independence Day celebrations
After receiving the guard of honour in Chittoor, Health Minister says government is working to make the district a role model in development and welfare
Afghan refugees face an uncertain future as Europe shifts to the right
With the fall of the former government in Kabul, thousands of Afghans were forced to flee the country, many to Europe.
Naidoc awards honour ‘fearless, brilliant’ promoter of First Nations culture Rhoda Roberts
Proud Widjabul Wieybal woman of the Bundjalung nation recognised posthumously with the lifetime achievement awardGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne of Australia’s greatest cultural ambassador...
State government has taken initiatives to tackle drought situation in Raichur: Ajay Dharam Singh
Highlighting the State government’s commitment to addressing agricultural and civic challenges, Minister for Minor Irrigation, Science, and Technology Ajay Dharam Singh stated that key initiatives have been launched to tackle the drought situation in Raichur district.
World Cup winner Ferran Torres joins Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona
The 26-year-old striker cost the Ligue 1 champions a reported 50 million euros ($58m) and has signed a five-year deal.
Israeli strikes on south Lebanon kill nine in worst toll since June
Two airstrikes reportedly hit homes in Ansar and Deir al-Zahrani with rescue services trying to find survivorsNine people have been killed, including three children, and 11 injured in two Israeli airstrikes on south Leb...
Independence Day 2026: PM Modi leads India in commemorating 80 years of freedom | In Photos
For the first time, the national song, 'Vande Mataram', was rendered during the 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort
Japanese minister visits shrine to war dead, angering China, South Korea
Defence Minister Koizumi's visit to Yasukuni Shrine comes on the 81st anniversary of Japan's surrender in WWII.
US navy veterans and military health experts express concern over USS Abraham Lincoln sailors
Prolonged deployment is coupled with reports of water shortages, plumbing issues and attempts to jump overboardTrump downplays concerns about sailors onboard USS Abraham Lincoln US navy veterans and military health expe...
What is the latest Mining Amendment Act about? | Explained
The opposition to the proposed act primarily centres on a potential subversion to the federal structure of how revenue from mining resources is taxed, especially in resource-rich and States which particularly depend on...
Earthquake rocks Spain's tourist jewel Granada
The fire service received 300 calls and performed 85 interventions, especially in southern Granada and the city's metropolitan area, said Antonio Sanz, the Andalusia region's top emergencies official
FIFA World Cup and Olympics cited as Coe warns of politicians near sport
World Athletics' president says political influence in sport must be kept in check with LA Olympics on horizon.
Seven killed in Israeli strike on southern Lebanon, country's PM says
Among those killed in the strike on Ansar included three children and two women, state media reports.
Family stranded at sea for 16 hours after jet ski capsized in Thailand
A father and his two young sons spent a night adrift before being rescued off the coast of the island of Koh Samui.