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‘Will join Uddhav’s Ram Raksha Andolan,’ says Fadnavis, but with a question Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday questioned Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray‘s proposed “Ram Raksha Andolan”, asking whether Thackeray knew the “Ram Raksha” stotra and understood its meaning.“He is organising a ‘Ram Raksha Andolan,’ but does he actually have any knowledge…
Fewer people wear face masks than during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, but they’re still great personal protective equipment to keep at home. They can help prevent illness and protect the people around you, especially if you’re experiencing symptoms like sneezing and coughing. There are many face masks to choose from, but according to the…
SC raps Samay Raina, Ranveer Allahbadia NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday came down heavily on comedian Samay Raina and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia for failing to comply with its earlier directions in the India’s Got Latent controversy case.The top court said Samay had “taken the court for a ride” and described both Samay and…
Lindsey Graham’s sister is tapped to serve the rest of the late senator’s term. A man’s fatal shooting by an ICE officer in Maine sparks an outcry. And how Wall Street-backed Lucky Strike took over an American bowling town. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Here’s…
SC refuses interim stay on CBSE’s three-language policy NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to stay the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) three-language policy for the 2026-27 academic session, observing that ‘learning a language never goes waste’, while agreeing to hear petitions challenging the policy in detail next week.A bench comprising Chief…
Tasmania’s top health official says the Launceston General Hospital is experiencing “impacted” capacity and is urging patients to only attend if it is a medical emergency. “The Launceston General Hospital is currently experiencing high demand for services, particularly patients with acute health needs,” Health Secretary Dale Webster said on Tuesday evening. “At present, clinical services…
The financial watchdog is trying to shut down a formerly licensed Australian company accused of promoting fake bond investments and engaging in “serious misconduct”. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) says its investigations to date indicate Capital Guard had raised more than $17 million from around 80 investors across Australia, alleging only a “small…
Picture from Fire Fury Corps X handle NEW DELHI: The Army on Tuesday marked a key moment in India’s military history, recalling July 14, 1999, as the decisive turning point of the Kargil War. It was the day India’s military campaign gained a decisive edge, forcing Pakistan to announce the withdrawal of its forces after…
Sam Neill, the acclaimed New Zealand actor, was suffering from pneumonia before his death on Monday, according to a co-star. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Fellow Kiwi actor Rima Te Wiata, who appeared opposite Neill in the 2016 comedy “Hunt for the Wilderpeople,” told the…
Victorian public school teachers will hold another 24-hour statewide strike next week amid an ongoing dispute with the state government over pay and conditions. Australian Education Union (AEU) Victorian Branch members have resolved to take further industrial action next Thursday, July 23, including stop-work action and a ban on unpaid overtime. AEU Victorian branch president…