NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday took a sharp jibe at the Congress over the alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement row, saying that “those who used to shoot bullets at Ram bhakts are talking about devotion towards Lord Ram.“Addressing a public gathering in Uttar Pradesh’s Rampur, Adityanath accused the Congress of…
It was a crash that shocked thousands and suspended the day’s entertainment at Avalon Airshow early. In March last year, pilot Glenn Collins was performing in a four-plane stunt demonstration when his aircraft crashed into the ground a few hundred metres from spectators. They reported hearing a loud gasp as his aircraft hit the ground….
The Sena’s status was elevated as it moved from managing factory unions to the lucrative BMC. Earlier this month, the Shiv Sena completed 60 years of its existence. The milestone came in the backdrop of a bitter power struggle, marked by defections and betrayals.Once run as a tightly-controlled family enterprise, the Uddhav Thackeray (UBT) faction…
Two people have been disqualified from owning dogs after a severely emaciated animal was rescued by RSPCA inspectors in Tasmania and nursed back to health. WARNING: This story contains an image that may distress some viewers. Inspectors attended a property in the state’s south after concerns were reported for the welfare of a dog named…
The gifts, presented to Seychelles’ top leadership and their spouses, complemented a visit widely seen as significant for India’s engagement in the Indian Ocean Region. Prime Minister Narendra Modi used traditional Indian handicrafts and textiles as instruments of cultural diplomacy during his visit to Seychelles, presenting a carefully curated collection of gifts that reflected not…
The state’s corruption watchdog has heard University of Wollongong’s (UOW) chancellor opposed advertising a proposed executive role earmarked for the woman at the centre of allegations about biased recruiting. The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) inquiry has been told UOW chief governance officer Alyssa White helped friends with their job applications and leaked interview questions….
On Friday night, a triumphant Benjamin Netanyahu posted a video on social media declaring a major victory in negotiations with Lebanon over the war Israel is waging against militant group Hezbollah. “This is also a major blow to Iran,” he declared. And while it was obvious why Israel’s prime minister would frame the announcement in…
Australian universities have been warned they risk losing accreditation for government funding if they fail to commit to addressing antisemitism, under new laws that come into force next month. “From 15 July, the university threshold standards will require universities to demonstrate the action they are taking to prevent and respond to antisemitism and other forms…
Whale numbers spotted along Western Australia’s coastal migration path have reportedly fallen by 60 per cent, leaving marine scientists and tourism operators speculating on an unconfirmed threat to the humpback population. WA’s coastline is a critical migration route for several whale species, with humpbacks making their northward migration to their breeding grounds between June and…
A culture of camaraderie combined with good recruitment has elevated the Adelaide Thunderbirds into competing for their third premiership in four years, co-captain Georgie Horjus says. The team is preparing to visit Victoria and play the decider against the Melbourne Vixens on Saturday night at the John Cain Arena. “We’ve been building over the years,”…