Only first 2 stanzas of Vande Mataram to be sung in Kerala: Minister
Kerala health minister K Muraleedharan on Sunday said that only the first two stanzas of the national song ‘Vande Mataram’ will be sung at government events
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The Wawasan bridge and the architecture of coalition politics
Small parties in this country seldom endure, and Wawasan asks for no exemption from history’s default verdict.
Trump beri bayangan beralih kepada tekanan ekonomi Iran
Presiden AS itu berkata Washington 'hanya berunding secara terbatas' dengan Tehran sambil memantau dengan teliti keadaan ekonomi Iran semakin merosot.
Entry of YouTubers, other outsiders prohibited to council schools in UP's Ballia
The administration has already nominated departmental and other district officials to inspect council schools, who monitor the schools from time to time.
Patriotism needs no permission
Amid the ongoing commotion regarding the draft law on citizenship, perhaps it is time to hearken back to the wisdom of Ibu Pertiwi, our national personification, in revising our policies so they…
Situation Overview: Trump on Iran Diplomacy: "It's Like a Game of Chess"
US President Trump is reacting calmly to Iran's new conditions for opening the Strait of Hormuz. Another military operation seems to be off the table for now.
Una flogging 10 years on: Fight for justice continues for Sarvaiya family
Every morning, the Sarvaiya household in Mota Samadhiyala village of Gir Somnath district begins the day tending to its two cows and two buffaloes before milk is supplied to a local dairy
China slams India’s move of formally naming 27 places in Arunachal Pradesh
China said India should avoid turning border issue into a larger dispute, as such actions could stifle the improving political ties between the two countries
Ambassador Rizwan Saeed says Pakistan balancing regional role with stronger US ties
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Fire near Indonesia's Mount Bromo extinguished after 550 hectares burnt, but new hotspots emerge
JAKARTA: A fire in Indonesia’s Mount Bromo National Park in East Java that burnt 550 hectares (1,360 acres) has been extinguished, an official said on Monday, but there are new hotspots near the…
‘Collectively, we are RSS Singapore’: Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh calls for shared responsibility in National Day message
SINGAPORE, Aug 10 — Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh has likened Singapore to a shared vessel whose strengt...
Taylor Farms pulls jalapeño products sold at grocery stores
Taylor Farms is now pulling more than a dozen products with jalapeños from grocery stores across the United States.
Faisal Mumtaz Rathore, two ex-AJK PMs face crucial electoral test
MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore and two of his predecessors — Sardar Tanveer Ilyas and Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan — face a battle for political survival…
3rd phase of AJK polls: Voting begins in Poonch Division's Bagh and Haveli districts
The third phase of elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has begun in four constituencies in Poonch Division’s Bagh and Haveli districts. Polling began at 8am and will continue until 5pm.
Product recalls up 5 pct in 2025 on hazardous imported goods sold online
SEOUL, Aug. 10 (Yonhap) -- The number of products recalled in South Korea due to...
Four men acquitted in lawyer assault case
GEORGE TOWN: Four men charged with causing injury to a lawyer and abetting the offence were acquitted and discharged by the magistrate's court here today without being called to enter their defence.
Israeli military closes Palestinian Christian village Taybeh to halt settler attacks
TEL AVIV: Israel’s military on Sunday closed the West Bank village of Taybeh to non-residents, saying it aimed to prevent growing attacks on Palestinians by Israeli settlers across the West Bank.
From IB to British curriculum: Helping your child transition with confidence in Dubai
In a city where families arrive from every education system in the world, changing curriculum is routine. Yet for parents weighing a move from an IB school to a British-curriculum one , the same…
HK braces for more hot days with Dolphin fuelling heat
Hong Kong is set to swelter under record-breaking heat early this week, with the Observatory warning that temperatures in some areas could soar to 37 degrees Celsius or above on Monday and Tuesday.
How US conditions on Saudi nuclear accord could torpedo the deal
Appropriately for atomic physics, the US-Saudi Arabia accord on nuclear co-operation, signed during the last week of July, hovers in quantum uncertainty.
Kanwar Yatra 2026: Traffic restrictions in Delhi, U.P., and Haryana
Due to the Kanwar Yatra, specific advisories have been issued by authorities to ease the commute of citizens of Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Haryana
'So Scary, Intense': Shehnaaz Gill's Nose Ring Accidentally Goes Into Her Stomach During Shoot, VIDEO Sparks Concern Among Fans
Actress and singer Shehnaaz Gill , who rose to fame after participating in the reality show Bigg Boss 13, experienced an unexpected mishap while shooting.
Lopamudra Raut’s ₹1 Crore Home Burglary Cracked: Bihar 'Habitual Offender' Held, Gold Bar & ₹76 Lakh Loot Recovered
Mumbai: Nearly a month after more than Rs1 crore worth of valuables were stolen from the Santacruz residence of actress Lopamudra Raut, the police have arrested a 26-year-old alleged habitual offender…
Leave it: Dog trainers help pets avoid venomous snakes
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Ripley, a medium-sized dog with a strong prey drive, curiously approached Brian, a large western diamondback rattlesnake , until she got a quick zap on the neck meant to simulate…
- J.J. Belcher uses non-venomous rattlesnake Brian for dog training.
- 2-year-old blue heeler Ripley learns to avoid venomous snakes.
- 150,000 U.S. dogs annually encounter venomous snakes.
Debsirin Nonthaburi School shooting suspect researched firearms for years
The 12 year old schoolgirl lost her life while receiving treatment on Saturday, August 8, raising the death toll from the shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School to nine.
Rajasthan Farmer Buries ₹5 Lakh In Field To Hide It From Family, Termites Destroy Cash; Video Viral
Barmer: A farmer in Rajasthan's Balotra district has been left devastated after the Rs 5 lakh he secretly buried in his field was reportedly destroyed by termites.
Atiku: Tinubu Scorecard Soaked in Blood Pledges Support for Soldiers’ Salaries
Chuks Okocha in Abuja Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has expresse worry over reports that 5,091 Nigerians were killed in violent incidents across the…
Asaba Behind Tinubu, Oborevwori’s Re-election in 2027 Election, Monarch Declares
Sylvester Idowu in Warri The Asagba of Asaba, Prof. Epiphany Azinge, has assured President Bola Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of his Kingdom support in their re-elections in the forthcoming
Party General Secretary, State President To Lam begins state visit to Australia
Vietnam's Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport on Sunday evening (local time), beginning a four-day…
International falcon breeding auction boosts falconry-linked economy
The international falcon breeding auction in Malham, north of Riyadh, highlights the growth of the falconry-related economy in Saudi Arabia.
Malaysia and Singapore border teams mark National Day with cross-Causeway greetings
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 10 — The officers who spend their days checking passports, managing traffic and keeping the Malay...
Berlin: Shots Fired At Hair Salon And Nightclub, Second Attack In Days
Police are investigating whether the incident is connected to a shooting two days earlier in Kreuzberg, where a 22-year-old man was seriously wounded.
APC Completes Upload of All CandidatesAhead of Deadline for 2027 General Election
Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja Ahead of the 2027 general election, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof.
While the focus is on condemning the Madani government, a coup d'état is in process
By Murray Hunter IT IS now very fashionable to condemn Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his government. This is a total diversion from what is really going on.
Government orders 24-hour command centres to tackle floods, drought in northern Thailand
BANGKOK — 10 August 2026, The government has ordered authorities to establish 24-hour command centres in northern Thailand to prepare for flooding and drought, while instructing provincial governors…
Paramount Lau chief urges Australia to introduce visa-free travel for Fijians
Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara says when Fijians can travel to Australia just like an Australian travels to Fiji, "then vuvale (family) will mean the same thing" for both countries.
Phones across western Cape York down again
Telecommunications across western Cape York have suffered another outage this morning just hours after services were restored following a bushfire which crippled the network over the weekend.
20,000 'Pink Sigh' petunias leave visitors in awe at Mother Farm near Tokyo
FUTTSU, Chiba -- A petunia cultivar called "Momoiro Toiki," or "Pink Sigh," is now in full bloom at Mother Farm, a tourist ranch in this eastern Japan
Parliament to debate Tabung Haji RCI report in special sitting tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 — A Special Meeting of the Dewan Rakyat to discuss and deliberate on the Royal Commission of...
Europe Braces for Fifth Heat Wave as Temperatures Near 42 Degrees Celsius
Europe braces for its fifth heat wave since May, with temperatures nearing 42 degrees Celsius and wildfire risks spreading across several countries.
NRS chair’s comment on economy raises storm
The Chairman of the Nigerian Revenue Service (NRS), Dr Zacch Adedeji, has come under criticism over his recent comment on the state of the Nigerian economy and the performance of President Bola Ahmed…
Haze risk rises: Singapore task force ready if PSI tops 100
SINGAPORE, Aug 10 — Singapore’s Haze Task Force is ready to activate its haze action plans should air qualit...
19 days in jail, 'stole' police chair and deportation: Japanese student’s Bengaluru story
A Japanese student recently secured compensation after spending nineteen unjust days in custody. In a bizarre twist, he tried to evade repatriation by pilfering a police chair, aiming to extend his…
Osun: Oyinlola, other PDP leaders endorse APC’s Oyebamiji
Prominent leaders and members of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP led by the former Governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola have declared support for the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji.
Egyptian arrested over double murder in Kuwait
Dubai: Kuwait’s Interior Ministry has arrested an Egyptian man wanted in connection with the premeditated killing of two expatriate residents in the Kabd area of Jahra Governorate. The arrest followed an intensive investigation that identified the suspect and tracked him down as he allegedly attempted to flee the country, the ministry…
Rift in Adamawa ADC over ‘replacement’ of gov’ship candidate
The political atmosphere in Adamawa has remained charged since Saturday following speculations that the name of the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Suleman Umar aka…
Weather forecast: UAE braces for rain, dust as temperatures hit 49°C
Dubai: The UAE is forecast to see rainfall in parts of the country on Monday, with temperatures reaching as high as 49°C and winds stirring up dust, according to the National Centre of Meteorology…
Western Europe sets new temperature record as heat waves pummel the region
BERLIN (AP) — The heat waves roiling Western Europe this summer toppled an average temperature record for the June-July…
North Korea prioritizes power for munitions factories amid heat wave
As the ongoing heat wave worsens North Korea’s power shortage, authorities have reportedly moved to prioritize electricity for munitions factories while sharply cutting power supplies to ordinary…
Rs115bn World Bank-funded flood rehabilitation project in Balochistan restructured quietly
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Rs115bn WB-funded rehabilitation project restructured quietly
ISLAMABAD: Amid a blame game and fiduciary concerns, the government has quietly restructured the Rs115 billion World Bank-funded post-flood rehabilitation project, depriving more than 134,000 verified flood-affected families in Balochistan of the resilient homes they were promised.
‘Taking too long’: Man arrested after allegedly brandishing meat cleaver at delivery rider at Terengganu petrol station
KUALA TERENGGANU, Aug 10 — Police arrested a man who allegedly acted aggressively and brandished a meat cleaver at...
Why stay in ‘damaged’ PN, Tuan Ibrahim asks Bersatu
PAS deputy president says Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin’s announcement that he is forming a new coalition signals that Bersatu will not remain in the coalition.
Warga Pakistan ditahan guna logo imigresen pada kenderaan
Pemilik kenderaan mengaku memasang logo itu dan lampu mata arah untuk kegunaan peribadi serta mendakwa tidak tahu ia satu kesalahan.
Climate: June and July were as warm as never before in Western Europe
Several heatwaves have driven temperatures to record levels in many places - especially in Western Europe. And the oceans are reaching previously unknown global highs.
