Iran-US Diplomacy: Pakistan Mediates, Turkey Urges Peace, France-UK Plan Hormuz Force
Diplomatic activity around the Iran-US situation intensified on multiple fronts. Pakistan's civilian and army leaders are shuttling between capitals as Trump suggests a deal is 'close' and hints at visiting Islamabad to ...
Pope Leo Urges Cameroon to Reject Violence at Mass Drawing 120,000
Pope Leo addressed roughly 120,000 worshippers at Japoma Stadium in Douala, Cameroon, calling on the country to reject violence and show generosity to neighbours. The event was the largest stop on his four-nation Africa ...
India Launches World's Largest Census with 1.4 Billion Population
India has begun the first phase of its national census, the largest ever conducted, involving more than three million officials. The last count in 2011 recorded 1.21 billion people; updated figures could reshape welfare ...
Scores of Chinese Women Trafficked to Germany in Prostitution Ring, Prosecutors Say
Frankfurt prosecutors allege that scores of Chinese women were smuggled into Germany without valid residency permits and exploited in a prostitution network operating across the country for three years. Five suspects fac...
South Korea's Escaped Zoo Wolf Recaptured After Nine Days
A wolf that broke out of a zoo in Daejeon, South Korea, was caught on Friday after nine days at large. The animal's evasion of multiple capture attempts had captured wide public attention....
Probe Into Sexual Abuse Case Against Filmmaker Ranjith Nears Completion
The special investigation team probing sexual abuse allegations against Malayalam filmmaker Ranjith has questioned actor Bobby Kurian, who was present when the director was taken into custody on March 31. Police say the ...
Election Commission Issues Guidelines for Camps Outside Polling Stations
The Election Commission of India has released guidelines governing the operation of election camps set up outside polling stations. The directive aims to regulate candidate and party activities in the vicinity of voting ...
Actor-Politician Vijay Campaigns in Perambur Ahead of Tamil Nadu 2026 Elections
Vijay visited Perambur constituency and interacted with local residents as part of his Tamil Nadu 2026 election campaign. He also met with party workers to review election-related preparations....
BMRCL Electrical and Mechanical Staff Raise Operational Concerns
Electrical and mechanical staff of the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited have submitted a formal representation highlighting operational and administrative grievances. The staff noted that managers are frequently ...
Kerala Collector Orders Probe Into 64,000-kg Rice Shortage in Tribal Area
The District Collector of Idukki has ordered an investigation after a shortage of over 64,000 kg of rice was uncovered at Edamalakkudy. The deficit came to light after the local panchayat president alerted officials that...
Vaishali Becomes First Indian Woman to Win Chess Candidates Tournament
Vaishali, 24, has become the first Indian woman to win the Chess Candidates Tournament, qualifying her for a World title match against China's Ju later this year. A decisive win in her final-round game against Lagno seal...
Postal Voting Begins in Tiruchi Ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly Election
Postal voting has commenced in Tiruchi district as Tamil Nadu prepares for its 2026 Assembly election. The process allows eligible voters, including government employees on election duty, to cast their ballots in advance...
Hospital Runs Health Awareness Programme for Tiruchi Traffic Police
A hospital in the region organised a health awareness programme specifically targeting traffic police personnel. The initiative aimed to address occupational health risks faced by officers exposed to road conditions dail...
Kerala Congress Leadership Battle Intensifies Before Assembly Results
Ahead of Kerala Assembly election results, a public dispute over the state Congress leadership has erupted, with K. Sudhakaran backing K.C. Venugopal via a Facebook post. KPCC president Sunny Joseph cautioned senior lead...
Karnataka Govt Tells HC Marks, Not Grades, to Be Awarded for SSLC Third Language
The Karnataka government has informed the High Court that marks rather than grades will be awarded for the SSLC third language examination. The court cautioned that rules cannot be changed midway and directed the governm...
India's Women's Quota Constitutional Amendment Bill Fails to Pass Parliament
A Constitutional Amendment Bill introducing a quota for women was defeated after failing to secure the required two-thirds majority, with 298 votes in favour and 230 against. The United Opposition's combined voting bloc ...
Shivamogga Safari Park Introduces Measures to Protect Animals and Visitors from Heat
Shivamogga safari has rolled out cooling measures to safeguard both animals and visitors during the summer period. The steps reflect growing concern about heat stress affecting wildlife in captivity....
CPI(M) Warns BJP-AIADMK Alliance Risks Communal Harmony in Tamil Nadu
CPI(M) State Secretary Shanmugham has called on voters not to allow the BJP-AIADMK alliance to disturb Tamil Nadu's communal harmony. He alleged that despite constitutional guarantees of equal rights, attempts are being ...
Major Tamil Nadu Parties Fail to Field Women Candidates in Key Tiruchi Seats
Despite publicly promising various benefits for women voters, major political parties have not nominated women candidates in several key constituencies in Tiruchi district. The gap between rhetoric and candidate selectio...
Poll Officials Seize Two Replica Guns from Car in Kodaikanal
Election poll duty officials intercepted a car in upper Kodaikanal and found two objects resembling guns inside. The incident occurred during heightened security measures ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections....