Hail Hits Hong Kong's Outlying Islands; Kai Tak Stadium Roof Leaks During Rugby Sevens
Hail fell on Hong Kong's outlying islands on Friday afternoon during an amber rainstorm warning, while heavy downpours caused leaks through the closed roof of Kai Tak Stadium during the Rugby Sevens tournament. The Hong ...
Kimikai Umami House opens in Gurugram with Silk Route-inspired Asian menu
A new restaurant, Kimikai Umami House, has opened in Gurugram offering a Silk Route-inspired Asian menu centered on bold umami flavours. The Hindu gave the establishment a positive review, highlighting its distinctive cu...
Gerrymandering explained: history and global usage of the political term
The Hindu published an explainer on the term 'gerrymandering,' tracing its American origins and documenting its widespread use in political discourse globally, including in France and the United Kingdom....
Research Challenges Stereotype of Isolated Hong Kong Retiree
A University of Hong Kong study led by geography professor Becky Loo, analyzing 200,000 household travel surveys across five global cities including Hong Kong, found that people over 66 have more social encounters with a...
Tamil web series 'Kaakee Circus' draws praise for performances in slow-burn comedy
The seven-episode Tamil web series 'Kaakee Circus' has been reviewed positively for its performances by actors Munishkanth and Rajesh Madhavan, with critics noting it succeeds as a slow-burn comedy despite the absence of...
DailyObjects CEO: a third of sales now come from non-metro Indian cities
DailyObjects, which began as a smartphone case maker, has expanded into charging solutions, power banks, cables, and bags, with its CEO noting that one-third of company sales now originate from non-metro cities across In...
India Parliament holds special session to vote on delimitation and women's reservation bills
India's Parliament convened a special sitting to vote on bills amending the women's reservation law and initiating a fresh delimitation exercise. Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah assured lawmakers that sou...
Hong Kong to Replace Emergency Fax System Between Police and Fire Services
Hong Kong's Security Secretary Chris Tang pledged to replace the outdated fax-based emergency communication system between police and firefighters with a digital alternative, and to expand call centre capacity. The commi...
Kerala Congress MP warns colleagues over public leadership dispute ahead of state polls
Kozhikode MP M.K. Raghavan publicly rebuked fellow Congress leaders for airing internal disputes over the chief ministerial candidate in the open, warning that such public spats risk damaging the party's electoral prospe...
YSRCP and TDP trade barbs over Jagan's visit to Andhra fishing harbour
Rival parties YSRCP and TDP held competing press conferences trading accusations following former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy's visit to Juvvaladinne Fishing Harbour in SPSR Nellore district. The...
India's Enforcement Directorate conducts fresh raids in Maharashtra's Nashik in Kharat case
The Enforcement Directorate carried out new raids in Nashik, Maharashtra, as part of its investigation into the Ashok Kharat case. Officials alleged that Kharat opened multiple bank accounts under third-party names at tw...
Delimitation Debate: Southern Leaders Push Back Against Proposed Redrawn Constituencies
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah wrote that delimitation cannot be used as an excuse for domination, warning against politically motivated boundary changes. CPI leader P. Santhosh Kumar echoed criticism, saying it i...
Actor Allu Arjun Moves Delhi High Court to Protect Personality Rights
Telugu actor Allu Arjun has approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality rights, with counsel citing a 'fake-call Pushpa' app as an example of misuse. Justice Tushar Rao Gedela indicated the cour...
NIT Kurukshetra Student's Death by Suicide Sparks Protests, Fourth Case in Two Months
B.Tech student Diksha Dubey from Bihar, studying Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at NIT Kurukshetra, died by suicide, triggering protests on campus. This is the fourth such case within two months at the institut...
Congress MPs Protest Tejasvi Surya's Remarks on Telangana in Parliament
Congress MPs urged the Lok Sabha Speaker to expunge BJP MP Tejasvi Surya's remarks on Telangana and staged a protest inside Parliament in response to his comments....
Lebanon Reports Israeli Ceasefire Violations
Lebanon has formally reported what it describes as Israeli acts of aggression in violation of the existing ceasefire agreement, raising renewed tensions in the region....
India Parliament Passes Women's Quota and Delimitation Bills Amid Opposition Protests
India's Modi government pushed through bills on women's parliamentary reservation and seat delimitation, sparking sharp opposition backlash. Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi called the delimitation move an 'open attack on...
Harivansh Re-elected as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Unopposed
Harivansh has been elected Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha without contest, marking the first time a nominated member has held the office of Deputy Chairman....
Vijayawada Police Commissioner Distributes Summer Kits to Traffic Personnel
Vijayawada Police Commissioner S.V. Rajasekhara Babu distributed summer kits to traffic police personnel to help them cope with rising summer temperatures while on duty....
India's Industrial Accidents Rooted in Long-Term Neglect of Risk Management
A Hindu editorial argues that recurring industrial accidents in India stem from systemic neglect of risks that accumulate over time, calling for stronger safety cultures and regulatory oversight....