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Activists have flagged violations at the Kali Tiger Reserve relocation project, entailing the shifting of villagers outside the forests, as the consent of the Grama Sabhas were not obtained nor meetings conducted before carrying out the exercise. While the exercise has been touted as a model for voluntary relocation and rehabilitation, information sourced through RTI

A police vehicle rests at an intersection near crime scene tape at Brown University on December 14, 2025, in Providence. | Photo Credit: AP Providence police have detained a “person of interest” in connection with the Brown University shooting that left two students dead and another nine people wounded at the U.S. Ivy League school.

J.K. Rowling is a British author best known for writing the globally loved Harry Potter series. Her books have sold millions of copies, been translated into many languages, and inspired films, plays, and theme parks. Rowling is admired not only for her storytelling but also for the inspiring way she overcame personal struggles before becoming

Lionel Messi India Tour Live: Security tightened in Mumbai In the aftermath of the events in Kolkata, Mumbai Police have put in place elaborate, World Cup-style security measures for Lionel Messi’s visit on Sunday. Over 2,000 police personnel have been stationed in and around the Brabourne Stadium (CCI) and the Wankhede Stadium. Additional arrangements include

Sir John A. Macdonald (1815–1891) was the first Prime Minister of Canada and one of the country’s founding fathers. He played a central role in the creation of the Canadian Confederation in 1867. Macdonald is known for his efforts in expanding Canada westward, including the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway. His legacy is also

Synopsis Delhi experienced a severe smog situation on Saturday, with air quality reaching the ‘severe’ category. Despite low visibility, Indira Gandhi International Airport confirmed normal flight operations, advising passengers to check with airlines. Low wind speeds are contributing to the persistent pollution, with moderate fog expected to continue. Listen to this article in summarized format

India’s bond market remained steady through the month, with the 10-year benchmark government bond yield easing by four basis points to close at 6.49%, according to the Fixed Income Review by Axis Mutual Fund. The tone in global markets was also supportive, as US Treasury yields drifted lower on rising expectations that the US Federal

KATHMANDU : The antigraft protests in Sept that forced the KP Sharma Oli to resign as PM caused more than $586 million in losses to Nepal’s $42 billion economy, a govt statement said on Friday. A statement from the office of interim PM Sushila Karki, a former chief justice, who succeeded Oli, said an official

Big education reforms rarely arrive all at once. They move through Cabinet notes, draft clauses and administrative reshuffles before their effects are felt in classrooms and campuses. The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhikshan Bill, cleared by the Union Cabinet on Friday, is one such moment. It gives legislative form to a core promise of the National

Donald Trump’s “illegal” tariffs on India have come under scrutiny in Congress, with Democratic lawmakers Raja Krishnamoorthi, Deborah Ross and Marc Veasey introducing a resolution to terminate the national emergency used by the US President to impose steep duties of up to 50 percent on Indian imports. The lawmakers, in a statement released Friday, argue