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Modi must answer for deaths of 90 students linked to exam scandals, says Kerala Minister O.J. Janeesh

He says the country witnessed question paper leaks on five different occasions, and Dharmendra Pradhan should have accepted moral responsibility and resigned immediately after the...

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announces retirement from electoral politics, citing age and ‘polluted’ politics

Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced his retirement from electoral politics, while asserting that he will continue to remain active in public life and work for the Cong...

Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson to take over from Platner in Senate race

Maine Democrats have chosen their candidate to run against incumbent GOP Sen. Susan Collins. Troy Jackson, former state lawmaker, steps in where the scandal-plagued Graham Platner...

Did you authorise the use of lethal weapons against students, Rahul Gandhi asks Home Minister Amit Shah

Opposition parties are keen to corner the Modi government over ‘chadhawa chori’ and the impact of blending 20% ethanol in fuel

Politics chat: How the war with Iran will shape midterms, Troy Jackson enters Maine Senate race

We'll look at how the war with Iran might shape the outcome for the 2026 Midterm elections, as well as how the new Democratic senate candidate in Maine might fare against the Repub...

NEP Architect, NEET Row: Dharmendra Pradhan's 4 Years As Education Minister

In his resignation letter, shared on X, Pradhan said his decision was aimed at protecting students' future, preventing "anti-national forces" from exploiting the protests and prese...

US pauses attacks on Iran for a second day as peace talks continue

Trump weighs up his options after military chiefs warn of dwindling munitions stockpilesThe US has paused strikes on Iran for a second night as diplomatic negotiations to avoid a r...

Putin preparing to send more Russians to war': Zelenskyy claims losses now exceed recruitment

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has raised alarms about a potential new military mobilization by Russia, citing a concerning trend of battlefield losses that surpass the number of ne...

Now, BJP Demands Punjab Education Minister's Exit. Bhagwant Mann Hits Back

Bhagwant Mann ruled out any paper leak over the last four and a half years, though he admitted that cheating attempts were made during exams at two places.

'This is a new subject for me': Pralhad Joshi after taking charge as education minister

Pralhad Joshi has taken charge as the Union Education Minister. He is reviewing the ministry's functioning and familiarizing himself with its operations. Joshi expressed gratitude...

Don’t harass minister for daughter joining student protest; don’t be surprised if my son…: Assam CM Himanta

'Politics has become corrupted': Siddaramaiah says won't contest 2028 Karnataka polls

Senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah will not contest the 2028 Karnataka assembly elections. He cited advancing age and declining health as primary reasons for this decision. Siddar...

The Pentagon wants to build data centers. Congress would like a word.

The Department of Defense’s leasing of land to private companies for artificial intelligence server farms is drawing bipartisan scrutiny from lawmakers worried about the impact on...

Trump revives old tropes as he pushes warnings of ‘communist menace’

President harks back to red scare of his childhood to attack US left – but will such language resonate beyond Maga base?Perhaps above all else, Donald Trump is a child of the cold...

Rage-giving, innovation and cuts: How public media has survived without federal funds

A year after President Trump signed a law ending six decades of federal funding of public media, it's a time of reinvention, innovation and clear anxiety at public tv and radio sta...

France fire situation 'remains very unfavourable' says interior minister

French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said on Sunday the wildfire situation in southwestern France was "very unfavourable"."Another difficult night on the wildfire front," Nunez s...

Dharmendra Pradhan Resignation News Live: Pralhad Joshi Takes Charges As New Education Minister

Dharmendra Pradhan Resignation Live Updates: Pralhad Joshi, new Education Minister has vowed to "work to the best of my ability and fulfil my responsibilities with dedication."

'Don't Troll Him': Himanta Sarma On Minister's Daughter Joining CJP Protest

No reaction could be obtained from Keshab Mahanta, the revenue and disaster management minister of Assam.

India news: Home minister backs Pradhan after resignation

Hours after India's education minister resigned amid youth protests, India's home minister spoke out in his defense. Meanwhile, Cockroach party's leader thanked 'cockroaches' acros...

Brazil denies entry to senior Trump officials ahead of elections

Brazil rejected visas for two planned US envoys, alleging that Washington was seeking to shape Brazil's upcoming presidential election. The development adds to a deepening politica...

Andy Burnham rules out early election in exclusive BBC interview

The new prime minister told Laura Kuenssberg that people "voted for a manifesto" that he would honour, when pressed on whether there will be an early general election.

Burnham says he is prepared to call out Trump 'if right for Britain'

Speaking exclusively to the BBC, the prime minister says he had a good first conversation with the US president and insists "you have to defend your own national interest".

How to keep cool in a heatwave: 25 tips from the people who know best, from a Rio lifeguard to an Egyptian archaeologist

For some, scorching days and humid nights are just the norm. So how do they stay chilled and comfortable?Luis Pacherrez Antón is president of Agroperu Cooperative, a democratic col...

Biden ghostwriter tapes to be released

Former President Joe Biden is declining to appeal a court ruling that allows the Justice Department to publicize recordings of conversations between him and a writer collaborating...

Flavio Bolsonaro gets party nod to run against Brazil's Lula

Flavio Bolsonaro won support from Argentine President Javier Milei and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, though tariffs imposed by Donald Trump's administration could comp...

Brazil's Flávio Bolsonaro to challenge Lula after winning party nomination

Flávio Bolsonaro received backing from Argentine President Javier Milei and a message of support from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while he seeks further endorsements...

India's 'cockroach' protest called off after education minister quits

The CJP protest has been the most visible expression of public anger against PM Narendra Modi's government in recent years.

India's 'Cockroach' movement ends protests after education minister resigns

Dharmendra Pradhan announced his resignation in a post on X, handing a major victory to the youth movement that spearheaded nationwide demonstrations, sit-ins and hunger strikes.

Kazakhstan's president urges Putin to ‘freeze’ war in Ukraine

Kazakhstan's president on Saturday urged Russian leader Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine during talks in the Siberian city of Omsk. Hours earlier, Ukrainian drones struck a...

Trump orders content warnings installed outside Smithsonian museum

President Donald Trump ordered signs to be installed outside the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History to warn visitors about “inaccurate information” presented in the...