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Syrians struggle with soaring prices as crisis challenges post-Assad recovery
Fuel price rises are driving discontent, testing support for Ahmed al-Sharaa's government.
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Kaiga Bird Marathon on February 6, 7
The 17th edition of the event will be organised by Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited in and around Kaiga
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‘Unavailable in India’: Why are social media posts being blocked amid protests? | Explained
‘Unavailable in India’: Why are social media posts being blocked amid protests? MeitY’s advisory to Meta, shorter takedown deadlines under amended IT Rules, and platforms’ own enforcement policies have brought renewed scrutiny of how online content is blocked, and what recourse users have
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DVAC searches places linked to former DMK MLA in Vellore
The searches are part of the ongoing probe at 25 locations across Tamil Nadu linked to former Minister and DMK leader K.N. Nehru in connection with an alleged ₹634-crore cash-for-jobs scam
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Wildlife Trusts hit £30m target to buy and rewild huge Northumberland estate
About 25,000 members of public chip in £17m towards 3,800-hectare Rothbury estate, described as ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’ One of the most ambitious nature recovery projects ever undertaken in England can go ahead after campaigners announced they had raised £30m to buy an estate in Northumberland. The Wildlife Trusts’ bid to buy the Rothbury estate, an area the size of Athens, had been championed by David Attenborough who on Friday thanked the public for their help.
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How to prepare your garden for the heat this summer
Rather than waiting until the heat hits, a little work now — and knowing a few things to avoid — can help stop your plants getting crispy.
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US judge blocks Trump’s Medicaid rule forcing ill to prove impairment
A US district judge sided with 25 states and the District of Columbia, which sued the administration.
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Plan to take power cables underground in bid to give cleaner look to streets in Kalaburagi
GESCOM proposal covers 17 road stretches across five zones
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India says AI, maritime security key priorities for its UNSC candidature for 2028–29
Mr. Parvathaneni underscored the need to safeguard freedom of navigation and maritime commerce, saying recent attacks against commercial shipping have demonstrated how disruptions at critical maritime chokepoints can have consequences far beyond their immediate geography
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Bhutan glacial flood triggers evacuations along India’s Sankosh River
State authorities in West Bengal have issued high-alert and evacuation warnings for residents living along the Sankosh River following a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) in neighboring Bhutan
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Ship reported on fire off Oman as Iran escalation fears mount
A ship in the Strait of Hormuz is reported to be on fire, a British maritime agency says. Iran has meanwhile said it has shot down another US drone as military tensions with Washington continue.
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PM Modi to begin two-day Gujarat visit on October 30, inaugurate projects worth ₹14,000 crore
The Prime Minister will also visit Ekta Nagar, where the tallest statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel stands, to inaugurate the cultural and tourism festival Bharat Parv 2026 and participate in Narmada aarti, said officials
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Why are Detroit gas stations selling discounted fuel in Trump’s name?
Gas stations promoted by President Trump are selling discounted fuel in Detroit as Americans grapple with rising prices.
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Beyond the battlefield: Crisis communication as a national security imperative, By Mukhtar Ya’u Madobi
In the digital age, protecting Nigeria increasingly means protecting the integrity of the information environment in which Nigerians make decisions. The institutions that understand this earliest, prepare for it seriously and communicate most credibly will be better positioned not merely to manage crises, but to prevent misinformation from becoming a crisis of its own.
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Three dead after two helicopters collide midair near Oregon airport
The collision involving a Robinson R22 and an Airbus helicopter occurred on Thursday afternoon, with both aircraft crashing in a field adjacent to a highway.
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Sifuna's big day: New phase in Linda Mwananchi State House quest
Nairobi Senator expected to unveil a section of the party’s national leadership.
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'Unqualified' assistance animals causing distress, handlers say
WA navy veteran Gary Crombie says he has seen multiple "service animals" behaving poorly in public and distracting his own assistance dog.
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Telangana spotlight: Women blast through the mining barriers
From handling explosives and repairing heavy mining equipment to supervising underground operations and training to drive 100-tonne dumpers, women at State-owned Singareni Collieries Company Limited are moving into jobs long considered a male preserve after amendments to the Mines Act helped open up these opportunities to them. However, challenges remain, including workplace safety, gender bias and physical demands of such roles, writes P. Laxma Reddy
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Melbourne man gives blood at all 85 donation centres across Australia
While most people who give blood might visit a handful of donation centres in their life, Trevor Bergman has gone above and beyond by donating at every blood bank in the country.
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Ogun group distributes sewing machines, others to resid-ents
An Ogun group, Assurance Grassroots Organisation, has empowered 120 residents of Yewa North with sewing machines, helmets, and sprayers to ease economic ha
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Jobs for locals: How feasible is the idea?
The old debate on reservation in jobs for locals is resurfacing at a time when employment in the IT sector and elsewhere have become hard to find and the threat of Artificial Intelligence taking away jobs looms large. Sharath S. Srivatsa looks at multiple angles of the debate...
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Cyclone Arnab LIVE: Cyclone wreaks havoc in Odisha, over 55,000 evacuated across 9 districts
Cyclone wreaks havoc in Odisha, over 55,000 evacuated across 9 districts. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said the very severe cyclonic storm Arnab has inflicted a loss of at least ₹4,600 crore
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The Documentary Podcast
The nun who rehabilitates child victims of Uganda’s Lord’s Resistance Army
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Trump cancels Iowa, Kansas midterm events, opts for ‘tele-rallies’
The Republican National Committee has announced broadcasts in at least 20 states after Trump nixes final rallies.