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3 critically endangered Sumatran tigers found dead in sling snares in Indonesia

Three critically-endangered Sumatran tigers have been found dead after being caught in sling snares in a private oil palm plantation in Indonesia's Aceh province, the Aceh Natural Resources Conservation Agency said.

Apr 26, 2022

Police harassment pushes victims over edge in Telangana; suicide cases witness spike [details]

There's a shocking trend in Telangana state, where civilians are being harassed by police officials in the name of investigation to the extent that they are killing themselves.

Apr 26, 2022

Abducted by China 27 years ago, Buddhist groups clueless about 11th Panchen Lama's whereabouts [details]

Three days after he was recognized as the 11th Panchen Lama, six-year-old Gedhun Choeyki Nyima was kidnapped by the Chinese Government on May 17, 1995. He has not been seen in public since his abduction 27 years ago.

Apr 25, 2022

Who was Madhav Godbole; ex-Union Home Secretary passes away aged 85 [details]

Senior IAS officer and former Union Home Secretary Dr Madhav Godbole passed away following a cardiac failure at his home here on Monday, a family member said.

Apr 25, 2022

Top US officials meet Zelensky in Kiev; first since Russian invasion [details]

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kiev, marking the first visit by top American officials to the war-torn nation since Russia began its invasion on February 24.

Apr 25, 2022

Taliban separates weekday classes for male, female varsity students

Taliban ending co-ed; weekday classes separated for male, female varsity students [details]

The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan have separated weekday classes for male and female students of the Kabul University and Kabul Polytechnic University in a bid to further end co-education, a media report said.

Apr 25, 2022

From MI6 to Mossad; chiefs of int'l spy agencies meet in India to discuss China among other things [details]

The "informal" gathering of spy chiefs senior representatives belonging to more than three dozen countries in the world is aimed at boosting closer working mechanism.

Apr 25, 2022

India logs 2,541 fresh Covid cases, 30 deaths in 24 hrs

India reported 2,541 fresh Covid cases in the past 24 hours, a marginal decline against previous day's count of 2,593, the Union Health Ministry said on Monday.

Apr 25, 2022

Brazil's carnival returns after 2-yr suspension due to Covid; Boosting country's tourism sector

After a two-year suspension due to Covid-19, Brazil's carnival returned this weekend, giving a boost to the country's tourism sector.

Apr 25, 2022

TRS signs deal with I-PAC after talks with Prashant Kishor

Amid Prashant Kishor's discussions with Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao for second consecutive day on Sunday, the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) on Sunday confirmed that it has signed a deal with Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) founded by the election strategist.

Apr 25, 2022

K'taka woman assaulted & stripped, FIR filed against 8

In a horrifying incident, a 35-year-old tribal woman was assaulted and stripped in public by a group of people in Karnataka's Dakshina Kannada district, police said on Monday.

Apr 25, 2022

Two degrees at one go? Univs weigh options to make it possible

Two degrees at one go? Universities ponder the possibility

Has anyone ever thought that one can get two degrees at one go? Now, under the New Education Policy, Indian students have the freedom to take admission in diploma and graduation, or graduation and post graduation simultaneously.

Apr 25, 2022

Global Covid caseload tops 509.4 mn, US still worst-hit

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 509.4 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.21 million and vaccinations to over 11.23 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

Apr 25, 2022

"Lata Mangeshkar, our Didi": Asha Bhosle's tongue-in-cheek tidbits about "Lata Didi" regale Modi, audience

Asha Bhosle broke down momentarily saying each year the family gathered on this day -- April 24 -- for the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Awards function

Apr 25, 2022

French President Emmanuel Macron is seen during a campaign visit in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, France, on April 21, 2022

With Iconic Eiffel Tower glowing in the background, re-elected Macron vows to "heal divisions" in France

On an emotional note, on a brightly lit stage in the Place de la Republique in central Paris, his wife Brigitte with him, thousands of people as his audience and the iconic Eiffel Tower glowing in the background, Macron vowed "to heal the divisions that have been expressed in these elections, by ensuring respect for everyone, every day."

Apr 25, 2022

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3 critically endangered Sumatran tigers found dead in sling snares in Indonesia

Police harassment pushes victims over edge in Telangana; suicide cases witness spike [details]

Abducted by China 27 years ago, Buddhist groups clueless about 11th Panchen Lama's whereabouts [details]

Who was Madhav Godbole; ex-Union Home Secretary passes away aged 85 [details]

Top US officials meet Zelensky in Kiev; first since Russian invasion [details]

Taliban ending co-ed; weekday classes separated for male, female varsity students [details]

From MI6 to Mossad; chiefs of int'l spy agencies meet in India to discuss China among other things [details]

India logs 2,541 fresh Covid cases, 30 deaths in 24 hrs

Brazil's carnival returns after 2-yr suspension due to Covid; Boosting country's tourism sector

TRS signs deal with I-PAC after talks with Prashant Kishor

K'taka woman assaulted & stripped, FIR filed against 8

Two degrees at one go? Universities ponder the possibility

Global Covid caseload tops 509.4 mn, US still worst-hit

"Lata Mangeshkar, our Didi": Asha Bhosle's tongue-in-cheek tidbits about "Lata Didi" regale Modi, audience

With Iconic Eiffel Tower glowing in the background, re-elected Macron vows to "heal divisions" in France

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]