Month: May 2026

Sudan drone strikes killed at least 880 civilians between January and April: UN

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U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCR) Volker Turk | Photo Credit: AP At least 880 civilians were killed in drone strikes in Sudan between January and April this year, the UN rights office said on Monday (May 11, 2026), warning such strikes were pushing the conflict towards a “new, even deadlier phase”. Drone attacks…

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National Federation of Churches in India formed; Cardinal Anthony Poola named as chairperson

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Cardinal Anthony Poola, chairman of CBCI (Catholic Bishops Conference of India) & chairperson of National Federation of Churches in India; Archbishop Joseph D’Souza, president, Good Shepherd Church in lndia & All India Christian Council; Archbishop Joseph Kallarangatt, Mar Bishop of the Eparchy of Palai, and Rt. Rev. Vincent Vinod Kumar, Bishop of Church of South…

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Starmer vows to stay on, promises ‘bigger’ changes

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In the face of growing calls for him to step down following the Labour Party’s disastrous performance in subnational elections, British Prime Minister and party leader Keir Starmer said he would continue in his post, as he took responsibility for the results and acknowledged that a “bigger response” was needed than was anticipated. “…We need a…

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DCP directed to supervise probe into PoCSO case

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The Cyberabad Police Commissioner has directed Deputy Commissioner of Police (Kukatpally Zone) Ritiraj, to personally supervise the investigation into the PoCSO case registered at Petbasheerabad police station, based on a statement by a 17-year-old girl. According to official orders issued on Monday (May 11, 2026), the officer was directed to ensure that the investigation is…

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Positano, Bright Thunder and Shining Path shine

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Positano, Bright Thunder and Shining Path shone when the horses were exercised here on Monday morning (May 11). Grass track: 1200m: Positano (Shreyas) 1-20, 1,000/1-6, 600/38. A fine display. Inner sand: 600m: CR Seven (Kiran Rai), Auspicious King (Rajesh K) 40. They moved well. Outer sand: 600m: Garzian (Jagadeesh) 42. Pleased. Knotty Charmer (Neeraj) 46….

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Jockeying for the KPCC president’s post gains momentum, even as uncertainty looms over the party’s Chief Minister choice

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KPCC president Sunny Joseph, MLA-designate, is likely to relinquish the organisational post to take up a significant role in the next UDF government | Photo Credit: th-online Administrator On the heels of the crisis in the Congress in Kerala over the selection of the Chief Minister has come an equally intense battle for the post…

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China, U.S. jointly crack down on transnational drug smuggling ring ahead of Trump’s visit

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U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Drug enforcement agencies of China and the U.S. jointly cracked down on a transnational drug smuggling case, arresting five suspects, Chinese authorities said on Monday (May 11, 2026). The announcement comes ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to…

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11 killed, several others injured after van plunges into gorge in northwest Pakistan

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At least 11 people, who were on their way to attend a marriage, were killed and several were injured when the van they were travelling in plunged into a ravine in northwest Pakistan on Monday (May 11, 2026), rescue officials said. The incident occurred in Malam Jabba, a popular tourist area, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Swat…

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Greatest setback for workers’ rights since Independence: Congress on new labour codes

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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. | Photo Credit: PTI The Congress on Monday (May 11, 2026) lashed out at the Central government which has fully operationalised the four labour codes by notifying the final rules, alleging that these codes are the greatest setback for workers’ rights since Independence. In a statement, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said…

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West Bengal Secretariat moving back to Writers’ Buildings; small traders hope for revival of businesses

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The decision of the new West Bengal government to function from the Writers’ Buildings has renewed hope among small traders around the B.B.D. Bagh area in Kolkata, as their livelihoods suffered since the State secretariat was shifted to ‘Nabanna’, 13 years ago. Owners of tea stalls and small eateries, fruit vendors and traders in the…

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