Family’s outrage after great-nan left with faeces on her hands and without promised care before her death

'In Japan, memory attaches itself to objects': NK Singh's book recalls a culture of remembrance

An excerpt from NK Singh's memoir 'Endeavours: An Ensemble of My Life', recounting how Japan's deep instinct for preserving moments-through photography, visiting cards and patient attentiveness-left a lasting impression during his diplomatic posting there.

'No direct apology': Jacqui Lambie reveals where she stands with Pauline Hanson after cartoon mocked her vaginal prolapse

Jacqui Lambie has revealed that Pauline Hanson has not personally apologised to her, after a One Nation cartoon mocked her prolapsed vagina.

Poll officials file complaint over bid to shift 40 voters out of Pune's Bhosari constituency

Election authorities filed a complaint indicating that a fraudulent procedure shifted voters from the Bhosari constituency. The complaint alleges that 40 applications were submitted using four mobile numbers to alter voter registrations. After an investigation, election officials restored the voters to the electoral roll of Bhosari constituency. The complaint was filed following allegations from NCP (SP) leader Ajit Gavhane related to the 2024 assembly elections.

Twisted police officer who committed 'worst case' of child sexual abuse will be physically castrated as punishment after disgusted judge said 'we will take his manhood'

Louisiana is the only state in the US that allows for surgical castration as a sentence for sex offenders convicted of crimes involving victims under 15 years of age.

Deputy fatally shoots South Carolina gun show patron who fired weapon at him

The shooting happened Saturday afternoon at the South Carolina Arms Collector Association's gun and knife show in Columbia, roughly 100 miles northwest of Charleston.

Trump's demand to close historic park so he can build an international golf course near the White House is blocked by judge

Trump had announced work would begin that day despite the legal challenge initiated against the project in February by the DC Preservation League and two local golfers.

PM Modi pays tribute to Birsa Munda on birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Birsa Munda on his 151st birth anniversary. He highlighted Munda's courage, struggle, and sacrifice for tribal rights and independence. Modi stated that the government is committed to tribal community dignity and prosperity. The observance of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas has taken place annually since 2021. People are encouraged to recognize the significant contributions of tribal communities to nation-building.

Book-Ending the year: 10 best books of 2026, from Silicon Valley to India's ancient ports

First Global founder and CMD Devina Mehra shares her 10 favourite books of 2026, spanning artificial intelligence, materials science, Indian economic history, economics, investigative journalism, neurosurgery and etymology. From the history and risks of AI to the hidden economic networks that shaped India's past, her reading list brings together diverse perspectives on business, science, society and human behaviour.

Together for a brighter Asia-Pacific

Together for a brighter Asia-Pacific

Haridwar Ganga turns ‘crystal clear’ after closure; Teerth Purohit warns against river pollution

Rewiring globalization: AI and the future of Asia-Pacific cooperation

Rewiring globalization: AI and the future of Asia-Pacific cooperation

Bert Hofman revisits Shenzhen: Exploring the forces behind its rise

Bert Hofman revisits Shenzhen: Exploring the forces behind its rise