Small-town Iowa council meeting is opened by resident praying to Satan before stunned members scramble to 'reverse the curse'

The £400,000 haul of illegal cigarettes discovered in two 'suspicious' vans

Police pulled over the vans in Harpurhey

India's services demand outlook positive for Q3FY27, margin concerns persist: RBI

India's services sector is expected to maintain a positive demand outlook in Q3FY27, although business optimism has moderated compared with the previous quarter, with firms anticipating some easing in cost pressures but remaining less optimistic about selling prices and profit margins, according to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) latest Services and Infrastructure Outlook Survey.

Delhi protests: SC says petitioners seeking contempt action against authorities have made out 'prima-facie' case

The Supreme Court has stated that contempt petitioners have established a prima-facie case regarding metro and train service violations. Notices were issued to key officials in the Ministry of Home Affairs and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. This action follows a protest initiated by the Cockroach Janta Party against the Chief Election Commissioner. The Delhi Metro closed numerous stations for security reasons after the court's directive for service continuity.

Delhi protests: SC says petitioners seeking contempt action against authorities have made out 'prima-facie' case

The Supreme Court has stated that contempt petitioners have established a prima-facie case regarding metro and train service violations. Notices were issued to key officials in the Ministry of Home Affairs and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. This action follows a protest initiated by the Cockroach Janta Party against the Chief Election Commissioner. The Delhi Metro closed numerous stations for security reasons after the court's directive for service continuity.

Urgent police appeal for missing Lancashire woman last seen at primary school

Officers are 'really concerned' about Julie Foster's welfare

BJP's HS Phoolka accuses AAP of using Bangla Sahib Gurdwara for protest

HS Phoolka accused the Aam Aadmi Party of using Gurudwara Bangla Sahib for political protests. He alleged that some members raised slogans and displayed banners inside the premises. Traditionally, the gurudwara has offered food and shelter to protesters visiting Jantar Mantar for decades. However, this recent incident was different, as a speech was delivered inside the gurdwara.

'Disappointment' over rejection of Rochdale-London train idea

Plans to create a new return train service between Rochdale station and London Euston have been rejected by the ORR

US midterm elections 2026: Nevada voters can still register on election day, November 3, 2026- here are the crucial deadlines Nevada voters need to know for the 2026 midterm elections

Nevada voters can prepare for the 2026 midterm elections by noting essential upcoming dates and deadlines. Registration options include same-day voting and online registration, which are available until October 20. Mail ballots will be sent automatically to registered voters starting October 5, and early voting occurs from October 17 to October 30. Election Day is scheduled for November 3, allowing registered voters to participate in person.

Iran-US war: Is key Donald Trump ally Saudi Arabia losing battle against Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen?

Iran-US war: The latest attack on the Saudi airport drew condemnations from Arab countries, including Iraq, Lebanon and Syria, as well as U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

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BJP to contest all 209 wards in Kolkata civic poll, open to fielding eminent citizens, youths

The BJP is gearing up to contest all 209 seats in the Kolkata Municipal Corporation elections, prioritizing the inclusion of professionals in their candidate selection. Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar underscored the need for transparency within the KMC and a deep understanding of local issues. The party plans to attract the youth by focusing on discussions surrounding startups and skills training.

'CIA showing us a big middle finger!': GOP Senators explode over COVID cover-up in fiery hearing