Israel agrees to pause in Gaza fighting for polio vaccinations, U.N. says
The vaccination campaign is targeting 640,000 children under 10, United Nations officials said.
The vaccination campaign is targeting 640,000 children under 10, United Nations officials said.
Odisha and other mineral-rich states in India were set for significant financial gains after the Supreme Court permitted the retrospective collection of taxes on mineral-bearing land from April 1, 2005. Odisha would receive its pending dues, estimated at over Rs 1 lakh crore, in instalments starting April 2026. States like Andhra Pradesh and Telangana also…
Security forces engaged in a 40-minute gunfight with alleged Maoists in Telangana’s Bhadradri Kothagudem district, killing six individuals, including two women. The encounter near the Chhattisgarh border also injured two Greyhounds commandos. Authorities recovered weapons and ammunition from the site. This follows a similar operation in Chhattisgarh where nine Maoists were recently killed.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a rally in Akola, accused Congress governments in Telangana, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu of corruption, claiming they siphoned off Rs 700 crore. He contrasted this with his government’s focus on development, citing the Vadhavan Port project and welfare schemes. Modi urged Maharashtra to reject “scam-prone” parties and support the BJP…
In a poignant Davis Cup Finals quarter-final match, retiring tennis legend Rafael Nadal fought valiantly but succumbed to a 6-4, 6-4 defeat against Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands. Despite showing glimpses of his trademark fighting spirit, the 22-time Grand Slam champion couldn’t overcome his opponent’s powerful play. Carlos Alcaraz will play the second…
The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles denied requests to halt the upcoming execution of 57-year-old Robert Robertson, who was convicted in a controversial 2002 shaken baby syndrome case. He is scheduled to die by lethal injection on Thursday. CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste reports on the credibility of the diagnosis and has more…
India, trailing 0-1 in the series, aim to leverage home advantage in the crucial second Test against New Zealand, starting Thursday. Rishabh Pant is fit, Akash Deep nears selection, and Shubman Gill is ready. New Zealand, missing Kane Williamson, emphasize adaptability.