Small zoo sees a “bouncy pork” bonanza with Moo Deng the baby hippo

Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers have issued a ban on women’s voices and bare faces in public under new laws approved by the supreme leader in efforts to combat vice and promote virtue. The laws were issued Wednesday after they were approved by supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, a government spokesman said. The Taliban had set up a…

Maharashtra caretaker CM Eknath Shinde’s health deteriorated and has been put under medical observation in his native village. Shinde is suffering from a respiratory tract infection, according to doctors. Amidst health concerns, uncertainty remains about his significant political decision after meeting Union home minister Amit Shah and other Mahayuti allies.

India triumphed over Australia by 295 runs in the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Perth. Jasprit Bumrah led India’s bowling attack with eight wickets, while debutant Harshit Rana clinched the final wicket. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s impressive 161 and Virat Kohli’s century propelled India to a commanding 487/6 declared in their second innings, setting an insurmountable target…

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has declared instant demolitions of accused individuals’ homes as unconstitutional. The court emphasized the right to shelter and due process, condemning the arbitrary use of bulldozers. The justices criticized authorities for selectively targeting properties based on criminal accusations, terming it as ‘anarchy’ and ‘collective punishment’.