Rising living costs and economic inequality fuel nationwide demonstrations; shops shut in Paris, museums impose restrictions Paris: Protests against rising living costs, economic inequality and problems with public services have intensified across France. Large demonstrations were reportedly held in several parts of the country on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Clashes between protesters and police were…
Chennai: Superstar Rajinikanth’s much-anticipated film Jailer 2 continues its impressive run at the box office. Ten days after its theatrical release, the film has reportedly crossed ₹666 crore in worldwide gross collections, moving closer to the prestigious ₹700 crore milestone. The movie continues to draw audiences to theatres, driven by Rajinikanth’s star power, high-octane action…
C Mahesh Rows of human remains dressed in centuries-old clothing. Mummified bodies with deteriorating skin and exposed bones. The remarkably preserved face of a little girl who appears to be peacefully asleep. These haunting sights belong to one of Europe’s most extraordinary historical burial sites: the Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo, located on the Italian island…
More than 90 individuals recorded over a decade; 86 released into forests after rescue and rehabilitation; habitat destruction and tin mining remain major threats INDONESIA: The Bangka slow loris (Nycticebus bancanus), a rare primate feared to be possibly extinct, has been confirmed to survive on Indonesia’s Bangka Island. The discovery has raised new hope for…
C Mahesh Announcement to Fund Protests Against the Central Government Sparks Controversy; Pannun’s Statement Raises Questions About Foreign Interference New Delhi: Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, leader of the Khalistan-supporting organisation Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), has reportedly announced plans to intervene in India’s domestic political landscape. According to reports, Pannun stated in a video message that he…
Tokyo, October 20: Japan has launched a landmark space mission to investigate the origin and evolution of Mars’ moons, Phobos and Deimos, and bring back samples from Phobos to Earth. The Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission, led by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), aims to provide new insights into the formation of planetary systems…
KYIV, UKRAINE — Russia launched a large-scale wave of ballistic missiles and drones against Ukraine overnight and into Monday morning, targeting energy infrastructure and civilian facilities across several regions. The attacks damaged more than 10 energy facilities and left approximately 550,000 Ukrainian families without electricity, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. At least three people…
D. Chinnraj as President, Adv. Junaid Kaippani as General Secretary Chennai: The National Abacus Federation (NAF) has elected its new office-bearers at the National Abacus Conclave held at the Anna Velankanni Skill Centre in Saidapet, Chennai. D. Chinnraj, a native of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, was elected President, while Adv. Junaid Kaippani from Kerala was elected…
American singer calls on Indian youth to organise peaceful protests against CJP; party founder hits back amid escalating political controversy NEW DELHI: American singer and actress Mary Millben has alleged that the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), founded by Abhijeet Dipke, is receiving financial support from US-based donors opposed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Millben claimed…
TIRANA: Student-led anti-government protests in Albania have escalated into violent clashes in the capital, Tirana, with demonstrators setting fire to the Ministry of Education and damaging nearby businesses. Police deployed tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters as demonstrations over education costs, university conditions and alleged government corruption intensified. According to reports by international…
