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Affluent pilgrims are opting for lavish Haj packages, enjoying luxury accommodations, private transport, and gourmet multi-cuisine buffets. These premium services, including air-conditioned tents and proximity to sacred sites, come at a significant cost, sparking debate about the display of wealth during the religious journey.

TVK secures support of five Congress MLAs-elect, two each from CPI, CPI(M), VCK and IUML, taking the tally to 120

Water availability in Kochi Corpn. slips into deficit from late November to early May, finds a study conducted as part of preparing a water budget

Pope Leo XIV's Vatican is signaling a nuanced approach to LGBTQ+ Catholics, embracing dialogue while maintaining traditional stances on same-sex blessings. A recent Vatican report highlighted testimonies from gay Catholics, emphasizing social justice over sexual morality. This move has drawn praise from advocates and criticism from conservatives, underscoring the ongoing internal church debate.

A Frontier Airlines flight bound for Los Angeles struck and killed a pedestrian who had jumped the airport's perimeter fence and was crossing the runway during takeoff. The incident sparked an engine fire, prompting the evacuation of 224 passengers and seven crew members. Minor injuries were reported among passengers, and authorities are investigating the fatal event.

Neem trees are dying due to dieback disease caused by infection by fungus Phomopsis Azadirachtae and Tea Mosquito Bug, says Dr. YSRHU Vice-Chancellor K Dhanumjaya Rao

When a special team conducting surprise checks approached the shop run by Mahalakshmi, she tried to escape from the spot

This edition will discuss topics such as role of regional parties in strengthening India’s democracy, diplomacy in times of conflict, women’s representation in Parliament, and India and China’s role in shaping a new global order

As of now, there will be one representative each for women and Scheduled Castes (SC) in the Cabinet in Tamil Nadu.

CPCL also enjoyed the advantage of getting a choice of crudes

A case for practical robotics in schools

The lands have been claimed by by residents of settlements in the reserve under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006

Following significant local election losses, Labour leader Keir Starmer has appointed former Prime Minister Gordon Brown as a special envoy. This move comes amidst calls for Starmer's resignation from some party MPs, while voters express dissatisfaction with economic issues and immigration. Reform UK and the Greens have seen substantial gains in the polls.

Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge said the State government would conduct gram panchayat elections before the end of 2026

A 30-year-old man, Samir Panchal, tragically died when his car caught fire on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway near Vadodara. He was en route to Bilimora to surprise his pregnant wife and bring her home. The vehicle reportedly first collided with a crash barrier before erupting in flames.

Basavaraj Dhareppa Kempawad, from Athani in Belagavi, has secured the all-India first rank in the Indian Forest Service examination