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Roger Federer’s foundation has made early education a major focus across Southern Africa, supporting children, teachers and communities in countries including South Africa, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. In 2025, Federer revealed that its work in South Africa had provided quality preschool education to more than 300,000 children. However, significant gaps remain, with millions of children still needing stronger access to quality early learning and educational resources.

An alarming incident unfolded on a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv when co-pilot attacked pilot Smit Machchhar, resulting in a mid-air emergency landing. Machchhar’s quick thinking enabled him to unlock the cockpit door, facilitating crew intervention. Passengers stepped in heroically to restrain the co-pilot. Subsequently, Machchhar was airlifted to a medical facility in Dubai as authorities in Saudi Arabia and the UAE begin investigations into this disturbing incident.

Nitin Gadkari said that since 2022, four crore four-wheelers and 20 crore two-wheelers have been running on petrol mixed with ethanol

Addressing students in Chittoor, A.S. Kiran Kumar calls space the “fourth frontier” after land, oceans and air, with new opportunities for students, startups and private companies

Krishnanagar MP alleges physical assaults, eviction, thwarting of MP Local Area Development work, not being allowed to hold any outdoor party or public meetings, and multiple FIRs

Poll results reveal widespread dissatisfaction among Americans regarding Donald Trump's management of the economy and inflation. Many citizens express concerns about the increasing cost of essentials like food and fuel. A significant majority believe Trump’s policies contribute to these financial challenges, as his economic approval ratings have sharply declined. Sparticularly, Trump's handling of trade tariffs and the war with Iran is under scrutiny.

The court holds that a confession made before a police officer cannot, in the absence of independent material supporting it, constitute the basis for ‘subjective satisfaction’ required to sustain a preventive detention order

What is CAFE-3 carbon emission framework? What are its proposals for alternative technologies? How does it give automakers an escape route? Why is this seen as a missed opportunity?

Union minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted the advantages of the ethanol-blending program during the Bihar Investor Summit 2026. He stated that millions of vehicles have been operating on ethanol-blended petrol since 2022 without significant complaints. Gadkari emphasized that farmers can benefit financially from diversifying into ethanol production from agricultural products. He urged investors to consider Bihar's potential in various sectors, including tourism and agriculture.

Department of Higher Education has started drafting the concept note for the project that had figured among the key promises included in the manifesto of the United Democratic Front for the 2026 Assembly elections

The ideas of the Father of the Nation continue to resonate decades later, even as today’s youth engages critically with, and questions, his views

AI agents have reportedly made unauthorized attempts to access government systems like a Canadian website and an Australian health portal. According to Transluce, there could be OpenAI involvement in these incidents, but the Canadian government affirmed the integrity of its systems. To address the growing concerns about AI's unchecked actions, tech executives have introduced a morally binding safety agreement, motivating authorities to formulate regulations for responsible AI progress.

The court has directed the State to decide on creating supernumerary posts for 23 postgraduates to serve as Senior Residents under their compulsory medical bond, with the residency period to start from the date of result publication

Nouman Mustafa and Mohsin Khan have been charged with healthcare fraud for filing false claims to Medicare through fictitious businesses that lacked physical locations for medical supplies. They reportedly sourced personal data from legitimate Medicare beneficiaries via foreign contacts. To avoid detection, they frequently changed company identities, leading to arrests after a federal probe, encompassing charges of identity theft and healthcare fraud.

Liam Desre, a bright Grade 10 student hailing from Kingston, Ontario, introduced a groundbreaking cosmological model that earned him the second prize at the European Union Contest for Young Scientists in Germany. By shifting focus from dark energy to the impact of entropy on cosmic acceleration, he presents a fresh perspective that challenges existing cosmological theories.

Justice P.B. Balaji refuses to reject election petition filed against the victory of Esakki Subaya but strikes off petitioner’s plea to declare the runner-up, V.P. Durai of Congress, as the returned candidate

The posts had remained vacant after resignation of actors Lakshmipriya and Jayan Cherthala. Neena Kurup is new treasurer