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A year on, Singapore's worst oil spill sees RM236m in claims, more than RM85m paid out

SINGAPORE, Oct. 17 -- More than a year after Singapore's worst oil spill in a decade, hundreds of compensation claims have been lodged with the international body handling payouts, The Straits Times r... Read More


Belgian court orders Mehul Choksi's extradition to India

India, Oct. 17 -- An Antwerp court has ordered fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi's extradition to India and termed his arrest by the Belgian authorities based on India's request as valid, a developmen... Read More


Will consider supporting NC in Rajya Sabha polls if they back our two bills: PDP

Srinagar, Oct. 17 -- After PC refused to support National Conference in the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls, PDP president Mehbooba Mufti offered their support if they back their Land bill and the Regulari... Read More


"System is fine when they win, bad when they don't...some forces trying to weaken institutions": RS Deputy Chairman slams 'vote chori' allegations

New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairperson and senior Janata Dal (United) leader Harivansh has slammed the allegations being made by Congress and other opposition parties about "vote chori" ... Read More


'Delhiites lose Rs.1K cr to cyber frauds in 2025'

New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- Cyber fraudsters have swindled Delhi residents of nearly Rs 1,000 crore so far this year, with investment scams, digital arrest frauds, and boss scams emerging as the most preval... Read More


"If they all contribute together, Bastar will progress": Chhattisgarh DGP after 208 Naxalites surrender

Jagdalpur, Oct. 17 -- Following the surrender of 208 Naxalites at an event organised in Bastar, Chhattisgarh Director General of Police (DGP) Arun Deo Gautam on Friday emphasised the need for the surr... Read More


UN Maritime body to decide on emission cuts, Trump asks countries to vote against "first global carbon tax"

Washington DC, Oct. 17 -- US President Donald Trump has urged member countries to vote against a proposal to impose what it calls the world's "first global carbon tax," aimed at curbing shipping pollu... Read More


Trump calls for end to 'stupid and outdated' Blue Slip mechanism: What is the century-old Senate tradition?

New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- US President Donald Trump on Friday lashed out at an age-old Senate tradition, calling on Republicans to abandon a procedural mechanism known as the Blue Slip. Describing the me... Read More


Dalit boy's suicide:50- year-old woman arrested in Himachal's Shimla

Shimla, Oct. 17 -- Police have arrested the 50-year-old woman accused in connection with suicide of a 12-year-old Dalit boy in Rohru, Shimla, who had allegedly killed self after facing "caste discrimi... Read More


N Delhi slow on green crackers: Only12apply

NEW DELHI, Oct. 17 -- Only 12 temporary license applications have been received for selling green firecrackers in North Delhi, despite the Supreme Court's recent relaxation allowing their sale during ... Read More