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Kerala passes bill aimed at protecting rights, dignity of senior citizens

India, Oct. 27 -- The Keralam assembly on Monday unanimously passed a landmark legislation aimed at protecting the rights and dignity of elderly persons, shielding them from abuse and ensuring greater... Read More


Tibet, Uyghur rights concerns raised in Geneva with China amid fears over minority freedoms

Geneva, Oct. 27 -- The Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) raised concerns over human rights violations and restrictions affecting Tibetans and Uyghurs during the 19th round of the Swis... Read More


In the 1960s, a Tucson couple built a carport from discarded bottles; it grew into a 2,700-square-foot home that later hit the market for $432,500

India, Oct. 27 -- Most of us toss an empty bottle without a second thought. Ted and Mel Bryson saw something else: walls. KGUN 9, the local station, reports the Tucson couple built the original house ... Read More


Odisha Deputy CM reviews Cyclone Arnab preparedness; 31 NDRF teams deployed across five states

Rayagada, Oct. 27 -- Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida held a meeting with district-level officials and disaster response agencies as preparations intensified for Cyclone Arnab, while the Na... Read More


USD 10 billion catalytic capital could help unlock USD 500 billion for India's climate goals by 2030: CEEW-Tata Sons report

New Delhi, Oct. 27 -- An estimated USD 10 billion in catalytic capital could help mobilise USD 50 billion in blended finance, paving the way for investments worth USD 500 billion across 20 low-carbon ... Read More


Mojtaba Khamenei stresses control over Strait of Hormuz after meeting with Mohsen Rezaei

Tehran, Oct. 27 -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has emphasised the importance of maintaining control over the Strait of Hormuz to safeguard national and regional security, followin... Read More


SC questions Centre over medicine price markups, says hospitals cannot survive through 'dacoity'

New Delhi, Oct. 27 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned the Centre over the massive disparity between the maximum retail price (MRP) of medicines and their price to retailers, asking why the sys... Read More


Israel elections: Midday voter turnout soars to 31.5 per cent, reaching highest level since 1973

Jerusalem, Oct. 27 -- Israeli voters are turning out in historic numbers for the parliamentary elections, with voter turnout reaching 31.5 per cent by 12:00 PM (local time), according to the Central E... Read More


"Bound to be some tamasha": Sonia Gandhi opens up on upcoming memoir, says ready to tell 'her own story'

New Delhi, Oct. 27 -- Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday spoke about her upcoming biography, 'Belonging: A Journey of Love', saying she decided to write her story t... Read More


96-year-old US man sets Guinness World Record after becoming a grandfather for the first time at 92

India, Oct. 27 -- A 96-year-old man from the United States has earned a Guinness World Records title for a milestone that came much later in life than it does for most people. Normand Tousignant becam... Read More