LONDON — In this historic election year, global governments faced a significant setback. The most notable defeat for Americans was Vice President Kamala Harris losing to President-elect Donald Trump. However, this is just one example of a broader trend seen across the globe, from India to Austria, Botswana to South Korea, and Britain to Uruguay. At the start of 2024, a media reported that the year would witness more elections than any other, with ove

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has given the state government six weeks to ensure proper disposal of Union Carbide factory waste in accordance with safety guidelines. This follows the shift of waste, sealed in 12 containers, from the defunct factory in Bhopal to a disposal site in Pithampur, about 250 km away, on January 2, 2025. The court’s decision comes after the state's Advocate General Prashant Singh expressed concerns about unrest in Pithampur due to misinformation about the wa

Bahadur Singh Sagoo, a former shot put champion and Asian Games gold medallist, is set to be elected unopposed as the new president of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) during the organization's Annual General Meeting (AGM). He will replace Adille Sumariwalla, who has served as AFI president since 2012. Sagoo, a member of the outgoing AFI executive council and senior selection committee, is the lone candidate for the presidency after Anju Bobby George, the current senior vice presid

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a concerning increase in tularemia cases, also known as "rabbit fever," over the past decade. This infectious disease is caused by Francisella tularensis, a bacterium spread through various transmission methods, such as bites from infected ticks, deer flies, and direct contact with infected animals like rabbits and rodents. A particularly alarming finding in the CDC report is the risk of contracting the

On December 13, 2024, the United States and China signed a bilateral science and technology agreement, revising a 45-year-old pact. However, this new agreement limits research collaboration and narrows the scope of topics allowed for joint study, reflecting heightened concerns over international research security. Governments worldwide, including the U.S., European Union, Canada, and Japan, have introduced stricter measures to safeguard sensitive scientific data from foreign interference, esp

Outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden has condemned ongoing efforts to minimize the significance of the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, where a mob of Donald Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to block the certification of the 2020 election. In an opinion piece published in The Washington Post, Biden recalled the violent insurrection that led to chaos at the Capitol, contrasting it with the upcoming peaceful certification of the election results. Biden expressed pr

A court in Bangladesh has issued a second arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, accusing her of enforced disappearances during her time in power. The new charges, which were announced by the chief prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), Tajul Islam, involve Hasina, her military adviser, and several law enforcement officials. Over 500 people were allegedly abducted by Bangladesh's security forces under her regime, with some of them detained in secret locati

India strongly condemned the Pakistani airstrikes on Afghan civilians, which resulted in at least 51 deaths, including women and children, in Afghanistan’s Paktika province on December 24. In a statement on Monday, Indian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal condemned the attack, describing it as part of Pakistan's longstanding practice of blaming its neighbors for its internal problems. The airstrikes targeted areas in Paktika, particularly affecting the village of Laman,

On Monday, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna recused himself from hearing two significant pleas regarding the finalisation of the constitutions for the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and the All India Football Federation (AIFF). These constitutions were drafted by former Supreme Court judge Justice L. Nageswara Rao. CJI Khanna informed the bench, which included Justice Sanjay Kumar, that he would not participate in the proceedings because of his prior involvement with the case in t

The U.S. Surgeon General's office has issued a significant report revealing that alcohol consumption is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States, after tobacco and obesity. Alcohol increases the risk of at least seven types of cancer, including breast, liver, and colorectal cancers, contributing to 100,000 cancer cases and 20,000 cancer deaths annually. This alarming figure surpasses the deaths caused by alcohol-related traffic crashes, highlighting the urgent ne

The political relations between the Telugu states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have been strained in the past, especially over issues like the distribution of Krishna River water, unresolved power charges after bifurcation, and other disagreements. However, recent statements by Telangana's Chief Minister, Revanth Reddy, suggest a shift toward collaboration. In a public address, Revanth emphasized that the two states should not view each other as rivals but instead compete together glob

Motorists entering some of Manhattan's busiest neighborhoods are now required to pay up to $9 in congestion charges, as New York City launches its first-in-the-nation Congestion Relief Zone. The new toll system, which started at 12:00:01 a.m. on Sunday, aims to reduce the city's notorious traffic congestion and generate funds for public transportation improvements. According to the Metropolitan Transportation A

Thai Prime Minister Declares £324m in Assets, Including 217 Designer Handbags   Thailand's Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has declared a staggering £324 million in assets, including a collection of 217 designer handbags and 75 luxury watches. The declaration was made to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), a requirement for public officials i

Zendaya's stunning burnt orange satin dress at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards grabbed attention, but it was the massive diamond ring on her left hand that really set the rumor mill spinning. Fans quickly speculated that the engagement ring from renowned London jeweller Jessica McCormack, valued at $200,000, might signify an engagement to her long-time boyfriend, Tom Holland. Zendaya, who was nominated for Best Perfor

A case of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) has been detected in Bengaluru, India, with an eight-month-old child testing positive for the virus, according to reports . The child is receiving treatment at a private hospital in Bengaluru and has no travel history. The Karnataka Health Department has confirmed the case.   HMPV is similar to COVID-19 and can cause respiratory disease in people of all ag

The Golden Globe Awards 2025 are in full swing, and the first batch of winners has already been announced. Keep reading for the complete list of winners, covering everything from your favorite TV shows to the best directors. The 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards took place on Sunday, January 5, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. This year’s ceremony honored achievements in film, television, acting, and dir

Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh believes India has the potential to host music festivals larger than global icons like Coachella. During a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on New Year’s Day, the 40-year-old star shared his thoughts on India’s cultural and musical legacy. PM Modi asked Diljit about his experiences performing at international festivals, including Coachella in April 2023. In respo

A Louisiana man, believed to have been killed in an alligator attack during the floodwaters from Hurricane Ida, had previously survived the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, authorities reported. The 71-year-old man, whose identity remains undisclosed, was walking in floodwaters around noon on Monday when a large alligator attacked him outside his home in Slidell, a city near Lake Pontchartrain, across from New

Vinay Hiremath, the Indian-origin co-founder of Loom, who sold the company to Atlassian for $975 million in 2023, recently opened up about the personal challenges he’s faced since achieving significant wealth. In a blog post titled "I am rich and I have no idea what to do with my life," Mr. Hiremath reflected on his struggle to find purpose after selling his company. He shared, "Life has felt like

Severe Winter Storm Brings Snow, Ice, and Dangerous Travel Conditions Across Central U.S. A powerful winter storm swept through the central U.S. on Sunday, bringing snow, ice, high winds, and plummeting temperatures, creating hazardous travel conditions. The storm, described by the National Weather Service as potentially delivering the “heaviest snowfall in a decade,” affected millions acro