Starting January 1, several new laws are taking effect across the United States: In New York: Employers are now required to provide 20 hours of prenatal sick leave annually, in addition to existing sick leave policies. This leave is designated for medical appointments such as physical exams and procedures, as announced by Governor Kathy Hochul’s office.

 New York Governor Orders Reforms After Inmate's Beating Death New York Governor Kathy Hochul has ordered sweeping reforms in the state's prison system following the beating death of a 43-year-old inmate, Robert Brooks. The incident, which was captured on body-worn cameras, has sparked widespread outrage and calls for greater accountability within the corrections system.  

Indian cinema mourns the loss of one of its most influential figures, Shyam Benegal, who passed away at the age of 90 due to kidney-related ailments in Mumbai on December 23, 2024. A luminary of the Parallel Cinema movement, Benegal's work left an indelible mark on Indian filmmaking with his poignant explorations of societal issues, including caste, feudalism, and women's emancipation. Born in Hyderabad in 1934, Benegal shared a familial connection with legendary filmmaker G

A high-ranking Russian general, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, was killed in an explosion in Moscow on Tuesday. Kirillov, who served as the chief of Russia's Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Protection Troops (RKhBZ), was killed by a bomb hidden in an electric scooter. The blast occurred outside a residential building on Ryazansky Prospekt, located about seven kilometers southeast of the Kremlin. Kirillov’s assistant also died in the explosion. The attack comes as Mosc

A tragic incident at an Indian restaurant in Gudauri, Georgia, has claimed the lives of 12 individuals. According to authorities, the victims showed no signs of violence, and the case is being treated as a negligent loss of life under Article 116 of Georgia’s Criminal Code. The deceased, believed to be restaurant employees, were discovered in a sleeping area on the second floor. Authorities suspect the incident may have been caused by a generator used in a closed indoor space

A 15-year-old female student was identified as the suspect in a tragic shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday, December 16. The incident resulted in the deaths of a teen pupil and a teacher, and injuries to six others, including two students with life-threatening wounds. Details of the Incident The shooting occurred just before 11:00 AM local time at Abundant Life Christian School, a K-12 facility with approximately 4

Bangladesh's interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, has confirmed that general elections will likely take place by the end of 2025 or in the first half of 2026. Yunus, who was appointed the country’s "chief adviser" after a student-led uprising in August toppled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, is overseeing a temporary administration that is focused on restoring democratic institutions in the country. Yunus, 84, the Nobel Peace Prize-winning microfinance pioneer, h

Russian President Vladimir Putin is considering a visit to India in 2024, diplomatic sources revealed on Tuesday. While no official dates or details have been confirmed, the visit is being discussed following an invitation extended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their talks in Moscow in July. The potential visit underscores the growing diplomatic ties between India and Russia, reflecting the importance of strengthening bilateral relations. Although the specifics of the trip

FRISCO, Texas — A troubling series of daylight jewelry thefts has emerged in Frisco and other parts of Texas, with elderly South Asian immigrants as the primary victims. The thieves employ sophisticated misdirection tactics, deceiving their targets and making off with valuable gold jewelry from their necks and wrists in seconds. The Thefts: Quick and Calculated Recent reports highlight several incidents where thieves approached unsuspecting elderly

Veteran politician and former Rajya Sabha MP Sitaram Yechury has passed away at the age of 72 after a prolonged battle with illness. Yechury, who had been admitted to AIIMS Delhi for treatment of an acute respiratory tract infection, succumbed to his condition despite receiving intensive care. His health had been declining over the past few days, and despite the efforts of a team of multidisciplinary doctors, he could not recover and was declared dead. Sitaram Yechury, who succeeded

In a significant development in the Kolkata doctor rape and murder case, the Supreme Court of India raised concerns about a missing post-mortem challan, a crucial document required for conducting the autopsy. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud highlighted that without this challan, the post-mortem could not be completed properly. Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, representing the West Bengal government, struggled to locate the document, prompting the court to demand clarity on its absence. The

Four vehicles were involved in a fatal accident on Friday afternoon on northbound U.S. 75 in Anna, just north of FM 455. According to Anna police, the crash occurred around 3:30 p.m. and resulted in the deaths of four individuals who were all in the same vehicle. In addition to the four fatalities, at least three other people were injured and transported to the hospital for treatment. Multiple agencies, including Anna Fire Rescue, Weston Fire, and the McKinney Fire Department, respo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated three new Vande Bharat Express trains on Saturday (August 31) via video conferencing. These semi-high speed trains will serve key routes across Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.  Key Routes and Time Savings: Meerut City-Lucknow: This train will reduce travel time by about one hour compared to the curr