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Japan enacts revised law that strengthens male-only succession to lead shrinking imperial family
1+ hour, 29+ min ago (123+ words) Metro Vaartha Tokyo | Japan's parliament enacted Friday a historic revision to the 19th century Imperial House Law by insisting only paternal-lineage men can become emperor, sparking fear that it could doom the already shrinking imperial family The revisions include adoption of…...
Iran threatens to destroy 'all infrastructure in region' as US strikes intensify
21+ hour, 43+ min ago (139+ words) Dubai | Iran's joint military command stepped up its threats on Thursday as intensifying US airstrikes target the country, saying it would destroy "all the infrastructure in the region". The threat from the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters referenced US President Donald…...
SIR process focussed on exclusion, has played havoc with democracy: Ex CEC Quraishi
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (1460+ words) New Delhi | Former chief election commissioner S Y Quraishi has hit out at the Election Commission over the ongoing SIR exercise, saying the process is focussed more on "exclusion" and has "played havoc with democracy" with free and fair elections…...
Nato Ankara Summit: why only federal, unified EU can mount its own credible military defence
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (843+ words) Barcelona | For the US' allies, Nato summits have largely become a matter of damage control and evading the wrath of Donald Trump. With Washington's support no longer a given, the special relationship between the US and the European Union (EU)…...
Kotak Mutual Fund's 'Let's Save Lives Mutually' Initiative Enters Asia Book of Records
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (92+ words) The large-scale initiative brought together mutual fund distributors and employees with a shared purpose - to help save lives through blood donation. The initiative reflects Kotak Mutual Fund's commitment to create a social impact beyond financial well-being and fostering a culture…...
Country heading towards economic crisis due to Modi govt's policies: Cong
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (439+ words) New Delhi | With the wholesale price inflation rising to 9.87 per cent in June, the Congress on Wednesday claimed that the country is steadily heading towards an economic crisis due to the Modi government's "anti-people policies". The opposition party also demanded…...
Progressive Declaration adopted at 12th BRICS Labour Ministers meet: Mansukh Mandaviya
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (224+ words) Hyderabad | Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday said a progressive declaration was adopted at the 12th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting here, which would further cement the alliance as an effective forum for building inclusive, resilient and people-centric work....
26 Meta employees sue, alleging AI-driven layoff picks hit workers on medical, parental leave
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (368+ words) San Francisco | A group of 26 Meta employees has sued the company, claiming it used artificial intelligence systems to select people for layoffs, disproportionately targeting those on medical, parental or family leave. They are among the 8,000 employees, or about 10 per cent…...
Temple visit my 'personal right, not soft Hindutva', says Kerala CM
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (266+ words) Thiruvananthapuram | Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Wednesday rejected allegations of pursuing "soft Hindutva" over his recent visit to the Kollur Mookambika temple, asserting that his faith was a personal matter protected by the Constitution. Responding to questions at…...
Chirag Veer Singh Sarao becomes first Sikh American to join US Air Force Academy
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (215+ words) Washington | Chirag Veer Singh Sarao has become the first 'keshdhari' Sikh American to join the US Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, the American Sikh Council said. A 'keshdhari' Sikh maintains unshorn hair (kesh) and beard as articles of faith....