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In India, the principal of a government-run primary school has been arrested for allegedly killing a six-year-old girl student after she resisted rape. Police launched a probe after the child’s body was found inside the school compound. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Anura Kumara Dissanayake has taken the oath of office as Sri Lanka’s President, marking a significant shift in the country’s political landscape. His victory comes during a critical time, as Sri Lanka grapples with its worst economic crisis in over 70 years, necessitating urgent reforms and recovery strategies.

The Perseverance rover has spotted a black-and-white striped rock on Mars, amazing scientists and the general public. The rover made the discovery while climbing the steep slopes of the Jezero Crater and marching towards its rim.

Indian women’s team captain Harmanpreet Kaur is confident her squad can go all the way to win the T20 World Cup which is set to start in the UAE from October 3. Indian women's team skipper Harmanpreet has praised her side, claiming that this is the best team she has got compared to all previous editions.

A recent IMF study examining 65 countries over six decades reveals a striking trend: Political parties across the spectrum are increasingly advocating for higher government spending. This shift challenges traditional notions of conservative fiscal policy. It also highlights a growing consensus on expansionary approaches. Take a look at this report for more.

The Israel Hezbollah War has intensified as Israeli have launched yet another air strike on Beirut. While Hezbollah launched long range Rockets into Israel for the first time since the war broke out between Israel and Hamas on the 7th of October last year. Watch to know more.

Republican presidential candidate and former United States (US) president Donald Trump is ahead of Democratic presidential candidate and current Vice President Kamala Harris in three states of the Sun Belt region of the United States, polls on Monday (Sept 23) said.

On Tuesday, an Israeli airstrike in the southern suburbs of Beirut reportedly killed a Hezbollah commander who was a leading figure in its rocket division. The attack, which also killed six other people, dealt another blow to Hezbollah after a week of back-to-back attacks. Will the conflict explode into another all-out war?

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, known as the ACCC, has filed significant lawsuits against the nation’s largest supermarket chains, Woolworths and Coles. The regulator alleges that these companies misled consumers by keeping prices stable for extended periods, before increasing them just before advertising discounts.

Swiss authorities have opened an investigation after a woman reportedly died by assisted suicide in a so-called suicide capsule, invented by an Australian citizen.

"Due to the current situation, the Haifa Day commemoration, planned for September 23, 2024 in Haifa, by the Embassy of India, is being cancelled," a press release stated.

Boeing has revised its contract proposal for over 30,000 machinists as their strike enters its second week. The company’s new offer raises general wages by 30 percent over four years, up from 25 percent, and includes a 6,000 dollar ratification bonus.

Indian Prime Minister met his Ukrainian counterpart, President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on Monday (Sep 23).

#gravitas | Ever since the exit of former PM Sheikh Hasina, in Bangladesh there are many cases of widespread looting of houses and shops, vandalism of temples, various cases of sexual violence, lynching, killings, and abductions against Hindus. Such is the scale of the attacks, that in at least 48 of Bangladesh's 64 districts, there have been reports of incidents against Hindus. It raises the question, is it time for India to take a tougher stand on crimes against Bangladeshi Hindus?

Ryan Routh, the would-be assassin of Donald Trump wrote a chilling letter months ago about a 'failed attempt' to kill the former US president, the court documents submitted on Monday (Sep 23) showed.

California has become the latest American state to restrict smart phone usage at school. The move comes amid a growing consensus that smartphone usage can increase risk of mental illness and impair learning. Watch to know more.

At Paris Fashion Week, two of the biggest Bollywood stars, Alia Bhatt and Aishwarya Rai, strutted down the runway as ambassadors for the beauty giant, L'Oréal. The star-studded show also featured Jane Fonda, Kendall Jenner, Eva Longoria, and several other big stars from across the world.

A new study suggests that X-ray pulses could deflect asteroids up to 4 kilometers in width. Watch to know more.

Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman on Monday vowed full support to the interim government in implementing crucial reforms following the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.