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Democrat Mary Sheffield Elected Detroit's First Woman Mayor
City Council President Mary Sheffield will be Detroit's newest mayor and the first woman to lead the city. She defeated popular megachurch pastor the Rev. Solomon Kinloch in Tuesday's general election.
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Sri Lankan Politician Assassinated In Office, Gunman Fired Multiple Shots
Lasantha Wickramasekara, 38, the council chairman of the coastal city of Weligama, was meeting with constituents when a gunman burst in and fired multiple times with a revolver.
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Using Choppers, Chemical Agents: Immigration Raids Become Aggressive In US
Storming an apartment complex by helicopter as families slept. Deploying chemical agents near a public school. Handcuffing a Chicago City Council member at a hospital.
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US Again Vetoes UN Security Council Gaza Ceasefire Call
The United States on Thursday again wielded its veto and thwarted a UN Security Council call for a ceasefire in Gaza, shielding its ally Israel from meaningful diplomatic pressure.
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Government Cuts Funding To AICTE By 61% In Two Years, Student Scholarships Also Hit: Education Minister In Rajya Sabha
The government has also approved Centres of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence in health, sustainable cities, and agriculture with an allocation of Rs 990 crore till 2027-28. Budget 2025-26 further announced a Rs 500 crore AI centre for education.
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Explained: Can Donald Trump Take Control Of Washington DC To Fight City's Crime
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to put Washington, DC, under full federal control to reduce crime, even as city officials stressed crime is already falling.
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Israel's Gaza Plan Risks "Another Calamity," Warns UN Official
A UN official warned the Security Council that Israel's plans to control Gaza City risked "another calamity" with far-reaching consequences, as Benjamin Netanyahu insisted his goal was not to occupy the territory.
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Fake Doctor Fired By Mumbai Hospital, Had Submitted Forged Cerificates
The VN Desai Hospital in Mumbai has issued two show-cause notices to the Sai Sanjeevani Agency after authorities found that a fake doctor was working with them in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
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US Lawmaker Set On Fire Outside Office By Man Carrying 20 Litres Of Petrol
A Virginia councilman was brutally attacked outside his office on Tuesday, after a man allegedly doused him in petrol and set him on fire in broad daylight. Lee Vogler was immediately moved to a burn care centre for future treatment.
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Lingayats Of A Maharashtra Town Don't Have Burial Ground. So They Did This
Members of the Lingayat community in Maharashtra's Beed district alleged that they do not have a cremation ground for their dead. To put pressure on the government and press their demands, they brought a body to the municipal council office.
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Coastal Charm To Tech Ambition: Goa Rolls Out AI Mission 2027
The Pramod Sawant government has rolled out Goa AI Mission 2027, a visionary roadmap to build an inclusive and future-ready Artificial Intelligence ecosystem, officials said.
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Case Filed Against 113 People For Attacking Head Of Shri Nath Baba Math In UP
A case has been registered against 113 people, including Rasra Municipal Council, chairman, for allegedly attacking Mahamandaleshwar Kaushlendra Giri in UP's Ballia.
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India To Organise Yoga Day Events In 191 Countries
India will organise thematic events and programmes in 1,300 cities across the globe to mark the International Day of Yoga on Saturday, showcasing the nation's ancient tradition and soft power.
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200 Shops Removed In Demolition Drive At Delhi's Popular Sarojini Market
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) and Delhi Police carried out the anti-encroachment drive on Saturday (May 17) night, around 11 pm, clearing "unauthorised vendors, rings and encroachments - reclaiming space for citizens."
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London Restaurants Test Air Purifiers To Tackle Pollution Caused By Frying, Grilling: Report
The initiative is part of a pilot scheme aimed at tackling air pollution caused by cooking emissions.
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Democrat Mary Sheffield Elected Detroit's First Woman Mayor
City Council President Mary Sheffield will be Detroit's newest mayor and the first woman to lead the city. She defeated popular megachurch pastor the Rev. Solomon Kinloch in Tuesday's general election.
-
Sri Lankan Politician Assassinated In Office, Gunman Fired Multiple Shots
Lasantha Wickramasekara, 38, the council chairman of the coastal city of Weligama, was meeting with constituents when a gunman burst in and fired multiple times with a revolver.
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Using Choppers, Chemical Agents: Immigration Raids Become Aggressive In US
Storming an apartment complex by helicopter as families slept. Deploying chemical agents near a public school. Handcuffing a Chicago City Council member at a hospital.
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US Again Vetoes UN Security Council Gaza Ceasefire Call
The United States on Thursday again wielded its veto and thwarted a UN Security Council call for a ceasefire in Gaza, shielding its ally Israel from meaningful diplomatic pressure.
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Government Cuts Funding To AICTE By 61% In Two Years, Student Scholarships Also Hit: Education Minister In Rajya Sabha
The government has also approved Centres of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence in health, sustainable cities, and agriculture with an allocation of Rs 990 crore till 2027-28. Budget 2025-26 further announced a Rs 500 crore AI centre for education.
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Explained: Can Donald Trump Take Control Of Washington DC To Fight City's Crime
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to put Washington, DC, under full federal control to reduce crime, even as city officials stressed crime is already falling.
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Israel's Gaza Plan Risks "Another Calamity," Warns UN Official
A UN official warned the Security Council that Israel's plans to control Gaza City risked "another calamity" with far-reaching consequences, as Benjamin Netanyahu insisted his goal was not to occupy the territory.
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Fake Doctor Fired By Mumbai Hospital, Had Submitted Forged Cerificates
The VN Desai Hospital in Mumbai has issued two show-cause notices to the Sai Sanjeevani Agency after authorities found that a fake doctor was working with them in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
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US Lawmaker Set On Fire Outside Office By Man Carrying 20 Litres Of Petrol
A Virginia councilman was brutally attacked outside his office on Tuesday, after a man allegedly doused him in petrol and set him on fire in broad daylight. Lee Vogler was immediately moved to a burn care centre for future treatment.
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Lingayats Of A Maharashtra Town Don't Have Burial Ground. So They Did This
Members of the Lingayat community in Maharashtra's Beed district alleged that they do not have a cremation ground for their dead. To put pressure on the government and press their demands, they brought a body to the municipal council office.
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Coastal Charm To Tech Ambition: Goa Rolls Out AI Mission 2027
The Pramod Sawant government has rolled out Goa AI Mission 2027, a visionary roadmap to build an inclusive and future-ready Artificial Intelligence ecosystem, officials said.
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Case Filed Against 113 People For Attacking Head Of Shri Nath Baba Math In UP
A case has been registered against 113 people, including Rasra Municipal Council, chairman, for allegedly attacking Mahamandaleshwar Kaushlendra Giri in UP's Ballia.
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India To Organise Yoga Day Events In 191 Countries
India will organise thematic events and programmes in 1,300 cities across the globe to mark the International Day of Yoga on Saturday, showcasing the nation's ancient tradition and soft power.
-
200 Shops Removed In Demolition Drive At Delhi's Popular Sarojini Market
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) and Delhi Police carried out the anti-encroachment drive on Saturday (May 17) night, around 11 pm, clearing "unauthorised vendors, rings and encroachments - reclaiming space for citizens."
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London Restaurants Test Air Purifiers To Tackle Pollution Caused By Frying, Grilling: Report
The initiative is part of a pilot scheme aimed at tackling air pollution caused by cooking emissions.
