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Hundreds of French high schools suspended lessons as students protested teacher shortages, overloaded timetables and deteriorating facilities. The movement has spread nationwide since September, with some protests involving vandalism and clashes, prompting government action

Bhupender Yadav, who is also the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, announced the development in a post on X, describing it as a historic and joyous milestone for Project Cheetah

The revised charges are expected to push up IndiGo airfares, with the increase on domestic routes ranging from Rs 100 to Rs 350 depending on the distance

Addressing a joint press meet with Swiss President Guy Parmelin after their talks at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Monday, PM Narendra Modi said India and Switzerland believe reforms in global institutions are essential to address growing global challenges

Japans PM Sanae Takaichi condemned the alleged murder of a 39-year-old woman in Okinawa by a US Marine. Tokyo protested to Washington and sought full cooperation, while the case sparked public outrage and renewed concerns over the burden of US military bases on Okinawa

According to police, the woman had an argument with her parents on Saturday night. She then allegedly rode her motorcycle to her grandfather's house in anger, carrying a cricket bat with her

Two migrants died off the French coast while attempting to cross the English Channel to Britain, while two women suffered burns and were hospitalised. An investigation has been opened, with at least 24 migrant deaths recorded at the France-UK maritime border this year

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana issued the notice after hearing submissions by senior advocate Vikas Singh

Yemens military launched more than 1,000 strikes against Houthi positions as the government announced a new campaign to retake territory. The escalation comes as Houthi forces advance around Taiz, while the conflict deepens Yemens already severe humanitarian crisis

NCP(SP) MLA Rohit Pawar demanded the immediate removal of MPSC Chairman Vivek Bhimanwar, citing allegations of paper leaks and a lack of transparency in the commissions functioning. He warned that failure to address the demands could see more than one lakh students take to the streets of Pune

The court questioned how answers carrying 58 marks could simply be left unevaluated and said the allegation was extremely serious. The PSC is an institution on which lakhs of job aspirants depend, the court observed, stressing that its credibility and the hopes of the younger generation must be protected

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana considered the request after a lawyer alleged that Delhi Police was not permitting peaceful protests by citizens and members of registered political parties, including MPs

Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal said the figure reflected what he described as growing public anger against the BJP-led government at the Centre and alleged that authoritarianism was increasing in the country

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez will deliver a televised address amid speculation over early elections after parliament rejected his governments housing measures. The defeat intensified pressure on his minority coalition as protests over soaring rents and home prices spread across Spain

A Russian drone strike hit an Indian-owned pharmaceutical warehouse in Sumy, Ukraine, killing a 52-year-old employee and injuring three others. Zelenskyy offered condolences, while Indias Jaishankar reiterated New Delhis efforts to help resolve the Ukraine conflict

The students from Karra block began developing symptoms on Sunday evening, with several more cases reported by Monday morning. Several students were admitted to the Karra Community Health Centre for treatment

Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh criticised the Maharashtra government over the reported detention of students who were preparing to stage a protest in south Mumbai

The protester alleged that despite merely demanding the registration of an FIR, police personnel treated them poorly and took them into custody

Adityanath said the SIR exercise was important for strengthening India's democratic system and ensuring that electoral rolls accurately reflect eligible voters

CJP co-convener Saurav Das alleged that the government was planning to arrest him and other party leaders, including founder Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Ratna Singh

Sharing a video clip of Justice Bhuyan's remarks on X, Ramesh accused the CEC of acting in a manner that, according to the Congress, undermined constitutional safeguards

According to the Andaman and Nicobar Command, information about the medical emergency was received while the vessel was in the vicinity of Indira Point. The naval component of the command responded swiftly and sent a ship towards the location to assist the injured person

CJP activist Abhijeet Dipke said, The BJP is winning in states where it couldn't even secure a victory during the peak of the 'Modi wave'-and this is happening because of Gyanesh Kumar. Once Gyanesh Kumar leaves and the SIR freezes, only then will we know how many seats the BJP actually wins

A bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant and comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana is scheduled to hear the pleas filed by Patna resident Rakesh Kumar Singh and advocate Shailendra Mani Tripathi

AISA activists staged a third consecutive day of protests in Delhi, marching toward Jantar Mantar and demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation. Police used heavy barricading as protesters attempted to advance. The mobilisation comes amid wider opposition to SIR and alleged voter roll irregularities

National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah criticised the Election Commission over alleged voter roll deletions during the SIR exercise and questioned CEC Gyanesh Kumars role. He said growing public protests showed that people were finding the courage to challenge the process and that change was coming

Three women journalists have alleged sexual harassment by police personnel while covering a protest at Delhis Jantar Mantar. Congress demanded an FIR and action, while Delhi Police transferred the complaints to the Crime Branch for inquiry. The Press Council of India sought immediate action

MPSC aspirants have been protesting over several demands, including the removal of the MPSC chairman and greater transparency in the conduct of examinations

Congress leader Sachin Pilot accused CEC Gyanesh Kumar of undermining the Election Commissions independence during the SIR of electoral rolls. Pilot also raised concerns over Rajasthans drought conditions, Punjab law and order, and Congress leader Vishvendra Singhs show-cause notice

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a missile launch that state media claimed used AI to adjust its trajectory at low altitude. South Korea disputed Pyongyangs claim, saying the missile remained within its detection and interception capabilities and violated UN resolutions

Irans foreign minister said Sunday that military action and sanctions cannot resolve the conflict with the US, calling for negotiations instead. Talks remain stalled over the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran demands an end to maritime disruptions and sanctions amid rising regional tensions

A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging its engine room, according to UKMTO. The crew were unharmed and no environmental impact was reported. The incident comes as Iran-US tensions remain high over control of the vital shipping route

Russia struck Kyivs Northern Bridge amid a fresh wave of attacks as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met President Volodymyr Zelensky. Germany is expected to announce over $1 billion in military support, including combat drones, satellite technology and systems to strengthen Ukraines air defence

Philippine authorities arrested more than 240 foreign workers, mostly Chinese, during raids on two suspected illegal POGO sites in Mindanao. Officials seized computers, phones, laptops and SIM cards while investigating possible human trafficking offences, with others facing deportation

Machchhar, who suffered serious injuries in the September 30 incident, described the attack during a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

A fire broke out at a garment factory on the second floor of a building in Delhis Gandhi Nagar on Sunday morning. Eight fire units, including three water tenders, responded and brought the blaze under control by 11:10 am. No casualties were reported

A US Marine has been arrested in Okinawa over the alleged murder and theft of a 39-year-old Japanese woman at a Naha hotel. Japan has demanded full US cooperation and stricter discipline among military personnel, amid longstanding concerns over crimes involving US forces in Okinawa

Imran Khans PTI will proceed with its long march to Islamabad after talks with the Pakistan government failed over access to the jailed former PM. The party plans to mobilize supporters across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while the government vows to block protesters from entering Islamabad

Pezeshkian's assessment of the impact of economic pressure contrasts sharply with that of US President Donald Trump, who has described Iran as facing severe economic and military difficulties

The pilot reported electrical problems and declared an emergency as it approached the coast on the flight from Bermuda, according to air traffic control audio posted by LiveATC.net

The hurricane center said large surf associated with Nolo will likely inundate some of the low-lying atolls

Speaking to reporters on Friday, Trump, when asked about his upcoming strategy regarding Iran, initially suggested that revealing his plans would generate significant headlines

He urged people to register their protests against the government on the 'Satyagraha' platform, which he launched a day after the 157th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, to ensure help for people wherever truth was being crushed

The Israeli Prime Minister said the honour was usually reserved for his country's own citizens. It's our highest honour that we give on our Independence Day

Activist Yogendra Yadav and senior advocate Prashant Bhushan were among those detained; AISA was also joined by senior advocates Kapil Sibal, Nitya Ramakrishnan, Pallav Sisodia

Fadnavis, along with Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar and School Education Minister Dadaji Bhuse, also launched the schools Madhushala to Gyanshala QR code-based knowledge bank on this occasion

Samuel was a warrior ruler who battled the Byzantine Empire to expand his kingdom, but was ultimately defeated and died shortly afterward in 1014

The arrests followed a 16-month investigation into an auto dealership whose co-owners reported extortion demands in June 2025, followed by two attacks involving arson and shootings at its Langley and Surrey locations, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said in a statement on Friday

G7 nations will release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel fuel from their emergency reserves to combat record high prices

Doodlepalooza in Nevada makes world record for the biggest pool party for dogs