Firefighters crawl to rescue deer stuck on frozen lake

A stag in Minnesota was stranded on thin ice until a rescue team stepped in - on all fours.

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With single-use plastic products omnipresent, ban ineffective in Hyderabad

The Centre banned manufacture, distribution, stocking, sale and use of 19 single-use plastic items on July 1, 2022, but unorganised businesses still rely on cheap plastic carry bags for want of affordable alternatives

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The Covid kids starting school unable to speak

Children with speech problems could not access therapy during Covid - but now some are getting expert help.

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NBA: LeBron James sets league record for minutes played in Lakers defeat by Philadelphia 76ers

LeBron James sets a new NBA record for minutes played despite suffering the heaviest defeat of his career.

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Napoleon: How Hollywood landed in the heart of England

Scenes for Napoleon, Saltburn and a new Brad Pitt movie were shot just a few miles apart.

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Violinist B. Sasikumar passes away

The All India Radio artist considered his large number of disciples his biggest wealth

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54th annual music festival of Visakha Music Academy begins in Visakhapatnam

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KCR made money in Telangana agitation while Congress leaders sacrificed their posts: Revanth

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Who are the released Israeli hostages?

Twenty-four hostages captured during the 7 October attacks have been released by Hamas.

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Mansoor Ali Khan appears for inquiry, says his remarks were misunderstood

On Thursday morning, he moved an anticipatory bail petition before the Principal Sessions Court. However, the court treated the case as dismissed as withdrawn as the Nungambakkam police were cited as the respondent erroneously

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Ethiopia drought: Fifty die of hunger in Tigray and Amhara amid aid freeze

The US and UN paused humanitarian aid in the East African country after allegations of theft.

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Rat plague spreads to Australia's fishing towns

With more wet weather expected for Queensland, some people believe the worst is yet to come.

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Scholarship exam postponed

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Ensure safety of people, officials told

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North Korea claims its third attempt to put a spy satellite into orbit was successful

North Korea claims it has successfully placed a military spy satellite into orbit

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Hayley Turner becomes first female jockey in Europe to ride 1,000 winners

Hayley Turner becomes the first female jockey in Europe to ride 1,000 winners with victory on Tradesman at Chelmsford.

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‘I paid £30k to protect my child from her paedophile dad’

The BBC follows a mother battling to keep a dangerous sex offender away from her daughter.

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KCR, his family speaking like Seemandhra leaders to create fear: Revanth

‘Telangana people want self respect, not slavery’

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KCR put family interests above that of Telangana, says J.P. Nadda

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Comedian Russell Brand quizzed by police over sex offence allegations

Comedian Russell Brand has been questioned by the Met Police over three allegations of historical sex offences

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Perumal Murugan wins JCB Prize for Literature, to get ₹25 lakh cash prize

The JCB Literary Prize said Fire Bird is a masterfully crafted tale of one man’s search for the elusive concept of permanence

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Hundreds leave Gaza's al-Shifa hospital as many feared killed at UN shelter

Israel denied forcing people out of al-Shifa on foot and did not confirm it had hit al-Fakhoura shelter.

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Leonid meteor shower to peak this weekend

The best chance of catching a glimpse is in the early hours of Saturday and Sunday.

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Gaza faces communications blackout due to lack of fuel

Israel defends blocking fuel deliveries, as the UN warns this could lead to a breakdown of civil order.

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Russian Carlsberg staff arrested after business seized

Two senior managers of Carlsberg's Russian subsidiary were arrested on Wednesday over allegations of fraud.

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Canadian killed family to make Muslims fearful, jury hears

Prosecutors say Nathaniel Veltman wanted to send "a brutal message" to the world.

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Sextortion: 'I sent a nude and was blackmailed for money'

Jack, 15, is one of a growing number of teenage boys falling victim to so-called sextortion.

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Runner banned for using car in ultra-marathon

Ultra-marathon runner Joasia Zakrzewski is banned for 12 months by UK Athletics for using a car in a race.

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Tapfumaneyi Masaya: Abducted Zimbabwe opposition activist found dead

The targeting of Tapfumaneyi Masaya is part of a series of kidnappings of activists.

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Parliament panel reduced to ‘rubber stamping committee’: Trinamool MP Derek O’ Brien

He accuses the panel of rushing through deliberations for preparing the report on the Bills seeking to replace the three criminal laws 

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EU condemns Hamas for ‘using Gaza hospitals, civilians as human shields’

Urges Israel to show “maximum restraint” to protect civilians from the war it is waging.

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Netflix’s ‘Fauda’ crew member ‘killed in action’ amid Israel-Hamas conflict: Makers

‘Fauda’ has been criticised by a section of viewers for “whitewashing” the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

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Visakhapatnam gears up to celebrate eco-friendly Deepavali on November 12

Officials mobilise team to ensure a peaceful festival without any untoward incident; fire officials set up 50 outposts in the region

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Railways appeals to people not to carry inflammable material on trains

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Warning a child could die due to illegal drugs in vapes

A head teacher said one of his pupils collapsed after using a vape containing the illegal drug spice.

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Israel sees 'sign of life' in Gaza hostage video

Palestinian Islamic Jihad posts videos of two Gaza hostages, but Israel fears "psychological warfare".

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Jezebel: Feminist media site shuts down after 16 years

A downturn in advertising led to the "excruciating" decision, its owner said.

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New Zealand: John Oliver's Bird of the Century backing ruffles feathers

US chat show host John Oliver's support of the pūteketeke is causing some controversy.

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India appeals death sentences of ex-naval officers in Qatar

Death penalties were handed to eight former Indian naval officers on unspecified charges.

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Diwali 2023: What you need to know about the festival of light

It's about the triumph of good over evil, but also a chance for family and friends to come together.

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Luton 'stolen house' owner gets home back with squatters

Mike Hall estimates there has been £60K of damage to his Luton home after his identity was stolen.

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Trains cancelled, diverted to facilitate safety works in Vijayawada division of South Central Railway

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Global wine production falls to 62-year low in 2023

Record low yields this year are due to bad weather in many of the world's biggest producers.

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Capital requires steps to mitigate floods, coastal erosion, not Keraleeyam, says V.D. Satheesan

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Narges Mohammadi: Jailed Iranian Nobel laureate begins hunger strike

Narges Mohammadi is being denied medical care in jail for refusing to wear a hijab, her family says.

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Cooperative stores to sell onions at ₹30 per kilogram to ease price hike

The initiative is focusing on slums and areas where low-income groups are concentrated

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Ukraine war: Military chiefs in Kyiv under pressure over deadly Russian strike

President Zelensky demands answers after Russia hits Ukrainian soldiers said to be at an award ceremony.

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What has led to the Maratha quota agitation? | Explained

How has Manoj Jarange-Patil, hailing from Maharashtra’s drought-prone Marathwada region, brought the Eknath Shinde government to its knees? What has been the history of the quota agitation? How have other OBC groups reacted?

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KCR to launch second phase campaign from November 13

Campaign to conclude with election rally at Gajwel in Siddipet district on November 28

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Welfare, development going hand-in-hand under YSRCP rule, says Vijaya Sai Reddy

The Chief Minister is commited to investing in human capital, particularly in marginalised communities who have endured decades of hardship, says the Rajya Sabha MP

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Could an Israeli ground invasion of Gaza meet its aims?

Israeli forces are expanding ground operations in Gaza, and their ultimate goal is to dismantle Hamas.

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Footballer Díaz's father 'kidnapped by rebels'

Luis Manuel Díaz was seized by armed men at a petrol station on Saturday in his Colombian hometown.

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German vice-chancellor Habeck hits out against rising antisemitism

German Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck criticises Islamists, the far right and political left.

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Irina, Chennai Customs dog, retires

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US Federal Reserve holds interest rates at 22-year high

The world's biggest economy keeps borrowing costs higher in a bid to control price rises.

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