A factory worker rides a bicycle past the Super Thermal Power Plant in Chandrapur, India, February 3, 2025. — Reuters Many shortlisted projects located in water-stressed areas. Water access an afterthought for thermal plant operators. Expansion likely to fuel further conflict between residents and industry. CHANDRAPUR: April marks the start of the cruelest months for residents of Solapur, a hot …
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Members of the California National Guard stand guard outside the Edward R Roybal federal building, after their deployment by US President Donald Trump, in response to protests, in Los Angeles, California, US June 8, 2025. — Reuters Governor Gavin Newsom urges Trump to rescind order. “These are the acts of a dictator, not President,” he says. Defence chief says ready …
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The image shows a plane lying in wreckage in Tennessee. — X@@IntelPointAlert/File WASHINGTON: A small plane carrying 20 people crashed in Tennessee on Sunday. Some of those on board were injured and taken to hospital. The plane was used for skydiving and went down shortly after taking off from Tullahoma Regional Airport. Authorities are still investigating what caused the crash. The …
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This representative image shows a nuclear facility in Israel. — AFP/File Iran’s minister terms Israeli documents “treasure trove”. Says documents include details on Israel’s nuclear sites. No immediate Israeli response to Iran’s claim. DUBAI: Sensitive Israeli documents obtained by Tehran should be unveiled soon, Minister of Intelligence Esmail Khatib told state TV on Sunday, describing them as a “treasure trove” …
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US President Donald Trump takes the stage in Davenport, Iowa, US, on March 13, 2023. — Reuters WASHINGTON: Reality TV stars, former lawmakers, a sheriff, a nursing home executive and a drug kingpin. One might wonder what do these people have in common. The fact is they are among the Americans convicted of crimes who have received pardons from US …
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A picture of burned out bus after violence broke out in the streets of Manipur, India. — AFP/File Latest violence triggered after arrest of Meitei group members. Incensed mob storms police post, set fire to bus and block roads. Police announce curfew in 5 districts, including Imphal West. IMPHAL: An Indian state riven by ethnic tensions imposed an internet shutdown …
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India’s main opposition party, the Indian National Congress, has sharply criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his continued silence over US President Donald Trump’s repeated assertions that he played a key role in brokering a ceasefire between Pakistan and India. In a video compilation shared by the Congress Kerala chapter on X, Trump is seen claiming in at least nine …
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A person holds a campaign poster at the area where Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay of the opposition Democratic Centre party, was shot during a campaign event, in Bogota, Colombia, June 7, 2025. — Reuters 39-year-old Uribe is running for presidency in 2026 polls. He is member of opposition conservative Democratic Centre party. Authorities arrest suspect, probe whether others were involved. Colombian …
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A police officer uses stun grenades as they approach the protesters gathered around the Los Angeles Federal Building following multiple detentions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in downtown Los Angeles, California, US, June 6, 2025. — Reuters US President Donald Trump deployed 2,000 troops on Saturday to handle escalating protests against immigration enforcement raids in the Los Angeles area, …
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This combination of images shows US President Donald Trump (left) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. — Reuters/File NEW DELHI: India’s main opposition party, the Indian National Congress, has sharply criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his continued silence over US President Donald Trump’s repeated assertions that he played a key role in brokering a ceasefire between Pakistan and India. …
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