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FILE – A voter casts ballot at a polling station on Nov. 8, 2020, in Yangon, Myanmar. (AP Photo/Thein Zaw, File) Thein Zaw/AP/AP hide caption toggle caption Thein Zaw/AP/AP Myanmar’s military has announced the first phase of a general election to be held in late December, in a poll widely seen as an attempt to lend the junta legitimacy following its 2021 coup. State-run television said on Monday that the elections will take place over three separate days, with the first scheduled for December 28. The next two phases are expected to occur sometime in January, though no specific dates…

Updated on: Aug 18, 2025 09:20 pm IST ‘Islanding’ is a term used for a safety mechanism that allows a part of the affected power grid to continue to supply electricity to critical establishments The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has launched a fresh bid to be included in the Delhi Transco Limited’s (DTL’s) ‘islanding’ scheme so the operations of the national capital’s transport lifeline can be safeguarded in case of grid failure. DTL issued a revised ‘Islanding’ Scheme, 2023, but the Delhi Metro was not included in it. (X/Peter Chirkov) DTL issued a revised Islanding Scheme 2023 but the…

With Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla returning to India, his hometown Lucknow is gearing up to bestow honour on the astronaut for a successful mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who was the pilot of Axiom-4 Space Mission to the International Space Station (ISS), in New Delhi on Monday. (DPR PMO) City Mayor Sushma Kharakwal said that the local administration has moved a proposal to name the road leading to his home and a park in the city after him. “Shubhanshu Shukla has made the city and the country proud. We…

In full swing: Sarfaraz made full use of an early reprieve. | Photo Credit: B. JOTHI RAMALINGAM Sarfaraz Khan kickstarted the new domestic season in authoritative fashion, smashing a brilliant century (138 retd. hurt, 114b, 10×4, 6×6) to power Mumbai to a commanding 367 for five against TNCA XI on the opening day of the first round of the All India Buchi Babu tournament match at the Gojan College ground here on Monday.Sarfaraz was at his aggressive best, smashing an inexperienced bowling attack to all corners of the field. Sarfaraz had made his Test debut last year and was dropped…

For most people, retirement means spending all their days relaxing, traveling, and enjoying their hobbies. But not everyone is prepared to fully put the brakes on a career. Earlier this year, Seniorly, a resource platform for older adults, released a list of the best states for older workers in 2025. According to the website, a “record 11.2 million Americans ages 65 and older are currently in the workforce,” with that number set to climb to 14.8 million by 2033. “While financial necessity plays a role in keeping many seniors employed, others choose to extend their careers for personal fulfillment, mental stimulation,…

Golaghat , The Assam government on Monday started the second phase of eviction inside Rangma reserve forest in Golaghat district to remove encroachments from around 26 hectares of land, displacing 41 families, an official statement said. Assam: Second phase of eviction at Rengma forest begins The administration had completed a five-day first phase of the massive eviction drive at Rengma in Uriamghat along the Assam-Nagaland inter-state boundary in Sarupathar sub-division on August 2 and cleared around 9,000 bighas of land of encroachments, affecting around 1,500 families, mostly from the Muslim community. “The second phase of the eviction drive in the…

Newsmax will pay $67 million to Dominion Voting Systems to settle a lawsuit over the network’s coverage of the 2020 presidential election. In this photo from April 3, 2025, Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani join others at the opening of trading at the New York Stock Exchange. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images/Getty Images North America Newsmax will pay $67 million to settle one of the last outstanding defamation lawsuits against a news organization for airing false claims that the 2020 election was rigged.…

Sakshi Agrawal had just finished school – her life was only beginning– when tragedy struck: her father was diagnosed with oral cancer. At 18, she made a decision that would define the next two years – she paused her education to care for him.“I stayed home to manage his treatment and care. It wasn’t just about missing college—it was about putting my entire life on hold,” recallsed Agrawal, now 31. Her brother eventually quit his job and returned home during their father’s final months, sacrificing career opportunities in a field with limited prospects locally. Agrawal’s story isn’t unique. Across India,…

The NDA’s vice-presidential pick, C P Radhakrishnan, has got a shot in the arm with the Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) deciding to support his candidature in the September 9 poll.According to sources, the YSRCP made the decision after a call by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Jagan on August 13, seeking support for Radhakrishnan’s candidature. The NDA only announced Radhakrishnan as its candidate on August 17. “Subsequently, our party chief held discussions with the MPs and our Parliamentary Party leader Y V Subba Reddy conveyed his decision to us,” YSRCP Tirupati MP Maddila Gurumoorthy…

Hoshiarpur/Kapurthala/Fazilka, The situation continued to remain grim in several villages in Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur, Fazilka, Ferozepur and Tarn Taran districts of Punjab because of swollen Beas and Sutlej rivers and rivulets in the wake of heavy rains in the catchment areas. Punjab: Situation remains grim in Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur because of swollen Beas, Sutlej Agricultural fields in the affected areas remained submerged, with farmers fearing heavy losses due to crop damage. They are apprehensive of the same amount of damage that was caused during the floods in 2023. Senior officials of the district administrations are visiting the affected areas to take stock…