Nov 2, 2026
Two student-led movements in India and France have drawn global attention, but how have Western outlets told their stories? From headlines to the voices they highlight, a closer look at coverage raises questions about language, emphasis and how readers come to understand the protests taking place.
The Madras High Court ruled that non-Hindus may enter Tamil Nadu’s Agamic temples only if they respect the deity and follow temple customs. The bench said visitors need not convert to Hinduism, and directed authorities to enforce entry rules without yielding to political pressure.
Lieutenant General (Lt) Gen IS Rathore succeeded Lieutenant General Neeraj Varshney, who was the 42nd Commandant of MCEME. Varshney was superannuated on October 31, 2026.
The Keppel Road venue's capacity and accessibility make it suitable for such large-scale events, said organisers, adding that it's difficult to find similar venues at affordable rates.
Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson launched the People's Fund of Maui to support wildfire survivors and provided significant financial assistance. Winfrey made a separate donation for a new CT scanner at Maui Memorial Medical Center to enhance healthcare services. The scanner aims to improve diagnosis and treatment for all patients, benefiting the wider Maui community. This contribution is part of a broader effort to strengthen healthcare infrastructure on the island.
Trump won Ohio in all three of his presidential runs, but a Marist Poll in October found only 43 percent approving of the job he's doing and 55% disapproving.
MANILA, Philippines — The next Quad Leaders’ Summit will be held in Manila this month, bringing together the leaders of India, the United States, Japan and Australia at a crucial moment for the Indo-Pacific region, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday. “[H]opefully we’ll be announcing very soon, if we haven’t already, that
Asian shares are mostly higher but technology stocks remain volatile
Astronomers have uncovered that the peculiar Treble Clef formation stems from a black hole eruption and the merger of two galaxy clusters. Observations from a variety of telescopes across different wavelengths revealed that the explosive event launched particles, which were later re-energized through the cluster collision. This groundbreaking research enhances our understanding of how cosmic phenomena can fundamentally alter the structures within the universe.
In a remarkable effort, Malcolm Barnard led a campaign to promote wildlife conservation in Johns Creek, Georgia, achieving the status of a certified habitat community. He focused on educating the community while engaging schools and organizations to adopt wildlife-friendly practices. By 2013, all public schools in the area were recognized by the National Wildlife Federation, fostering a vision of interconnected habitats rather than isolated green spaces.
Beijing's newest export controls target construction equipment - including tunnel-boring machines, some of the world's largest and most complex industrial devices.
