'Democratic rights were curtailed constitutionally': Sonia Gandhi reflects on Emergency

UP CM asks Akhilesh Yadav to apologise to devotees and saints before Ram Temple visit

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has urged Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav to first apologise to devotees and saints ahead of his planned visit to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The remark came as Yadav prepared to travel to the temple, which has been a politically charged site in the state. Reports indicate the exchange reflects an ongoing political rivalry between the two leaders over the temple and related issues. The Chief Minister's demand centred on past comments and positions that he said had hurt religious sentiments. The statement has drawn attention ahead of the visit, with political reactions expected from both sides.

Mamata protests after alleged attack on Abhishek's house, urges bulldozers to run over protesters

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has protested against what she described as an attack on the residence of her nephew and party colleague Abhishek Banerjee. Her remark that bulldozers should run over her body reflects her strong stance and anger over the incident. The source article provided only a headline and no full text, so the specific details of the attack, its timing, and the perpetrators could not be verified. Further reporting would be needed to confirm the exact sequence of events and the responses from authorities.

1935 Recordings Preserve Voices of Nearly Vanished Louisiana Creole

Recordings made in 1935 are helping researchers document Louisiana Creole and Louisiana French as spoken by their last generations of native speakers. Linguist Lorenzo Dow Turner's material reveals important details about the language and its deep connections to Black communities. Work led by Dr. Oliver Mayeux has brought these recordings back to light, highlighting distinctive grammar and vocabulary. With growing recognition of the language's cultural value, new initiatives are now working to revive it across the region.

Miller Time: Trump promotes immigration hardliner to chief of staff after electoral drubbing