Don’t harass minister for daughter joining student protest; don’t be surprised if my son…: Himanta

Angamaly-Sabarimala rail line: Kerala begins land acquisition, Railways allocates Rs 505 crore

Zelenskyy Warns Russia May Launch New Mobilization as Losses Outpace Recruitment

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russia may be preparing a fresh military mobilization drive. He cited reports indicating that Russian battlefield casualties are currently exceeding the rate of new recruits joining its forces. Ukrainian intelligence anticipates a significant Russian recruitment push this autumn. However, reports suggest Moscow has already struggled to meet its recruitment targets in 2024.

Typhoon Noul Hits Southern China, Over 800,000 Evacuated in Guangdong

Typhoon Noul made landfall in Guangdong province, southern China, early Sunday, prompting authorities to evacuate more than 800,000 residents to safety. The storm caused major transport disruptions in Hong Kong, where hundreds of flights were cancelled. Videos showing the typhoon's destructive force spread widely across social media platforms. Although the storm has weakened as it moved inland, forecasters warn that heavy rainfall is expected to persist through Tuesday.

Pralhad Joshi Takes Over as Union Education Minister, Calls Role New Territory

Pralhad Joshi has assumed charge as India's Union Education Minister, succeeding Dharmendra Pradhan who resigned from the Union Council of Ministers. Joshi acknowledged that education is an unfamiliar domain for him as he begins reviewing the ministry's operations. He expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for entrusting him with the responsibility. The leadership transition comes at a sensitive time, with students across the country protesting over alleged irregularities in examinations.