Author: Rahul M

SREBRENICA, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Thousands of people from Bosnia and around the world gathered in Srebrenica to mark the 30th anniversary of a massacre there of more than 8,000 Bosniak Muslim boys and men — an atrocity that has been acknowledged as Europe’s only genocide after the Holocaust. Seven newly identified victims of the 1995 massacre, including two 19-year-old men, were laid to rest in a collective funeral at a vast cemetery near Srebrenica Friday, next to more than 6,000 victims already buried there. Such funerals are held annually for the victims who are still being unearthed from dozens of…

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — By day, the Ukrainian capital hums with life — crowded metros, dog walkers and children on playgrounds. By night, Kyiv becomes a battleground as Russia unleashes relentless drone and missile attacks that chase much of the population underground for safety.The nighttime assaults have intensified in the fourth year of the full-scale invasion, with the number of drones sometimes exceeding 700. Swarms of 1,000 drones could soon become the norm, officials say.Many people in Kyiv describe the recent attacks as the most terrifying of the war, and even residents who previously ignored sirens have been driven into…

Amid growing indications that the Congress high command in New Delhi was preparing to carry out leadership changes in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has issued a strong statement in the national capital, asserting that there has been no such discussion among the senior party leaders.“A few days ago, I stated that I would be the CM for a full tenure of five years. Why did I say it? Is the chief minister’s position lying vacant? Why is there a discussion on this?” he stated. The strong media statement has assumed significance as it was made in Delhi amid indications that…

New Delhi: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat’s suggestion that one should retire at the age of 75 is being seen by the Opposition as a veiled attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who turns 75 this September, though functionaries of the Sangh have denied any “political colour” to the view. Bhagwat, at a book launch event dedicated to late RSS ideologue Moropant Pingle in Nagpur Wednesday, referred to an anecdote involving him and asserted: “When you turn 75, it means you should stop now and make way for others.” “Moropant Pingle said that if you are honoured with…

Your liver is a vital organ that filters toxins, aids digestion, and stores nutrients — but it often takes a hit due to poor diet, stress, and environmental factors. The good news? With the right foods, you can support your liver’s natural detoxification processes and promote its overall function. Here are 9 scientifically backed foods that help keep your liver in top shape:- 1. Leafy Greens (Spinach, Kale, Methi) Leafy greens are packed with chlorophyll, which helps neutralize heavy metals, chemicals, and pesticides — reducing the burden on your liver. Their high fiber content also aids digestion, which indirectly benefits…

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish prosecutors launched a preliminary investigation after a far-right lawmaker described the gas chambers at the Auschwitz death camp as a “fake.”Grzegorz Braun, a member of the European Parliament, has previously been accused of antisemitism, and extinguished Hanukkah candles in parliament with a fire extinguisher in 2023. He was a presidential candidate who won more than 6% of the votes in the first round of the election earlier this year.Speaking to Poland’s Wnet radio on Thursday, Braun said that “ritual murder is a fact, and such a thing as Auschwitz with its gas chambers is unfortunately…

A retired judge of the Karnataka High Court has filed a police complaint after he was allegedly targeted by cyber fraudsters, who posed as officials of the Data Protection Board of India, and suggested he was involved in illegal activities. The retired HC judge, Justice K N Phaneendra, 67, who is currently the Deputy Lokayukta in the Karnataka Lokayukta, filed the police complaint on July 9. According to his police complaint, he received calls from two people who called themselves Deepak Kumar Sharma and Rahul Kumar Sharma in the afternoon of July 9. The caller, who identified himself as Deepak…

Just days after being ousted from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), former Bihar minister Tej Pratap Yadav has signaled a bold new chapter in his political journey. Holding his first public rally under a freshly minted banner, Yadav returned to Mahua—his old political turf—with renewed energy and a message of independence. Waving a green-and-white flag emblazoned with the words *“Team Tej Pratap Yadav,”* the Hasanpur MLA led a spirited roadshow through the streets of Mahua. Donning his trademark green cap, Tej Pratap was greeted with cheers and flower garlands from a crowd of loyal supporters, hinting at the strong grassroots…

Residents of a Bengaluru apartment complex were shocked when police arrested Nitesh Subbu, an unemployed graduate, for a series of thefts. Subbu targeted locked flats, stealing gold and silver ornaments worth Rs 60.4 lakh. BENGALURU: In an apartment complex bustling with software professionals and startup entrepreneurs, no one expected a thief to be living right next door. Residents of GM Infinity in Electronics City Phase 2 were left stunned when police arrested a 26-year-old man for pulling off a string of high-value thefts right under their noses.The accused is Nitesh Subbu, an unemployed graduate from West Bengal, who had been…

Union Minister and LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan has already launched his campaign for the Bihar Assembly elections slated for October-November this year. In an interview with The Indian Express, Chirag speaks on a range of issues related to the Bihar polls including the raging row over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls being conducted by the Election Commission (EC) in the state. Excerpts:*There are various criticisms against the SIR in Bihar – the short duration given for the exercise, the number of documents sought as citizenship proof. This has caused problems for people cutting across…