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5-year-old girl abducted and killed in Karnataka's Hubballi; accused shot dead in police encounter
NEW DELHI: A 5-year-old girl was found dead in an abandoned building in Karnataka's Hubballi on Sunday after she was allegedly abducted by a man from her mother’s place of work. Hours later, the accused, a 35-year-old man identified as Ritesh Kumar from
India can reinvent education with AI
If the country can empower its children to become fluent in the language of AI, to master these tools instead of fearing them, then it will gain a decisive competitive edge A silent revolution is unfolding in classrooms. Students are no longer just Googling
Owaisi terms Waqf Amendment Act anti-Muslim, unconstitutional
New Delhi: All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) President and Member of Indian Parliament Asaduddin Owaisi has
Japan probes foreigners' medical insurance use amid misuse concerns
The Japanese government has begun a survey into public health insurance usage by foreign residents, amid concerns voiced by some lawmakers that people may come from overseas to take advantage of the support for expensive medical treatment. It is the first time
84% expect Trump's tariffs to affect their livelihoods: Kyodo poll
Most people in Japan expect U.S. President Donald Trump's higher import tariffs to increase their living costs, a Kyodo News survey showed Sunday. Asked in the nationwide survey about the potential impact of country-specific tariffs on U.S. trading partners
Spirits makers eye law to protect "Japanese whisky" brand
A spirits producers association is seeking to have its standards for Japanese whisky given legal force to stop products that are blended in Japan but with the use of imported whiskies from being marketed as "Japanese," as the brand gains a global foothold. "It
Tennis: Japan downs Canada to reach Billie Jean King Cup finals
Japan advanced to the eight-team finals of the Billie Jean King Cup women's team tennis tournament by pulling out a 2-1 come-from-behind victory over Canada on Sunday. Without an injured Naomi Osaka, Japan managed to top Group A of the qualifiers by winning
1st U.S.-Japan team sent to Iwoto in 2024 to recover U.S. war dead
A joint U.S.-Japan investigation team was dispatched for the first time in 2024 to Iwoto Island, formerly known as Iwojima, to recover the remains of U.S. soldiers who perished at the fierce battle site in the Pacific between the two countries, a senior U.S.
Kyodo News Digest: April 13, 2025
A worker cleans the venue of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, on April 12, 2025, the eve of the event's start. (Kyodo) The following is the latest list of selected news summaries by Kyodo News. ---------- 84% expect Trump's tariffs to affect
Osaka Expo opens for 6-month event focused on sustainable society
The World Exposition in Osaka opened Sunday, with organizers hoping the six-month event focused on designing a sustainable future will boost the domestic economy despite delayed preparations. The expo will continue until Oct. 13 on Yumeshima, an artificial
Tennis: Japan defeats Romania in Billie Jean King Cup
Host Japan won its first Group A tie of the Billie Jean King Cup women's team tennis qualifiers 3-0 against Romania on Saturday. Ena Shibahara and Moyuka Uchijima won their singles matches to give Japan an
Rajasthan Government Appeals To Join Waqf Case In Supreme Court
The BJP government of Rajasthan has approached the Supreme Court, seeking to defend the Waqf Amendment law that has been challenged by many. ...
"Armed Gang Came From Nowhere": Locals On Bengal Violence Amid Waqf Stir
Skeletal remains of burnt vehicles, a looted shopping mall and a vandalised pharmacy were some of the tell-tale signs of violence that engulfed parts of Murshidabad district of West Bengal during... ...
Red Beacon, Midnight Darshan: Temple Priest Assaulted For Not Opening Gates
The red beacon no longer flashes just atop SUVs, but now it also flickers inside heads. On Friday, a group of about 30 people allegedly thrashed a priest of the Mata Tekri temple in Madhya Pradesh's... ...
India: Man accused of kidnapping, murdering 5-year-old girl in Karnataka killed in encounter
A man accused of kidnapping and murdering a five-year-old girl in Hubballi, Karnataka, was shot dead in a police encounter, according to media reports. One police officer was injured during the operation. Hubballi Police Chief Shashi Kumar told reporters that
The Pitt is the most hyped TV show of 2025 — why isn't it airing ...
This American medical drama has become a word-of-mouth sensation ...
Waqf Act: 30-yr-old Madhya Pradesh madrasa gets demolished
Panna/Madhya Pradesh: In an apparent move in congruence with the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill, a nearly 30-year-old madrasa in Madhya Pradesh’s Panna district was demolished on Saturday. Thus, it became the first Muslim-owned structure to come under
Bengaluru Molestation Case: Accused Arrested In Kerala After 10-Day Manhunt
Police had formed two special teams and reviewed over 700 CCTV recordings during the investigation to track him down ...
5-Year-Old Girl Kidnapped, Killed By Man In Karnataka; Protest Erupts
The reports of sexual assault have not been confirmed by the police. They said that medical examination and investigations are underway. ...
Man Accused Of Kidnapping, Murdering Of 5-Year-Old Girl In Karnataka Killed In Police Encounter
According to the police, the 35-year-old man has been identified as Ritesh Kumar from Bihar. ...
LDP's Moriyama says to coordinate for extra budget
Regarding the size of a possible budget, Moriyama said, "We would like (to compile it) without issuing deficit-covering bonds." ...
Should Iran Bend Knee to Donald Trump?
Former UNSCOM weapons inspector Scott Ritter usually provides excellent analysis of geopolitical events and places them in a morally centered framework. However, in a recent X post, Ritter defends a controversial stance blaming Iran for US and Israeli
China March bank lending beats expectations, more stimulus expected
New bank loans in China rebounded more than expected in March, recovering from a sharp drop the previous month, as policymakers pledge to ramp up stimulus to buttress the world's second-largest economy against an escalating trade war with the United States.
New film policy to be introduced soon, says Kandula Durgesh
Chief Minister and the Deputy Chief Minister committed to providing full support to the development of the film industry in the State, says Minister for Tourism, Culture and Cinematography ...
DRDO tests directed energy weapon system that can disable drones, missiles
The success has put India in the exclusive and limited club of nations, which are possessing the high-power Laser-DEW system ...
Tiruchi police launch weekend special operation at night to curb crime
Under the special drive, which will be on April 14, vehicles were searched at nine check posts and the police also visited the lodges; 16 cases of drinking and driving registered ...
Cooperative movement suffered due to policy inaction in past, were almost dead: Shah
As cooperation is a State subject under the
Temple opens sanctum sanctorum to all community for first time
Historic temple entry in Kerala marks end of caste restrictions, opening sanctums to all devotees permanently ...
Eight killed, eight others injured in explosion at firecracker unit in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalli district
The condition of two of the injured is said to be critical; Chief Minister has agreed to extend ₹15 lakh ex gratia to the next of kin of the deceased, says Home Minister Anitha ...
Kerala would seek similar relief granted to Tamil Nadu in its case against acts of ...
Last week, the Supreme Court had ruled that the prolonged refusal of the Tamil Nadu Governor to give assent to the Bills passed by the Tamil Nadu Assembly was ‘illegal’ and ‘erroneous in law’ ...
