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Judge throws out confession by alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed

New York, Aug. 29 -- A US military judge has ruled that confessions made by alleged September 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to FBI agents in 2007 are inadmissible at trial, finding that the sta... Read More


Healthy eating remains out of reach for many young Indians due to cost, convenience: BHU study

Varanasi, Aug. 29 -- Indian youth are aware of a healthy diet, but high prices, the easy availability of junk food, lack of time and cooking skills, and peer influence are making it difficult for them... Read More


Headmistress dies falling from rickshaw during snatching near Jatiya Sangsad bhaban

Dhaka, Aug. 29 -- A female headteacher of a government primary school in Bogura died following fall from a rickshaw during stanching bid near the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban in the city o... Read More


UP PWD undertakes major exercise ahead of 2027 Assembly polls, moves to fast-track stalled projects

Lucknow, Aug. 29 -- Ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, the Public Works Department (PWD) has begun preparations to accelerate development and construction projects, while simultane... Read More


IIT-M Global launches 'Bharat Ascend' to build India's next gen innovators, entrepreneurs in Delhi

Chennai/New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- The IIT-Madras Global has launched 'Bharat Ascend' in New Delhi to build India's next generation innovators and entrepreneurs and create structured national pathway for i... Read More


'Habagat' to continue drenching Luzon, Visayas

Manila, Aug. 29 -- The southwest monsoon or "habagat" and a low pressure area (LPA) northeast of Batanes will continue to drench Luzon and the Visayas, the weather bureau said Saturday. In its 4 a.m.... Read More


DSWD on red alert due to prolonged effects of 'habagat'

Manila, Aug. 29 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is on red alert as it monitors the prolonged effects of the southwest monsoon or "habagat" in parts of Luzon and the Visayas.... Read More


India says Ganga Treaty issues to be discussed under JRC; Bangladesh awaits response

Dhaka, Aug. 29 -- India has said issues relating to the Ganga Water Treaty between Bangladesh and India will be discussed under the framework of the bilateral Joint Rivers Commission (JRC) as Banglade... Read More


A week of action: Disaster response, health, agri top PBBM's agenda

Manila, Aug. 29 -- As the country continues to grapple with pressing challenges, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. concentrated on providing swift aid to Filipinos, particularly disaster victims, whil... Read More


Phivolcs warns of lahar flows from Pinatubo, Taal volcanoes

Manila, Aug. 29 -- The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Saturday warned of lahar flows from Pinatubo and Taal volcanoes amid heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoo... Read More