Category : Africa


Vande Bharat Sleeper Adds Non-Veg Meal Option During Booking

IRCTC has revised the food menu on Vande Bharat Sleeper trains, introducing non-vegetarian meal options during ticket booking. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the change, which includes regional dishes from Northeast India and Bengal.

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, Libya's Ex-Heir, Dies at 53

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of former Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, has passed away at 53. Once considered Libya's most powerful figure, his life was marked by political repression and a failed comeback attempt.

Five-Resident Australian Village Listed for Sale Online

The tiny Australian village of Licola, with just five permanent residents, has been listed for sale online by its community club owners, sparking resistance and raising philosophical questions about what defines a village.

Gujarat's Lone Tiger Thrives on Wild Prey, Avoids Villages

A solitary tiger in eastern Gujarat's Ratanmahal region survives exclusively on wild prey like barking deer, nilgai, and wild boar, avoiding livestock and human settlements, reveals forest department scat analysis and monitoring.

US Sends Military Team to Nigeria Amid Jihadist Violence Fight

The US has dispatched a small military team to Nigeria to enhance collaboration against jihadist violence, as announced by General Dagvin Anderson. This move follows US strikes in Nigeria and comes amid former President Trump's controversial claims of 'Ch

No Forced Relocation in Dholpur-Karauli Tiger Reserve

Rajasthan Forest Minister Sanjay Sharma announces villagers in Dholpur-Karauli Tiger Reserve won't be displaced without consent. Compensation rules for cultivation and enhanced aid for human-wildlife conflict fatalities detailed.

KSRTC to Launch Luxury Volvo Buses with Hostesses

Kerala's Transport Minister K B Ganesh Kumar announced modern Volvo luxury buses with pantries, toilets, and trained bus hostesses instead of conductors. The minister also detailed new driving school initiatives and affordable drinking water for passenger

Bison Rescued from Septic Tank in Ponda Village

A forest rescue team in Ponda successfully saved a bison that fell into a septic tank at a kulagaar in Konem-Priol. The heavy animal broke through concrete slabs, leading to a dramatic rescue operation.

Women Farmers Anchor India's Greying Agriculture

As India's agriculture sector faces greying and feminization, women farmers remain crucial yet often invisible. With 2026 declared International Year of the Woman Farmer, challenges in data visibility, resource access, and climate vulnerability demand urg

Qatar Expat Wins Big Ticket Prize, Plans Daughter's Gift

Vinoth Anbarasan, a Qatar-based electrical supervisor, wins Dh50,000 in Big Ticket raffle. He plans to share with friends and create a memorable experience for his daughter, highlighting how such wins foster family bonds among Gulf expatriates.

Nigerian Singer Ifunanya Nwangene Dies From Cobra Bite

Ifunanya Nwangene, a 26-year-old rising singer from Nigeria, tragically passed away after being bitten by a cobra in her Abuja apartment. The promising artist, known for her powerful voice and appearance on The Voice Nigeria, succumbed despite efforts to

10-Ft Crocodile Captured at Puri Beach After Long Swim

A 10-foot male saltwater crocodile was captured from Jahania beach in Puri after swimming approximately 100 km from Bhitarkanika National Park. Forest officials safely relocated the reptile following a four-hour operation.

MP Forest Dept Acts After 10 Tiger Deaths This Year

Madhya Pradesh's Forest Department implements urgent patrols and vulnerability mapping following 10 tiger fatalities in 2026, including two recent deaths in Shahdol. This follows a record 55 tiger deaths in the state last year.

Maj Gen Sanil Mohan Takes Charge at Pune Command Hospital

Major General Sanil Mohan, an AFMC alumnus and expert in anaesthesiology and trauma care, has been appointed as Commandant of Command Hospital (Southern Command) in Pune, bringing extensive experience from his previous role at Sudarshan Chakra Corps.

DRC Landslide: 200+ Feared Dead in Rebel Mine Collapse

A massive landslide at a militia-controlled mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has left at least 200 people feared dead. The tragedy highlights the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in the mineral-rich region.

Ancient Sahara DNA Rewrites Human Migration History

A groundbreaking study of 7,000-year-old mummies from Libya reveals a previously unknown North African genetic lineage that remained isolated for millennia, challenging assumptions about how ancient populations moved and adopted new cultural practices.

25% Indian Gig Workers Work 70+ Hours Weekly: Survey

A new survey exposes alarming conditions for India's gig workers: 25% work over 70 hours weekly, 27% face accidents, and 34% experience harassment. The study highlights urgent safety and welfare concerns.

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