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Marines Headed for Los Angeles as Immigration Protests Sweep the Nation

As public anger builds over sweeping federal immigration raids, hundreds of US Marines are being readied for deployment to Los Angeles, deepening tensions in an already volatile climate. A military presence in the heart of one of America’s largest cities is not an everyday sight. But this week, downtown LA has become a flashpoint. After nearly a week of protests, President Trump’s administration appears intent on going further, bringing in…

BBC Report Sparks Political Storm Over Suppressed Maha Kumbh Death Toll

A fresh controversy is raging after Rahul Gandhi accused the Uttar Pradesh government of burying the actual death toll in the January 29 Maha Kumbh stampede. The allegations, grounded in a recent BBC investigation, suggest a grim reality that may have been intentionally concealed. Congress and Samajwadi Party leaders are pointing fingers at the BJP-led administration, raising questions of accountability and the recurring trend of understating fatalities in major public…

Delhi Boils, Bengaluru Drenched: India Caught Between Fire and Flood

Delhi and much of northwest India are reeling under a brutal heatwave with red alerts issued, while parts of the south, like Karnataka, face relentless monsoon rains. IMD has stepped in with warnings, hopes, and forecasts. But the weather, as always, has the final say. Heatwaves Grip the North, With Delhi at the Epicentre The capital city is blazing. Temperatures in parts of Delhi have surged past the 46°C mark,…

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Bengal Tensions Flare: Police Injured, Vehicles Torched in Maheshtala Violence

Several police personnel were injured and at least four arrests were made as local unrest exploded into a violent clash in South 24 Parganas. The trigger? A dispute over a shop setup. What started as a localized disagreement turned into chaos by Wednesday afternoon, leaving parts of Maheshtala looking like a war zone. Police vehicles were set on fire, officers hurt, and tensions running high in the southern outskirts of…

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Siddaramaiah Distances Himself from Caste Survey Decision, Points to Congress High Command

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said Wednesday that the push for a new caste survey was a directive from the Congress party’s top leadership, not his state government—a clarification that comes amid unease within his own voter base and criticism over leaked data from an earlier enumeration. Speaking to reporters in Chikkaballapur district, the CM acknowledged that the 2015 Kantharaj Commission report had been accepted “in principle,” but the new exercise…

Honeymoon Turns to Horror: Meghalaya Murder Suspects Blame Each Other as Probe Deepens

A chilling honeymoon plot gone wrong has shocked the nation. With five people in custody and a murdered husband at the center, investigators are now piecing together a betrayal wrapped in lies. Sonam and Raj Say ‘Not Me’ — Investigators Say Otherwise The police say the accused are doing everything they can to avoid taking responsibility. Sonam Raghuvanshi, 30, and her alleged accomplice, Raj Kushwaha, aren’t exactly sticking to the…

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Tensions Rise in Georgia Over CDC Shake-Up, Protest Threats, and School Safety Costs

A fired-up crowd outside CDC headquarters. Legal threats from the state’s top prosecutor. And a community divided over school safety costs. This week in Georgia has been anything but calm. The political heat around public health policy, protest rights, and education funding is ramping up fast — and Georgians are in the thick of it. CDC Staff and Supporters Protest Vaccine Panel Overhaul Dozens gathered outside the CDC campus in…

Mercury Contamination in Georgia Swamps Raises Alarm for Wildlife—and Humans

A new study by the University of Georgia reveals that high mercury levels are showing up in Georgia’s alligators. Scientists say that’s a red flag not just for reptiles, but for the entire ecosystem—including humans. In what was meant to be a deeper dive into gator health, researchers stumbled onto something more sinister. Turns out, it’s not just the sharp teeth you should worry about in Georgia’s swamps—there’s something invisible…

Emory Expert Warns Bird Flu in Cats Could Pose Hidden Risk to Humans

The bird flu isn’t just a poultry or dairy cow problem anymore. Pet cats are getting sick, and the concern now is: what happens if they pass it on to us? A prominent virologist at Emory University says H5N1 — the strain of avian influenza currently spreading in U.S. animal populations — is showing up in unexpected places. That includes domestic cats. With neurological symptoms and fatal outcomes in many…

Okefenokee Mining Permit Hits New Snag as State Awaits $2 Million Payment from Twin Pines

After years of environmental debates, public hearings, and state-level reviews, the controversial mining permit next to Georgia’s treasured Okefenokee Swamp now faces a different kind of delay — a missing check. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) says it’s done all the paperwork. The only thing keeping Twin Pines Minerals, LLC from moving forward is a financial assurance payment of roughly $2 million. Until that hits the account, the permit’s…