In a shocking incident, a woman from Birbhum, West Bengal, was freed from a high-security apartment in Gurugram after being reportedly trapped for more than two years under the horrific conditions of forced domestic servitude. Each day, she toiled for 16 hours amidst appalling abuse, her escape thwarted by stringent security measures.

Addressing the RSS centenary celebrations, chief Mohan Bhagwat declared the organization the world's largest voluntary body, yet «most misunderstood.» He explained the outreach aims to clarify misconceptions, noting external views range from paramilitary to gymnasium. Bhagwat emphasized direct engagement as the best way to understand the Sangh's true nature and its century-long mission of national welfare.

Once a refuge from political division, major sports have become a partisan arena in the Trump era.

Platner’s backers in Maine say with Trump in office and Senate control on the line, the bar is low and the stakes are high: “Purity politics don’t get us anywhere.”

Russian troops liberate 172 buildings in Konstantinovka in Donetsk region over past day

In April 2023, the Russian government approved a comprehensive program of the social and economic development of Donbass and Novorossiya, the Russian president said

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut urged former Congress allies to reunite, emphasizing the need to strengthen the party against the BJP. He dismissed claims of the Congress being a «sinking ship» and appealed to Sharad Pawar to lead the reunification efforts. Raut also criticized the BJP's historical contributions and accused Amit Shah of attempting to break opposition parties.

Across Indian cities, adult children are moving out, leaving parents in larger homes. This shift redefines family closeness, moving beyond shared walls. Families are inventing new ways to stay connected, from daily video calls to simple texts, navigating a balance between care and independence. Scheduled visits now carry the weight of condensed family time, highlighting the loss of ordinary moments.

[New Times] Live music, stand-up comedy, sports and cultural experiences are all on the agenda this weekend.

[Unicef] Geneva -- This is a summary of what was said by Dr. Douglas Noble, UNICEF Global Lead for Public Health Emergencies and Global Incident Manager for Ebola - to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva

[New Times] President Paul Kagame has urged graduates of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Senior Command and Staff Course to cultivate courage, sound judgment and a clear sense of purpose as essential qualities for leadership in an increasingly complex security environment.

La capitale provinciale de la Nyanga a réservé un accueil chaleureux à la Première Dame du Gabon, Zita Oligui Nguema, lors de sa visite pour les trois jours d'actions en faveur des femmes. Dès son arrivée, les populations sont sorties pour lui témoigner leur reconnaissance, pour cette femme, cette mère exceptionnelle qu'elle est. C'est un accueil chaleureux qui a été offert à la Première Dame, Zita Oligui Nguema à son arrivée sur la terre nynoise. Ce sont des chants, danses (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

The INDIA bloc attempted a reset with a five-point plan to counter the BJP, but internal state-level rivalries remain a significant hurdle. Despite national unity efforts, allies like Congress and Samajwadi Party, or Congress and AAP, clash in state elections, undermining the coalition's strength and relevance. Addressing these deep-seated conflicts is crucial for lasting opposition unity.

BJP strongly countered Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut's remarks comparing PM Modi to Aurangzeb, accusing the opposition of frustration and insulting Gujarat. Raut's sharp attack questioned Modi's character, calling him «cruel» and from the «land of Aurangzeb,» sparking immediate BJP condemnation for crossing political discourse limits.

In a heartbreaking incident, an IAF AN-32 went down close to Jorhat, Assam, resulting in the loss of five lives. On a different front, the Centre has appointed Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth to take the helm as Chief of Army Staff. Economic concerns arise as electricity bills in Delhi are expected to climb from July owing to increased surcharges.

Iran's embassy in India has dismissed US President Trump's accusation of a drone attack on Indian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as «baseless.» The embassy stated that Washington is attempting to divert attention from recent US strikes on three Indian-crewed ships, which resulted in the deaths of three Indian sailors.

By trapping migrants within the country indefinitely, the West is engineering a severe demographic crisis Read Full Article at RT.com

Armenia’s election has been marred by invalid votes and recount demands, with the opposition not ruling out street protests Read Full Article at RT.com

The Pentagon has published 72 additional declassified UFO files as part of a transparency initiative launched under a presidential order Read Full Article at RT.com

North Korea has condemned US approval of missile sales to South Korea, branding Washington’s arms sales to the region as “war exports” Read Full Article at RT.com

Anthropic disabled Fable 5 and Mythos 5 to all customers after the government demanded that it suspend access by foreign nationals Read Full Article at RT.com

Partnership between the Government and communities to create synergies between local infrastructure developments and events can benefit both residents and heartland businesses, said Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat.Referring to this partnership, Chee explained that placemaking can have better outcomes for residents and businesses in different communities.Placemaking refers to the proactive management of spaces to make it better through various means such as infrastructural improvements, event organising, and engagements .Chee was addressing residents and heartland merchants during a ministerial community visit to the Changi ward of Pasir Ris-Changi GRC on Saturday (June 13). During the visit, he witnessed the launch of the Changi Delights Card, a community initiative that gives Pasir-Ris Changi residents discounts of between 5 and 50 per cent at participating neighbourhood businesses, including beauty saloons, eateries, laundry and pet grooming services.

The Indian Air Force reported that a special commission would be set up to investigate the causes of the crash

The Ukrainian military also attacked communities in eight districts of the Kherson Region, Governor Vladimir Saldo said

One person was injured in the incident

The Indian Air Force has set up a special commission to probe into the circumstances of the crash

Live-recording images confirm the successful destruction of the targets: the temporary deployment site of a unit of the Ukrainian National Guard’s 4th separate rapid reaction brigade in the area of the settlement of Belitskoye and the temporary deployment site of a formation of the Ukrainian army’s 63rd separate mobile brigade in the area of the settlement of Shchurovo

With scam calls becoming increasingly rampant, a 41-year-old mother of five did not believe it when she was told that she was the lucky winner of $30,000.Siti Hajar Ramli had received a call from Sheng Siong informing her that she won the second prize in its Selamat Hari Raya lucky draw, reported Berita Harian (BH).She almost declined the call when she saw that it came from an unknown number, and remained sceptical, thinking that it was a scam even when the Sheng Siong staff introduced herself.«I have been receiving a lot of scam calls lately. When I received the call, I was about to get angry with the caller,» BH quoted her as saying.Siti was only convinced after verifying that the call had come from Sheng Siong's headquarters, and after the staff verified her address and identification number.Siti, who runs a home-based business, told BH that she often buys ingredients for her business from the Sheng Siong branch at Junction 10.Her 10-year-old daughter had helped to fill in the lucky draw form at the time and prayed for good fortune.

Singapore leaders on Friday (June 12) sent their condolences to Thailand after the passing of King Maha Vajiralongkorn's eldest daughter Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati.She was hospitalised in December 2022 after a sudden loss of consciousness caused by a heart condition while visiting the northeastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima. Th 47-year-old died on Thursday evening, after her condition worsened due to an intra-abdominal infection, colitis, low blood pressure, arrhythmias, and blood clotting disorders, the palace statement said.Princess Bajrakitiyabha studied law at Cornell University, obtaining a Master's degree and a doctorate, and worked as an attorney in the Thai Office of the Attorney-General between 2006 and 2011.From 2012 to 2014, she was Thailand's ambassador to Austria, Slovenia and Slovakia, before returning to the attorney-general's office in Bangkok.