More than 700 graduate students and nearly 800 postdoctoral researchers at Harvard get salaries, stipends or tuition support from federally funded research.

The group chat provides a place for members to share their grief as tragedy after tragedy unfolds in the tiny enclave.

The far-right caucus is losing several of its most prominent members, creating an opening for new leaders and new approaches.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the BJP of attempting to steal power through new bills designed to topple opposition governments quickly. He alleges these bills empower agencies like the ED and CBI, undermining citizens' rights and democratic processes. Kharge also highlighted concerns about alleged vote manipulation and the misuse of voter list revisions to suppress opposition support, urging vigilance among party workers.

Former Jharkhand CM Champai Soren was placed under house arrest on Sunday, preventing him from joining a protest against the state government's land acquisition for RIMS-2. Police cited maintaining law and order as the reason. BJP leaders criticized the move as dictatorial, with Union Minister Sanjay Seth calling it a black mark on democracy.

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, fresh from his space mission, lauded the IAF for his training. He described India's nighttime view from space as breathtaking. The Gaganyaan program is progressing, with the first uncrewed mission, featuring the Vyommitra humanoid, slated for launch around December. Shukla's Axiom-4 mission experience will be invaluable for Gaganyaan.

Following DK Shivakumar's rendition of the RSS anthem, Congress MLA HD Ranganath also sang the opening lines, praising it as a «very good song.» He defended his action, stating that a secular party should accept good things from others, while criticizing the BJP's divisive ideology.

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav mocked Chirag Paswan's loyalty to PM Modi, declaring himself a 'Hanuman of the public'. He also playfully advised Paswan to marry soon, a sentiment echoed by Rahul Gandhi. Gandhi, sharing the stage with Yadav, accused the Election Commission of bias towards the BJP in Bihar, alleging vote theft through manipulated electoral rolls.

The latest to join were the residents of Begging village in Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh, where over 85% of households pledged their support for the preparation of the project's PFR. This comes close on the heels of similar endorsements from Riga and Riew villages, pointing to a rising sense of ownership among communities in the Siang belt.

A Strictly star has been arrested on suspicion of rape. The male suspect is reportedly being 'quizzed by police over allegations involving non-consensual intimate image abuse'.

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Veteran parliamentarian James Robertson, who has represented St Thomas Western since 2002, is confidently seeking a sixth term, declaring that his legacy of infrastructure and education development is unmatched. “My legacy is already delivered,” he...

It was an easy decision for retired senior cop Steve McGregor when the leadership of the main opposition People’s National Party (PNP) approached him to represent the constituency of Kingston Central. The constituency includes several tough inner-...

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You may not agree, but l fear for the future of our magnificent country like never before.

SINGAPORE – Etomidate, which is increasingly being abused through e-vaporiser pods (Kpods) and devices, will be listed as an illegal drug from Sept 1.The anaesthetic agent will be classified under the Misuse of Drugs Act (MDA) as a Class C drug, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said on Aug 24 on the sidelines of a community event in Serangoon.“As was announced by various ministers, including the Prime Minister at the National Day Rally, we are taking steps to strengthen the framework of enforcement, especially for users and abusers of vapes and etomidate vapes,” he said.Etomidate is a medicinal ingredient used in clinical practice and is currently classified as a poison under the Poisons Act.Once reclassified under the MDA, abusers of etomidate will face harsher penalties, such as a maximum sentence of 10 years’ jail and a $20,000 fine for illegal possession and use.Those who traffic in Class C drugs may be jailed for up to 10 years and given five strokes of the cane.This is compared with the maximum penalty of two years’ jail and a $10,000 fine under the Poisons Act for possession, use and trafficking.

Bosaso (HOL) — The United States carried out airstrikes on Islamic State (ISIS) positions in the Baallade Valley on Saturday night, targeting areas where Puntland forces have struggled to dislodge militants, security officials said.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali police on Saturday seized 48 sacks of narcotics at Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu, authorities said, as investigations continue to identify the individuals and networks behind the smuggling attempt.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali National Army forces on Saturday foiled an attempted roadside bombing in Janaale district of Lower Shabelle, officials said.

On Saturday the show's star Lily Collins was spotted out and about in Venice as filming appeared to resume following the death of assistant director Diego Borella, 47.

What would you do if a complete stranger were to suddenly collapse next to you?Several Good Samaritans sprung into action to rescue a man who fainted near Jurong Lake Gardens on Friday (Aug 22) evening, according to a Xiaohongshu post the following day.The video post, uploaded by a user named Singapore Programmer's Daily Life (translated), showed a man lying on the ground, his chest exposed as a member of the public performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on him.An automated external defibrillator (AED) was also seen attached to the unconscious man during the CPR attempts. The device provided instructions while a person, who appeared to be a woman with her long hair tied up in a ponytail, attempted to resuscitate him.Another woman can be heard helping to count the chest compressions, guiding the lifesaver to maintain the proper CPR rhythm.Other passers-by provided space around the unconscious man while using their mobile phones to shine light, improving visibility for the Samaritan.

A 4.1-magnitude earthquake jolted Johor on Sunday morning (Aug 24). In the hours after, social media was abuzz with discussions on how an earthquake can happen in Malaysia since the country is sited outside the Pacific Ring of Fire. Some also asked if an earthquake will happen in Singapore. In an interview with Malaysian media outlet The Star in March 2025, Institute of Geology Malaysia president Abd Rashid Jaapar highlighted that while Malaysia is not situated along the collision zone of major tectonic plates, several minor tremors have been recorded in certain areas (of Malaysia) over recent years.Jaapar added that while there is presently no significant earthquake risk in Malaysia, the risks exist, citing the seismic activities in Bukit Tinggi. “Earthquakes are unpredictable in both location and magnitude. “If we claim there is no risk at all, that would be inaccurate. Natural events like earthquakes are unpredictable, so we must remain cautious, but there is no need for undue concern,” Jaapar told The Star. 

SINGAPORE – All they had to go on was an allegation about corruption in the sneaker industry, sent by an anonymous whistle-blower from a burner e-mail account in 2020.Officers from the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) had no way of contacting the sender.And this was a niche industry CPIB officers knew little of.Yet, from the single bribery allegation against a shoe reseller, CPIB uncovered an elaborate web of corrupt transactions involving 10 people about when new pairs of limited edition shoes would be released for sale.Five givers and five receivers were involved, including a shoe reseller who somehow knew the release timings.Speaking to The Sunday Times on Aug 18, Mr Lam Seow Kin, assistant director of the financial investigation branch at CPIB, said these releases are known as shoe drops. Their timings are often kept secret to prevent scalpers from snapping up all the stock.Mr Lam said the e-mail claimed the shoe reseller knew the shoe drop timings.

One minute actress Genevieve Chenneour was waiting for her coffee, the next she had pinned down a thief who'd stolen her phone - and the CCTV footage went viral

How much due diligence did the couple do when it came to the history of their 18th-century pile before agreeing to move in? Not too much, it would appear.

Back in March, the Mail on Sunday revealed that Sophie was set to move home to the UK with their two children ; Willa, four, and Delphine, three.

The photograph of Andrew with his arm around 17-year-old Virginia Roberts has dogged him since it was first published by The Mail on Sunday 12 years ago and ultimately led to his downfall.