India
News in Frames: The old world within a busy market
Vellore’s wholesale market, established in 1868, has grown from 200 shops to more than 700 permanent and 300 temporary shops; alongside its bustling trade, old businesses continue to survive
Carole King’s 128-acre Idaho ranch sells for $3.999 million
Carole King purchased Robinson Bar Ranch in Idaho in 1981 and worked on restoring the property for decades. The property, which spans 128 acres, includes various structures and natural features. After significant renovations, the ranch was listed several times before selling for $3.99 million. Its history includes…

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India News Highlights 2026: Supreme Court to hear pleas seeking suspension of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

‘Unease factor’ in Congress-Samajwadi Party ties ahead of UP polls: Who is Imran Masood

‘Not the time for Babri-Mandir’: BJP shifts tack to development in Bengal bypoll

The sal and the beetle: Why Madhya Pradesh is cutting 1.4 lakh trees to save the forest

Chennai’s monsoon test
This year, the IMD has predicted normal Northeast monsoon rainfall, with a strong El Niño likely to strengthen it further towards the end of the year. Is the new TVK government prepared to face the monsoon, or will Chennai have to brace for another deluge?

It rained the day after he died. For a farmer family in Yavatmal, it was too late, again

Rahul Gandhi launches ‘Satyagraha’ digital platform

VHP claims 254 Hindus killed in attacks this year, calls for fast-track trials, surveillance
