European Athletics Championships ticket prices slammed as former England footballer and fans call Birmingham costs ‘disgraceful’

European Athletics Championships in Birmingham face criticism for expensive ticket and food prices. High costs are reportedly preventing families and young fans from attending the event. Some ticket prices have reached £150, while food items like barbecue pork rolls cost £18.50. Athletes’ families and friends are also affected by the lack of complimentary or discounted…

WATCH: Terrified tourists scream as cable car swings violently during Colombia’s 7.4-magnitude earthquake; video captures panic in mid-air

On August 10, a significant 7.4 magnitude earthquake jolted western Colombia, causing fear among residents and tourists. Passengers found themselves perilously suspended in their cable car as it swayed dangerously. Emergency services swiftly engaged in rescue operations, addressing cable car incidents whilst urging tourists to remain calm, stay inside their cabins, and heed staff directives…

Meet Tukaram Mundhe: From a farmer’s son in Maharashtra’s drought-hit Beed to one of India’s most recognisable IAS officers

Tukaram Mundhe hails from the rural landscapes of Maharashtra and joined the Indian Administrative Service in 2005. Known for his straightforward approach, he made significant strides in public service, particularly during his time as Solapur district collector where he championed water conservation projects. Later, as Navi Mumbai’s Municipal Commissioner, he was known for proactive inspections…

Vande Mataram gets legal protection on par with national anthem: Here is what students must know

President Droupadi Murmu has approved the 2026 amendment extending statutory protection under the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act to Vande Mataram. The law now penalises deliberate disruption of the national song’s singing. The story explains the amended provisions, the Home Ministry’s protocols, the song’s historical significance and what students should know about the…

Rice bags protest in Delhi assembly: AAP cries ‘Rs 22,000-crore scam’, 8 MLAs marshalled out

Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta marshalled eight opposition legislators out of the House. Opposition legislators demanded an urgent discussion on alleged food grain distribution irregularities. Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa dismissed the accusations as inappropriate and unacceptable conduct. Aam Aadmi Party alleged a Rs 22,000 crore scam involving subsidised rice distribution. Opposition also raised concerns about…