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Germany is urging its European partners to introduce tighter limitations on Russian citizens entering the EU on tourist visas, after recent sabotage attacks which Berlin has blamed on Moscow.German authorities are investigating a Belarusian national, who also holds a Russian passport, over the alleged attempt to attack Leipzig airport using drones and explosives.The man is alleged to have entered the Schengen area on a tourist visa issued by the Italian embassy in Minsk, the capital of Belarus. Security sources said he did not appear to have ever travelled through Italy.Germany’s foreign ministry has complained that too many visas were being…

A ban restricts access, but it does not fix the environment around the child. For teenagers building their sense of autonomy, that restriction in itself can cause harm |Image used for representational purpose only | Photo Credit: AFP Ask a sixteen-year-old about a social media ban, and you get an answer sharper than most adults arguing about bans. She says, “It doesn’t prepare us for the real world when we will have to deal with these distractions in our life”. The teenager’s response strikes at the core of the ban vs. no ban debate: the necessity to teach and develop self-regulation.The argument…

Donald Trump, Kevin Warsh US President Donald Trump on Friday renewed pressure on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, citing stronger-than-expected job growth and arguing that the United States should have among the world’s lowest borrowing costs.Trump made the remarks in a post on X after a jobs report showed employers added 162,000 jobs in August, which he said exceeded market expectations.”Great jobs number just announced, breaking all estimates (except mine!) by double and triple – And you haven’t seen anything yet! EMPLOYERS ADDED 162,000 JOB IN AUGUST. Lower the interest rates because the USA is a much stronger…

Burnham’s opponents are having to recalibrate and work through how they take on a new prime minister.The Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch’s al fresco speech and news conference on a rooftop in central London on Thursday was a tacit acknowledgement that the political terms of trade have changed.She teased the new prime minister over his informal style – he “seems like a nice guy…I’m glad he’s got a sense of humour,” she told us, before getting to the essence of her critique, that his offer was superficial, and thin.”Is that it?” she asked, adding: “He is behaving like he’s still the…

Russia’s Justice Ministry on Friday designated the independent online news outlet Novaya Gazeta as a “foreign agent.” Authorities claimed Novaya Gazeta publicly opposed the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, spread “false information” about elections and collaborated with other “foreign agents.” Hundreds of cultural figures, journalists, businesspeople, as well as news outlets and organizations, have been branded “foreign agents” since Russia introduced the label in 2012. Russia applies the designation to individuals it views as enemies of the state. Those branded as “foreign agents” are required to include a lengthy disclaimer in all of their public appearances and statements, including posts on…

The flight, which had departed from Navi Mumbai, hit the pole shortly after landing at Srinagar Mumbai: An IndiGo aircraft operating from Navi Mumbai to Srinagar came in contact with a parking stand pole while parking at Srinagar International Airport on Friday shortly after landing.The aircraft departed Navi Mumbai at 6.50am and landed in Srinagar at 9.25am.IndiGo said in a statement that all passengers and crew were safe and had deplaned the aircraft. The relevant authorities were immediately informed and an investigation is underway, it said. The aircraft has been grounded for necessary maintenance and will resume operations after securing…

Ahead of Teacher’s Day, professor creators speak to us about dealing with Gen Z, social media and respect (AI image for representation only) If you thought content creation on campus is for students only, think again. These professors are turning their college experience into mini vlogs, tips and tricks, sharing their side of life in academia. Ahead of Teacher’s Day, they speak to us about dealing with Gen Z, social media and respect.‘Helps understand students better’For many teachers, social media is offering new insights into student behaviour beyond academia. Rajnandani Yadav, assistant professor at a private university in Noida, shares,…

At the American Center Chennai library Five months after the British Council Library shut down its Anna Salai premises, the American Center Chennai (ACC) has also decided to go digital. Patrons were informed last month to return books on loan by Sept 30 as the Center ‘will transition from physical lending to a modern model’.The Center, set to observe its 80th anniversary next year, said in a communication that the decision was in line with the stance adopted by global libraries, which recognised how readers are turning to digital platforms. In July, Easwari lending library closed its Purasawalkam branch, selling…

Balasore: A 19-year-old man allegedly strangled his mother to death after she refused to give him money to buy alcohol at Barajpur village under Baripada Sadar police limits in Mayurbhanj district late Thursday night. The accused has been identified as Kuinan Singh (19), while the deceased was his mother, Srimati Singh (56). Police have arrested Kuinia.According to police, Srimati’s husband had died earlier, and the couple had 4 sons and 2 daughters. While the 2 daughters are married, Srimati and her 4 sons were working in Chennai. Recently, Srimati and her second son Kuinan had returned to their native place.…

Coimbatore: An auto-rickshaw driver from Irugur attempted to self-immolate by pouring kerosene over himself outside the Coimbatore collectorate on Friday morning, triggering a brief commotion on the premises.The man, identified as Periyasamy, from Dharmapuri, has been residing in Sulur. He arrived near the entrance of the collectorate carrying a bottle of kerosene and attempted to set himself on fire. Police personnel deployed for security at the collectorate immediately intervened and prevented a mishap. No injuries were reported in the incident.When questioned, Periyasamy initially alleged that he had been assaulted and harassed by a panchayat president and a few others. He…