Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained by police in Germany at coal mine protest | CNN

CNN — Climate activist Greta Thunberg has been detained by German police at a protest over the expansion of a coal mine in the west German village of Lützerath.

RWE brings coal exit forward to 2030: Five inhabited villages and three farmsteads to remain, former settlement of Lützerath to be demolished

Today, RWE Power will start to demolish the former settlement of Lützerath. Mining operations will subsequently commence in the area. All necessary licences and court orders have been granted and all original inhabitants left the village some time ago.

Live updates: Majority Republicans, in turmoil, unable to elect House speaker as McCarthy fails again

Republican leader Kevin McCarthy (Calif.) has came up well short of a majority in six rounds of voting stretching over two days.

GOP rep says McCarthy may need to step aside, suggests alcohol could help party reach consensus

Ken Buck, R-Colo., said Kevin McCarthy may need to step aside if no deal can be reached to get him elected House speaker.

Elections Canada probed how many Canadians have a 'conspiracy mindset'

The federal agency in charge of running elections commissioned its first stand-alone survey into the level of trust Canadians had in the electoral process.

Elections Canada probed how many Canadians have a 'conspiracy mindset'

'Don't you know President's salary is tax-free?': Twitterati raise questions as Ram Nath Kovind says he pays more than 50% in taxes

President Ram Nath Kovind was on a three-day visit to his home state Uttar Pradesh. On June 26, while addressing a gathering in his hometown, Jhinjhak, he urged people to pay tax and consider it as a duty to the nation...

Ram Nath Kovind: I pay Rs 2.75 lakh tax on Rs 5 lakh salary | India News - Times of India

India News: Urging people to pay taxes to push development work, President Ram Nath Kovind, while visiting his village in Kanpur Dehat in UP...

Mitch McConnell Opposes Voting Measure Sought By Joe Manchin

Manchin's opposition to a sweeping package of voting reforms has left Democrats scrambling to figure out a path forward on protecting voting rights.

Why media liberals and Democrats are suddenly trashing Joe Manchin

It is Manchin?s opposition to the sweeping For the People Act, which ranges from voting rights to D.C. statehood, that is prompting media liberals to denounce him with such fervor.

Modi Forced to Change Tack But New Vaccine Policy Still Promotes Inequity and Inefficiency

Given the Supreme Court's scathing observations on his vaccination policy, the prime minister has rolled back the irrational burden he had placed on the states. But he is unwilling to stop vaccine manufacturers from earning super-profits.

Covishield at Rs 780, Covaxin at Rs 1,410: Govt caps maximum price of COVID vaccines for private hospitals

Importantly, the above-mentioned prices are inclusive of 5% GST and up to Rs 150 service charge.

Biden Got the Vaccine Rollout Humming, With Trump’s Help

Trump administration officials grumble that they laid the groundwork for surging vaccinations, but some hard work in the trenches has helped pick up the pace of production.

On the most critical issue — vaccines — Biden has failed us

From the first moment of his presidency, Joe Biden has received rave reviews for his handling of the coronavirus response. Literally the day after he was sworn in, Dr. David Battinelli of Northwell…

Foreign Medical Aid Meant For People, Not To Be Kept in Boxes: Delhi HC

The observation came after amicus curiae and senior advocate Rajshekhar Rao expressed concerns regarding the manner of distribution of the medical equipment, received as aid, by the Centre and Delhi government.

Jaishankar Urges Indian Missions To 'filter Noise' as India Sees Politics Over COVID Aid

As India battles the COVID-19 crisis, External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar spoke about the politics over the COVID-19 aid sent by friendly nations.

Perspective | The Chauvin trial shows how much work it takes to win justice for Black people

Only a gargantuan effort could win unanimous convictions of a former police officer who committed murder

Derek Chauvin juror's 'BLM' T-shirt sparks concerns about trial verdicts: report

A photo that recently emerged online of a juror on the Derek Chauvin murder trial wearing a Black Lives Matter T-shirt has sparked questions about his impartiality, according to reports.

Bengal: How BJP Leaders Used Fake News to Build a Communal Narrative on Post-Poll Violence

According to latest reports, at least 14 people have died. However, aided by fake news, BJP has led a misleading campaign on this violence.

Bengal post-poll violence: BJP claims 'exodus', persecution of people; Himanta Biswa Sarma puts out list

BJP's Assam leader Himanta Biswa Sarma shared pictures of people who allegedly fled from West Bengal following purported post-poll violence and came to Assam.

Analysis | Top 5 takeaways from Biden’s American Families Plan

Biden has an ambitious plan that would greatly expand the U.S. government’s role in daily life. It will be tough to pass -- and make the changes permanent.

Biden's latest multitrillion-dollar plan to reward Dem allies — and balloon government

President Joe Biden?s ?American Families Plan? is yet another bid to reward Democratic interests with yet more cash and government and quasi-government jobs, further bloating Amer…

COVID-19 surge | India declines UN's offer of assistance from integrated supply chain, says it has 'robust system'

President of the UN General Assembly said it is time for the world to extend help and support to the country, which had supplied crucial COVID-19 vaccines to vulnerable nations

United Nations offers 'assistance of integrated supply chain' to India amid COVID crisis

As India continues to battle the coronavirus contagion, the United Nations (UN) has offered the assistance of its integrated supply chain.

Why some people don't experience vaccine side-effects, and why it's not a problem

There are many reasons your immune system might react differently to vaccines.

Don't freak out if you get these side effects from a Covid-19 vaccine. They can actually be a good sign

With millions more Americans getting vaccinated every day, some have complained about symptoms they weren't expecting. Don't panic, doctors say. Here's what might happen, and why you shouldn't use side effects as an excuse to skip vaccination.

India's COVID-vaccine woes by the numbers

How an explosion of coronavirus cases in India is putting global vaccine supplies at risk.

COVID vaccine for all above 18 years allowed from May 1; States to procure doses

The Centre on Monday, has liberalised its vaccination strategy allowing all adults over the age of 18 to get the vaccination from May 1 as part of its push