NJ Tech Highs Drive Groundbreaking Science Research
Bergen County Academies students are making waves in science with inventions that have earned awards and patents, including a laser-based egg research model.
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APC Chair Hails FCT, Kano, Rivers Poll Wins as Tinubu Reform Backing
All Progressives Congress National Chairman Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda called weekend election victories in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory, Kano and Rivers states a strong endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's reforms. He highlighted the results as proof of public faith in the administration's Renewed Hope Agenda.
NCB’s Anurag Garg Urges Punjab Border Villagers to Fight Drug Trade
Anurag Garg, director general of India's Narcotics Control Bureau, called on sarpanches in Punjab's Amritsar border villages to join the battle against drug trafficking. He stressed community involvement during a Saturday meeting.
Ramaphosa Calls Hosi N’wamitwa II Pioneer of Gender Equality
President Cyril Ramaphosa hailed the late Hosi Dr Phylia Tinyiko Lwandlamuni N'wamitwa II as a trailblazer who shattered patriarchal barriers in customary law during her eulogy Sunday at her funeral in Tzaneen, Limpopo.
Venezuela Enacts Amnesty Law Freeing Political Prisoners After US Push
Venezuelan lawmakers approved an amnesty law Thursday that could free hundreds of political prisoners detained over 27 years of authoritarian rule. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez proposed the measure last month amid pressure from Washington following a U.S. military operation that ousted Nicolás Maduro.
Ramaphosa Hails N’wamitwa II as Women’s Rights Pioneer
President Cyril Ramaphosa praised the late Valoyi traditional leader Phylia Lwandlamuni N'wamitwa II as a pioneer in advancing women's rights within traditional societies. He delivered the eulogy at her funeral in Tzaneen, Limpopo, on February 22, 2026.
DK Shivakumar Urges Supporters to Drop Leadership Talk
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Sunday asked his supporters to stop discussing leadership changes in the state Congress. He specifically named leaders like Iqbal Hussein, Ravi Ganiga and Shivaganga Basavaraju, urging them to stay silent.
Tinubu Praises Wike, Congratulates APC Wins in FCT, Kano, Rivers
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulated winners of Saturday's elections in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory, Kano and Rivers states, while praising Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike for achievements that boosted the ruling All Progressives Congress. He commended the party's leadership and urged victors to serve with humility and patriotism.
Venezuela Receives Over 1,550 Amnesty Requests, Frees Prisoners
Venezuela has fielded more than 1,550 requests under its new amnesty law. National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez announced the figure on state television Saturday.
Rane Vows to Mobilize 45,000 from Sattari for Counter-Protest in Goa
Goa's town and country planning minister Vishwajit Rane declared Saturday he could rally 45,000 supporters from Sattari to Panaji to confront villagers protesting land conversions under Section 39A of the Town and Country Planning Act. Speaking alongside Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Rane refused to reverse approvals for nine projects in Palem-Siridao.
BJP MLA Chandru Lamani Caught Accepting Rs 5 Lakh Bribe in Gadag
BJP MLA Chandru Lamani from Shirahatti was arrested by Lokayukta police in Gadag for allegedly taking a Rs 5 lakh bribe to approve minor irrigation works. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah demanded answers from BJP leaders over the incident.
Wike: FCT Curfew Had Tinubu’s Approval, Not My Solo Act
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike insisted Saturday that the curfew imposed before Area Council elections carried President Bola Tinubu's approval. He rejected accusations of acting alone from Senator Ireti Kingibe.
Trump Announces Hospital Ship to Greenland with Louisiana Governor
President Donald Trump said he is coordinating with Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry to dispatch a U.S. Navy hospital ship to Greenland for medical aid. He claims a large number of sick residents there lack proper care.
Amit Shah: 2,270 CRPF Jawans Sacrificed Lives for India’s Security
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said more than 2,270 Central Reserve Police Force jawans have laid down their lives to protect India. He made the remarks during the CRPF's 87th Raising Day celebrations in Guwahati, Assam.
Amit Shah Pledges to End Naxalism, Remove Illegal Immigrants by 2026
India's Union Home Minister Amit Shah vowed Saturday to wipe out Naxalism across the country by March 2026 and clear illegal immigrants from electoral rolls within five years. He made the pledge during a visit to Assam, where he attended the 87th CRPF Day Parade and laid a foundation stone for a new police campus.