A government order directing teachers to monitor stray dogs on school premises has sparked sharp criticism across Chhattisgarh. Teacher associations and political leaders have called it an “insult” to the teaching community and demanded its immediate

Karnataka’s home minister G Parameswara has indicated that he, too, is in the race for the Chief Minister post in case there is a leadership change in the state.

Israel has escalated its campaign on targets it says are linked to Hezbollah, raising fears of a resumption of hostilities. 

​Israel has escalated its campaign on targets it says are linked to Hezbollah, raising fears of a resumption of hostilities.