Iranian director Jafar Panahi jailed for a year as his film wins big at US awards

Iranian director Jafar Panahi jailed for a year as his film wins big at US awards

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has been sentenced to a year in prison by an Iranian court, alongside a travel ban, for allegedly producing propaganda against the political system. The ruling came as Panahi’s latest film, It Was Just an Accident, was being celebrated at a major awards ceremony in the United States. Panahi, 65, was … Read more

Children may be hit harder by flu this year, say Hertfordshire officials

Children may be hit harder by flu this year, say Hertfordshire officials

Martin HeathHertfordshire political reporter Getty Images Infection rates in children are higher than usual, say officials A county’s health officials have warned more children and young people could become infected with a severe strain of flu than usual at this time of year. Public health bosses in Hertfordshire said hospital admissions were low at the … Read more

Additional measures taken up as northeast monsoon may be intense this year: Chennai Mayor

Additional measures taken up as northeast monsoon may be intense this year: Chennai Mayor

Image for representational purpose only. File Photo: Special Arrangement As the northeast monsoon is expected to be intense, additional measures are being taken in low-lying areas based on councillors’ requests, said Chennai Mayor Priya Rajan on Saturday (October 11, 2025). “The amount of rainfall during the northeast monsoon may be high this year, as per … Read more

NI health: £22m spent on restricted procedures in one year by trusts

NI health: £22m spent on restricted procedures in one year by trusts

Getty Images Among the restricted procedures are liposuction, tummy tucks, breast reduction, removal of breast implants, tonsillectomies, carpal tunnel and tattoo removal Northern Ireland’s health trusts spent almost £22m in a single year on restricted procedures which should only be carried out in very specific circumstances, according to the auditor general. Dorinnia Carville said about … Read more

Tamil Nadu sees 9% drop in road accidents and fatalities this year

Tamil Nadu sees 9% drop in road accidents and fatalities this year

Image used for representation | Photo Credit: C. Venkatachalapathy Through rigorous enforcement and increased awareness on road safety, the Tamil Nadu State Police have reduced road accidents and fatalities this year compared to last year. This was done in coordination with various stakeholders, including officials of the Highways Department and Transport and Road Safety Commissionerate. … Read more

Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate Mysuru Dasara this year

Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate Mysuru Dasara this year

Booker prize-2025 winner Banu Mushtaq will inaugurate the Dasara festivities atop Chamundi Hill in Mysuru on September 22, announced Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Speaking in Bengaluru on Friday, he said that an invitation to the writer will be extended by the Mysuru district administration soon. Ms. Musthtaq has involved herself in farmers’ struggles, several progressive movements … Read more