The country’s weakest performance was in internet bandwidth speed, where it ranked 50th, a consistent area of weakness in previous reports.

The man, who was preparing to board a flight to Lebanon, was stopped and questioned about the weapon. The firearm, which was seized, was allegedly not registered to him.

The federal government last year announced a plan to end gender inequality, including violence against women, the unequal sharing of domestic and care work and the under-representation of women in leadership.

In 2024, the record number of international tourists came from Australia, New Zealand, and the United States showing significant increases in travel to the islands.

In addition to Prof. Rane and Swami Sanyuktanand, this year’s awardees include achievers from countries as diverse as Austria, Japan, the United States, and Guyana.

The figures show that 2,297 parent visa applicants, along with 87 other family members, such as aged dependent relatives and carers, passed away before their applications were processed.

“It’s the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and it’s about Australia and India. I would have been happy to present the trophy with my good friend Allan Border. It shouldn’t matter who won; both names are on the trophy.”

Scouts worldwide eagerly prepare for AJ2025, a grand gathering from 6–15 January at Queensland's Maryborough Showgrounds.

Social media footage showed flames ravaging the storage facility, engulfing nearby trees and creating a massive plume of black smoke above the city.

Adults tend to gain weight progressively as they age and typically gain an average of 0.5 to 1kg every year.