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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Bulldozer Operates on Dargah Built on Government Land, Two Tombs and Room Also Demolished

Authorities demolished an unauthorized dargah and associated structures on government land in Gujarat's Bharuch district due to complaints from local villagers.

Feb 27 • 15:25 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

South Sudan: Western embassies denounce 'senseless atrocities' in the Northeast

Western embassies have condemned the 'senseless atrocities' reportedly committed against villagers by South Sudanese armed forces in the Northeast, resulting in multiple civilian deaths.

Feb 27 • 11:20 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Saharanpur: Protest over girl's disappearance, Hindu organizations take to the streets

In Saharanpur, villagers and local Hindu organizations protested and blocked roads for about five hours following the sudden disappearance of a young woman.

Feb 27 • 03:46 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

On the chair, dancing girl before him, firing with a gun...

A shocking video from Gwalior shows young men dancing with a woman and then firing guns into the air, causing panic among villagers and prompting police action.

Feb 24 • 08:56 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

So Poor Quality Road! BJP MLA Digs It Up With a Shovel

BJP MLA Krishna Paswan dug up a poorly constructed road in Uttar Pradesh to protest against corruption after receiving complaints from local villagers.

Feb 23 • 04:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Inside Ukraine village where locals were ‘prisoners’ in homes under Kremlin rule

The article recounts the experiences of villagers in Kramarivka, Ukraine, who endured severe hardships under Russian occupation, recalling the fear and oppression they faced.

Feb 21 • 17:12 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The road is falling apart... People say, poor quality work is being done after making a video

Villagers in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, are expressing outrage over the poor quality of road repairs, which they demonstrated by easily digging up the road by hand, a video of which has gone viral on social media.

Feb 21 • 08:39 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Blue sky over Beijing makes villagers shiver

Despite cleaner air in Beijing, rural residents struggle to heat their homes during the cold winter months due to low wages and the phase-out of coal.

Feb 20 • 19:11 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

‘Jinnat doubles the money...’ said to defraud millions of rupees

A group of people in Uttarakhand, India, was arrested for defrauding villagers by claiming that an invisible spirit could double their money.

Feb 20 • 09:07 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The team that reached to take samples for setting up a cement plant was attacked by villagers

Villagers attacked officials taking limestone samples for a cement factory in Madhya Pradesh, causing tension in the area.

Feb 19 • 08:40 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Stone-pelting on cement company employees

Villagers in Tak village of Dhar district pelted stones at employees of a cement company who had come to sample limestone, causing chaos in the area.

Feb 19 • 08:09 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

'You come to grab land after taking a bribe, will you shoot us?', villagers drove away the sub-inspector

In Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, villagers confronted a police sub-inspector over a land dispute, accusing him of corruption while he attempted to investigate a complaint.

Feb 19 • 04:41 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG seals Plateau mine after gas leak kills 37

The Nigerian Federal Government has closed a mine in Plateau State following the death of 37 villagers from toxic gas exposure during artisanal mining activities.

Feb 19 • 00:04 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Minister shuts Plateau mining site, orders probe after villagers’ death

The Nigerian government has closed a mining site in Plateau State following the deaths of several villagers due to toxic gas exposure during artisanal mining.

Feb 18 • 20:43 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Villagers from the Indonesian island found a missing woman in a crocodile's stomach

A disturbing discovery in Indonesia as villagers find a missing woman inside a crocodile, raising concerns about safety in the region.

Feb 18 • 20:36 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Chaos due to child theft rumors in Jharkhand, mob attacks five individuals

In Jharkhand, rumors of child theft led to mob violence where five individuals, including a woman, were attacked by villagers.

Feb 16 • 09:49 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The water tank built at a cost of crores in Mahoba cracked as soon as it was filled

A water tank built in Mahoba, India, under the Jal Jeevan Mission cracked upon being filled for the first time due to poor construction materials, leading to complaints from locals.

Feb 16 • 06:02 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

12 Deaths in a Village in Haryana in 15 Days, 400 People Screened

In a worrying trend, 12 deaths, including five schoolchildren, have occurred in the village of Chhaunsa in Haryana, prompting health officials to screen 400 residents.

Feb 16 • 03:32 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Bijnor: Bodies of 6 Cows Found by the Canal, Villagers in Panic

Six dead cows were found near a canal in Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh, causing panic among local villagers who suspect foul play.

Feb 16 • 01:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Horror as rampaging elephants kill three-month-old baby and five others in shock attack

A herd of elephants in India caused tragedy by rampaging through a village, resulting in the deaths of a three-month-old baby and five others.

Feb 15 • 19:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The term 'Tawaif' became a problem, now villagers will proudly tell the name of their village

A village in Uttar Pradesh has changed its name from Roopwar Tawaif to Devpur to eliminate the social stigma associated with the original name.

Feb 13 • 13:36 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Niger: Islamist Armed Group Massacres Villagers in West

An Islamist armed group has executed 30 civilians, including four children, in attacks in western Niger, as reported by Human Rights Watch.

Feb 13 • 06:13 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Daily Trek Up a Mountain to Collect Firewood for Villagers Without Electricity

A woman in Limpopo, South Africa, makes a daily trek to gather firewood for her family, highlighting the challenges faced by villagers without electricity.

Feb 12 • 12:21 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Killers of Osun villagers arrested, says monarch

Four suspects linked to the killing of villagers in Osun State have been arrested, according to the local monarch, Oba Timileyin Ajayi.

Feb 9 • 15:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Trapped by Water – Villagers Can't Vote

The residents of Valada, a village in Portugal, are unable to vote in the presidential election due to severe flooding that has isolated them from the outside world.

Feb 8 • 20:23 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Crime & Justice

Survivors of deadly attack on villages in Nigeria left reeling

A deadly attack by suspected jihadists in Nigeria's Kwara State resulted in the deaths of 170 villagers, leaving survivors in shock and devastation.

Feb 6 • 16:53 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Boyfriend and girlfriend caught at night, married in a temple

A video from Supaul district, Bihar, shows a young couple, caught by villagers while meeting at night, being married in a local temple.

Feb 5 • 02:28 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

The deer jumped into the river to escape from poachers and died

A rare female deer in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district died after jumping into a river to escape poachers, despite rescue efforts by local villagers and authorities.

Feb 4 • 17:58 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Living people declared dead in Aadhaar card, villagers suffer from system's error

In a glaring example of how a technical glitch in a government portal can impact human lives, four elderly residents of Patan have been declared 'dead' in their Aadhaar cards, forcing them to navigate bureaucratic hurdles for government aid and rations over the past three months.

Feb 4 • 16:26 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Armed attackers kill more than 160 people in Nigeria

Armed attackers in Nigeria tied up villagers and killed over 160 in the deadliest attack in the country this year, according to humanitarian workers and local officials.

Feb 4 • 15:58 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The word ‘Tawaif’ has become a stigma for the village, girls are not getting married, villagers forced to hide their identity

A village in Uttar Pradesh, named Roopwar Tawaif, faces social ostracism due to its name, impacting the residents' social and economic opportunities.

Feb 4 • 14:44 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Discussion of 'pakdaura wedding' arises again in Supaul, couple caught at night, wedding held in temple

A video has gone viral showing a young couple being caught by villagers in Supaul district while meeting at night, after which they were forced to marry in a local temple.

Feb 4 • 13:15 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Crime & Justice

Nigeria: Policeman, 16 Villagers Killed in Benue Market Attack

Seventeen individuals, including a Mobile Police officer and sixteen villagers, were killed in an armed attack at a rural market in Benue State, Nigeria.

Feb 4 • 11:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Rebellion smolders in Veikkola: some villagers want to break away from Kirkkonummi – the last attempt was exactly 30 years ago

Residents of Veikkola are dissatisfied with Kirkkonummi's decision regarding the west rail line agreement and are considering separating from the municipality.

Feb 4 • 08:27 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Mahlathi Villagers Say Limpopo Floods Have Left Them Without Safe Drinking Water

Residents of Mahlathi village are left without safe drinking water due to contamination caused by recent floods, forcing them to rely on unusable tap water.

Feb 2 • 12:14 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Crime & Justice

Police, firefighters, and villagers searched for him. Missing man froze near home

In Poland, a 65-year-old man went missing during extreme cold weather and was later found frozen near his home, highlighting the dangers faced by vulnerable individuals during harsh winter conditions.

Feb 1 • 14:15 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Without pension reform, China is leaving its rural elderly out in the cold

The article discusses how inadequate rural pensions in China leave many elderly villagers struggling with heating during cold winters, highlighting a need for structural reform.

Jan 15 • 01:30 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
World

China’s Coal Ban Improved Air Quality, but Villagers Are Paying the Price

The coal ban in China has led to better air quality, but local villagers are facing significant hardships as a result.

Jan 14 • 04:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘We’re in a bit of a state’: Cornish villagers frustrated by lack of help after Storm Goretti

Villagers in New Mill, Cornwall, are expressing frustration over the lack of support and services following the disruptions caused by Storm Goretti, as residents like 86-year-old Linda Williams struggle with prolonged outages of heating and lighting.

Jan 13 • 15:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

PHOTO Villagers of Banovci built a winter giant measuring 7.5 meters

Residents of Banovci came together to manually build a 7.5-meter winter decoration, showcasing community spirit and participation from all ages.

Jan 11 • 15:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Emmerdale spoilers let slip Ray's true killer in twist as culprit exposed

The death of villain Ray Walters in Emmerdale has led to a shocking revelation of his true killer as villagers begin to turn on each other.

Jan 7 • 07:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Crime & Justice

Gunmen kill at least 30 villagers and abduct others during raid in northern Nigeria

In a violent raid in northern Nigeria, gunmen killed at least 30 villagers and abducted others.

Jan 5 • 10:16 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
World

Days After U.S. Strikes in Nigeria, Gunmen Kill Dozens of Villagers

In Nigeria, gunmen have killed dozens of villagers in an attack that follows recent U.S. military strikes in the region.

Jan 4 • 22:46 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Breaking | Israeli Channel 12: Young man killed by Israeli police in the Negev

Israeli police shot and killed a young man in the Bedouin village of Tarabin in the Negev following heightened tensions and allegations against villagers.

Jan 4 • 04:29 UTC
🇮🇳 ABP Ananda
Life & Tech

West Bengal: Shadow of Mourning Over the Death of a Monkey, Locals Wear Mourning Attire, Ritual Ceremony to Be Held According to Scriptures

The village of Nikarighata in Canning, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal is in mourning following the unexpected death of a monkey, leading to villagers observing rituals according to tradition.

Jan 3 • 18:23 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Sports

Aston Villa - Nottingham Forest 3-1: The "Villagers" returned to victory, see the goals

Aston Villa secured a 3-1 victory over Nottingham Forest, bouncing back from their recent defeat to Arsenal.

Jan 3 • 16:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Efsyn
National & Local

Phthiotis: Fire in the home of an elderly man, he was saved by his fellow villagers

An elderly man was rescued by his fellow villagers from a fire at his home in Phthiotis.

Jan 2 • 23:59 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

This is how the Grinch really stole Christmas

The article narrates the story of the Grinch stealthily stealing Christmas decorations and presents from the villagers while accompanied by his dog Max.

Jan 1 • 11:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Villamanín agreement over the unclaimed 'Gordo' prize: festival committee yields over two million for the peace of the town

In Villamanín, a festival committee has agreed to cede over two million from an unclaimed lottery prize to resolve a dispute among villagers who bought tickets.

Dec 26 • 12:56 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Nizhny Novgorod Villagers Decry Internet Blackouts Amid Government Mobile Network Shutdowns

Villagers in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, are protesting the loss of mobile internet access affecting over 1,500 people due to government shutdowns of cellular networks linked to security concerns from the Ukraine war.

Dec 25 • 20:51 UTC

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