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Blinken to avoid Ukraine, Middle East at UNSC

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will make what is likely his final trip in office to the United Nations this week, capping his engagements with the world body after a tumultuous four years that saw war return to Europe and multiple crises in the Middle East.

'Unfortunate and biased': Pak denounces US sanctions on its missile program

Pakistan on Thursday termed as \"unfortunate and biased\" the US decision to sanction its commercial entities for alleged involvement in ballistic missile programme.

Thailand hosts regional talks to find solutions to Myanmar's bloody civil war

Two days of meetings on Myanmar's violent political crisis began Thursday in the Thai capital Bangkok, the latest in a long series of regional talks that have made no headway in restoring peace to the war-torn Southeast Asian nation.

Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen's rebel-held capital, port city

The development comes after Houthi attack targets Israel

South Korea's acting leader vetoes oppn-sponsored Bills

South Korea's acting leader on Thursday vetoed a spate of contentious Bills sponsored by the main opposition party, deepening political strife in the wake of parliament's impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol.

EU leaders insist no decisions can be taken about Ukraine without Ukraine, or behind their backs

Russia-Ukraine war: Rumors are swirling in Europe about possible peace talks in early 2025

In annual address, Prez Putin boasts about gains in Ukraine

NEWS CONFERENCE MEANT TO REINFORCE RUSSIAN PREZ'S AUTHORITY

Inevitable repeal?

Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which was introduced to protect women from cruelty by husband and his relatives, is now being excessively misused by female partners

A 'political' storm

A nation's present, and even its destiny, is shaped by the icons of its past.

Necessary alignment

ASEAN countries will be closely observing the US-China relationship since they have benefitted from good ties between both countries

Over 4L backlog vacancies for SC, ST, OBC filled since 2016: Centre

More than four lakh backlog vacancies reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Other Backward Class (OBC) candidates in, have been filled since 2016, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Thursday.

Govt reimposes Protected Area Permit in Manipur, Nagaland and Mizoram

The Ministry of Home Affairs has reinstated the Protected Area Permit (PAP) system in Manipur, Nagaland, and Mizoram, citing security concerns related to cross-border movement from neighbouring countries.

Strict provisions of law for women's welfare; marriage not commercial venture: Top court

'NOT MEANS TO CHASTISE, THREATEN, DOMINEER OR EXTORT THEIR HUSBANDS'

Goal of terror-free J&K to be achieved soon: Home Minister Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday expressed confidence that the goal of achieving a \"terror-free Jammu and Kashmir\" will soon be realised and instructed security agencies to ensure complete dominance over terrorism in the region.

PM's Pariksha Pe Charcha to be held in Jan

The eighth edition of PM's Pariksha Pe Charcha will be held in January and its registration process has already begun, officials of the Union education ministry said on Thursday.

BJP: Rahul Gandhi does not deserve to be Leader of Opp'n

The BJP on Thursday accused Rahul Gandhi of \"pushing and shoving\" its MPs on Parliament premises, saying his \"indecent and shameful\" conduct disqualified him from being Leader of Opposition.

Derek O'Brien files privilege motion against Amit Shah

Over Ambedkar remarks in RS; O'Brien argues that Shah implied frivolity in invoking Ambedkar's name

95% villages declared ‘open defecation free plus’ till now: Govt

About 95 per cent of villages have declared themselves “open defecation free plus” till now, the Jal Shakti ministry said on Thursday.

Village relocation from core areas of tiger reserves 'purely voluntary': Govt

INFORMATION WAS SHARED BY MINISTER OF STATE FOR ENVIRONMENT

Coin, pocket-friendly cafe to be launched to mark hundred years of Kolkata Airport

'UDAN Yatri Cafe' will be launched

Conspiracy to save Amit Shah's skin: Priyanka

On BJP's allegations against her brother and Cong party leader Rahul Gandhi

Omar Abdullah meets Amit Shah to discuss early statehood restoration

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah here to discuss a range of key issues, including the early restoration of statehood, officials said.

BJP govt asked 'X' to delete Amit Shah's RS speech, alleges Cong

'SPEECH INSULTING, DISRESPECTFUL TO ARCHITECT OF THE CONSTITUTION'

Rahul will not push anyone or be rude: Omar defends Cong leader

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday came to the defence of Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, dismissing the BJP's claims that Gandhi physically pushed two ruling party members in the Parliament premises.

Malbazar Municipality files plaint against staffer post CBI inquiry

ISSUANCE OF FRAUDULENT DOCUS CASE

Man gets 20-yrs jail for raping 6-year-old

'A fine of Rs 20,000 has been imposed & the victim is to receive Rs 5 lakh in compensation'

Kaliyaganj: 5-day drama fest from December 26

The Information and Cultural Office of North Dinajpur district has announced a five-day drama festival to be held in Kaliyaganj from December 26 to December 30.

Cooch Behar: Three kids of a family drown while searching for snails in Dharla River

Three children from the same family tragically drowned while searching for snails in the Dharla River at Jor Patki Hasner Ghat in the Mathabhanga subdivision of Cooch Behar district on Thursday.

Eye care: Malda Medical College & Hosp launches state-of-the-art Retina Clinic

The clinic will be open every Tuesday at the outpatient department, offering patients free access to advanced retinal screening & diagnostics

North Bengal dev dept takes up 695 new projects with Rs 735 cr budget

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