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Opposition members in Venezuela complain of lack of water, power

MEMBERS of Venezuela's political opposition who have been sheltering for months in the Argentine diplomatic compound in the capital on Saturday detailed their deteriorating living conditions as they sought to grow a sense of urgency among the governments working to secure their safe departure from their country.

Sheikh Hasina involved in enforced disappearance: B'desh commission

AN inquiry commission set up by the interim government in Bangladesh has said that it found evidence implicating deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and top-ranking military and police officials from her regime in alleged incidents of enforced disappearance.

Blinken says US in contact with Syrian rebels

Secy of State refuses to divulge details but says he has conveyed the message to HTS that it is being watched

Closeness to royal member, meeting ex-PMs by Chinese spy rock Britain

THE scandal surrounding an alleged Chinese spy who managed to gain access to Buckingham Palace as a \"close confidant\" of Prince Andrew, the younger brother of King Charles III, intensified on Sunday as it emerged that he also met former prime ministers David Cameron and Theresa May.

DSP linked to Bishnoi interview may be dismissed

A Deputy Superintendent of Police, a key conspirator who allegedly facilitated an interview with incarcerated gangster Lawrence Bishnoi for a private news channel, is expected to be dismissed from his position.

Shah praises C'garh police on Maoist 'surrender policy'

UNION home minister Amit Shah on Sunday conferred the Chhattisgarh police with the President's Colour award in recognition for 24 years of \"exemplary service and unwavering dedication to the nation.\"

Cong changes tact, seeks to adopt 'soft Hindutva' to check BJP in Jammu

AFTER a poor assembly poll show in Jammu, Congress leaders are calling for a change of strategy and adopting a soft Hindutva policy to fight the BJP in the Hindu belt of the region.

Child rights body's parental control on X-mas

Ahead of Christmas Day, Madhya Pradesh Child Rights Commission wrote to the government and all district collectors saying parents' written consent is necessary for participation of students in events, playing particular roles and wearing specific attires at those events.

Jolt to Dhami as Uttarakhand permanent capital plan fails to clear govt's hurdle

In a significant setback for Uttarakhand, the Union Ministry of Forest and Environment has revoked its in-principle approval for the establishment of the state assembly, secretariat, and departmental headquarters in the Raipur area of Dehradun, which currently serves as the temporary capital.

NDA slams Tejashwi's sops to women, flags 'one family rule' of Lalu & Rabri

Bihar Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Prasad Yadav's announcement of a cash transfer scheme for women under the 'Mai-Behan Maan Yojna' has created a political storm in the state, with ruling NDA leaders making a scathing attack on him on Sunday.

NEED TO BALANCE THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MEDICINE

Former AIIMS director Randeep Guleria explains the shift from clinical to investigative medicines and the rising cost during the 20th edition of Delhi Dialogues

Maha cabinet wears a 'new' look

CM Fadnavis drops 9 old faces from BJP, Shinde eases out 6 and Ajit Pawar ignores 5

60K kids living in care homes, TN leads

OVER 60,000 children are living in institutional care in India, with Tamil Nadu housing approximately 10,000 of them, according to government data.

ASI decides to rope in retired officers to conduct departmental inquiries

THE Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has decided to establish a panel of retired senior government officials to conduct departmental inquiries.

MPs' day-out from House & cricket field beckons

PARLIAMENTARIANS on Sunday were seen taking on each other, but not inside the House. They squared off on a cricket field in a friendly 20-over match played at Delhi's Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium to raise awareness against tuberculosis.

45% of springs in Himalayas dry up in 4 decades, rising temp key factor: Study

Approximately 45% of the springs in the Himalayas have completely dried up due to rising temperatures and a decline in both rainfall and snowfall over the past four decades, says a recent study.

ANNIVERSARY OF THE STORY OF THE LORD

HIS year, Gita Jayanti fell on December 11. This event commemorates the anniversary of the revelation of the discourse called the Bhagavad Gita or Song of God in the Mahabharata. It was revealed by Krishna to Arjuna on the first day of the 18-day battle of Kurukshetra.

CHALLENGES BEFORE THE NEW SRI LANKAN GOVERNMENT

The Dissanayake-led NPP has committed to reducing government expenditure, but how economic consolidation will take shape in the coming year and beyond is still unclear

Newlyweds among 4 killed in KL accident

FOUR members of a family, including a newlywed couple, were killed after their car collided with a bus carrying Sabarimala pilgrims in this district early on Sunday.

Man bulldozes his in-laws' residence

A 43-year-old man bulldozed his in-laws' residence over a dispute on Sunday.

Water starts receding from fields as rain abates

With a let-up in heavy rains since Saturday morning, rainwater has started receding from agricultural fields in many areas of the district.

Tirumala Balaji darshan in just 1 hour: TTD chairman

IN a groundbreaking initiative, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Trust Board is set to introduce a facial recognition-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) Darshan System to reduce waiting times for devotees.

With eye on polls, AIADMK to revive Youth Brigades

Office bearers told to focus on strengthening youth wing, infuse young blood into party; EPS to embark on state-wide tour from January

Two minor sisters among 3 killed by jumbos in Odisha

Forest workers installed trap cameras on Friday before one of them was attacked

Centre urged to ensure devolution of funds to TN without bias

THE AIADMK general council meeting of the AIADMK on Sunday urged the central government to ensure devolution of funds to Tamil Nadu without any partiality.

IN PURSUIT OF AN ELUSIVE TRUTH FOR OVER A DECADE

AS THE NEW SRI LANKAN PRESIDENT COMMENCES HIS FIRST STATE VISIT TO INDIA, TNIE ECHOES THE EXPECTATIONS OF THE MARGINALISED LANKAN TAMILS IN RESOLVING LONG-PENDING ISSUES

EPS' allegations against govt baseless: DMK

HOURS after the AIADMK adopted several resolutions against the state government at the party's general body meeting, the ruling DMK accused AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami of fabricating baseless allegations.

Centre urged to support TN welfare schemes

'BLP-led union govt ignoring states' interests'

Arjuna resigns; VCK chief says he should've kept mum

SEVEN days after his temporary suspension from VCK, deputy general secretary Aadhav Arjuna announced his resignation from the party on Sunday.

Puducherry CM's asst personal secretary succumbs at hospital week after accident

THE assistant personal secretary to Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy, T A Tamizharima (34), died on Sunday, a week after battling injuries sustained in an accident on the East Coast Road at Chinnakalapet.