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Graft Is 'Biggest Threat' To Ruling Party: Xi

Corruption is the biggest threat to China's Communist Party, President Xi Jinping said on Monday, in a clear warning that the ruling party is resolved to tackle a long-running problem that is now entrenched in many strata of Chinese society.

Starmer Hits Out at 'Those Spreading Lies' After Musk's Crime Rate Attacks

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday defended his record and slammed those \"spreading lies\" following days of hostile attacks from Elon Musk over historical child rape crimes in northern England.

France: Sarkozy on Trial Over Alleged Gadhafi Financing Pact

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy went on trial on Monday charged with accepting illegal campaign financing in an alleged pact with late Libyan dictator Moamer Gadhafi.

Five Indian-origin men charged with murder of Indian man in US

Five Indian-origin men have been charged with murder in the US in connection with the death of a 35-year-old man from India.

Investigators Seek Extension of Warrant for Impeached Yoon

South Korea's corruption watchdog filed for an extension of a warrant to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol after their first attempt last week ended in failure following an hours-long standoff with his security team.

Hamas Names 34 Hostages It May Free for Gaza Ceasefire Deal

Hamas disclosed a list of 34 hostages it's willing to return to Israel in the first phase of a potential ceasefire in Gaza, which the US wants to achieve before President Joe Biden leaves office in two weeks.

Bangladesh Court Issues 2nd Arrest Warrant for Hasina

A Bangladeshi court has issued a second arrest warrant for exiled former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, this time for her alleged role in enforced disappearances, the chief prosecutor said on Monday.

BJP: Kejriwal prioritised luxury over city's welfare

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday escalated its attack on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal over the renovation of his former official residence at 6, Flag Staff Road, accusing him of prioritising personal luxury over public welfare.

PM Modi, Nadella Talk Microsoft Expansion, Making India AI-First

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed happiness at Microsoft's ambitious expansion and investment plans in India following his meeting with the company's chairman and CEO Satya Nadella.

Delhi CM Atishi breaks down after rival Bidhuri's latest shocker

An ugly fight erupted over former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ramesh Bidhuri's comments on Delhi chief minister Atishi, days before the assembly elections are to be announced, souring political discourse in a campaign already riven by a string of derogatory personal attacks.

Connecting the NCR with public transport

Call it the impact of the impending Delhi assembly elections, but the spree of public transit and infrastructure projects inaugurated in the past few days should serve the city and its hinterland well.

The real non-tariff barrier called CRA

The current model of sovereign credit rating has outlived its utility and is not in step with present global economic realities

Early steps to digital dignity

Draft rules to operationalise the digital privacy law call for wider discussions

Put communities in charge of conserving sacred groves

The Supreme Court's recent judgment directing the government to adopt measures for the protection of sacred groves brings into focus the fundamental tension between the State and communities in environmental governance.

A new chapter for India's regional strategic policy

In 2025, India's foreign policy must deftly navigate a rapidly evolving strategic landscape in the neighbourhood.

Can summon accused even after clean chit

TOP COURT ON TRIAL COURT'S POWER

Aero India to be Held in B'Luru from Feb 10-14

The 15th edition of Aero India, Asia's biggest airshow, will be held at the Yelahanka air-base in Bengaluru from February 10 to 14, with the focus being on forging new partnerships and exploring ways to fast-track indigenisation in the aerospace sector, the defence ministry said on Monday.

Shah To Launch Bharatpol Portal Today To Help Govt Agencies

Union home minister Amit Shah is scheduled to launch an information-sharing platform, Bharatpol, developed by the Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday, the ministry said in a statement on Monday.

Over 2k died in India from natural disasters

HOME MINISTRY PLANS TO SOON INCLUDE HEAT DISASTERS IN THE LIST OF NOTIFIED DISASTERS, SAID THE OFFICIALS

SC Upholds Life Term for 5 CPI(M) Members for Killing RSS Workers

A TRIAL COURT IN 2006 CONVICTED AND SENTENCED 14 CPI(M) MEMBERS TO LIFE TERM FOR THE MURDERS

Decide on disposal of Union Carbide waste in 6 weeks: HC to govt

The Madhya Pradesh high court on Monday gave the state six weeks to dispose of the toxic factory waste from the erstwhile Union Carbide factory, ensuring that all safety guidelines were met, and the public taken into confidence.

Anmol killed Siddique to assert dominion: Police

The Mumbai police crime branch on Monday filed a charge sheet in the case of murder of former Maharashtra minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Baba Siddique, stating that fugitive gangster Anmol Bishnoi ordered the killing to \"create an atmosphere of terror\" through his organised crime syndicate.

TN Guv storms Out Of the House over anthem row

Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi on Monday walked out of Tamil Nadu assembly without reading his customary address for the second consecutive year, opposing what he described as disrespect to the national anthem and triggering a political controversy.

PM Lauds India-US Ties for Scaling New Heights in Key Areas

The India-US partnership has achieved new heights in areas such as technology and defence, and New Delhi is looking forward to building on the momentum in ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Monday.

Fishermen Beaten Up In B'desh Jail, Says Bengal CM

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday alleged that some of the 95 fishermen, who were released by the Bangladesh government recently, were beaten up in jail in the neighbouring country.

Human Remains Found in Fridge of Abandoned House in Kerala

Human remains, including a skull and bones, were found inside an abandoned house near Chottanikkara in Ernakulam district in Kerala on Monday, police said.

Couple, two kids found dead in B'luru, police suspect murder-suicide

THE COUPLE IS SUSPECTED TO HAVE POISONED THEIR CHILDREN AND THEN DYING BY SUICIDE: POLICE

Over 5.6mn Jharkhand women get ₹1,415-cr

Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren on Monday transferred financial aid to the tune of ₹1,415.44 crore to the bank accounts of 5.6 million women under the \"Maiyan Samman Yojana\".

US to end nuclear cooperation restrictions on Indian entities

The US will remove regulations that have prevented cooperation between key Indian nuclear entities and American companies, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Monday, marking a major step forward in implementing the landmark 2005 civil nuclear agreement.

Main accused in Chhattisgarh journo murder held from Hyd

The Chhattisgarh police have arrested a local contractor, who was the main accused in the murder of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar in Bijapur district of the state, from Hyderabad, officials said on Monday.