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Myanmar Releases Over 6,000 Prisoners to Mark its Independence Day

Myanmar's military government has released more than 6,000 prisoners and has reduced other inmates' sentences as part of a mass amnesty marking the 77th anniversary of independence from Britain on Saturday.

U.S. Planning $8BN Weapons Sale To Israel

The administration of President Joe Biden has notified Congress of a proposed $8 billion arms sale to Israel, a US official said on Friday, with Washington maintaining support for its ally whose war in Gaza has killed tens of thousands.

Christmas in London, seen with Indian eyes

I was in London for Christmas. The lit-up angel wings hanging over Regent Street, the glorious Christmas market at Covent Garden, and a guy trying to snatch my phone at the Oxford Circus tube station, were all beautiful. The pickpocket reminded me that it's the Commonwealth.

A Calibrated Approach to Bettering India-China Ties

India must show strategic patience in its dealings with China, keeping in mind the larger geopolitical picture and seek cooperation wherever possible and desirable, without harboring any unrealistic expectations

Political parties should endorse dual citizenship

2025 is a new year and it's customary to start one either with a resolution or a wish.

Gaza women's long wait for deliverance

As the new year begins, hopes that it will bring succour to the women and children of Gaza have been dashed.

Sanjay Gandhi National Park to be drilled for third twin-tunnel project

The city's green lungs, the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP), will once again be bored as plans for a third tunnel beneath its expanse move forward.

Ex-Axis fund manager booked in multi-crore 'front-running' fraud

The Sion police have registered a case against Viresh Joshi, a former manager at Axis Mutual Fund, and others, in connection with the multi-crore 'front-running' fraud.

Justify cutting of mangroves: Bombay high court tells Adani Group company

The Bombay high court (HC) has directed Adani Cementation Limited to provide a detailed explanation of the public interest served by its proposed jetty project.

Failure to appear in court a separate offence: Top court

NON-APPEARANCE IS AN OFFENCE, IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER THE PROCLAMATION IS LATER NULLIFIED OR THE ACCUSED IS ACQUITTED, THE TOP COURT SAID

R Chidambaram, Veteran Nuclear Scientist, Dies at 88 in Mumbai

Rajagopala Chidambaram, the architect of India's nuclear weapons programme who played a key role in the atomic tests at Pokhran in 1974 and 1998, passed away in Mumbai on Saturday morning. He was 88.

T'gana Govt to Launch Farmer Financial Aid Scheme on January 14

The much-awaited financial assistance to farmers under Rythu Bharosa, one of the six guarantees promised by the Congress before the last assembly elections in Telangana, will be rolled out from Sankranti festival on January 14, people familiar with the matter said.

6 Killed in Explosion at Firecrackers Factory in Tamil Nadu, Say Police

Six workers were killed following an explosion at a firecrackers manufacturing unit near Virudhunagar area of Tamil Nadu on Saturday, an official said.

Bombay HC upholds Everest's trademark rights for 'Tikhalal'

The Bombay high court has upheld the trademark rights of Everest Food Products Pvt Ltd over the usage of trademark 'Tikhalal' and restrained Shyam Dhani Industries Pvt Ltd from using the trade name.

US NSA Sullivan to Visit India to Finalize Ongoing Initiatives

Outgoing US National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan will travel to India on January 5-6 for a final round of talks with his counterpart Ajit K Doval and other top government officials on a wide range of bilateral, regional and global issues and to finalize some ongoing initiatives.

PM Modi to Flag Off RRTS, 3 Other Projects in the Capital Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of four major projects on Sunday, which includes three public transport projects and one related to health infrastructure.

Two Held for Smuggling Gold at IGI

Two 19-year-old men from Manipur were arrested at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport by the customs department for trying to smuggle 1.84kg gold worth ₹1.34 crores from Saudi Arabia by concealing it in their rectum, officials said.

Rhino developed acute enteritis, shows report

The 11-year-old one-horned rhinoceros that died at National Zoological Park in Delhi on Thursday—just four months after arriving from Assam as part of an animal exchange programme—succumbed to acute haemorrhagic enteritis possibly caused by infection that took place after the animal's transfer.

New plant species found in Jaisalmer's deserts

India's desert regions continue to reveal extraordinary botanical treasures with the discovery of a new plant species called Indigofera jaisalmerica, adding to the rich floral diversity of the arid landscape.

Cold Persists as Vanasthali in Raj Shivers at 6.4°C

Cold conditions prevailed in Rajasthan on Saturday, with Vanasthali in Tonk district recording the lowest minimum temperature of 6.4°Celsius, MeT officials said.

Rijiju Offers 'Chadar' at Ajmer Dargah on Behalf of Modi to Mark Urs, Shares PM's Message of 'Brotherhood, Unity'

Union minister of minority affairs Kiren Rijiju on Saturday offered a \"chadar\" at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah on the occasion of \"Urs\" on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, amid the ongoing controversy over the existence of a Shiva Temple underneath the Dargah.

Govt to unveil initiative for women under central scheme next week

The Rajasthan government has announced statewide implementation of the \"Maru Udaan\" programme under the \"Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao\" scheme, commissioner of the women empowerment department Neetu Rajeswar said, issuing directions to all district collectors on December 27.

BJP Pulling Down English-Medium Schools Launched by Cong: Dotasra

Congress state chief Govind Singh Dotasra on Saturday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of being jealous of the party's popularity and alleged that they are planning to close the Mahatma Gandhi English Medium Schools (MGEMS) started by former chief minister Ashok Gehlot to provide free-of-cost English medium education to the poor students.

Vendor Asks Police to Pay for Veggies, Held

A vegetable vendor in Bharatpur has alleged that he was assaulted and arrested by two constables, on the direction of Kherli Mode station house officer (SHO) Mahesh Kumar Meena, on December 30 last year after he refused to supply vegetables to the police station following a debt of ₹9,000 and asked them to pay up, police officers aware of the matter said on Saturday, adding that Meena was sent to the police line following complaints in this connection.

Govt Releases Exam Schedule to Fill 81k Posts in State Offices

The Rajasthan government on Saturday released the calendar of examinations to be held in 2025 to fill about 81,000 government jobs across the state, an official statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said.

Govt fulfilled 55% poll promises: CM

Rajasthan chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said on Saturday at a rally in Dungarpur that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led state government has fulfilled 55% of the poll promises it made during the state assembly election in 2023.

Mike Johnson Re-elected as US House Speaker in a Dramatic Floor Vote

Republican Mike Johnson narrowly won re-election on Friday as House speaker on a first ballot, overcoming hard-right GOP holdouts in a tense standoff and buoyed by a nod of support from President-elect Donald Trump.

BJP Fields Ex-AAP Ministers, Ex-Cong Chief in First List

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday released the first list of 29 candidates for the upcoming Delhi assembly elections, fielding former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ministers Kailash Gahlot from Bijwasan and Raaj Kumar Anand from Patel Nagar, and former Delhi Congress chief Arvind Singh Lovely from Gandhi Nagar.

YEH DIL ABHI BHARA NAHIN, FT. RE-RELEASES!

While the costs involved are a concern for smaller filmmakers, Bollywood is largely optimistic about the trend of re-releases going strong this year as well

Hopefully, 2025 will be doubly energetic: Ishaan Khatter

As he steps into 2025, actor Ishaan Khatter's goal is to return to \"the big screen\".