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HOLLYWOOD STARS AMONG EVACUEES IN L.A. WILDFIRES

Wildfires that ripped through the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood of Los Angeles forced many Hollywood stars, including Mark Hamill, Mandy Moore and James Woods, to evacuate their homes.

Spanish premier says Musk 'stirs up hatred'

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Wednesday that X owner and Donald Trump ally Elon Musk \"openly attacks our institutions\" and \"stirs up hatred\".

Could've defeated Trump in re-election, says Biden

Joe Biden thinks he could have won re-election if he had stayed in the White House race, he said in an interview published on Wednesday — while conceding he was unsure if he would have served another full term.

Altman Denies Sister's Sexual Abuse Claims

Open AI CEO Sam Altman denied on Tuesday allegations from his sister Annie Altman, who has filed a complaint accusing him of childhood sexual abuse.

France, Germany Warn Trump Over Threats to Take Over Greenland

France and Germany on Wednesday warned Donald Trump against threatening \"sovereign borders\" after the US president-elect refused to rule out military action to take Greenland, an autonomous territory of European Union member Denmark.

'Non-Negotiable': Panama to Trump on Sovereignty of Key Canal

Panama said on Tuesday that the sovereignty of its interoceanic canal was non-negotiable, after US President-elect Donald Trump refused to rule out military action to regain control.

Trudeau rejects Trump's call for Canada-US merger

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has, for the first time, publicly rebuffed US President-elect Donald Trump's assertion that it should become America's 51st state.

Draft Data Protection Rules Can Be Improved

Issues around overbreadth, clarity, and discretionary power being placed in the hands of State agencies call for wider discussion

Expansionist twist in Trump's MAGA pitch

Make America Great Again (MAGA) always had a revanchist ring to it, but its face and voice, Donald Trump has just revealed that territorial expansion is a part of its agenda.

Rekindle the animal spirits

Creating mass demand, leading to a boom in investment, is necessary; encouraging consuming classes to spend will help

Post 370 Kashmir has no place for UN office

Recent strikes by Pakistan Air Force in Afghanistan, the last was on Christmas Eve, are a grandchild of the Cold War triggered by American diplomat George Kennan's 8,000-word telegram from Moscow in 1946 that was realpolitik in its most clinical form; he scorned democracy and saw no American interest in defending American values far from home.

How Indian Diaspora Can Contribute to Viksit Bharat

This year, Odisha is hosting the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. Over the years, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi has enhanced not only the Indian diaspora's participation in the event but also their sense of community, pride, and purpose among millions of non-resident Indians (NRIs).

Be part of 'Viksit Bharat' journey: EAM

External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday kicked off the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention in Bhubaneswar, calling upon persons of Indian origins (PIOs) and non-resident Indians (NRIs) to actively participate in the journey to \"Viksit Bharat\" (developed India).

Pandey Named Revenue Secy In Key Reshuffle

Senior bureaucrat Tuhin Kanta Pandey appointed the new revenue secretary as part of a top-level bureaucratic rejig effected in two key departments under the finance ministry on Wednesday, less than a month ahead of the Union Budget.

6 MVA Nominees Move HC Over 'Fraud' in Maha Assembly Polls

We have to achieve our past glory, Nationalist Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad Pawar told the party cadre on Wednesday, and expressed confidence that his faction was ready to contest the upcoming local body elections.

'Manmohan Left Imprint On Our National Life': MHA In Obituary

Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has left his imprint in our national life and India has lost an eminent statesman, renowned economist and a distinguished leader, Union home ministry said in its obituary published on e-gazette on Wednesday.

Writer-filmmaker Pritish Nandy dies, tributes pour in

Eminent journalist and writer Pritish Nandy died at the age of 73 in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Sentenced to death as minor, man set free

The Supreme Court on Wednesday set free a minor offender, more than 23 years after he was sentenced to death by an Uttarakhand court in a murder case, concluding how \"grave injustice\" was meted out to him by the trial court, high court and the top court that upheld his punishment overlooking the clear evidence establishing him to be a minor of just 14 years at the time of offence.

Kerala Bizman Held For 'Lewd' Remarks On Actor

The Ernakulam Central police in Kerala on Wednesday arrested businessman and jeweller Boby Chemmanur on charges of making lewd remarks at an actor in person and on social media.

India, EU Vow to Protect, Promote Human Rights

India and the European Union (EU) on Wednesday agreed to safeguard the freedom, independence and diversity of civil society organisations and other stakeholders such as journalists as part of their shared commitment to uphold human rights.

Draft Rules Align With Global Trends: UGC

The new draft University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations on faculty recruitment and promotions in higher education institutions provide \"greater clarity\" about the role of the chancellor in selecting the vice-chancellor, UGC chairperson M Jagadesh Kumar said on Wednesday, as he denied allegations of the recently released draft norms granting governors broader control over V-C appointments.

SC slams Centre delay in drafting safety panel for Mullaperiyar dam

The Supreme Court on Wednesday called for the Centre's response to a petition over the structural safety of the century-old Mullaperiyar dam in Kerala and sought to know why a committee, which was required to assess the structural safety of dams under the Dam Safety Act of 2021, not formed yet.

SC, govt spar on uniform judicial salaries, pensions

THE COURT NOTED THE NEED FOR FINANCIAL SECURITY AND UNIFORM SERVICE CONDITIONS TO MAINTAIN THE JUDICIARY'S INDEPENDENCE AND EFFICACY

Wilson, Dhawale Get HC Bail in '18 Koregaon Violence Case

The Bombay high court on Wednesday granted bail to Rona Wilson and Sudhir Dhawale, two men arrested in connection with the violence in Bhima Koregaon in 2018, after noting their long period of incarceration and the unlikeliness of the trial concluding anytime soon.

Merit Must Guide Judges' Selections

Justice CT Ravikumar, who retired as a Supreme Court judge on January 5 following a three-year tenure, on Wednesday underscored the primacy of merit in judicial appointments, dismissing the idea of reservation for marginalized communities in constitutional courts despite hailing from a Scheduled Caste background.

Foreign secretary meets Taliban minister for first time in Dubai

The Afghan Taliban conveyed its \"sensitivities to India's security concerns\" as foreign secretary Vikram Misri met the Taliban's acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi for the first time in Dubai on Wednesday.

2 JEE Aspirants Found Dead in Kota Hostels, Cops Suspect Suicide

Two students preparing for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) for admission to undergraduate engineering course were found dead in separate incidents in Rajasthan's Kota district, police said on Wednesday, suspecting both to be cases of suicide.

Asaram Moves HC For Suspension Of Life Sentence

Self-styled godman Asaram on Wednesday moved a fresh plea in the Rajasthan high court seeking suspension of a life sentence awarded to him by a Jodhpur court in 2018 for sexually assaulting a minor girl.

Anna varsity case accused DMK supporter, not member: Stalin

Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin admitted on the floor of the state assembly that the accused in the Anna University sexual assault case is a sympathiser of his Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, but not a member and promised that his government would ensure justice for the survivor.

Govt probing if Starlink used in Manipur: Officials

Central agencies are conducting a probe to check the potential usage of Starlink internet services in Manipur after security forces recovered an antenna and router in the strife-torn state last month, officials aware of the matter said.