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WHO asks Israel to release Gaza hospital director Hossam Abu Safiyeh

THE WHO chief called on Monday for the immediate release of Hossam Abu Safiyeh, director of Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital, who is being held by Israel's military following a major raid on the facility.

Seoul to inspect all 737-800 aircraft as it searches for clues

SOUTH Korean officials said on Monday they will conduct safety inspections of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by the country's airlines, as they struggle to determine what caused a plane crash that killed 179 people a day earlier.

Submariner Who Turned Commander-in-Chief

Newly married and sworn as a Naval officer, Jimmy Carter left his tiny hometown in 1946 hoping to climb the ranks and see the world.

Appeals Court Upholds $5 Million Award in Sex Abuse Verdict Against Trump

A three-judge panel rejected prez-elect's claim that trial court had made multiple errors

De facto Syrian leader says polls after four years, plans to dissolve HTS

SYRIA's de facto leader said on Sunday it could take up to four years to hold elections in Syria, and that he plans to dissolve his Islamist group that led the country's insurgency at an anticipated national dialogue summit for the country.

Main accused in MP gold, cash haul fears for life

THE Enforcement Directorate raid at the premises of crorepati ex-constable of Madhya Pradesh transport department, Saurabh Sharma and associates, led to ₹33 crore-plus movable and immovable assets.

Lenacapavir named 'breakthrough of the year' drug for HIV care

IN a step to fight against HIV/AIDS, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Lenacapavir, an injectable HIV drug.

Pak Betting App Scam: ED Says Promoters Earned More Than 50% Profit

THE Enforcement Directorate's (ED) investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) has revealed that alleged online betting website 'Magicwin', owned by Pakistani nationals, has earned profits that were more than 50 percent of the total deposits made by the betting players.

Vajpayee's 'good governance', Modi schemes on BJP agenda

AFTER celebrating the Constitution Day, the BJP is gearing up for a year-long 'Sangathan Parva' coinciding with Atal Jayanti in which former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 'good governance' will be highlighted.

Mixed bag for 'divided' Oppn in '24

WHEN the INDIA bloc made a stunning comeback in the 2024 Lok Sabha election - the world's largest democratic exercise - political pundits compared it with the successful 1977 model of the Opposition parties coming together to dislodge Indira Gandhi.

PK booked as police action on Bihar PSC candidates turns into major row

POLITICAL parties sought to corner the Nitish Kumar government on Monday, a day after police cane-charged and used water cannons against Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) candidates protesting against alleged exam paper leak.

From logistics to innovation, India improves rankings in 10 yrs: Govt

OVER the past decade, India has cemented its position as the world's fifth-largest economy, demonstrating progress in areas ranging from logistics and innovation to security and cyber security, government sources said.

Dalit assaulted over 'conversion' in UP's Fatehpur

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday condemned the death of a Dalit youth in police custody at Dewas in Madhya Pradesh and said it is not possible without the support of the government.

ECO-PRECARIAT STRUGGLES IN UNLIVEABLE CITIES

ENGALURU'S pleasant weather tag has taken a hit as the city saw extreme heat waves in the summer, followed by torrential rains that flooded various parts of the city.

The World Is Ending... Pass the Popcorn

Regimes toppling, countries threatening to vanish off the face of the earth. Wait, the earth may itself have officially entered an existential crisis in 2024. But Happy New Year

Ratna Bhandar Opened After Four Long Decades

After a gap of almost four decades, the inner chamber of Shree Jagannath temple's Ratna Bhandar in Puri was opened this year—an issue that generated a lot of both public curiosity and political face-offs.

Governance Marked a Dramatic Shift

With the change in government, 2024 showcased Odisha as a battleground for competing political visions.

A Reformative Year for Forest and Wildlife

Multiple challenges including large-scale elephant deaths notwithstanding, the year 2024 proved to be transformative for Odisha's forest and wildlife sector with the introduction of several new initiatives and significant reforms.

Reservoir drained, rabi irrigation hit

The Telengiri irrigation project authorities drained the reservoir following detection of holes in one of its outer sluice gates.

THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF ODISHA IN 2024

2024 was a roller coaster ride for the districts in Odisha. The New Indian Express takes a look at what made the headlines across regions in the state this year

Buddhist relics found at Ratnagiri

THE ongoing excavation at Ratnagiri Buddhist site in Jajpur district by the Archaeological Survey of India has uncovered some priceless relics.

Rourkela cops file charge sheet in 2 gang-rape cases

ROURKELA police has acted swiftly and submitted charge sheets in the two shocking gang-rape cases that had rocked the steel city in September.

Tipper falls on railway track in Bamebari, driver injured

A dumper truck rolled over and fell 50 feet onto a railway track at Gurbeda sahi under Bamebari police station of Keonjhar on Monday.

Massive footfall at Jagannath temple poses challenge for administration

WITH 2024 drawing to a close and a new year knocking at the doors, the Puri administration is grappling with huge footfall of devotees at the Shree Jagannath temple.

Country Must Know Sacrifice Of Our Heroes, Says Pradhan

UNION Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday paid glowing tributes to freedom fighters of Sambalpur and said the country must know the sacrifices of heroes like Udanth Sai and Chhabila Sai who have been neglected in the pages of history.

Couple cheats posing as kin of principal secy to PM, held

POLICE have arrested a couple from the capital city for allegedly posing as the daughter and son-in-law of Pramod Kumar Mishra, principal secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and cheating several businessmen on the pretext of providing them his support for expanding their businesses.

CM Majhi Ensures Free Treatment for Boudh Boy with Rare Disease

In a swift response to the urgent medical need of a seven-year-old boy from Boudh suffering from a mysterious illness, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday arranged for his treatment at SCB medical college and hospital in Cuttack.

Govt Responsible For Farmers' Woes, Didn't Alert Them: Naveen

Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Monday held the state government responsible for the massive crop damage in several districts due to unseasonal rains and said it would not have occurred if advance information on the inclement weather was provided to the farmers.

Centre Accepts State's Plea, Extends Crop Loss Claims Time Till Jan 1

THE central government has approved the state's proposal for extension of deadline for farmers to report their loss to insurance companies till January 1.

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