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26 villages in Odisha awarded 'Tsunami-ready' status by UNESCO

On a rainy day, residents of Kaitha village in Kendrapara district of Odisha are busy carrying out a Tsunami-response mock drill, which they do twice a year to maintain their 'Tsunami-ready' status -- an honour they have got by practising the same to protect themselves and their loved ones in case of natural calamities.

They treated me more violently than Pakistani hyenas, says Bangladeshi freedom fighter after assault by Jamaat workers

In yet another shocking incident that exposes the chaotic situation currently prevailing in Bangladesh under interim government led by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, one of the country's renowned freedom fighters Abdul Hai Kanu (photo) was harassed and humiliated by members of the radical Jamaat-e-Islami party, which was banned under the antiterrorism law till the fall of Sheikh Hasina government in August, earlier this year.

Obscene remark row: Kumaraswamy warns cops who tortured K'taka BJP MLC to face consequences

Expressing dissatisfaction over the Belagavi police handling the BJP MLC C.T. Ravi case, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, said on Monday that if BJP legislators pursued the legal fight properly, all the police officers involved in the case could be suspended.

Election Rules amendment: Democracy facing gravest threat under BJP regime, says Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has strongly criticised the recent amendment to the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, calling it an undemocratic assault on free and fair elections.

Congress, BRS trade charges on vandalism at Allu Arjun's home

The six men, accused of vandalising the residence of the actor, were released on conditional bail

Cong's recent show of admiration for Ambedkar is nothing but a hollow drama

The BJP on Monday accused Congress of invoking Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar's legacy for its political purposes.

Successful Report at Prize Distribution

The distribution of prizes to the pupils of Christ-Church High Schools took place on December 15 in the Empire Theatre, Jubbulpore, which was packed with an appreciative audience.

Pakistan needs all hands on deck

The new year will start with Pakistan facing multiple challenges that need to be met in a politically calm environment.

The Americans never learn

The Arab Spring, which began in 2011, was dubbed as the starting point in removal of dictators in West Asia and North Africa.

Seoul Searching

The court's main task would be to determine whether Yoon's martial law declaration constitutes an impeachable offense and if it meets the threshold for insurrection. Under Article 65 (1) of the South Korean Constitution, two criteria must be met for presidential impeachment. The actions by the President must relate to his/her official duties. They must also be unconstitutional. This eliminates personal or partisan matters as grounds for impeachment

Hazardous to one's health

Imagine the elevated heart rate that Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) members are bound to experience upon learning that the bicameral conference committee has scrapped its P74.431 billion government subsidy for 2025.

Crisis Averted

The US Congress narrowly averted a government shutdown with the passage of a bipartisan funding bill, but the process laid bare the persistent challenges of governance in an era of heightened partisanship and external influences.

13.4 million subscribers requested for mobile number portability in Oct: TRAI

Around 13.45 million subscribers submitted their requests for mobile number portability (MNP) in October this year, taking the cumulative MNP requests from 1,039.11 million at the end of September to 1,052.56 million in October, the government data showed on Monday.

PM to perform bhoomi pujan of Ken Betwa project on 25 Dec

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav announced that PM Narendra Modi would perform the Bhoomi Pujan of the Ken-Betwa River Linking Project at Khajuraho in Chhatarpur district on 25 December, and the project will change the picture and destiny of not only Tikamgarh but the entire Bundelkhand by providing irrigation and drinking water facilities along with development in power generation, crop production and tourism sector.

Workshop on PESA Act in Ranchi today

The Jharkhand government is organizing a workshop in Ranchi on Tuesday with the aim of disseminating awareness about the Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA Act).

India prioritises national and human interest in its foreign policy: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India prioritises both national interest and human interest in its foreign policy.

Chargesheet filed against terror group threatening migrant Kashmiri Pandits

In a significant stride in the fight against cyber-terrorism, the State Investigation Agency (SIA), Jammu, on Monday filed a chargesheet against key operatives behind the notorious \"Kashmir Fight\" a social media handle.

Rahul Gandhi alleges Fadnavis lied after police killed Dalit activist in custody

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has alleged that Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis lied on the floor of the house about the death of 35-year-old Dalit activist Somnath Suryavanshi in police (judicial) custody in Parbhani, during the winter session of the state Assembly held in Nagpur, after the issue was raised by Sharad Pawar-led NCP MLA Jitendra Awhad.

BJP rejects Kharge's charge on EC's 'erosion', says 'most changes brought during Cong rule'

A day after Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge accused the BJP-led Centre of systematic conspiracy to assault the Election Commission's integrity, the latter dismissed the charges as baseless and unwarranted.

Jaipur tanker blast: Vasundhara Raje meets kin of injured, follows medical protocol

Former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje visited SMS Hospital in Jaipur on Monday to check on the condition of those injured in the Jaipur LPG tanker blast.

Prez calls upon medical fraternity to motivate people on organ donation

'The medical profession is a profession that brings with it the sacred responsibility of reducing people's suffering'

Maha CM Fadnavis pacifies NCP's OBC leader Bhujbal who failed to get ministerial berth

Ajit Pawar-led NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal on Monday said Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis assured him of OBC representation in the cabinet.

3 Khalistani terrorists killed in encounter in UP's Pilibhit

Three dreaded Khalistani terrorists were killed in an encounter with Uttar Pradesh and Punjab Police in Puranpur area of Pilibhit district early Monday.

Govt striving to make India food basket of world: Shivraj Chouhan

Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday said that the government was leaving no stone unturned towards making India the food basket of the world.

19 Illegal Bangladeshi nationals detained in Agartala & Guwahati amid crackdown

In a series of coordinated efforts by security agencies, 19 illegal Bangladeshi nationals were apprehended in separate operations at Agartala and Guwahati, amid heightened vigilance against unauthorised cross-border movements.

Manipur situation complex but gradually improving: CM

'Assam and Manipur's old relationship is once again visible,' says Manipur Chief Minister

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's second phase of Pragati Yatra to commence on 4 January

As Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar started the first phase of Pragati Yatra from Valmikinagar in West Champaran on Monday, the Cabinet Secretariat of the state issued the schedule of the second phase of the Yatra starting from January 4 from Gopalganj.

Udaipur Tales back with ecstatic line-up of stories

The sixth edition of the Udaipur Tales-International Storytelling Festival is back with an interesting line-up of stories and collaborators.

Mayor's visit to Indira Camp a 'show', says LoP

Mayor's visit to Indira Camp a 'show', says LoP

Cong to launch Padyatra in Delhi over Shah's alleged remarks on B R Ambedkar

The Delhi Congress on Monday announced a padyatra across district and block levels in the national capital in protest against Union Home Minister Amit Shah's alleged remarks on Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar.