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B'desh HC seeks govt stance on Iskcon ban amid tensions

The High Court (HC) has directed the government to clarify its position on the Hindu religious organisation Iskcon, its activities, and any actions taken concerning it, the United News of Bangladesh reported.

Over 220 lobbyists shape plastic pollution treaty talks

Around 220 fossil fuel and chemical industry lobbyists are participating in the ongoing negotiations in Busan, South Korea to develop a global legally binding instrument on phasing out plastic pollution, a new analysis has shown, which also flagged concerning \"reports of intimidation and interference\" from industry representatives.

EX-BANGLADESH PRIME MINISTER ZIA ACQUITTED IN CORRUPTION CASE

Bangladesh High Court on Wednesday acquitted former prime minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia in a corruption case in which she was sentenced to seven years in jail by a lower court, according to media reports.

China probes def minister for graft

Chinese defence minister Dong Jun has been placed under investigation for corruption, a report said on Wednesday, the latest official to fall in a sweeping crackdown on graft in the country's military.

Supporters of Imran evicted from Islamabad

Pakistan police said on Wednesday they had arrested nearly 1,000 protesters who marched on the capital demanding the release of jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan, after crowds were evicted from the city centre in a sweeping security crackdown.

After delay, Trump signs deal with WH for power transfer

President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday reached a required agreement with President Joe Biden's White House (W H) to allow his transition staff to coordinate with the existing federal workforce before taking office on January 20.

Hamas says 'ready' for Gaza truce after Lebanon ceasefire

In the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian Authority expressed hope that Lebanon ceasefire would bring stability to the region, especially in Gaza

Poll-loss assessment must spare the EVM

The default response these days of a section of the Opposition, especially the Congress party, when it loses an election is to question the electronic voting machine (EVM).

Weaponising tariff to trade

Donald Trump's announcements suggest that global trade is set to see a major upheaval

Military lessons from the stand-Off On LAC

India must work towards rebuilding deterrence against China's military coercion

Disability inclusion needs systemic shift, not saviours

Mainstream Hindi cinema, with movies like Taare Zameen Par, Black, and most recently, Srikanth, has brought attention to the lives of children with disabilities, portraying their challenges and triumphs.

Democratic Party needs to take a citizen-centric path

THE DEMOCRATS MUST GRAPPLE WITH THE PERCEPTION OF BEING OUT OF TOUCH WITH WHAT ISSUES MATTER MOST TO THE MAJORITY OF AMERICANS OR WHERE AMERICANS STAND ON THOSE ISSUES

Stalin: Won't implement scheme in present form

The PM Vishwakarma scheme of the Central government \"strengthens the system of castebased vocation\", Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin said in a letter to Union minister Jitam Ram Manjhi on Wednesday, informing the MSMEs minister that the state government will not implement the scheme in its present form.

ZUBAIR BOOKED FOR ENDANGERING SOVEREIGNTY: COPS

The Uttar Pradesh Police on Wednesday informed the Allahabad high court that the offence of endangering the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India, under Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), has been added to the first information report (FIR) registered against Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair last month, Bar and Bench reported.

TWO NEWBORN CHEETAH CUBS KILLED, MUTILATED AT KUNO PARK

Two cheetah cubs, who were born on Saturday to a female named Neerva brought in from Africa, were found dead with their mutilated corpses being discovered at the Kuno National Park in Sheopur on Wednesday morning.

IIT-Delhi researcher dies as trench at Guj's Lothal site collapses

A 23-year-old research student was killed and her supervisor was injured when a trench at an archeological site in Lothal, Gujarat, collapsed on them on Wednesday morning, police officials said.

India's constitutional journey has etched a remarkable arc

Democracy is more than a form of government; it is 'associated living'. This means that we have to eliminate from our social fabric all exclusions and disabilities

CENTRE LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO CURB CHILD MARRIAGES

Union minister of women and child development Annapurna Devi on Wednesday launched the \"Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat\" campaign—an initiative focused on eliminating child marriage across seven high-burden states where the practice remains widespread.

Woman files suit claiming right over land linked to Muda case

A woman has filed a civil suit claiming right over a plot of land which is at the heart of the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (Muda) land allotment case against Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah, his wife and others, adding a new twist to the controversy.

TAKE BALANCED LOOK AT BUS SERVICE THROUGH CORBETT, SAYS SC

The Supreme Court, faced with a hard choice of permitting a bus service cutting through the core tiger habitat of Corbett tiger reserve, directed the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) on Wednesday to think not only about the tigers but also of human beings as well while reviewing its objections to the bus route.

SC criticises ED's low rate of conviction

The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned the Enforcement Directorate's low rate of conviction in cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act even as it agreed to examine the bail plea of former West Bengal education minister Partha Chatterjee, who has been in jail for two years, adding that it is easy for politicians to engage in corruption and then claim innocence.

Man rapes, kills partner, chops body into 40 pieces

THE MATTER CAME TO LIGHT AROUND A FORTNIGHT AFTER THE KILLING WHEN A STRAY DOG WAS FOUND WITH HUMAN BODY PARTS NEAR JORDAG VILLAGE

India hails ceasefire in Israel, Lebanon; says it will pave way for peace

India on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and said it hoped that these developments will lead to \"peace and stability\" in the wider region.

1 DEAD, 2 CRITICAL AFTER INHALING TOXIC FUMES AT ANDHRA FIRM

A 23-year-old factory worker died and two of his colleagues are in critical condition after they inhaled toxic fumes while cleaning a compressor at a pharma company in Andhra Pradesh, police said on Wednesday.

Airline pilot dies by suicide, partner held

A 27-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly abetting the suicide of his girlfriend, a 25-year-old pilot with Air India who was found dead in her flat in Mumbai earlier this week, police said, adding that the victim's family has attributed the death to frequent fights between the couple.

Village head, kin beat Dalit man to death over borewell dispute, 4 held

THE POLICE HAVE REGISTERED A CASE AGAINST THE SARPANCH FOR MURDER AND RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE PREVENTION OF ATROCITIES ACT

AFTER FIRE, MEDICAL COLLEGE PRINCIPAL SACKED, 3 STAFFERS SUSPENDED IN U.P.

The Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday removed the principal of Maharani Laxmibai Medical College in Jhansi, where a fire killed several newborns on November 15, and suspended three staff members.

SC tells Kheri accused to submit affidavit on threats to witnesses

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought the response of Ashish Mishra, the main accused in the Lakhimpur Kheri case, on a plea moved by the victims to cancel his interim bail on the allegation that he was influencing witnesses in the case and flouted the court order restraining him from entering Lakhimpur except for attending trial.

Court sends notice on plea claiming temple inside Ajmer shrine

A Rajasthan court on Wednesday issued notice in a lawsuit filed by Hindu groups that alleged a Hindu temple existed under the Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti shrine at Ajmer and sought worshipping rights at the spot.

CONG SEEKS FOUR FRONT-ROW SEATS IN LOWER HOUSE

The Congress party has sought front-row seats in the Lok Sabha for its four members — Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Alappuzha MP KC Venugopal, Jorhat lawmaker Gaurav Gogoi and Mavelikkara MP Kodikunnil Suresh, two senior Lower House officials said.