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META SPOKESPERSON INCLUDED IN RUSSIA'S WANTED LIST

A spokesperson for US tech conglomerate Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, has been added to Russia's wanted list, according to an online database maintained by the country's interior ministry, Voice of America has reported.

'WILL NOT STOP UNTIL EVERY HOSTAGE RETURNED TO THEIR LOVED ONES': BIDEN

After the release of 13 hostages in Israel, US President Joe Biden has vowed unwayering commitment to ensuring the return of every hostage to their loved ones. While speaking at a press briefing on Sunday, President Biden said that he would not stop until every hostage is returned to their loved ones. He also underscored the 13 hostages, including an American, who were released yesterday under a deal brokered and sustained through intensive US diplomacy.

KERALA HIGH COURT: ALL TOURIST BUSES CANNOT BE OPERATE AS STAGE CARRIAGES

The Kerala High Court in the case Abdulla. H. Naushad V the State of Kerala Transport Department observed and has passed an interim order wherein the court directed that all the India tourist vehicles cannot be permitted to operate as stage carriers.

INDIA PURSUING MIDDLE EAST CORRIDOR ON LONG TERM CONSIDERATION: SITHARAMAN

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday emphasised that the Government was pursuing the India Middle East Corridor project which has long term considerations and that it would not be dependent on one or the other major event of concern.

SC to hear AP Govt plea Challenging Naidu's Bail on Tuesday

The Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear a plea filed by Andhra Pradesh government against the high court order granting regular bail to TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu in the Skill Development Corporation scam case.

AMIT SHAH'S KOLKATA RALLY TO TEST BJP'S GROUND STRENGTH IN BENGAL

Buoyed by the twin High Court verdicts allowing the Bengal BJP to hold its Wednesday rally at a spot long monopolised by the Trinamool Congress, the BJP is pulling out all stops to ensure a massive turnout in front of Home Minister Amit Shah who is expected to be the main speaker.

VP DHANKHAR EMPHASISES ON IMPORTANCE OF LEGAL AID

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar stated that the denial of legal aid posed an existential challenge to the vulnerable, emphasising that affirmative initiatives and policies can address issues faced by the weaker sections.

LG VK SAXENA DISSOLVES AAP'S STANDING COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL CASES

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena dissolved the existing Standing Committee constituted by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Government on Monday to ensure the quality of investigation in criminal cases and their prosecution.

DELHI GOVT DIRECTS SCHOOLS TO IMPLEMENT MINIMUM OF 220 WORKING DAYS IN A YEAR

Delhi schools have been directed to observe a minimum of 220 working days in an academic year, according to a circular from the Directorate of Education (DoE) issued on Monday.

BJP ALLEGES SCAM IN SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT PROJECTS IN DELHI

The BJP on Monday alleged a scam in the tendering process for upgrading sewage treatment plants operated by the Delhi Jal Board and demanded that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tender his resignation immediately.

KCR EYES THIRD TERM, CONGRESS KEEN TO WREST POWER

As campaigning for election in Telangana entered the last 24 hours on Monday the key parties, including the ruling BRS, put in all their resources to attract voters with promises ranging from welfare schemes that include farm loan waivers, higher pensions, loans for backward classes and more government jobs.

SC TO HEAR DMK MINISTER V SENTHIL BALAJI'S PLEA TODAY

The Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear a Plea filed by DMK minister V Senthil Balaji challenging a Madras High Court order that dismissed his bail plea on 19 October, citing concerns that he might influence witnesses if released on bail.

MANUAL DRILLING STARTS AT UTTARAKHAND TUNNEL COLLAPSE SITE

The manual horizontal drilling of the tunnel at Silkyara, Uttarakhand, where 41 tunnel workers have been trapped for more than two weeks, started on Monday evening.

INDIA'S ENVOY TO THE U.S. HECKLED BY KHALISTANIS AT NEW YORK GURUDWARA

India's ambassador to the United States, Taranjit Sandhu, was heckled and harassed by pro Khalistan elements at a Long Island gurudwara in New York state on Sunday.

Winds of change blowing across Telangana: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his campaign trail in Telangana on Monday, ahead of the Assembly elections in the state on Thursday, said that he was seeing winds of change blowing across the state and the next five years were crucial for the development of Telangana.

INDIA TO APPROACH FATF WITH NEW EVIDENCE OF PAK TERROR CAMPS

Sources say that a high-level meeting of security and diplomatic officials took place in New Delhi on Sunday to discuss the security situation in the region.

CSK RELEASES STOKES, JAMIESON, PRETORIUS AHEAD OF IPL 2024

England all-rounder Ben Stokes, New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson, and South African all-rounder Dwaine Pretorious are among the players released by champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) next year.

INDIA PUTS ON A STRONG PERFORMANCE, SECURING A 44-RUN WIN OVER AUSTRALIA

India now holds a 2-0 lead in the series. The bowling conditions in the second half were challenging due to a significant amount of dew.

SANJEET, VARINDER OFF TO A FLYING START AT NATIONAL BOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Asian Championships 2021 gold medalist Sanjeet (92kg) and three-time national champion Varinder Singh (60kg) notched up commanding wins against their respective opponents on Day 1 of the Elite Men's National Boxing Championships here on Sunday.

RUSSIA CLAIMS DOWNING UKRAINIAN DRONES EN ROUTE TO MOSCOW AFTER KYIV STRIKE

Russian authorities on Sunday claimed that Ukraine tried to attack Moscow with dozens of drones overnight, just a day after Russia launched its most intense drone attack on Kyiv since the beginning of its full-scale war in 2022, according to Ukrainian officials.

'NRITYAKAAR 2023' HELD TO PAY TRIBUTE TO RENOWNED KATHAK DANCER PT. BIRJU MAHARAJ

With the objective to pay tribute to renowned Kathak dancer Pt. Birju Maharaj, Biltu Sarkar Performing Art Foundation organised \"Nrityakaar 2023\" (Festival of Indian Dance) at Kamani Auditorium, New Delhi recently. This is also an annual festival of the organisation to showcase Kathak and other classical dance forms.

Salman Khan talks off-screen chemistry with SRK

Superstar Salman Khan is revelling in the immense success of his recently released action thriller film 'Tiger 3.' Directed by Maneesh Sharma, the movie not only showcased Khan's prowess but also featured a special cameo by superstar Shah Rukh Khan, eliciting an overwhelming response from fans.

ECUADOR'S NEW PRESIDENT REVERSES DRUG POSSESSION GUIDELINES

Less than 48 hours into his term, Ecuador President Daniel Noboa repealed controversial guidelines established by the country's left a decade ago that eliminated penalties for people found carrying illegal drugs under certain amounts.

UN CHIEF URGES COLLECTIVE EFFORT TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on everyone to work on eliminating violence against women, according to the news channel.

HOSTAGES RELEASED BY HAMAS HAVE RETURNED TO ISRAEL, ISRAELI MILITARY SAYS

Hamas released 13 Israelis and four foreigners late Saturday in the second round of swaps under a ceasefire deal, the Israeli military said, after the militant group initially delayed the exchange for several hours and claimed that Israel had violated the terms of a truce deal.

ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT UPHOLDS 'EX-PARTE' DIVORCE DECREE PASSED ON WIFE'S CONTINUED ABSENCE; THE NATURAL JUSTICE CANNOT BE USED TO DEFEAT ENDS OF JUSTICE

The Allahabad High Court in the case Smt. Jyoti Verma v. Prashant Kumar Verma observed and has held that even though the opportunity of hearing before passing an order by the court is non-negotiable and the same cannot be used to defeat the ends of justice.

SAND MINING PROBE: TN GOVT MOVES HC CHALLENGING ED SUMMONS

The Tamil Nadu government and five district collectors have approached the Madras High Court challenging the summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with its probe under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act into alleged illegal sand mining in the state.

Same-sex marriage in India: Decoding the myths

The denial of right to marry for gender minorities demonstrates the gap between the orthodox concept of marriage between male and female and the marriage of transgenders.

KTR TAKES JIBE AT RAHUL GANDHI, SAYS 'APRIL FOOLS' DAY IS PAPPU DIVAS'

Rahul Gandhi has announced that in Telangana, the Congress party's initial focus is on challenging the BRS, led by KCR, followed by the BJP. This declaration has sparked a verbal showdown. KT Rama Rao, the son of Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, criticized Rahul Gandhi, stating that the Congress leader lacks basic understanding.

KERALA GOVERNMENT FORMS PANEL AFTER COCHIN UNIVERSITY STAMPEDE KILLS FOUR

The Kerala government on Sunday said it has decided to constitute an expert committee to look into the stampede during Cochin University's annual festival a day ago that claimed four lives and injured over 60 others. State Higher Education Minister R Bindu said the expert panel will also frame terms of reference to prevent recurrence of such incidents in the future. Besides that, reports have been called from the university Vice Chancellor and Principal Secretary of the Higher Education Department regarding the tragic incident, the minister told reporters here.