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Netanyahu is getting his prostate removed; Levin named acting PM

ISRAELI Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is having his prostate removed on Sunday, his office said, a procedure that comes as he manages multiple crises at once, including the ongoing war in Gaza and his own trial for alleged corruption.

North Korea to Implement Toughest Policy Against US: Kim

NORTH Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to implement the \"toughest\" anti-US policy, state media reported on Sunday, less than a month before Donald Trump takes office as US president.

Chad votes in parliamentary election as military rule ends

CHADIANS voted on Sunday in a parliamentary and regional election that will end a three-year transitional period from military rule but which the main opposition is boycotting after accusing authorities of not overseeing a credible electoral process.

Georgia joining EU got complicated as Kavelashvili is sworn in as prez

FORMER soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili was formally inaugurated as president of Georgia on Sunday, cementing the ruling party's grip in what the opposition calls a blow to the country's EU aspirations and a victory for former imperial ruler Russia.

Key ally demands Moscow apologise for plane crash

AZERBAIJANI President Ilham Aliyev accused Russia on Sunday of firing at an Azerbaijani Airlines passenger jet before it crashed and of initially trying to cover up the cause of the fatal disaster, demanding that Moscow admit guilt.

Trump Sides With Musk as H1-B Visas Roil MAGA Camp

The prez-elect's position is in contrast with his earlier calls for immigration curbs

Boy rescued from borewell in MP dist, dies

A ten-year-old boy Sumit Meena, who fell into an open bore-well in Madhya Pradesh's Guna district, while flying a kite on Saturday afternoon, was rescued after a 16-hour-long operation on Sunday morning.

Kashmir heading for 2 more snow spells in first week of Jan: MeT office

AFTER the season's first major snowfall, Kashmir is expected to experience two more snow spells in the first week of January.

Cleanest city Indore sees dip in migratory birds

ARRIVAL of migratory birds, particularly ducks and waders, is declining significantly in India's cleanest city, Indore.

Former sarpanch launches campaign to make gram panchayats AI-friendly

FOLLOWING Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision on promoting the use of artificial intelligence (AI), a former sarpanch of Bibipur village in Haryana's Jind district has launched a campaign to leverage this technology to improve governance, transparency and accountability in rural areas.

Navyug tunnel is a gift from Dr Singh, should be named after him: Omar

JAMMU and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said the Navyug tunnel, which connects Qazigund with Banihal on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, should be named after late Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.

100 Villages Isolated, Schools Shut

Heavy snowfall leads to closure of Badrinath highway, authorities alert Snow-covered la

Rash driving claims 983 lives this year in U'khand: Data

UTTARAKHAND has recorded 983 fatalities attributed to rash driving and speeding in 2024.

Constitution Stood Test of Time: PM

During Mann ki Baat, Modi Announces Launch of Special Website 'constitution75.com'

West Himalayas See Sharp Rise in Forest Fires in a Year

FOREST fires in the Western Himalaya region increased manifold during the wildfire season (November to June) this year, compared to a year ago.

Dr Singh's ashes immersed in Yamuna; row intensifies

THE ashes of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh were immersed in the Yamuna river near the Majnu ka Tila Gurdwara on Sunday by his family members as per the Sikh rituals.

More patients with vertigo turning to social media for advice, says study

PEOPLE suffering from vertigo in India are increasingly turning to social media to seek information and even treatment and support, a latest study has found.

Ending China Standoff High Point in '24: Foreign Policy, Bangla Poses a Challenge

In a year marked by geopolitical tensions, India and China ended an over four-and-a-half-year border standoff and announced steps to reduce mistrust even as New Delhi faced fresh challenges after deposed Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina fled the country in the face of a mass movement against her rule.

Defence focus in '25: Integrated theatre commands, big-ticket procurements

THE country's defence is at the cusp of a major overhaul, with preparations going on to not only make major organisational changes but also tweak policy for procurement to scale up capabilities.

Urban Greenery: Answer to Curb Air Pollution

While air pollution is a problem year-round, it worsens during winter due to stagnant weather conditions that trap pollutants near the ground. We need to tackle its root cause

Leaving Baggage Behind in 2024

Happy New Year, dear readers.

Anna univ to form ‘women warrior’ groups inside campus

FOLLOWING the sexual assault of a student on its Guindy campus last week, Anna University is set to form a group of ‘women warriors’ to help build confidence among students to approach deans, heads of departments and other faculty members to resolve their issues, be they related to sexual harassment or academics.

Dept. Heads to Be Responsible for Staff Appraisal Delay: Ahuja

DELAY in submission of performance appraisal reports of subordinate staff will cost department heads dearly, chief secretary Manoj Ahuja has issued a warning to all departments.

Groups Inside Campus

Counselling sessions will be held for students to address their academic and personal concerns, like ethical campus behaviour, with psychologists.

Odisha added 1,889 sqkm green cover to its landscape in last 10 yrs

DESPITE immense pressure on its forests, Odisha has added 1,889 sq km green cover to its geographical landscape in the last one decade, improving its growing stock by 10 per cent for the recorded forest area (RFA) and 58 pc for the tree cover outside (RFA) during the period.

Govt to move Centre for FBY coverage to non-paddy crops

Odisha Chief Minister assures compensation to farmers for crop loss and requests the Centre to extend PMFBY benefits to non-notified crops.

NIT-R's Low-Cost Zero Energy Cooling Unit Wins Tomato Grand Challenge

A low-cost zero energy cooling chamber developed by a team of faculty members and research scholars of the National Institute of Technology-Rourkela (NIT-R) has won the coveted Tomato Grand Challenge 2024.

Bullet-ridden Carcass of Tusker Found in Angul

A bullet-ridden carcass of a 25-year-old tusker was found in Pokunda forest under Angul division on Sunday morning.

3 killed, 35 hurt in tourist bus mishap

THREE persons including a minor were killed and 35 suffered injuries after a tourist bus overturned and fell into a gorge near Sukunala within Boipariguda police limits in Koraput district on Sunday morning.

Four MKCG Doctors Sacked for Assaulting PG Student

Asst prof, 3 senior residents terminated for assaulting PG student