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Mauritius wants to rethink a deal with the UK over islands housing the key Diego Garcia base
The British government said Wednesday it still plans to hand over a contested Indian Ocean archipelago, which is home to a strategically important military base, to Mauritius, after that country's new leader backed away from the contentious deal.
At least 16 Palestinians killed by Israeli bombings in Gaza
At least 16 Palestinians were killed by Israeli bombings in northern Gaza, the Palestinian official news agency WAFA reported.
SC directs NCR states to constitute teams to enforce GRAP measures
The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the states falling in the National Capital Region to constitute teams of officials from police and revenue departments to ensure strict enforcing of the measures under Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to combat and curb air-pollution in the national capital.
Mazagon Dock begins construction of advanced patrol vessels for Indian Coast Guard
The Plate Cutting Ceremony for the first of 14 Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) and the first of six Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs), being built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. (MDL) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), was held in Mumbai, today.
Mahakumbh: App to empower police with swift response capabilities
As the Mahakumbh 2025 draws near, the Uttar Pradesh government is finalising preparations for this grand spiritual event.
Rajasthan Cong chief Dotasra dares CM to public debate; NSUI burns Shah's effigy
The Rajasthan Congress on Thursday sharpened its attack against the central and state leadership of the ruling BJP under its month-long campaign that began on Wednesday to expose the ruling dispensation's stand on contentious issues before the masses.
Yogi hails Vajpayee as an icon of good governance
CM Yogi made the remarks while inaugurating the Good Governance Week at the Sangeet Natak Academy
Online trading scam accused granted bail in CBI case but remains behind bars for other charges
In a significant development in the multi-crore trading scam investigation, the Gauhati High Court has granted bail to the accused in the case due to the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) failure to file a charge sheet within the stipulated time.
Dying to kill
It is reported in the press that in Pakistan, 12 security personnel were killed last month when a suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a check post in Pakistan's north-western Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
OCCASIONAL NOTE
IT was improbable that even with the best of good fortune the M. C. C. would manage to pull the first Test Match out of the fire against an Australian lead of 604 on the two innings, but to make a record fourth innings score was a secondary triumph.
The night the music refused to die
Back in the early 1980s, when Akbar S. Ahmed was contemplating whether Pakistan could be Japan, he might have missed an opportunity to focus on a more viable (although less desirable) East Asian role model for capitalist development.
Shaping our own narrative
As 2024 draws to a close, the Western world's moral facade crumbles, revealing a stark hypocrisy in global power dynamics.
At a Crossroads
The United Kingdom's economy has encountered a challenging phase, with consecutive monthly declines in GDP marking the first back-to-back contraction since the tumultuous days of the Covid-19 lockdowns.
A reset in ties
Misri's discussions extended beyond immediate concerns to broader bilateral issues, including border management, trade, connectivity, and cooperation in water and energy sectors. Both sides emphasized the need for a constructive approach to rebuild trust and strengthen ties. Yunus described the India-Bangladesh relationship as 'very solid' and reiterated his commitment to addressing mutual concerns, urging India to help 'clear the clouds' overshadowing bilateral relations
Presidential tone
SIR, This refers to the editorial, \"Political minefield\" (December 17). François Bayrou's appointment is the consecration par excellence of a shift in power from the Élysée Palace to the Hôtel de Matignon.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to give keynote address at UN on World Meditation Day on 21 Dec
Global spiritual leader and humanitarian, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, will guide a live World Meditation on Saturday, following the unanimous adoption of the United Nations General Assembly Resolution declaring 21 December as the World Meditation Day.
Air Chief Calls for Cyber Security at CAC Meet
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), has called for a critical analysis of operational preparedness, a focus on maintenance practices, and the establishment of robust physical and cyber security measures.
Akhilesh, Mayawati demand apology from Shah on Ambedkar remarks
The Samajwadi Party and the Bahujan Samaj Party on Thursday condemned the statement of Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Dr B R Ambedkar, and demanded an unconditional apology for his \"anti-Dalit\" remarks.
Fadnavis takes on Opposition in his first Assembly speech
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis made his first speech on Thursday, the fourth day of the six-day winter session of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, in Nagpur.
Ambedkar row: Former Maha CM Chavan attacks Shah as BJP vandalises Mumbai Congress office
Senior Congress leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan lashed out against Union Minister Amit Shah's recent statement regarding Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar on Thursday, at an event in the town of Karad located in the Satara district of Maharashtra.
BJP's Ram Shinde unanimously elected Maharashtra Legislative Council chairperson
BJP legislator and former minister Ram Shinde was unanimously elected chairperson of the Maharashtra Legislative Council on Thursday.
BJP calls for legal action, Cong rejects saffron party's charges
Both the NDA and INDIA bloc MPs had staged a protest in Parliament premises
UP Assembly adjourned sine die after pandemonium over Ambedkar issue
Opposition members of the Samajwadi Party created pandemonium in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly on Thursday over Union Home Minister Amit Shah's statement on Dr B R Ambedkar in the Parliament forcing the Speaker Satish Mahana to adjourn the house sine die, one day before schedule.
Nagaland MP Phangnon Konyak accuses Rahul of 'hurting her dignity'
Rajya Sabha MP from Nagaland S Phangnon Konyak Thursday accused Congress lawmaker and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi of hurting her \"dignity and self-esteem\".
NPG evaluates 2 Railway, 3 Highway projects under PM GatiShakti NMP
The 85th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG), evaluated five projects under the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (NMP).
Thrissur Pooram: SC tells organisers to adhere to 2012 Kerala Captive Elephants Rules
Terming the restrictions as \"impractical\", the Supreme Court on Thursday put on hold the Kerala High Court's order on the use of elephants and observing distances between them, the public, flambeau, and the percussion display during festival parades, including the 'Thrissur Pooram'.
FIR against KT Rama Rao over Formula E case
The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau has registered an FIR against former minister and BRS working president KT Rama Rao and IAS officer Arvind Kumar under the Prevention of Corruption Act for alleged irregularities in the Formula E race case.
Take back medical waste dumped in TN villages: NGT tells Kerala govt
The Southern Bench of the NGT directed the Kerala government to dispose of medical and other solid wastes dumped in Tamil Nadu villages within three days, following a political furor over the issue.
Villages in Jhargram battle severe riverbank erosion as Kangsabati river advances
The villages of Baita, Kungarpur, and Balishira in the Binpur-1 block of Jhargram district are grappling with an escalating crisis as riverbank erosion along the Kangsabati river threatens their homes and livelihoods.
Controversy surrounds WBMC registrar appointment
A controversy has erupted around the West Bengal Medical Council (WBMC) over the appointment procedure for its new registrar.