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S. Korea's Constitutional Court justices hold first meeting to decide impeached president's fate
South Korean Constitutional Court is set to hold its first meeting of its justices Monday to review the parliamentary impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol (Photo), kicking off preparations for his impeachment trial.
India-Bangladesh Armies exchange sweets at Akhura border to celebrate 53rd Vijay Diwas anniversary
On the 53rd anniversary of Vijay Diwas, a gesture of camaraderie took place at the Akhura Indo-Bangladesh border located at Tripura, where senior army officers from India and Bangladesh exchanged sweets.
High number of transfer requests by teachers to be challenge for Bihar government
The Nitish Kumar government which always claims that teachers' recruitment is its achievement, may face a new challenge managing the high volume of transfer requests from educators in Bihar.
CBI files five chargesheets in Assam online trading scam; 18 accused named
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed five chargesheets in Guwahati against 18 individuals and two companies involved in a massive online trading scam that duped thousands of investors in Assam by promising high returns, officials said on Monday.
Assam's Panchayat polls: political parties gear up for fierce grassroots battle
With panchayat elections in Assam approaching fast, political parties are ramping up their preparations, spurred by the recent publication of draft electoral rolls.
Precision land management must for Viksit Bharat
Jagdeep Dhankhar said, 'Your guardianship of this land is vital for both strategic defence infrastructure and sustainable development.'
Assam CM to attend Bhutan's national day, eyeing stronger bilateral ties
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will attend the National Day Celebrations of Bhutan from December 16 to 18 at the invitation of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.
Manipur CM accuses agencies of destabilizing state amid rising tensions
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Monday accused certain external agencies of attempting to destabilize the state, further aggravating the ethnic crisis in the state.
Syria after Assad's fall
Syrian rebel forces captured Damascus and forced President Bashar al-Assad to flee to Moscow with his family, where he has been granted refuge.
The irony of a historical convergence
It is remarkable how historic events converge at times into a deep sense of irony.
Soft power
SIR, The ongoing conflict in Gaza and Israel's military action against Hamas have drawn global attention.
The gift of Second Chances
The impending return from an Indonesian jail of a Filipino migrant worker tricked into being a drug mule is a spot of good news amid the toxic political scuffle of recent weeks.
Bhopal revisited~ II
The license for setting up the Union Carbide plant at Bhopal for producing poisonous MIC and a 'no-objection' from the Pollution Control Department were granted despite the plant's location being near a densely populated area. This was against prescribed norms. No action was taken against the erring UCIL for not complying with statutory safety measures. Was it not a hoax? Were the state and Central government officials hypnotized by the gimmicky assurance of UCC that 'our Bhopal plant will be as inoffensive as a chocolate factory'?
Day of Reckoning
The appointment of François Bayrou as France's new Prime Minister highlights the formidable challenges facing the country as it struggles with political gridlock, economic uncertainty, and public discontent.
I saw Nehru documents being shredded, says historian Rizwan Kadri
Historian Dr Rizwan Kadri on Monday claimed that he had seen an elderly person shred many documents and letters related to first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
Jaipur coaching centre sealed after students fall ill
Utkarsh Coaching Centre in Rajasthan's Jaipur has been sealed after several students fell ill and some fainted on the premises, said officials here.
'Stay healthy, stay happy', CM Sharma tells people in Jaipur park
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, on Monday, emphasised the significance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and engaging in regular exercise.
Maharashtra CM, Deputy CMs meet to decide ministry allocation
A meeting to decide ministerial portfolios to be allotted to 39 ministers sworn-in on Sunday was scheduled to be held on Monday evening at 'Ramgiri', the Nagpur residence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, sources said, even as the first day of the six-day winter session began in Nagpur.
Not a single drop of blood will be shed in the name of Naxalism by 2026
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said not a single drop of blood will be shed in the name of Naxalism on the sacred land of Maa Danteshwari by March 31, 2026.
Govt underlines schemes for upliftment of minorities
The Centre has launched several schemes focusing on education, employment, and infrastructure development to safeguard the rights and improve the lives of minorities which comprise about 19.3 per cent of the country's population.
'Communal riots have dropped drastically in UP since 2017'
Between 2007 and 2011, there were 616 communal incidents, claiming 121 lives
PM Modi to gift Rajasthan projects worth ₹1 L cr during his visit to Jaipur today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a visit to the Pink City on Tuesday to participate in the state-level function being held at Dadiya village near here to celebrate the first anniversary of the Bhajan Lal Sharma-led BJP government in the state.
Shaina NC praises Omar as 'mature leader' for criticising Cong's objections to EVMs
National Conference (NC) leader and Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah's, recent criticism of the INDIA bloc ally Congress' objections to Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) has sparked a response from Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC, who lauded Abdullah as a 'very mature leader.'
Handover Waqf scam case to CBI: K'taka BJP chief to CM
Karnataka BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra challenged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday to handover the Waqf scam to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
Policeman shoots himself dead with service gun in Malappuram
A 36-year-old policeman, serving in the Special Operation Group (SOG) died by suicide after shooting himself with his service revolver at the MSP camp at Areekode in Kerala's Malappuram district on Sunday night.
Steel cutting ceremony of first Next-Generation Missile Vessel held at Cochin Shipyard
The 'Steel Cutting' ceremony for the first ship of the Next-Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) project was held at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, today.
BJP's brazen attempt towards totalitarian presidential system through ONOP: Stalin
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Monday alleged the BJP-led Union government despite lacking a majority to pass the One Nation One Poll legislation, is making a brazen attempt to push the same with an ulterior motive of conducting a presidential form of government.
Ilayaraja denied entry to sanctum sanctorum of Srivilliputhur temple
A video of him being prevented entry gone viral with his ardent fans castigating the temple administration
Union Home Ministry in touch with Kerala Police in Kuwaiti bank swindling case
With 10 FIRs registered by the Kerala Police against Keralites who left Kuwait after availing bank loans, the Union Home Ministry has taken this case seriously and is in touch with the cops.
Speeding car kills mother-son duo
A mother and her son duo was killed allegedly following drunk driving at Ramabati Gopalnagar area under the Mathurapur police station in South 24 Parganas this morning.