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ABC NEWS SETTLES $15MN DEFAMATION SUIT WITH TRUMP

WASHINGTON: ABC News will pay a $15 million settlement payment to resolve a defamation lawsuit brought by President-elect Donald Trump, according to court documents filed on Saturday.

South Korea: Oppn offers to work with govt to ease crisis

SEOUL: South Korea's opposition leader offered on Sunday to work with the government to ease the political tumult as officials sought to reassure allies and markets, a day after the opposition-controlled parliament voted to impeach conservative President Yoon Suk-yeol over a short-lived attempt to impose martial law.

B'desh ex-PM launches attack on Yunus, calls him a 'fascist'

Bangladesh's former premier Sheikh Hasina on Sunday launched another attack on interim government head Muhammad Yunus, describing him as a \"fascist\" leading an undemocratic group that has \"no responsibility towards the people\".

Bizarre photographs of Assad found after his fall spark ridicule

Bizarre and personal photos of ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad have surfaced from his abandoned residences, sparking ridicule among Syrians who only until recently were persecuted for criticizing his leadership.

'NOT INTERESTED IN NEW CONFLICTS DESPITE ISRAELI ATTACKS ON SYRIA'

Syria's de facto leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa said on Saturday Israel is using false pretexts to justify its attacks on Syria, but that he is not interested in engaging in new conflicts as the country focuses on rebuilding following the end of Bashar al-Assad's reign.

UAE-India: More than just bilateral relations

The two countries are not just building economic synergies but also fostering a shared future of innovation, sustainability, and global leadership

Winter, Budget reins on rate cut

Inflation tethered to food prices; rate action will rest on winter-crop yield, fiscal stance in Budget

Remembering Sam: Great Soldier as a family man

It is Vijay Divas again, 53 years after India won the war that created Bangladesh. So, you will forgive me for reminiscing a little about my father: Sam Manekshaw, not 'the Great Soldier' but the family man.

Dhaka must remember the lessons of history

Today is the 53rd anniversary of the liberation and creation of Bangladesh. Memories of that historic day are still vivid in my mind.

Sambhal DM writes to ASI for carbon dating

LUCKNOW: The Sambhal district administration in Uttar Pradesh has urged the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to conduct carbon dating of the Bhasma Shankar temple, which was reopened for devotees two days ago after being locked since 1978 following communal riots in the town, officials said on Sunday.

Techie's wife and in-laws held for abetting suicide

Bengaluru police arrested three people, including the wife of 34-year-old software engineer Atul Subhash, for abetment of suicide after the man was found dead earlier this week after leaving behind a detailed suicide note and video message in which he accused his estranged spouse and in-laws of harassment and extortion.

CONG SLAMS PM'S PARL SPEECH FOR INVOKING NEHRU

The Rajya Sabha will take up on Monday a two-day discussion on 75 years of the Constitution in the backdrop of a turbulent last week in the Upper House. Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will initiate the debate while leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge is set to be the first speaker from the opposite side.

Immunity for public servants not to shield the corrupt: SC

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has outlined the scope of immunity granted to public servants, making it explicit that the requirement of prior sanction to prosecute them is \"not a shield for corrupt practices\" and that the immunity cannot be misused by public servants to camouflage illegal acts as duties performed under the colour of their office.

MAN ARRESTED FOR FLASHING IN SHARED TAXI

MUMBAI: The police arrested a 27-year-old man on Saturday for allegedly flashing a woman in a shared taxi at Grant Road last month.

FIR REGISTERED AFTER HOAX CALL TO AIRPORT

The Sahar police have registered a case Sunday against an unknown person for allegedly warning of an untoward incident at the Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) on Sunday.

Mumbai stretch of Vashi bridge to open in Feb

Two months after the Navi Mumbai-bound section of the Thane Creek Bridge (also known as Vashi bridge) was opened to motorists on October 13, authorities have announced that the Mumbai-bound section is nearing completion and is expected to open by the end of February.

JJ School of Art starts MArch in Metropolitan Architecture from Jan

MUMBAI: To address the growing complexities of urban environments, Sir JJ School of Art, Architecture, and Design (SJJAAD) (Deemed to be University under the De-Novo category) has announced the launch of its first-ever Master of Architecture in Metropolitan Architecture program.

Teacher arrested for sexual assault gets bail

The Bombay High Court on Friday granted bail to a 25-year-old music teacher who was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing his minor student.

Protesting residents claim their objections were not taken into account by BMC

MUMBAI: Residents of Matunga are divided over the BMC's proposal to build a ₹126-crore multi-level robotic parking tower outside Matunga Central railway station.

Parents, children tackle questions on food

MUMBAI: From the history of bagels to ratatouille (the film and the stew), and the popstar Rihanna's infamous omelette gown, 12 parent-child teams battled it out over all things food, at the Lupin Aptivate Achchi Bhookh School Foodie Quiz held in Mumbai on Sunday afternoon.

New faces comprise 50% of NCP mins

Buoyed by its success in the recently concluded Maharashtra assembly elections, the Ajit Pawar-led NCP not only inducted five fresh faces but also dropped three senior leaders—Chhagan Bhujbal, Dilip Walse Patil, and Dharamraobaba Atram.

BJP: 30% mins are first-timers

Following its best-ever performance in assembly polls in Maharashtra in November, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has dropped several old faces from the council of ministers and inducted young turks in their place.

PLATFORMS TO RECEIVE THE CM WERE SET UP AT 64 SPOTS ALONG THE RALLY ROUTE

Platforms to receive the CM were set up at 64 spots along the rally route.

ATHAWALE MIFFED AT RPI (A) BEING DENIED BERTH IN STATE CABINET

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Sunday expressed his disappointment that his party, the Republican Party of India (A), did not secure any ministry in the Maharashtra Cabinet expansion on Sunday, demanding at least one portfolio.

Sena asks mins to hand in 'will quit' affidavits

MUMBAI: The Shiv Sena led by deputy CM Eknath Shinde will soon take affidavits from its newly sworn-in ministers that they are willing to quit after two and a half years to make room for other contenders.

39 ministers take oath, may be replaced after 2.5 years

All new ministers to be subjected to performance audit after half the term is over, says Fadnavis

Grand welcome for CM who could be 'BJP's face in '29 poll'

Maharashtra's new chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday received a grand and unprecedented welcome during his first visit to his home turf, Nagpur, after assuming office, signalling his emergence as the undisputed leader of the BJP in the state and beyond.

Raj's wedding visit sparks talks of reunion with Uddhav

MUMBAI: MNS chief Raj Thackeray's presence at the wedding reception of Shounak Patankar, nephew of Rashmi Thackeray (Uddhav Thackeray's wife), on Sunday, has reignited speculation about the estranged Thackeray cousins possibly joining forces as political allies.

MUMBAI WAS HOTTEST IN STATE FOR THE THIRD TIME IN 2 WEEKS

MUMBAI: For the third time in less than two weeks, Mumbai was once again the hottest in the state on Sunday.

Week after Kurla accident, BEST bus runs over 27-year-old biker

MUMBAI: A week after seven people were crushed to death by a BEST bus in Kurla, the city witnessed another fatal incident on Saturday night.