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UK housing policy sparks debate over development, conservation
The Labour government's new planning policy has mandated local councils to meet the target of building 370,000 homes a year to fulfill a government promise for 1.5 million new homes in Britain over five years.
Hearings are done; now the wait begins for verdict on closely-watched climate case at UN's top court
A lawyer for a small South Pacific island nation told the world's highest court to heed her warning.
UN Security Council criticizes Taliban ban on Afghan women's medical education
The U.N. Security Council said Friday it was deeply concerned about the recent decision by Afghanistan's Taliban rulers to ban women from medical education, which could leave millions of women and girls without health care in the future.
Thai police detain two suspects after a bomb in a border province killed three and injured scores
Thai police on Saturday said two suspects were in custody as authorities investigated a bombing in the north that killed at least three people and injured dozens of others.
A diminished Hezbollah is made even weaker by the toppling of Assad in Syria
A severely hobbled Hezbollah was in no position to help defend former Syrian President Bashar Assad, a longtime ally, from the lightning-fast insurgency that toppled him. With Assad gone, the militant group based in Lebanon is even weaker.
Ex-soccer player Kavelashvili becomes Georgia's president in a blow to its EU aspirations
Former soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili became president of Georgia on Saturday, as the ruling party tightened its grip in what the opposition calls a blow to the country's EU aspirations and a victory for former imperial ruler Russia.
South Korea: Chief of Defence Counterintelligence Command arrested in martial law probe
Prosecutors arrested Lt. Gen. Yeo In-hyung, South Korea's Chief of the Defence Counterintelligence Command, on charges including insurrection on Saturday as part of an investigation into President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law last week.
Macron nominates Francois Bayrou as new French Prime Minister
French President Emmanuel Macron has nominated Francois Bayrou as the country's new Prime Minister, the Elysee announced.
Syrians cheer end of 50 years of Assad rule at first Friday prayers since government fell
Exuberant Syrians observed the first Friday prayers since the ouster of President Bashar Assad, gathering in the capital's historic main mosque, its largest square and around the country to celebrate the end of half a century of authoritarian rule.
Yoon's impeachment sparks worries over military readiness
As of Thursday, six South Korean generals had been suspended from their duties
Urban voters must turn out in larger numbers
The results of the Maharashtra and Jharkhand Legislative Assembly elections are now out, and new governments have been formed in both states.
Looking ahead to a year of promise
Nostradamus, the renowned French astrologer and seer, has made intriguing predictions about global affairs and India's future for the year 2025.
Legacy threatened
Nepal's objection to the Agnipath scheme and its refusal to send its youth for service in the Indian Army has put a 200-year historical legacy in jeopardy.
Taiwan imbroglio
The US State Department has urged China to exercise restraint. It reminded Beijing that a routine transit by President Lai should not be used as a pretext for military pressure. There is overwhelming opinion across the world that the scale of Chinese deployment targeting the entire island chain stretching from Japan to Borneo is a clear demonstration of China's intention to intimidate Taiwan militarily by exerting control over critical waterways. No wonder, Beijing's military posture around Taiwan in recent years has raised fears of conflict in the region
Misuse of law
The suicide of a Bangalore-based tech professional has reignited concerns over the misuse of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, which addresses cruelty by husbands or their families toward women.
Haryana introduces free cashless treatment for road mishap victims
In compliance with the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the Haryana Police has launched a new initiative under which accident victims will now receive free treatment in the initial golden hour.
Mehbooba slams NC's silence on restoration of Article 370
Slamming the ruling National Conference (NC), Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday criticized the NC for its inaction on key issues, despite holding a significant number of seats, and asserted that the PDP would take the lead in fighting for restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's special status, statehood, and release of political prisoners.
JP Nadda accuses Congress of aligning with foreign conspiracies against India
BJP National President JP Nadda, while addressing the \"Janadesh Parab\" rally in Raipur on Friday, launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, accusing it of aligning with foreign-funded entities seeking to destabilize India.
Sikh Gurus, sacrifices for the nation and religion are a profound source of inspiration: UP CM
The 350th martyrdom year of Guru Teg Bahadur, the ninth Guru of Sikhism, will be commemorated across Uttar Pradesh with year-long celebrations.
Farmers withdraw 'Jatha' at Shambhu, to hold tractor march
Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher urged people in Punjab to be part of the Rail Roko
'100 pc plain water used': Police refute allegations of use of 'chemical-laced water' on protesting farmers
The Ambala police in Punjab have dismissed allegations of using chemical-laced water to disperse protesting farmers at the Shambhu border, asserting that only plain water was used.
Kerala CM writes to PM Modi urging him to withdraw VGF repayment norm for Vizhinjam project
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking to intervene and withdraw the finance ministry's norm making it mandatory for the state to repay the Viability Gap Fund (VGF) for the Vizhinjam seaport project in installments.
Andhra: TDP's membership reaches 73 lakh
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) claimed on Saturday that it has created a record of sorts in the party membership enrollment as the total number of members has reached 73 lakh.
'Determined to raise standards of education'
Revanth Reddy said that the govt endeavours to upgrade students' skills
Cine star Allu Arjun released from jail
Actor Allu Arjun was released in the early hours on Saturday from Chanchalguda jail after spending the night there even though he had secured interim bail from the Telangana High Court.
Navy chief to visit Indonesia to deepen maritime ties
Adm. Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), will embark on a four-day official visit to Indonesia on Sunday.
Goods train splits into two parts after its coupling breaks in Bihar
A goods train split into two parts after its coupling broke near the Kharia-Pipra halt on the Bhagalpur-Jamalpur line in Bihar on Saturday, affecting the traffic on the route.
Maha ministry portfolio pie to get 'final touches' on Sunday
Even after three weeks of intense and hectic negotiations and lobbying, as well as the intervention of the BJP's top brass in Delhi, sources said on Saturday evening that the list of Maharashtra's cabinet ministers and ministers of state is yet to be finalized and will be given \"final touches\" only by Sunday morning.
'Surest way to ensure degeneration is to put an institution or individual beyond scrutiny'
Institutional challenges from within and without often stem from the erosion of meaningful dialogue and authentic expression
Samvidhan showdown in LS: BJP reminds LoP Rahul of 1975 Emergency to blunt Congress attack
The Day 2 debate on 75 years of the Constitution's adoption witnessed fresh fireworks in the Lok Sabha, with the Congress and BJP members engaging in fierce verbal exchanges on Saturday.