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Yoon authorised 'shooting' during martial law bid: S Korea prosecutors
South Korea's suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol authorised the military to fire their weapons if needed to enter parliament during his failed bid to impose martial law, according to a prosecutors' report seen by AFP, on Saturday.
Building the consensus for a net-zero economy
India's political economy needs to be prepared to manage the disruptions that are inevitable in this coming transition
Law on marital cruelty needs robust backing
The tragic death by suicide of techie Atul Subhash has sparked outrage and renewed calls to scrap or dilute Section 498A of the IPC, a provision designed to protect women from marital cruelty.
The delightful, rude world of put-downs
Of the many things I admire, near the top would be the art of the witty insult or the elegant put-down.
Will Implement 1978 Anti-Conversion Law Soon: Arunachal CM
The Arunachal Pradesh government will soon implement the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 1978 — which prohibits religious conversion by coercion, inducement or other fraudulent means — by framing its corresponding rules, chief minister Pema Khandu has announced.
Photo journalist killed over land dispute: Cops
A 35-year-old photo journalist was killed allegedly by his neighbours over a land dispute in Purnea district of Bihar, police said on Saturday, adding that a case was registered against four accused and one of them has been arrested.
SC judge: Fraternity fundamental principle binding Constitution
Supreme Court judge, Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, has warned against divisive ideologies, identity-based politics and hate speech on social media as pressing challenges to national unity, as he highlighted fraternity as the fundamental principle binding the constitutional ideals of justice, liberty and equality.
Police: U.P. Rape Survivor's Kin To Face DNA Test
The HC directed the TN govt to pay ₹25 lakh as compensation to the survivor for police's lapses
Jaishankar Meets Trump's NSA Pick Waltz
External affairs minister S Jaishankar met Congressman Michael Waltz, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for National Security Advisor, during which they had a wide-ranging conversation on the bilateral partnership between India and the US as well as current global issues.
Toll Rises to 20 in Jaipur Highway Fire as Man Dies From Injuries
The toll from the LPG tanker accident on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway, which took place earlier this month, climbed to 20 as another person succumbed to his injuries at the Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur on Saturday, police said.
'Cong politicising former PM's death': BJP hits back
NADDA ACCUSED CONGRESS OF INSULTING SINGH BY FAILING TO SHOW RESPECT TO THE FORMER TWO-TIME PRIME MINISTER WHILE HE WAS ALIVE
Journo hurt in firing in Imphal East, CM condemns incident
A video journalist was injured in firing by armed men from the hills in Imphal East district of Manipur on Saturday, police said, with chief minister N Biren Singh strongly condemning the latest militant attacks in Thamnapokpi and Sanasabi areas.
Scindia Meets FM To Discuss India Post's Path To Profitability
Union minister of communications Jyotiraditya Scindia met Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman to discuss India Post's path to profitability, an official release said on Saturday.
Tributes pour in for ex-PM from overseas
US PRES JOE BIDEN, PAKISTAN'S DYPM ISHAQ DAR, NEPAL'S PM KP SHARMA OLI, BHUTAN'S PM TSHERING TOBGAY AND BANGLADESH INTERIM GOV CHIEF WERE AMONG THOSE WHO PAID TRIBUTES
Cong slams govt on 'lapses' in Singh's funeral arrangements
The Congress on Saturday intensified its attack on the Union government over both the handling of former prime minister Manmohan Singh's funeral at Nigambodh Ghat and the continuing uncertainty over his memorial site, alleging a series of protocol breaches and \"deliberate disrespect\" to India's first Sikh prime minister.
Ex-Min Ravindra Chavan Likely To Be The Next State BJP Chief
Former minister and Dombivli legislator Ravindra Chavan is likely to be the next Maharashtra BJP chief.
CM orders cops to crack down on gun licences
With the state government under intense pressure over the Santosh Deshmukh murder, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday directed the police to attach the properties of the absconding accused in the case.
Massive protest march in Beed demanding arrest of Munde aide
Protestors also demand sacking of NCP minister Munde for protecting alleged mastermind Karad
Russian handled OctaFX ops: ED
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched an investigation into a money laundering scheme involving OctaFX, a global foreign exchange trading platform owned and directed by Russian national Pavel Prozorov.
Marathi actor dragged into Beed murder controversy
Marathi actress Prajakta Mali on Saturday strongly objected to her name being dragged into the Santosh Deshmukh murder case in Beed and demanded that BJP legislator Suresh Dhas, who made the remarks against her, tender a public apology.
Man Arrested For Forcing Minor To Watch Porn On Bus
A 55-year-old man was arrested for allegedly showing pornographic content to a minor girl and misbehaving with her while travelling on a BEST bus on Friday evening.
15,000 Cops Deployed for New Year's Eve
More than 15,000 policemen, including personnel from the state reserve police force (SRPF) and quick response teams (QRTs), will be deployed across the city to prevent any untoward incidents on New Year's Eve.
Adani Renames Dharavi Redvpt Project Co
The Adani Group has renamed Dharavi Redevelopment Project Private Limited (DRPPL), the special purpose vehicle for redeveloping one of Asia's largest slums, to Navbharat Mega Developers Private Limited (NMDPL), a move that has attracted criticism from Dharavi Bachao Andolan (DBA), the body representing the slum residents.
Commercial Plane To Do Trial Landing At NMIA Today
A commercial flight will do a trial landing at the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) for the first time at noon on Sunday, as officials gear up for the launch of phase 1 in March 2025.
Two men kidnap former colleague, shoot his nude video, and extort ₹6 lakh
ONE ACCUSED SAID THE VICTIM WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR HIM GETTING FIRED FROM JOB
Actor Urmila Kothare's car hits 2 workers, 1 dead
Actor's driver booked for rash driving and causing death by negligence, Kothare escaped with minor injuries due to airbag
Reddy's ton gives India a fighting chance at MCG
Nitish Kumar Reddy scored a defiant maiden century on Saturday as India clawed back to reach 358-9 on a rain-hit third day of the fourth Test against Australia, giving themselves a fighting chance against the hosts.
Tough beginning for world No. 1 Carlsen; Raunak stuns Firouzja
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen had a torrid start to the World Rapid and Blitz Championship, losing in one round and escaping with draws in two others to end Day 1 of the rapid event at 2.5/5 in New York.
Nagal Continues To Stay Away From Davis Cup
India's singles No. 1 Sumit Nagal continues to remain absent from national duty as his name was missing from the team's upcoming Davis Cup World Group I play-off tie against Togo, to be held in New Delhi in February.
Back in hockey, Ward hopes to shine in HIL
Sam Ward can easily be spotted on a hockey turf, wading past defenders as a skater would glide on ice, but what really sets the 33-year-old apart is his mask.