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Bloodied Ukrainian Troops Face Defeat in Kursk

Five months after their shock offensive into Russia, Ukrainian troops are bloodied and demoralised by the rising risk of defeat in Kursk, a region some want to hold at all costs while others question the value of having gone in at all.

Cracks in Don's MAGA camp over immigration

DONALD Trump has yet to move back into the White House and already fissures are opening in his coalition, amid squabbling between Elon Musk and his Silicon Valley \"tech bros\" and his hardcore Republican backers.

BNP Opposes Suggestion by Yunus to Lower Vote Age to 17

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Saturday said that Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus' suggestion to set the minimum voting age at 17 would put pressure on the Election Commission and could delay the election process.

Missing dog returns to family home, rings doorbell

AFTER a nearly weeklong search, Athena found her way home to her Florida family in time for Christmas Eve and even rang the doorbell.

Trump Asks US Supreme Court To Delay TikTok Ban

US President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Friday to pause the potential TikTok ban from going into effect until his administration can pursue a 'political resolution'.

Israeli strikes hit Yemen airport as jet with hundreds was landing: UN official

ISRAELI airstrikes hit Yemen's main airport as a civilian Airbus 320 with hundreds of passengers on board was landing and a UN delegation was waiting to leave, the UN's top humanitarian official in Yemen said on Friday.

Calls for swift probe into jet crash

EU calls the incident stark reminder of downing of Malaysia Airlines MH17 flight in 2014

Heavy snow, rain good for health of glaciers

ALTHOUGH the Meteorological Centre has described the recent snowfall and rain in Uttarakhand as a \"relief,\" glaciologists caution that these weather patterns should be seen as a critical indicator for vigilance.

Pak soldier killed, 7 wounded in clashes with Afghan forces

A Pakistani paramilitary soldier was killed and seven others wounded in cross-border exchanges of fire with Afghanistan's forces, a security source said on Saturday, while hundreds of Afghans protested against the deadly air strikes that sparked the clashes.

ED Raids Premises of 6-Time Cong MLA in C'garh Liquor Scam

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday conducted raids at the residences of six-time Congress MLA Kawasi Lakhma, his son Harish, and Congress leader Raju Sahu in Chhattisgarh as part of a money laundering investigation linked to an alleged liquor scam in the state, official sources said.

Ex-forest minister's son grilled by ED in Corbett tree felling

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its investigation into the family of Uttarakhand's former Forest Minister Harak Singh Rawat for land fraud and illegal tree felling in the Corbett Tiger Reserve.

Multi-disaster response vehicle at Mahakumbh

AS part of Mahakumbh preparations, a state-of-the-art multi-disaster response vehicle has been deployed to enhance safety and disaster readiness at the mela arena.

Protests, poster wars come out in open as factionalism rocks BJP in Gujarat

FACTIONALISM within the Gujarat BJP has intensified following the recent appointments of mandal and taluka presidents, leading to widespread dissent.

Sindhu and Sai: Love-Game and Match Point

They say marriages are made in heaven. This surely matches one. By the admission of the bride and groom, it did bloom on a flight, mid-air.

Beed murder mastermind's assets to be seized: Fadnavis

MAHARASHTRA Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday ordered the police to confiscate the properties of the prime accused in the Beed sarpanch murder case.

Ex-PM cremated with full state honours

President, top political leaders & several foreign dignitaries bid adieu to the architect of economic liberalisation

Over 18L gave up citizenships in 13 yrs, says govt

More than 18 lakh Indians have renounced their citizenship in the last 13 years, opting for nationality of 135 countries, according to government data presented in the Rajya Sabha.

NIA seizes cellphones in raid against Maoists

IN a move to combat left-wing extremism in the Naxal hotbeds of Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has conducted searches at multiple locations in both states, officials said on Saturday.

Military diplomacy: Indian Navy's 3rd warship visits Casablanca within a year

AS part of efforts to bolster bilateral relations and naval cooperation with Morocco, Indian naval ship (INS) Tushil docked at Casablanca and both the navies will engage in an exercise.

Why Are Rich Indians Deserting India?

Rich Indians, having emotionally seceded from their country for some time now, are moving bag, baggage and business out of India, joining an elite international set.

Women Ruled the Year in Indie Films

Something unusual happened at the movies for me at the very start of 2024.

Overhydration: Drink water, but not in excess, doctors warn

DRINK plenty of water! This advice is often considered a golden rule for good health, but doctors caution that overhydration can be dangerous and deadly.

Man fakes as IPS officer during Pawan's tour, held

The police on Saturday arrested a 41-year-old man for impersonating as an IPS officer during Andhra Pradesh Dy CM Konidela Pawan Kalyan's recent visit to Parvathipuram-Manyam district.

Madras HC orders all-woman SIT probe into university sexual assault

Tells Tamil Nadu government to pay ₹25 lakh as interim compensation to survivor

Ramadoss clashes with son over PMK post for grandson

A public spat broke out between PMK founder S Ramadoss and his son and party president Anbumani Ramadoss on Saturday over the appointment of Parasuraman Mukundan, grandson of Ramadoss, as the party's new youth wing president.

A Year Of Political Upheavals

It was a politically charged year marked by scams and scandals allegedly involving politicians, and elections that saw oscillating fortunes for parties and their top leaders.

Vajpayee, a sarva sparshi who touched everyone's hearts, says Balbir Punj

IN 2001, during a flight journey, the then prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee insisted on sharing a task that few would expect from a leader of his stature.

Let CBI Probe All Old Cases Against Munirathna, Says DK Suresh

FORMER Bengaluru Rural MP DK Suresh here on Saturday said BJP should take the initiative to hand over all cases related to Rajarajeshwari Nagar MLA Munirathna to CBI.

2024: A Troubled Year in Paradise for Karnataka

Karnataka is a mini India. Historically, its culture and heritage, both socially and politically, have always been vantage points. Its development is unparalleled since re-organisation with 7.2% growth in GDP year-on-year and 16% increase in receipts with a fiscal deficit under 2.7%. Its pivotal position is due largely to its climate, work culture, and conducive and inclusive political ambiance. Bengaluru, its crown jewel, thrived at the cost of an imbalance disfavouring Kittur and Kalyana Karnataka regions.

Koppal greens oppose N-plant near bear sanctuary, monolithic site

KOPPAL farmers, social activists, ecologists and history lovers have opposed a survey to set up a nuclear power plant near Arasinakeri Bear Sanctuary and Hirebenkala Megalithic sites.