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Facing uncertainty after overthrow of al-Assad, Biden orders airstrikes on Islamic State in Syria

Facing uncertainty in Syria after the rapid overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, Washington bombed sites controlled by Islamic State, a group on the terrorist list, as President Joe Biden's administration tried to recalibrate its policy for that country.

Israeli strikes hit Gaza and also target suspected weapons sites in Syria

Israeli strikes killed at least six people in the central Gaza Strip, Palestinian medical officials said Monday, while also hitting suspected chemical and long-range weapons sites in Syria to keep them from rebels who seized Damascus.

South Korea's democracy held after a 6 hour power play

In an era of rising authoritarianism, at the heels of a six-hour martial law decree that unfolded while many South Koreans slept, something noteworthy happened: Democracy held.

Donald Trump calls for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, says US Withdrawal from NATO possible

Donald Trump on Sunday pushed Russian leader Vladimir Putin to act to reach an immediate ceasefire with Ukraine, describing it as part of his active efforts as president-elect to end the war despite being weeks from taking office.

Government is still functioning but foreign and domestic challenges

Streams of refugees crossed in from neighboring countries, hoping for a more peaceful future

Pakistan's democratic future is uncertain

What is the state of Pakistan's political system today? Is the country experiencing significant democratic erosion? Is this different from the past?

Chinese make inroads in India's neighbourhood

India and China are competitors in Asia. India is the only country in the region to have halted the Chinese military in its tracks.

Why meddle in a House mandate?

President Marcos may have voiced his appeal to the House not to entertain impeachment moves against Vice President Sara Duterte, but the fact remains that he can't—and shouldn't—get in the way of a public accountability mechanism mandated by the Constitution.

Election Annulment

The annulment of Romania's presidential election's first round has plunged the country into political uncertainty, raising critical questions about electoral integrity, foreign influence, and the role of social media in modern campaigns.

Congress falters

The Congress party is facing significant challenges in sustaining its political momentum after an encouraging performance in the Lok Sabha elections.

Public Spaces

To a large extent, architecture and allied design professions are also qualified by internal conversations and validations with little room for patrons' opinions or interactions with the public realm. In effect, it is a matter of reflection if these professional domains, to a certain extent, are estranged from addressing a broader spectrum of social needs and realities of Indian cities. The academia in these professions, too, except a few eminent schools and institutions for planning and architecture, seems to be insulated from the needs of the industry and public realm

Proposed GST hike worries Kashmir's traditional textile artisans

The proposed Goods and Service Tax (GST) hike on Kashmir's traditional handcrafted textiles to 28% from the existing 12% has caused fear among the artisans in the Valley.

Enrollment for Ayushman Vay Vandana cards reaches 25 lakh

In a significant achievement, the enrollment for the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card has reached an impressive milestone of 25 lakh in a span of less than two months of its launch by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

IYC launches 5th edition of 'Young India Ke Bol'

The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) launched the 5th edition of its flagship program 'Young India Ke Bol', here on Monday.

Insurance for all key to social security: PM Narendra Modi

As part of the event, the Prime Minister distributed appointment certificates to prospective Bima Sakhis, under which the goal is to provide employment opportunities to two lakh women

KT Rama Rao, BRS workers protest wearing Adani-Revanth T-shirts

Several BRS legislators, including party working president KT Rama Rao, were taken into custody by the Telangana police today when they arrived at the State Assembly for the first day of the winter session, wearing T-shirts with photographs of chief minister A Revanth Reddy with business tycoon Gautam Adani.

Outbursts against DMK lead to Aadhav's suspension from VCK

Hours ahead of meeting Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin, key ally and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) president Thol Thirumavalavan on Monday suspended party deputy general secretary Aadhav Arjuna for six months for his continued offensive against the big brother, adversely affecting the interests of the VCK.

‘As long as I am TN CM tungsten mining in Melur will not be allowed’

Stalin was responding to Opposition Leader and AIADMK general Secretary EPS during the debate

Fadnavis Ministry wins trust vote as Thackeray snipes at Maha Speaker

The Devendra Fadnavis-led Ministry won the trust vote in the 15th Maharashtra legislative assembly on Monday in what could be called an 'easier done than said' affair.

Extending POSH Act to political parties: Approach the ECI, Supreme Court tells petitioner

The Supreme Court on Monday asked a PIL petitioner seeking to extend the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) to the political parties across the country, to first approach the Election Commission of India (ECI) with the grievance.

Six advanced fireboats for fire safety at Mahakumbh

Preparations for Mahakumbh 2025 are in full swing, with the Uttar Pradesh Fire and Emergency Services Department making significant strides to ensure the safety of millions of devotees.

New Jharkhand Assembly's first session begins; Hemant Soren, other members sworn in

The first session of the newly formed sixth Jharkhand Assembly began on Monday with Protem Speaker Prof Stephen Marandi initiating the proceedings by reading the Governor's message, marking the formation of the new house.

PM Modi has accomplished Sardar Patel's unfinished tasks, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that many tasks like abrogation of Article 370, Ram Mandir and UCC that remained unfinished in Sardar Patel's short lifetime, were now being accomplished by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Parliament deadlocked: Both Houses adjourned for day after amid continuous disruptions

Proceedings of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha were disrupted on Monday when members of treasury and opposition benches traded charges over the alleged George Soros-Congress link and Adani issues.

INDIA Bloc to move no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar

The INDIA bloc parties are likely to move a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar over alleged partisan functioning in the House, sources said on Monday.

India's success reflects power of democracy, demography, digital data, and delivery: PM

India's economy and exports have nearly doubled in the last 10 years, PM Modi pointed out.

IMA HQ puts on hold its earlier stand terming suspension of Bengal doc 'illegal'

Indian Medical Association (IMA) headquarters in Delhi withheld its decision to announce the suspension order served to Dr Birupakshma Biswas as 'illegal'.

Three die in Murshidabad bomb explosion

A powerful bomb explosion rocked Khoyertala village in the Sagarpara police station area of Murshidabad on Sunday night, claiming the lives of three individuals.

BJP membership drive in Bengal: Crucial meeting of party MPs

Attendees will include 12 Lok Sabha members and two Rajya Sabha members from the state

Citizens forum, Math members meet Guv on violence in B'desh

Members of Nagendra Math and Mission and Bengal Citizens Forum met Governor C V Ananda Bose and urged him to take up with the Centre the issues relating to the atrocities in Bangladesh.