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CHINESE PREZ XI SWEARS IN NEW MACAU LEADER

Chinese President Xi Jinping, on Friday, presided over the inauguration of new Macau leader Sam Hou-fai, capping off a three-day visit as the former Portuguese colony marks 25 years since being returned to China.

US diplomats in Syria

The first US diplomats to visit Syria since President Bashar Assad's ouster earlier this month are now in Damascus to hold talks with the country's new leaders and seek information on the whereabouts of missing American journalist Austin Tice.

EGYPT'S ASYLUM LAW SPARKS REFUGEE RIGHTS CONCERNS

Egypt adopted its first-ever asylum law this week, but it has sparked concerns among human rights groups who warn it takes a \"security-focused approach\" that could undermine refugee protections.

PAK'S MISSILE PROGRAMME IS 'EMERGING THREAT', TOP US OFFICIAL SAYS

A senior White House official on Thursday said nuclear-armed Pakistan is developing long-range ballistic missile capabilities that eventually could allow it to strike targets well beyond South Asia, making it an \"emerging threat\" to the United States.

Mangione faces federal murder charge over executive's death

Luigi Mangione was charged with murder by federal prosecutors for this month's killing of UnitedHealth Group Inc. executive Brian Thompson, increasing the potential punishment for the 26-year-old if he's convicted.

Trump-backed spending deal fails in House of Rep, shutdown approaches

The package failed by a vote of 174-235 just hours after it was hastily assembled by Republican leaders seeking to comply with Trump's demands

Breaking the gender glass ceiling across disciplines

Hope lives in the town where the daughter of an autorickshaw driver grows up playing in the paddy fields of Wayanad, Kerala.

Opposition must tell its story better, or tell a new one

This winter session of Parliament offered an opportunity to the Opposition to put the government on the mat in relation to bread-and-butter issues or national security questions. Instead, the Congress is trading charges with the BJP on individuals

Not in the name of Ambedkar

The raucous winter session was a disservice to his legacy, the illustrious track record of the Constitution and Parliament

India-Kuwait: Modernising the agenda for ancient ties

Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi's visit to Kuwait from December 21-22, coming 43 years after the last such visit by an Indian PM, marks a major milestone for ties and is set to reinvigorate the deep-rooted friendship between our two countries.

SC order on elephants in temple fests turns focus on decades-old tussle in Kerala: Culture vs safety

The Supreme Court's order on Thursday, effectively staying restrictions imposed by the Kerala high court on the use of elephants in temple festivals may have, for now, resolved the latest battle between tradition, heritage, and culture on one side, and safety of both elephants and the public on the other -- but the larger war is likely to continue.

India-US defence ties advancing in exciting, terrific way: Pentagon

The defence relationship between India and the US is accelerating and advancing in terrific and exciting ways, the Pentagon has said amidst the transition from the Joe Biden administration to that of President-elect Donald Trump.

No lymphatic filariasis disease reported in Pune

In a milestone in Pune district's efforts to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) or Elephantiasis, not a single case of the microfilarial disease was found in the entire district during a first-of-its-kind screening drive held between December 9 and 14, officials said on Thursday.

SII to manufacture French firm's vaccine for chikungunya

THE DEVELOPMENT HOLDS PROMISE AS CHIKUNGUNYA IS ENDEMIC ACROSS THE COUNTRY, WITH 12,587 CASES RECORDED THIS YEAR SO FAR

SSB key in ending LWE in Bihar, Jharkhand, says Shah

Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday lauded the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) for its pivotal role in securing the country's borders with friendly nations such as Nepal and Bhutan and its contribution to combating Maoism in Bihar and Jharkhand.

27 LS, 12 RS members part of JPC on simultaneous elections

Just before Rajya Sabha was adjourned sine die on Friday, the House adopted the motion moved by law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal regarding the formation of a Joint Parliamentary Committee for two bills on \"One Nation One Election\".

Prison inmates struggle in Delhi winter season

As the Capital reels under biting cold conditions, Delhi prisons officials have suddenly recorded a spike in the recovery of metallic items—wires, coils, nails—from inmates.

Half of the listed water bodies in city non-existent

ONLY 674 WATER BODIES EXIST OUT OF THE 1,367 ON RECORD; ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN FOR THEIR REJUVENATION, AUTHORITIES SAY

Everything turned into ashes within 10-15 minutes: Top cop

A kilometre of the Jaipur's prime highway area was in a ball of fire and everything turned into ashes when a truck crashed into an LPG tanker taking a U-turn, triggering a fireball that engulfed close to 34 vehicles, killing at least 11 people and leaving several more battling for their lives with severe burn injuries.

'I couldn't recognise my parents as their faces were completely burnt'

When 37-year-old Shilpa Sharma left her house at 5.30 am in the morning, she thought she had stepped into a ghost town - all she saw was layers of thick, black smoke, while the acrid smell had taken over the neighbourhood.

Industrial waste from Punjab polluting water in Raj: Centre

● The responsibility for managing sewage, industrial effluent treatment is with respective state govts and local bodies CR PATIL, Minister of Jal Shakti

JACKKY CAN MAKE ME LAUGH

Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani look back on the year that changed their relationship status

Milind Soman: Even if I get $100 million, I won't do a paan masala ad

As someone who is big on fitness and believes in following a healthy lifestyle, actor-model Milind Soman (59) is working on \"creating a platform for indigenous sports\".

A live-action adaptation that lacks both style and substance

Mufasa: The Lion King serves as yet another chapter in Disney's relentless pursuit of revamping its animation classics for a modern audience, often at the expense of originality.

'I want to introduce ghazals to young gen in a way that resonates'

Ghazals hold a special place in singer-songwriter Papon's heart. And he is committed to making the genre relevant for modern audiences.

Anuradha Pal: Zakir bhai helped me shine in a male-dominated space

For Anuradha Pal, tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain's death is a personal loss.

Unbreakable Santosh back to rallying with an eye on Dakar

Astride a rally spec of Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, CS Santosh was riding through the dirt on the banks of the Egidillo river in Spain when memories of him flying through the dunes at the Dakar Rally flashed across his mind.

SPAIN PLAYMAKER BONMATI'S GOAL AGAINST MAN CITY SENDS BARCELONA INTO QUARTERS

Fresh off capturing her latest global award, Spain playmaker Aitana Bonmati scored a goal that helped to send defending champion Barcelona into the Women's Champions League quarterfinals as the winner of its group.

Ashwin returns home, says he has no regrets

There was the mandatory shower of flower petals, lots of smiles and a live band too as Ravichandran Ashwin returned home on Thursday after his international retirement in the middle of a Test series in Australia, insisting that he made an \"instinctive\" decision and is walking away with \"zero regrets\".

'Now, becoming the best player in the world is what I care about most'

What must it be like to fulfil your life's greatest dream at 18? It's been less than a week since Gukesh D became world champion, beating China's Ding Liren, and the Indian teen is still wrapping his head around this delightful predicament.