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Georgia joining EU got complicated as Kavelashvili is sworn in as prez

FORMER soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili was formally inaugurated as president of Georgia on Sunday, cementing the ruling party's grip in what the opposition calls a blow to the country's EU aspirations and a victory for former imperial ruler Russia.

Netanyahu is getting his prostate removed; Levin named acting PM

ISRAELI Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is having his prostate removed on Sunday, his office said, a procedure that comes as he manages multiple crises at once, including the ongoing war in Gaza and his own trial for alleged corruption.

Chad votes in parliamentary election as military rule ends

CHADIANS voted on Sunday in a parliamentary and regional election that will end a three-year transitional period from military rule but which the main opposition is boycotting after accusing authorities of not overseeing a credible electoral process.

Key ally demands Moscow apologise for plane crash

AZERBAIJANI President Ilham Aliyev accused Russia on Sunday of firing at an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet before it crashed and of initially trying to cover up the cause of the fatal disaster, demanding that Moscow admit guilt.

Kashmir Heading for 2 More Snow Spells in First Week of Jan: MeT Office

AFTER the season's first major snowfall, Kashmir is expected to experience two more snow spells in the first week of January.

Boy rescued from borewell in MP dist, dies

A ten-year-old boy Sumit Meena, who fell into an open bore-well in Madhya Pradesh's Guna district, while flying a kite on Saturday afternoon, was rescued after a 16-hour-long operation on Sunday morning.

Former sarpanch launches campaign to make gram panchayats AI-friendly

FOLLOWING Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision on promoting the use of artificial intelligence (AI), a former sarpanch of Bibipur village in Haryana's Jind district has launched a campaign to leverage this technology to improve governance, transparency and accountability in rural areas.

Cleanest city Indore sees dip in migratory birds

ARRIVAL of migratory birds, particularly ducks and waders, is declining significantly in India's cleanest city, Indore.

Nuvyag tunnel is a gift from Dr Singh, should be named after him: Omar

JAMMU and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said the Navyug tunnel, which connects Qazigund with Banihal on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, should be named after late Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.

Rash driving claims 983 lives this year in U'khand: Data

UTTARAKHAND has recorded 983 fatalities attributed to rash driving and speeding in 2024.

100 Villages Isolated, Schools Shut

ROAD access to nearly 100 villages has been cut off, significantly disrupting daily life and leaving residents confined in their homes.

Constitution Stood Test of Time: PM

During Mann ki Baat, Modi Announces Launch of Special Website 'constitution75.com'

West Himalayas See Sharp Rise in Forest Fires in a Year

FOREST fires in the Western Himalaya region increased manifold during the wildfire season (November to June) this year, compared to a year ago.

Dr Singh's ashes immersed in Yamuna; row intensifies

THE ashes of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh were immersed in the Yamuna river near the Majnu ka Tila Gurdwara on Sunday by his family members as per the Sikh rituals.

Ending China standoff high point in '24 foreign policy, Bangla poses a challenge

IN a year marked by geopolitical tensions, India and China ended an over four-and-a-half-year border standoff and announced steps to reduce mistrust even as New Delhi faced fresh challenges after deposed Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina fled the country in the face of a mass movement against her rule.

Defence focus in '25: Integrated theatre commands, big-ticket procurements

THE country's defence is at the cusp of a major overhaul, with preparations going on to not only make major organisational changes but also tweak policy for procurement to scale up capabilities.

Leaving Baggage Behind in 2024

Happy New Year, dear readers. May 2025 bring our land and all of us abundant good fortune—health, wealth, and happiness by the bushel.

Urban Greenery: Answer To Curb Air Pollution

While air pollution is a problem year-round, it worsens during winter due to stagnant weather conditions that trap pollutants near the ground. We need to tackle its root cause

Man rebuked for harassing granddaughter, dies by suicide

A 56-year-old man died by suicide near Mathur allegedly after he sexually harassed his granddaughter.

Three killed, 35 injured as tourist bus falls into gorge in Odisha

THREE persons including a minor were killed and 35 suffered injuries after a tourist bus overturned and fell into a gorge near Sukunala within Boipariguda police limits in Koraput district on Sunday morning.

Fishermen rescue 100-kg sea turtle entangled in net

A group of fishermen from Chozhiangudi Langiyadi village in Ramanathapuram range rescued a sea turtle, weighing nearly 100 kg, which got entangled in a fishing net.

AP to roll out artificial reef project at 184 spots to restore biodiversity

IN a first-of-its-kind initiative in Andhra Pradesh, the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) is set to deploy artificial reef units across 184 locations along the state's coast to restore marine biodiversity and improve livelihood of fishermen.

Tigress Zeenat tranquillised after 3-week search, relocated to Odisha

WILDLIFE officials successfully tranquillised a three-year-old tigress named Zeenat in West Bengal on Sunday, after a three-week search.

Anna University set to form group of 'women warriors'

FOLLOWING the sexual assault of a student on its Guindy campus last week, Anna University is set to form a group of 'women warriors' to help build confidence among students to approach deans, heads of departments and other faculty members to resolve their issues, be they related to sexual harassment or academics.

Congress MLA critically injured in 15-ft fall from stadium dais in Kerala

She suffered fractures in ribs, which led to bleeding in the lungs, says doctor

Delta farmers seek paddy procurement policy

Appeal to state government to convene a meeting as samba paddy harvest is expected to begin soon

Honour for Artists at Exhibition

The two-day art exhibition organised by the Regional Art and Cultural Centre concluded on Sunday at the Thanjavur Museum.

Armed Burglars Caught on CCTV

IN a chilling incident caught on CCTV, two masked men armed with a knife and crowbar broke into an unoccupied house in Manavadi near Velliyanai in Karur during the early hours of Sunday.

Thanjai collector adopts puppy, names it Coco

DISTRICT Collector and Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) chairperson B Priyanka Pankajam adopted an abandoned puppy at a pet adoption camp on Sunday, naming it 'Coco' after her beloved pet.

₹120-crore project to secure 5 villages from coastal erosion

THE Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department has proposed a ₹120-crore project to combat coastal erosion and assist the fishers by providing a working environment in five villages of Mayiladuthurai district.