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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.

Trump Sides With Musk as H1-B Visas Roil MAGA Camp

The prez-elect's position is in contrast with his earlier calls for immigration curbs

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.

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.

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.

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.

100 Villages Isolated, Schools Shut

Heavy snowfall leads to closure of Badrinath highway, authorities alert • Snow-covered

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.

More patients with vertigo turning to social media for advice, says study

PEOPLE suffering from vertigo in India are increasingly turning to social media to seek information and even treatment and support, a latest study has found.

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

Andhra to roll out artificial reef project at 184 locations

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.

Cong MLA critically injured in 15-ft fall from stadium dais in Kochi

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

Three killed, 35 injured as 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.

Plaint Against Former MLA on Charges of Land Grabbing

A complaint was filed against the former TNCC MLA N Sundaram on charges of alleged forgery and registration of land near Karaikudi with the IGP South Zone.

Annamalai Gave Whiplash to DMK Through Protest: Pondy Minister

REACTING on the Anna University sexual assault case, Puducherry Home Minister A Namassivayam on Sunday said that through his moral protest, Tamil Nadu BJP state president K Annamalai has given a whiplash to the ruling DMK.

Plaint against former MLA on charges of land grabbing

A complaint was filed against the former TNCC MLA N Sundaram on charges of alleged forgery and registration of land near Karaikudi with the IGP South Zone.

Minor Among 3 Held for Killing Textile Trader

THREE including a minor were arrested on Saturday for allegedly murdering a textile trader in Ammapet of Erode on December 24.

Ramnad Fishermen Rescue Sea Turtle Caught in Fishing Net; Video Goes Viral

A group of fishermen from Chozhiangudi Langiyadi village in Ramanathapuram range rescued a massive sea turtle, weighing nearly 100 kg, which got entangled in a fishing net, and released it back into the sea.

Orphaned calf may be sent to Theppakkadu

AFTER several attempts to unite an orphaned one-and-a-half-month-old elephant calf with a herd failed, Coimbatore forest division staff plan to send it to Theppakkadu elephant camp in Nilgiris district.

Farmers seek paddy procurement policy

AS the samba paddy harvest is expected to begin shortly in delta districts including Tiruchy, functionaries of farmers' associations have appealed to the state government to convene a meeting to finalise the procurement policy for the current samba season.

Cycling competition in Tenkasi to mark Annadurai's birth anniv

TO commemorate the birth anniversary of former Chief Minister Annadurai, the Department of Youth Welfare and Sports Development, in association with the Tamil Nadu Sports Development Authority, has scheduled a cycling competition here on January 4, 2025.

Tourism minister inspects Panpozhi Thirumalai temple, Karuppanathi Dam

MINISTER for Tourism R Rajendran conducted inspections at Panpozhi, Kadayanallur, Vadakarai, and other areas here on Sunday in the presence of District Collector AK Kamal Kishore.

TN Announces Daily Bus Service Between Vaikom and Chennai

ACTING on the suggestion of Dravidar Kazhagam leader K. Veeramani, the state government has decided to launch soon two direct TNSTC bus services between Chennai and Vaikom for the benefit of those interested in exploring the historical place, said Transport Minister S.S. Sivasankar on Sunday.