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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.

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

North Korea to Implement Toughest Policy Against US: Kim

NORTH Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to implement the \"toughest\" anti-US policy, state media reported on Sunday, less than a month before Donald Trump takes office as US president.

Key ally demands Moscow to 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.

Chad votes in parl 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.

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 kite on Saturday afternoon, was rescued after a 16-hour-long operation on Sunday morning.

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.

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.

Navyug 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

Heavy snowfall leads to closure of Badrinath highway, authorities alert • Snow-covered residential area after fresh snowfall in several districts

West Himalayas Record Sharp Rise in Wildfires 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.

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.

Constitution Stood Test of Time: PM

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

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

NDA govt pushed State into fiscal crisis: Buggana

YSRCP leader and former Finance Minister Buggana Rajendranath accused the TDP-led NDA government of pushing Andhra Pradesh into financial crisis with its reckless borrowing and unfulfilled promises.

Cops Accuse Jail Superintendent of Showing Bias

CONSTABLES and staff of Visakhapatnam Central Jail staged a protest on Saturday, accusing Jail Superintendent Mahendrababu of discrimination against them for supporting TDP-JSP-BJP combine during the recent elections.

Banakacherla project to ensure drought-free AP

CM seeks Central aid to take up project at a cost of ₹70,000 crore

Naidu, Pawan Kalyan Hail Humpy's Victory

CHIEF Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan, and Sports Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy congratulated Grandmaster Koneru Humpy for her victory at the 2024 Women's World Rapid Chess Championship.

TDP leaders slam Perni Nani for 'moral hypocrisy'

LEADERS of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) launched a scathing attack on former minister Perni Venkataramaiah, also known as Nani, accusing him of corruption and moral hypocrisy.

Deputy CM orders probe into biofuel plant air pollution

DEPUTY Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has ordered an immediate inquiry into complaints of severe air pollution caused by Universal Biofuels Private Limited in the Vakalapudi Industrial Area of Kakinada.

Krishna police arrest Perni Nani's manager in missing PDS rice case

KRISHNA district police arrested Manasa Teja, the second accused in the case of missing Public Distribution System (PDS) rice from a buffer godown owned by Jayasudha, wife of former minister Perni Venkataramaih, also known as Nani.

Artificial reef project to improve livelihood of AP fishermen

IN a first-of-its-kind initiative in Andhra Pradesh, the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) is set to deploy artificial reefs along its coastline to restore marine biodiversity, and improve the livelihoods of fishermen.

Father Kills Son After Dispute in Narsipatnam

IN Lakshmi Nagar, Narsipatnam, 62-year-old Kothari Ramana allegedly killed his son, Kothari Bhaskar, 33, during a heated argument on Saturday night.

SP Promises Transparent Preps for Recruitment Test

SUPERINTENDENT of Police (SP) Vakul Jindal on Sunday announced that comprehensive arrangements have been made to ensure transparency in the Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET), scheduled from December 30 to 22 January at the police parade ground, Vizianagaram.