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South Korean President fails to appear before CIO for questioning over martial law

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol (Photo) failed to appear before the Corruption Investigation Office (CIO) for High-ranking Officials on Wednesday, defying a summons for questioning over his short-lived imposition of martial law.

A 'couple hundred' North Korean troops killed, wounded in battles with Ukrainian forces

A couple hundred North Korean troops fighting alongside Russian forces against Ukraine have been killed or wounded during battle in the Kursk border region, a senior military official said Tuesday.

UCC implementation in Uttarakhand deferred to Jan 2025

The Uttarakhand government has deferred the implementation of the much-awaited Uniform Civil Code (UCC) to January 2025.

'A synopsis cannot run into 128 pages!': SC flags lengthy pleadings

After a petitioner-in-person filed a synopsis running into 128 pages, the Supreme Court said that the registry should have advised the litigant to trim down the lengthy synopsis, which was \"loaded with details much of which was not relevant\".

UP ranks 3rd nationally in solar rooftop panel installations

The 'PM Surya Ghar Yojana' is transforming Uttar Pradesh into a solar energy powerhouse.

Government steps up for women's safety and dignity with sanitation and hygiene initiatives

Recognizing the fundamental role of sanitation in ensuring women's dignity and safety, the Government of India has implemented several transformative measures addressing gender-specific challenges, the Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Savitri Thakur, said during a Rajya Sabha session today.

B'desh HC commutes ULFA chief Paresh Baruah's death sentence, acquits former minister Babar in 2004 arms haul case

In a significant judicial development, the Bangladesh High Court has commuted the death sentence of Paresh Baruah, the chief of the banned terror outfit ULFA, to life imprisonment, as reported by Prothom Alo.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma urges ministers to prioritise development over political rhetoric

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has issued a directive advising ministers to avoid political commentary and refrain from participating in political interviews.

Kanpur emerges as leading investment hub in UP

Several companies have expressed interest in the Kanpur node of the UPDIC

"Why every home must get a newspaper"

Print journalism is in a state of crisis. The circulation of newspapers in India seems to have stagnated in relation to population growth, meaning the proportion of people reading printed news has dropped.

Will Xi play ball with Trump on Ukraine?

President-elect Donald Trump has extended an invitation to Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend his inauguration on January 20. This surprising move is believed to be part of a plan to engage Beijing in ceasefire negotiations in Ukraine.

Cross-Strait blood ties cannot be denied

Blood is thicker than water. Except that which flows through the veins of Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party it seems.

Wake-up Call

India's economy stands at a critical juncture, shaped by evolving trends in consumer behaviour, investment patterns, and structural wage growth.

Renewal of democracy

Democracy is not a monument but an ongoing process requiring engagement, compromise, and resistance to authoritarian impulses. The challenges Snyder highlights—inequality, disinformation, and the concentration of power—are real and demand attention. However, framing of the 'struggle for freedom' should inspire hope rather than despair, encouraging Americans to see themselves as agents of democratic renewal rather than passive observers of decline. America is not declining

Indian Army partners with BEL to establish advanced AI hub in B'luru

The Indian Army has taken a major step toward integrating advanced technology by inaugurating the Indian Army AI Incubation Centre (IAAIIC) in Bengaluru.

DMK and allies slam Shah for remark on Ambedkar

\"Only those who have committed more sins and are burdened by them, have to worry about virtue,\" Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin said on Wednesday, castigating Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remark on the architect of the constitution, Dr BR Ambedkar.

Revanth seeks JPC probe into Adani row

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Wednesday said his government was ready to pass a resolution in the Assembly seeking an investigation by the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) into the Adani row if the BRS extends support.

Revanth seeks JPC probe into Adani row

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Wednesday said his government was ready to pass a resolution in the Assembly seeking an investigation by the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) into the Adani row if the BRS extends support.

KTR Challenges Revanth to debate on Formula E

The State Cabinet has formally decided to proceed against KTR in this case

Odisha showcased in Vancouver for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

The Consulate General of India in Vancouver hosted an event spotlighting Odisha, setting the stage for the upcoming Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (PBD) 2025, scheduled to be held in Bhubaneswar from January 8-10.

Dhenkanal Admin inks MoU with farmers producer companies

The District Administration on behalf of Directorate of Soil conservation and Watershed Development, signed an MoU with Dharitree and Saptasajya Farmer Producer Companies in the presence of Somesh Kumar Upadhyay, Collector and District Magistrate, under \"Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative Development(REWARD)\" program.

108 ft monumental National Flag inaugurated at RD Women's University

A 108 ft monumental national flag, installed by the Flag Foundation of India, was inaugurated on Wednesday at Rama Devi Women's University, Bhubaneswar in the presence of Speaker Surama Padhy, Deputy Chief Minister K V Singh Deo.

Sand mafia assaults Kaptipada IIC

The inspector in-charge of Kaptipada police station Prakash Rath sustained injuries and his vehicle was ransacked by sand mafias when he was rushed to Dahisahi to take stock of the illegal sand mining on Wednesday.

IMFA announces JV with JSW Green Energy

Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd (IMFA), announced a joint venture with JSW Green Energy to source renewable energy for its smelting operations.

NHAI has misled ministry on NH 53 work alleges Ghadei

Former finance minister and senior BJD leader Prafulla Chandra Ghadei on Wednesday sought the intervention of Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari for expeditious completion of the ongoing road expansion work between Chandikhole and Duburi stretch of NH-53.

Cultural identity, socio-economic dimension of Odia cuisine emphasized

The role of food as a symbol of identity, cultural pride, and socio-economic expression in Odisha has come under debate with experts delving into how food shapes personal and collective identities.

Efforts on to bring tigress Zeenat back to STR from Jharkhand

A deputy director of Similipal Tiger Reserve reached Chakulia in Jharkhand to monitor efforts to bring back tigress Zeenat that had moved from Similipal to the forests of the neighboring state.

BJD plans show of strength, agitate

Opposition BJD launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led \"Double Engine Government,\" branding it a \"Double Failure\" for failing to address critical issues plaguing people of the state and said it will mobilize public opinion by way of agitation.

ED raids NGO BISWA

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday conducted raids on properties of NGO, Bharat Integrated Social Welfare Agency (BISWA) founded by late Khirod Chandra Mallick.

OPGC felicitated for afforestation initiatives

The Forest, Environment & Climate Change Department, Jharsuguda felicitated Odisha Power Generation Corporation (OPGC) recognizing its efforts in plantation activities and achieving afforestation targets.