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Mauritius wants to rethink a deal with the UK over islands housing the key Diego Garcia base

The British government said Wednesday it still plans to hand over a contested Indian Ocean archipelago, which is home to a strategically important military base, to Mauritius, after that country's new leader backed away from the contentious deal.

OCCASIONAL NOTE

IT was improbable that even with the best of good fortune the M. C. C. would manage to pull the first Test Match out of the fire against an Australian lead of 604 on the two innings, but to make a record fourth innings score was a secondary triumph.

Dying to kill

It is reported in the press that in Pakistan, 12 security personnel were killed last month when a suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a check post in Pakistan's north-western Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

The night the music refused to die

Back in the early 1980s, when Akbar S. Ahmed was contemplating whether Pakistan could be Japan, he might have missed an opportunity to focus on a more viable (although less desirable) East Asian role model for capitalist development.

Shaping our own narrative

As 2024 draws to a close, the Western world's moral facade crumbles, revealing a stark hypocrisy in global power dynamics.

At a Crossroads

The United Kingdom's economy has encountered a challenging phase, with consecutive monthly declines in GDP marking the first back-to-back contraction since the tumultuous days of the Covid-19 lockdowns.

A reset in ties

Misri's discussions extended beyond immediate concerns to broader bilateral issues, including border management, trade, connectivity, and cooperation in water and energy sectors. Both sides emphasized the need for a constructive approach to rebuild trust and strengthen ties. Yunus described the India-Bangladesh relationship as 'very solid' and reiterated his commitment to addressing mutual concerns, urging India to help 'clear the clouds' overshadowing bilateral relations

Presidential tone

SIR, This refers to the editorial, \"Political minefield\" (December 17). François Bayrou's appointment is the consecration par excellence of a shift in power from the Élysée Palace to the Hôtel de Matignon.

Key govt interventions in sci & tech for Viksit Bharat by 2047 highlighted

With a view to achieving the 'Viksit Bharat' 2047 goal, the government has been making several efforts through key interventions in the field of science and technology.

Removal of chapter on Sufi saint triggers controversy in J-K

The alleged removal of a chapter on Kashmiri Sufi saint, mystic, poet and preacher Sheikh-ul-Alam from class 9 textbooks by the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (BOSE) has triggered a controversy.

Longest surviving Hizbul leader runs out of luck

Farooq Bhat was among 5 terrorists killed in encounter in J&K's Kulgam

FIR against KTR over Formula E case

The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau has registered an FIR against former minister and BRS working president KT Rama Rao and IAS officer Arvind Kumar under the Prevention of Corruption Act for alleged irregularities in the Formula E race case.

Kerala High Court quashes ward delimitation in eight municipalities, one panchayat

The Kerala High Court, on Wednesday, quashed the ward delimitation order issued by the Kerala government in eight municipalities and one panchayat stating that the exercise was already carried out in these local bodies in 2015 based on the 2011 census.

Take back medical waste dumped in TN villages: NGT tells Kerala govt

Southern Bench of the NGT directed the Kerala government to dispose of the wastes within 3 days

Rajnath Singh calls for mastery in AI & Quantum Tech to strengthen India's Defence & Innovation

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has underscored the importance of embracing high-end technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Quantum Computing to strengthen India's defence and innovation capabilities.

Air Chief Calls for Cyber Security at CAC Meet

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), has called for a critical analysis of operational preparedness, a focus on maintenance practices, and the establishment of robust physical and cyber security measures.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to give keynote address at UN on World Meditation Day on 21 Dec

Global spiritual leader and humanitarian, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, will guide a live World Meditation on Saturday, following the unanimous adoption of the United Nations General Assembly Resolution declaring 21 December as the World Meditation Day.

Akhilesh, Mayawati demand apology from Shah on Ambedkar remarks

The Samajwadi Party and the Bahujan Samaj Party on Thursday condemned the statement of Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Dr B R Ambedkar, and demanded an unconditional apology for his \"anti-Dalit\" remarks.

Fadnavis takes on Opposition in his first Assembly speech

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis made his first speech on Thursday, the fourth day of the six-day winter session of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, in Nagpur.

Ambedkar row: Former Maha CM Chavan attacks Shah as BJP vandalises Mumbai Congress office

Senior Congress leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan lashed out against Union Minister Amit Shah's recent statement regarding Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar on Thursday, at an event in the town of Karad located in the Satara district of Maharashtra.

BJP's Ram Shinde unanimously elected Maharashtra Legislative Council chairperson

BJP legislator and former minister Ram Shinde was unanimously elected chairperson of the Maharashtra Legislative Council on Thursday.

BJP calls for legal action, Cong rejects saffron party's charges

Both the NDA and INDIA bloc MPs had staged a protest in Parliament premises

UP Assembly adjourned sine die after pandemonium over Ambedkar issue

Opposition members of the Samajwadi Party created pandemonium in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly on Thursday over Union Home Minister Amit Shah's statement on Dr B R Ambedkar in the Parliament forcing the Speaker Satish Mahana to adjourn the house sine die, one day before schedule.

Nagaland MP Phangnon Konyak accuses Rahul of 'hurting her dignity'

Rajya Sabha MP from Nagaland S Phangnon Konyak Thursday accused Congress lawmaker and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi of hurting her \"dignity and self-esteem\".

NPG evaluates 2 Railways, 3 Highway projects under PM GatiShakti NMP

The 85th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG), evaluated five projects under the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (NMP).

IEM-UEM Group mourns passing of founder Satyajit Chakrabarti

The Chancellor and Founder of the IEM-UEM Group, Prof. Satyajit Chakrabarti passed away on Thursday, the group announced in a press statement.

Dover Lane Music Conference: Elam Indira, Anirban Roy chosen for awards

At the annual Dover Lane Music Conference, scheduled to take place in January 2025, the Sangeet Samman Award will be given to Elam Indira Devi, Manipuri Dancer.

Parents of RG Kar Hospital victim move HC seeking a fresh probe

The parents of the 31-year-old woman postgraduate trainee (PGT) doctor who was raped and murdered at the R G Kar Medical College Hospital on 9 August moved Calcutta High Court on Thursday seeking a fresh investigation into the incident.

Twin Burdwan districts get ₹4,650 cr worth of investment proposals in MSME sector

The twin Burdwan districts have recorded investment proposals worth Rs 4,650 crore in the MSME sector, which, according to state MSME Minister Chandranath Sinha, is estimated to reach Rs 10,000 crore in the coming years.

7,949 beneficiaries to receive Bangla Bari funds in W Burdwan in 1st phase

Under the Banglar Bari Scheme, in the first phase, 7,949 beneficiaries in West Burdwan district will receive funds from the state government.