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Higher industrial activity spurs power demand in November: Report

After three consecutive months of muted growth, India's power demand is estimated to have increased 4.3 per cent on-year to 125 billion units (BUs) in November with the recovery riding on a pick-up in industrial activity and warmer temperatures, a report said on Monday.

Automobile retail sales in Nov falls below market expectations at 11.2 per cent: FADA

The automobile retail sales in November fell below market expectations, posting an 11.2 percent growth compared to the same period last year.

Market ends lower for second consecutive session

BSE midcap index was up 0.3per cent and the smallcap index rose 0.5per cent

'Undiagnosed disease' affects 406, claims 31 lives in Congo: WHO

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has recorded 406 cases of an undiagnosed disease between October 24 and December 5, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday.

Tonga's PM resigns ahead of no-confidence motion

Tongan Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni resigned on Monday morning ahead of a motion for a vote of no confidence that was expected to be tabled in parliament later in the day, according to local media.

Fall of Assad's dictatorship ends decades of brutal oppression

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has expressed optimism about Syria's future following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime.

Ghana's ex-President John Mahama is set to return after rival concedes election

Ghana's former President John Dramani Mahama is set to return to office in the West African nation's presidential election after the ruling party candidate, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, on Sunday conceded defeat and voters vented anger at the government's handling of the economy.

Turkish military helicopters collide midair killing six

Two Turkish military helicopters collided in midair on Monday, causing one of them to crash and killing six military personnel on board, officials said.

Netanyahu is set to take the witness stand for the first time in his corruption trial in Israel

At home, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on trial for accusations of fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes in three separate affairs

Taiwan boosts defence readiness amid Chinese warship movements

Taiwan's military launched war-preparedness drills on Monday following reports that Chinese warships and coast guard vessels had entered the Taiwan Strait and the Western Pacific for extended missions.

Facing uncertainty after overthrow of al-Assad, Biden orders airstrikes on Islamic State in Syria

Facing uncertainty in Syria after the rapid overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, Washington bombed sites controlled by Islamic State, a group on the terrorist list, as President Joe Biden's administration tried to recalibrate its policy for that country.

Israeli strikes hit Gaza and also target suspected weapons sites in Syria

Israeli strikes killed at least six people in the central Gaza Strip, Palestinian medical officials said Monday, while also hitting suspected chemical and long-range weapons sites in Syria to keep them from rebels who seized Damascus.

South Korea's democracy held after a 6 hour power play

In an era of rising authoritarianism, at the heels of a six-hour martial law decree that unfolded while many South Koreans slept, something noteworthy happened: Democracy held.

Donald Trump calls for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, says US Withdrawal from NATO possible

Donald Trump on Sunday pushed Russian leader Vladimir Putin to act to reach an immediate ceasefire with Ukraine, describing it as part of his active efforts as president-elect to end the war despite being weeks from taking office.

Government is still functioning but foreign and domestic challenges

Streams of refugees crossed in from neighboring countries, hoping for a more peaceful future

Pakistan's democratic future is uncertain

What is the state of Pakistan's political system today? Is the country experiencing significant democratic erosion? Is this different from the past?

Chinese make inroads in India's neighbourhood

India and China are competitors in Asia. India is the only country in the region to have halted the Chinese military in its tracks.

Why meddle in a House mandate?

President Marcos may have voiced his appeal to the House not to entertain impeachment moves against Vice President Sara Duterte, but the fact remains that he can't—and shouldn't—get in the way of a public accountability mechanism mandated by the Constitution.

Election Annulment

The annulment of Romania's presidential election's first round has plunged the country into political uncertainty, raising critical questions about electoral integrity, foreign influence, and the role of social media in modern campaigns.

Congress falters

The Congress party is facing significant challenges in sustaining its political momentum after an encouraging performance in the Lok Sabha elections.

Public Spaces

To a large extent, architecture and allied design professions are also qualified by internal conversations and validations with little room for patrons' opinions or interactions with the public realm. In effect, it is a matter of reflection if these professional domains, to a certain extent, are estranged from addressing a broader spectrum of social needs and realities of Indian cities. The academia in these professions, too, except a few eminent schools and institutions for planning and architecture, seems to be insulated from the needs of the industry and public realm

Proposed GST hike worries Kashmir's traditional textile artisans

The proposed Goods and Service Tax (GST) hike on Kashmir's traditional handcrafted textiles to 28% from the existing 12% has caused fear among the artisans in the Valley.

Enrollment for Ayushman Vay Vandana cards reaches 25 lakh

In a significant achievement, the enrollment for the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card has reached an impressive milestone of 25 lakh in a span of less than two months of its launch by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

IYC launches 5th edition of 'Young India Ke Bol'

The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) launched the 5th edition of its flagship program 'Young India Ke Bol', here on Monday.

Insurance for all key to social security: PM Narendra Modi

As part of the event, the Prime Minister distributed appointment certificates to prospective Bima Sakhis, under which the goal is to provide employment opportunities to two lakh women

KT Rama Rao, BRS workers protest wearing Adani-Revanth T-shirts

Several BRS legislators, including party working president KT Rama Rao, were taken into custody by the Telangana police today when they arrived at the State Assembly for the first day of the winter session, wearing T-shirts with photographs of chief minister A Revanth Reddy with business tycoon Gautam Adani.

Outbursts against DMK lead to Aadhav's suspension from VCK

Hours ahead of meeting Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin, key ally and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) president Thol Thirumavalavan on Monday suspended party deputy general secretary Aadhav Arjuna for six months for his continued offensive against the big brother, adversely affecting the interests of the VCK.

‘As long as I am TN CM tungsten mining in Melur will not be allowed’

Stalin was responding to Opposition Leader and AIADMK general Secretary EPS during the debate

Fadnavis Ministry wins trust vote as Thackeray snipes at Maha Speaker

The Devendra Fadnavis-led Ministry won the trust vote in the 15th Maharashtra legislative assembly on Monday in what could be called an 'easier done than said' affair.

Extending POSH Act to political parties: Approach the ECI, Supreme Court tells petitioner

The Supreme Court on Monday asked a PIL petitioner seeking to extend the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) to the political parties across the country, to first approach the Election Commission of India (ECI) with the grievance.