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Israel strikes weapons sites in Syria as Russia grants Assad political asylum

People in Israel have welcomed the fall of Assad, who was a key ally of Iran and Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group

China vows to 'firmly defend' sovereignty as Taiwan launches drills

BEIJING: China vowed on Monday to \"firmly defend\" its sovereignty and insisted Taiwan was an \"inalienable\" part of its territory, after the island said it had detected Chinese warships and coast guard vessels in its waters.

POLICE: BODY OF 32-YR-OLD MISSING MAN FOUND IN U.S. NAGAR FOREST

Body of a 32-year-old man, who had been missing since December 6 from Lalkuan in Nainital district, has been recovered from the forest area in Udham Singh Nagar, police said, adding that the man likely died due to an elephant attack.

Doon airport receives a hoax bomb threat

DEHRADUN: The Jollygrant airport in Dehradun on Monday received a bomb threat, prompting the authorities to conduct a thorough search of the premises by suspending the operations, police said, adding that nothing suspicious was found during the search.

Speech that doesn't befit a judge's office

When they're sworn in, high court judges take an oath to bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India.

Why children in schools take to physical Violence

What made a 12-year-old strangle his classmate over a minor incident in New Delhi? In another city, a class monitor, in his enthusiasm to maintain discipline in the classroom, kicked a student in the groin who succumbed to his injuries on the way to the hospital.

On the road to Damascus

Assad's fall and the rise of Islamists in Syria is a momentous event for West Asia

Arab Spring in Syria marks a power shift

The collapse of the Assad regime has far-reaching consequences. There is genuine fear that Syria could become a safe haven for extremist groups

Can ICJ deliver climate justice to Global South?

After the battle at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at The Hague has now become the battleground for the developing and the developed worlds to face off on the climate issue.

MCD begins adorning Capital's heritage sites with blue plaques

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has begun installing blue oval plaques on heritage buildings across the Capital, under a project to mark the historical nature of these buildings and sites — a historical marker similar to London's iconic blue plaques.

Progress in immunisation coverage a result of health care investment

350 million, India is projected to have the largest share of the 2.3 billion population of children globally in the next 25 years, according to a recent Unicef report.

DDA BLAMES DELHI JAL BOARD FOR SEWAGE IN POND

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has blamed the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) for failing to take over sewerage and piped water supply services in two Vasant Kunj blocks, stating that a lack of action by the water utility agency has led to sewage entering a pond in the area.

Promote winter dham Yatra: CM to students

DEHRADUN: Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami urged the students, who left for Bharat Darshan educational tour on Monday, to apprise people in other states about the Uttarakhand government's decision to start winter Char Dham Yatra.

New India's new Uttar Pradesh taking flight on runway of development: Yogi

LUCKNOW: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday welcomed the successful completion of the validation flight at the upcoming Noida International Airport in Jewar.

40 TOP PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN DELHI RECEIVE BOMB THREAT

NEW DELHI: Over 40 private schools in Delhi received a bomb threat mail on Sunday night and the incident came to light on Monday morning when the schools informed the police.

TN HOUSE ADOPTS RESOLUTION AGAINST MINING OF TUNGSTEN IN MADURAI

The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Monday passed a resolution in the state Assembly urging the Centre to immediately cancel tungsten mining rights granted to Hindustan Zinc Limited in the state, following an intense debate in the House.

SC grants permanent posting to woman officer; slams army

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday took a firm stance against the Indian Army for compelling officers to seek judicial intervention for relief they are entitled to, emphasizing that such practices undermine fairness and equity in service matters.

Indian agencies' over 550 LRs are pending with foreign nations: Data

DATA REVEALED THAT 562 LRS ARE PENDING WITH OTHER COUNTRIES, OUT OF WHICH 315 PERTAIN TO CBI CASES

RAILWAYS TO PROMOTE WEAVER PRODUCTS AT STATIONS

GORAKHPUR: Union Minister of State for Railways, Ranveet Singh Bittu, announced that the Railways will provide space at select stations to promote products crafted by the weaver community, aiming to integrate them into the mainstream business ecosystem.

TRICENTENARY CELEBRATION OF AHILYABAI HOLKAR'S CORONATION TO BE HELD TODAY

VARANASI: Tricentenary celebration of Queen Ahilyabai Holkar's coronation will be held at Banaras Hindu University's (BHU's) Swatantrata Bhavan on Tuesday.

ILLEGAL FIREARM IN KANPUR COURT ROOM CREATES PANIC

KANPUR: A man created panic in a Kanpur court on Monday when he appeared for a hearing carrying an illegal firearm. The weapon accidentally fell to the ground and lawyers subdued the suspect. The individual was subsequently handed over to the local police.

14 hurt in string of Farrukhabad leopard attacks; tranquilised later

KANPUR: At least 14 people, including two students and three forest department workers, were seriously injured on Monday, in a spate of leopard attacks in Farrukhabad.

Trial court accepts plea for 15-day extension, passes no order due to SC stay

Court also accepts Shahi mosque committee's objection application; next hearing on January 8

Healthy India crucial for strong India: CM

GORAKHPUR: Stating that a 'Sashakt Bharat' is possible only with a 'Swasth Bharat', chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said both the central and state governments are working to ensure the health and well-being of every citizen.

Trainee fire techies, experts, boats to keep fair fire-free

THE IDEA IS TO BLEND SPIRITUALITY WITH ENVIRONMENTAL CONSCIOUSNESS

52-yr-old man held for rape of 13-yr-old girl

A CASE HAS BEEN REGISTERED AGAINST AHMED UNDER MULTIPLE SECTIONS OF BNS AND POCSO ACT

HC adjourns hearing on Dr Swamy's plea

The Allahabad high court on Monday fixed January 17, 2025, as the next hearing in a PIL petition filed by BJP leader Dr Subramanian Swamy challenging the government orders of 2017 whereby the state government had taken control and management of fairs and festivals of some temples.

U.P. seeks proposal to restore job security of 62K teachers

PRAYAGRAJ: The state government has sought a proposal from the director, secondary education, UP, to help restore the service security of around 62,000 principals and teachers of 4,512 government-aided secondary schools spread across Uttar Pradesh.

HC DOES NOT TAKE UP ATALA MOSQUE CASE DUE TO PAUCITY OF TIME

PRAYAGRAJ: A petition filed by the management committee of Atala mosque, Jaunpur, challenging a local court's order that directed the registration of a suit in which it was claimed that the mosque was originally an ancient Hindu temple (Atala Devi temple) was not taken up by the court on Monday due to paucity of time.