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AUSTRALIA VIES WITH CHINA TO TURN THE SOLOMONS INTO A POLICE STATE

In October 2024, Suidani and Talifilu were arrested by Solomon Islands police under unusual circumstances On December 19th, Australia announced it was giving Solomons AUS$190 million 'to grow the size and capability of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), in response to a request by Solomon Islands'.

India-Afghanistan growing ties raise concerns in Pakistan

In a dramatic turn of events on Tuesday, an Afghan staffer at the Indian consulate in Jalalabad, which has been non-operational since 2020, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt.

Putin apologises for plane crash, without saying Russia at fault

Putin said the 'tragic incident' had occurred when Russian air defence systems were actively repelling Ukrainian drones.

TRUMP ASKS SUPREME COURT TO PAUSE LAW BANNING TIKTOK

WASHINGTON President-elect Donald Trump has urged the U.

Neighbourhood challenges and some opportunities

How India worked on Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, who was aggressive and provocative towards India, and made him realise that India only wished his country well, is a template worth emulating in developing relations with other nations.

Change-proofing the Quad's global public goods mission in the Indo-Pacific

Global Public Goods (GPGs) enable the Quad to don the mantle of strategic ambiguity and as a non-threatening, benign, beneficial and stabilizing force in the turbulent waters of the Indo-Pacific.

THE DIASPORA DILEMMA

It used to be, and still is, one of Indian foreign policy's greatest assets. But India's super successful diaspora faces its greatest challenge today.

THE DEBT WE OWE DR MANMOHAN SINGH

Are we an unlucky generation of Indians that we had someone like him, by accident as someone said, and we failed to listen?

Congress leaders lack enthusiasm in Delhi

NEW DELHI Ahead of the Assembly elections in Delhi, the Congress party appears to lack enthusiasm, with its rank and file believing that even a gain in vote share may not translate into seat victories.

BHAJANLAL CABINET REVERSES MANY GEHLOT-ERA DECISIONS

The state government scrapped nine districts and three divisions created during the tenure of former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.

Advanced disaster response vehicle deployed at Mahakumbh

Mahakumbh's emergency vehicle features tools to handle disasters and accidents.

DELHI POLICE SEIZES DRUGS WORTH RS 2 CR MEANT FOR NEW YEAR PARTIES

NEW DELHI In a major crackdown, the Delhi Police Crime Branch dismantled a drug syndicate smuggling 'Malana cream', a premium form of charas (marijuana) just ahead of the year end.

NATIONAL MOURNING MANY NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTIES CANCELLED

Nationwide mourning following Dr Manmohan Singh's death, leads to cancellation of New Year celebrations.

Manmohan Singh's last rites see power-packed attendance

NEW DELHI Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's mortal remains were cremated with full state honours at Nigambodh Ghat, New Delhi on Saturday in the presence of top national leaders and foreign dignitaries including PM Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar, Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and several others.

RAHUL URGES UNITY AMONG MADHYA PRADESH LEADERSHIP

Internal rifts, leadership issues, and discontent within Congres hinder progress and cohesion in Madhya Pradesh.

HARYANA'S MSP PROMISE WILL BE UNMET WITHOUT CENTRE'S NOD

CHANDIGARH The Haryana government's recent decision giving guarantee to procure all 24 notified crops at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) fixed by the Centre has ignited a debate among economics experts and farmers.

POLICE POST IN VACANT GROUND NEAR JAMA MASJID IN SAMBHAL

SAMBHAL (UTTAR PRADESH): Work is currently underway to build a police post in the vacant ground near Jama Masjid in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal in the wake of violence that erupted last month during an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) examination of a Mughal-era mosque, resulting in four fatalities and multiple injuries among police personnel and locals.

CASTE POLITICS BACK ON CONGRESS AGENDA FOR 2025

Rahul Gandhi must reform Congress and rebuild grassroots to regain relevance amid ineffective leadership and growing calls for change.

Who will succeed Venugopal as Congress GSO?

Congress leadership deliberates on successor to K.C. Venugopal, with loyalty as a key factor.

THIS ELECTION IS ABOUT PEOPLE OF DELHI VS KEJRIWAL: GARG

\"This is a people's election, and they are with us to remove the Kejriwal government from Delhi.'

ILLEGAL MIGRANTS SPARK POLITICAL DEBATE AHEAD OF DELHI ELECTIONS

Political parties clash over illegal migrants and voter manipulation allegations ahead of Delhi Assembly polls.

CONGRESS RAMPS UP CAMPAIGN FOR DELHI ELECTIONS

Congress plans to introduce schemes like cash benefits and free education to boost its electoral prospects.

AFTER PAK AIRSTRIKE TALIBAN LAUNCHES MILITARY ASSAULT

Assault units, mechanized infantry vehicles and drones were used by the Afghan forces to destroy at least four Pak Army posts and ISIS camps. 19 Pak Army personnel are believed to have been killed.

Detection of terror modules in Bengal triggers BJP-TMC spat

KOLKATA The arrest of 10 suspected terrorists across West Bengal in the past two weeks has triggered a major war of words between the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party.

MEHUL CHOKSI IS SUING GOI IN THE UK TO DELAY EXTRADITION

NEW DELHI In what is being seen as a last act of a well thoughtout elaborate plan, spread across more than four years since he was allegedly abducted, fugitive criminal and one of India's most wanted, Mehul Choksi, is suing the Government of India and five other individuals in the United Kingdom seeking a damage of Rs 3.60 crore for what he will allege was mental, physical, and psychological trauma caused due to Government of India's action.

FM chairs 55th GST Council meeting in Jaisalmer

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is chairing the 55th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council which is underway in Jaisalmer of Rajasthan on Saturday.

Power supply companies continue to remain a burden on state finances

Electricity distribution companies (DISCOMs) continue to weigh heavily on State finances, stated a report by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Vanguard announces new technology office in Hyderabad

Vanguard today announced plans to establish a new office in Hyderabad, India.

Adani plans Rs 20,000 crore thermal power plant

The Adani Group has reaffirmed its commitment to Bihar's development and announced investments in various sectors including infrastructure, smart metering and cement in addition to its investment in gas distribution, logistics and agri-logistics.

LT FOODS LAUNCHES NON-GMO DAAWAT JASMINE THAI RICE IN INDIA

LT Foods, an Indian-origin global FMCG Company in the consumer food space, has launched a Non-Genetically Modified Organism (Non-GMO) Certified global gourmet food 'DAAWAT Jasmine Thai Rice' for Indian consumers.