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Opposition party leader arrested as Georgia authorities try to curb protests over ending EU talks

Georgian police on Wednesday raided the offices of an opposition party and arrested its leader in an apparent attempt to squelch a wave of mass protests triggered by the governing party's decision to suspend negotiations on joining the European Union.

Justice Department and the city of Memphis to address results of scathing police investigation

The fatal beating of Tyre Nichols by officers after he ran away from a traffic stop in January 2023 exposed serious problems in the Memphis Police Department, from the use of excessive force to its mistreatment of Black people in the majority-Black city, a federal investigation has found.

Tribunal established by Sheikh Hasina bans former PM's speeches in Bangladesh

Terming it as a \"hate speech\", a domestic war crimes tribunal in Bangladesh on Thursday ordered that the recent remarks made by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina should be removed from all social media platforms in the country with immediate effect.

Uzbekistan, IAEA agree to joint roadmap on peaceful nuclear development

Uzbekistan and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reached an agreement on adopting a joint roadmap for expanding multifaceted cooperation in the field of peaceful nuclear development, the press service of the Uzbek President announced.

Afghan economy shows modest growth: World Bank

The partial recovery, coupled with falling food prices, helped to gradually improve household welfare

UK leader Starmer will outline his 'Plan for Change'; just don't call it a relaunch

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is trying to change the narrative on his five-month-old government after plummeting approval ratings, business anxiety over tax hikes and protesting farmers clogging London streets.

Israeli Strikes On a Gaza tent Camp kill at least 21 people, hospital says

Israeli airstrikes tore through a tent camp for displaced Palestinians in southern Gaza on Wednesday, sparking fires and killing at least 21 people, according to the head of a nearby hospital,in the latest assault on a sprawling tent city that Israel designated a humanitarian safe zone but has repeatedly targeted.

Syrian insurgents capture central city of Hama in another blow to president Assad

Syrian insurgents entered the central city of Hama Thursday after days of intense clashes with government forces as they push forward with their week-long offensive that brought large parts of Syria under their control.

Police hunt for the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare's boss in Manhattan

Investigators are searching for clues that could help them identify the masked gunman who stalked and killed the leader of one of the largest U.S. health insurance companies on a Manhattan sidewalk, then disappeared into Central Park.

Iran frees jailed Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi for 21 days on medical grounds after surgery

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi was released temporarily from prison Wednesday after undergoing a complex surgery in Iran that saw part of a bone in her right leg removed over cancer fears, her supporters said.

France's PM removed in no-confidence vote

The National Assembly approved the motion by 331 votes. A minimum of 288 were needed

Global narratives on the Indian stage

The 55th International Film Festival of India, popularly known as IFFI, ended on 28 November.

Yoon replaces defense minister as South Korea's parliament moves to Vote on their impeachments

South Korea's president replaced his defense minister Thursday as opposition parties moved to impeach both men over the stunning-but-brief imposition of martial law that brought armed troops into Seoul streets.

Student Uncertainty

As the United States prepares for a new presidential administration, uncertainty looms over the future of its immigration policies.

NSUI stages protest against govt on issues of education

The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) staged a protest here on Thursday against the BJP-led government at the Centre, alleging it has failed to address several issues including paper leak, Agnipath scheme and Manipur situation.

'Muslim mosques being targeted under a planned conspiracy'

'We (Muslims) don't want appeasement. But don't target us. By attacking our mosques, shrines and the way we practice our religion, you are victimising us and this is not the India that J&K was a part of,' said J&K CM

J&K Chief Secretary stresses for early restoration of Jammu's heritage palace complex

Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Thursday made a visit to Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex here to take on spot assessment of the progress made on the works of conservation and protection going on for last few years.

Suspected water contamination: 3 dead, 19 hospitalised in Chennai

In a shocking incident, three people have died and 20 others were hospitalized in what is suspected to be drinking water contamination at Pallavaram under Tambaram Municipal Corporation in Tamil Nadu on Thursday.

Woman killed, son critical after stampede at Pushpa 2 premiere in Hyderabad

Hyderabad Police registered a criminal case against the management of Sandhya Theatre following a stampede on Wednesday night during the special premiere of Pushpa 2, starring Allu Arjun.

Rein in your leaders: T'gana CM to KCR on Harish Rao's arrest

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday asked BRS supremo K Chandrasekhar Rao to rein in his leaders in the wake of the arrest of party leader T Harish Rao.

PM Modi to inaugurate Prayagraj-Varanasi rail track

The Ganga Rail Bridge will also be inaugurated on 13 December by the Prime Minister

BJP attacks Rahul Gandhi, says hand-in-glove with foreign forces

BJP MP Sambit Patra alleged that Gandhi is part of a 'triangle' along with billionaire investor George Soros

Opposition alleges real estate deal behind Kerala govt's decision to cancel Kochi Smart City project

Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, VD Satheesan, on Thursday said that the state cabinet decision to end the Smart City project without discussing it with anyone was a strange move.

College suspends professor

The Scottish Church college authorities today suspended a professor of the institution allegedly in connection with sexual harassment of a student.

Future of Iranian cinema dismal: Mohammad Sina Ghasemi Mousavi

The future of the globally appreciated Iranian cinema, which is suffering at the hands of 'strict' rules from the state authorities, stern censorships and financial constraints faced by production houses, is dismal, felt Mohammad Sina Ghasemi Mousavi (photo), one of the makers of the film Girls of the Sea, which is competing at the ongoing 30 Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF).

Mission zero scrap balance

Aiming at achieving Zero Scrap Balance for timely and efficient disposal of scrap generated by various workshops and sheds, the Eastern Railway has achieved cumulative scrap sale of Rs 321.40 crore till November in the current fiscal.

UGC plans major changes for UG, PG courses

The University Grants Commission has unveiled draft guidelines that envisions major changes like biannual admissions, provisions of multiple entry and exit, flexibility for students, minimum attendance requirements etc in undergraduate and post graduate courses in educational institutions in the country

R G Kar victim's parents open social media account

In the Facebook account titled 'Truth and Justice: Voice for RG KAR Victim', the victim's parents uploaded a written and video message seeking support from the larger society to their demand for justice for their daughter.

Bharat Gaurav train to start on 18 February, next year

IRCTC, East Zone, Kolkata has announced the launch of the Bharat Gaurav Special Tourist Train-Maha Kumbh Punya Kshetra Yatra, set to commence on 18 February 2025.

Experts from London, India inspect Howrah bridge's health

Experts from Rendel, London, Mr Michael J. King, senior consultant and Mr Omar Nabeel, bridges team leader and assistant technical director, representatives of RITES, along with the chief engineer, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, inspected the Howrah Bridge as part of an assessment of the bridge's health.