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Altman Denies Sister's Sexual Abuse Claims

Open AI CEO Sam Altman denied on Tuesday allegations from his sister Annie Altman, who has filed a complaint accusing him of childhood sexual abuse.

Could've defeated Trump in re-election, says Biden

Joe Biden thinks he could have won re-election if he had stayed in the White House race, he said in an interview published on Wednesday — while conceding he was unsure if he would have served another full term.

Trudeau Rejects Trump's Call for Canada-US Merger

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has, for the first time, publicly rebuffed US President-elect Donald Trump's assertion that Canada should become America's 51st state.

France, Germany Warn Trump Over Threats to Take Over Greenland

France and Germany on Wednesday warned Donald Trump against threatening \"sovereign borders\" after the US president-elect refused to rule out military action to take Greenland, an autonomous territory of European Union member Denmark.

'Non-Negotiable': Panama to Trump on Sovereignty of Key Canal

Panama said on Tuesday that the sovereignty of its interoceanic canal was non-negotiable, after US President-elect Donald Trump refused to rule out military action to regain control.

Spanish premier says Musk stirs up hatred

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Wednesday that X owner and Donald Trump ally Elon Musk \"openly attacks our institutions\" and \"stirs up hatred\".

Rekindle the animal spirits

Creating mass demand, leading to a boom in investment, is necessary; encouraging consuming classes to spend will help

Expansionist twist in Trump's MAGA pitch

Make America Great Again (MAGA) always had a revanchist ring to it, but its face and voice, Donald Trump has just revealed that territorial expansion is a part of its agenda.

Draft Data Protection Rules Can Be Improved

Issues around overbreadth, clarity, and discretionary power being placed in the hands of State agencies call for wider discussion

Post 370 Kashmir has no place for UN office

Recent strikes by Pakistan Air Force in Afghanistan, the last was on Christmas Eve, are a grandchild of the Cold War triggered by American diplomat George Kennan's 8,000-word telegram from Moscow in 1946 that was realpolitik in its most clinical form; he scorned democracy and saw no American interest in defending American values far from home.

How Indian Diaspora Can Contribute to Viksit Bharat

This year, Odisha is hosting the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. Over the years, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi has enhanced not only the Indian diaspora's participation in the event but also their sense of community, pride, and purpose among millions of non-resident Indians (NRIs).

Merit Must Guide Judges' Selections

Justice CT Ravikumar, who retired as a Supreme Court judge on January 5 following a three-year tenure, on Wednesday underscored the primacy of merit in judicial appointments, dismissing the idea of reservation for marginalized communities in constitutional courts despite hailing from a Scheduled Caste background.

Draft Rules Align With Global Trends: UGC

The new draft University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations on faculty recruitment and promotions in higher education institutions provide \"greater clarity\" about the role of the chancellor in selecting the vice-chancellor, UGC chairperson M Jagadesh Kumar said on Wednesday, as he denied allegations of the recently released draft norms granting governors broader control over V-C appointments.

Wilson, Dhawale Get HC Bail in '18 Koregaon Violence Case

The Bombay high court on Wednesday granted bail to Rona Wilson and Sudhir Dhawale, two men arrested in connection with the violence in Bhima Koregaon in 2018, after noting their long period of incarceration and the unlikeliness of the trial concluding anytime soon.

2 JEE Aspirants Found Dead in Kota Hostels, Cops Suspect Suicide

Two students preparing for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) for admission to undergraduate engineering course were found dead in separate incidents in Rajasthan's Kota district, police said on Wednesday, suspecting both to be cases of suicide.

Writer-filmmaker Pritish Nandy dies, tributes pour in

Eminent journalist and writer Pritish Nandy died at the age of 73 in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Be part of 'Viksit Bharat' journey: EAM

External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday kicked off the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention in Bhubaneswar, calling upon persons of Indian origins (PIOs) and non-resident Indians (NRIs) to actively participate in the journey to \"Viksit Bharat\" (developed India).

6 die, many injured in stampede at Tirupati

At least six people died and several others were injured in a stampede at Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday evening as hundreds of devotees jostled for tickets for a religious event in the temple town, officials said.

India, Maldives eye defence cooperation as ties improve

Defence minister Rajnath Singh and his Maldivian counterpart Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon on Wednesday reaffirmed the readiness of the two countries to enhance ties to a \"comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership\", and reviewed various elements of defence cooperation to boost the capability of the Maldives National Defence Force.

Hopes of rescuing trapped miners in Assam dwindle, one body recovered

The hopes of saving the people trapped 300 feet under the ground in an Assam coal mine dimmed on Wednesday as they remained missing in the dark, flooded interiors of the quarry and its labyrinth of underground tunnels, with the rescue team retrieving a body on the third day of a frantic operation.

U.P. power men write to CM against privatisation

THE COMMITTEE, REPRESENTING EMPLOYEES, CONTRACT WORKERS, AND ENGINEERS, ANNOUNCED PLANS TO INTENSIFY THEIR AGITATION

Unease among NDA allies in bid to win back core caste support

The allies are raising contentious issues like caste census, reservation in the private sector, increase in reservation and more.

Mankameshwar Ward Residents Suffer As Sewer Line Work Faces Delays

A five-year delay in constructing a crucial sewer line has left thousands of residents in Mankameshwar Ward facing unhygienic conditions.

Activist claims Aligarh's Jama Masjid built on public land

An RTI activist on Monday filed a petition in the Aligarh civil court, claiming that the historic Jama Masjid stands on public land allegedly encroached upon by antisocial elements under the guise of religion.

Transfer of temple cases: HC issues notice to Sunni Waqf Board

The Allahabad high court issued notices to the UP Sunni Central Waqf Board on Wednesday in a petition seeking transfer of some more cases from Mathura court to the high court related to various temples of Shri Krishna in Mathura.

Sambhal mosque dispute: HC stays trial court proceedings till Feb 25

THE SURVEY WAS REPORTEDLY CARRIED OUT THE SAME DAY AND CONTINUED ON NOVEMBER 24.

HC Dismisses PIL Against Justice Shekhar Yadav's Impeachment Motion

The Petition Sought a Directive to Stop Further Proceedings on the Impeachment Notice Submitted by 55 MPs to the Rajya Sabha Chairman.

Missing Man's Return Clears Relatives in Kidnapping Case

His Sudden Appearance Has Brought Relief To His Relatives, Who Were Facing Trial For The Crime

HC Grants Relief to U.P. Cabinet Minister Nandi

The FIR was lodged against Nandi alleging that during the election campaign, he, along with his supporters, attacked a local police station.

Yogi Urges Women MLAs To Leave A Lasting Legacy Through Action

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath addressed a conference of women legislators from Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand here on Wednesday, urging them to set a lasting example through their legislative work.