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New Syrian govt 'receptive' to probe into Assad war crimes

The fall of the Assad rule is a significant opportunity for us to fulfil our mandate on the ground: IIIM

South Korea's Opposition Party Vows to Impeach Acting President

South Korea's main liberal opposition party said Tuesday it will seek to impeach acting leader Han Duck-soo (photo), as Seoul grapples with the turmoil set off when impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol made a short-lived declaration of martial law.

American imprisoned in Russia sentenced to new 15-year jail term for espionage

A Russian-born U.S. citizen already imprisoned in Russia on a bribery conviction has been handed a second 15-year jail term for espionage, Russian news agencies reported Tuesday.

AHRC probes Congress worker's death during Raj Bhavan protest

The Assam State Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has initiated a suo motu investigation into the death of Congress worker Advocate Mridul Islam, who succumbed during the \"Raj Bhavan Chalo\" protest in Guwahati on 19 December.

Lucknow IOB bank theft: 2 accused killed in encounter, 3 arrested, 2 still absconding

Two accused, who stole crores of rupees by cutting 42 lockers of Indian Overseas Bank in Lucknow, were killed in a police encounter.

Security forces recover explosives in Churachandpur as Manipur grapples with unrest

In a bid to maintain peace amidst ongoing tensions in Manipur, security forces conducted intensive search operations across vulnerable zones in the state's hill and valley districts on Monday.

Dhankhar anguished over Oppn's no-confidence motion

'The notice was not even a vegetable-cutting knife, it was rusted'

Under Yogi's leadership, UP's double-engine government remains committed to health welfare: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday that in the battle against encephalitis, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has accomplished what he could not during his tenure as Uttar Pradesh's chief minister due to the lack of effective remedies at the time.

'Yuva Kumbh' reflects nation's affection for Atalji: Adityanath

The UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Tuesday that events like 'Yuva Kumbh' exemplify the nation's and state's profound respect and admiration for the revered Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Man who never rested on his laurels

The Bob Dylan biopic \"A Complete Unknown,\" starring Timothée Chalamet, focuses on Dylan's early 1960s transition from idiosyncratic singer of folk songs to internationally renowned singer-songwriter.

An ideologue of social justice

After more than seven decades of independence, Indian politics finds itself at a crossroads, grappling with complex issues that challenge its foundational ideals.

Building a streamlined, strong, modern military to enhance national defence capabilities

Building a streamlined, strong and modern military is a consistent policy of the Party and a necessary task in the new situation.

Myanmar Fractures

Myanmar's military junta, once feared as a monolithic force, is increasingly showing signs of internal decay.

Congress must apologise for attacking Amit Shah, says Maha CM Fadnavis

The Congress must apologise for tweeting a partial video of Amit Shah's speech about Dr Ambedkar and then attacking Shah, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Tuesday at Nagpur.

Chhattisgarh Cabinet set for reshuffle ahead of local polls

Speculations about a Cabinet expansion in Chhattisgarh have gained momentum ahead of the urban body and panchayat elections.

Cong moves SC over amendment in Conduct of Election Rules

'Considering 5 p.m. data as the final voter turnout is merely a misconception'

Relief to KCR, Harish Rao as Telangana HC suspends notices

In a relief to former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao and former Minister T. Harish Rao, the High Court on Tuesday suspended the notices issued by a lower court in a case related to the damages caused to the Medigadda barrage, a part of Kaleshwaram Project.

Allu Arjun interrogated on Hyderabad stampede

The Pushpa actor was questioned at the Chikkadpally police station

Dismissed' IAS officer Vinod Kumar convicted for 10th time

The Bhubaneswar Special Judge Vigilance court on Tuesday convicted former Odisha cadre IAS officer Vinod Kumar besides two others on corruption charges and sentenced them to undergo 3-year rigorous imprisonment.

TN Governor Ravi Meets PM Modi, Thanks Him for Support to Tamil Language, Literature

Governor R.N. Ravi, who is on a four-day visit to the national capital, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday and thanked him for his love for the people of the state, Tamil language and literature.

Vedanta's 'Swarna Prashan' to cover 17000 school children

‘Swarna Prashan’, a health-care initiative by Vedanta Aluminium in partnership with the Ministry of AYUSH in September has reached more than 6400 students and its latest phase it is extended to 15 government schools in tribal dominated Rayagada and Kalahandi districts reaching out to more than 17,000 students.

Proposal to open 5 more ESI hospitals says Minister Singkhuntia

Dialysis unit inaugurated at ESI Hospital

Rs 61,000 crore worth petrochemical project to take off in Odisha

The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has decided to commission the Rs 61,000 crore worth naphtha cracking unit in Odisha's port city of Paradip.

Protein supplements & blankets distributed among primitive Mankidia & Khadia tribes

In an inspiring initiative under the Poshan Abhiyan, protein supplements and blankets were distributed to the vulnerable Mankidia and Khadia tribes residing in Rangamatia, Jhinei, and Sitakund villages near Similipal national park.

BJP's Overreaction on Petition to ECI Speaks Volumes: BJD

The Opposition BJD reiterated its concerns raised with the Election Commission of India (ECI), seeking a detailed clarification. However, the BJP's overreaction in the state has raised questions, remarked BJD MLA Dr. Arun Sahoo on Tuesday.

HC not to act on victim's parents' plea for fresh probe

The petitioners will need clarifications from the apex court or from any division Bench of HC

ECOR to run Special Trains for Maha Kumbh Mela

East Coast Railway (ECOR) will run special trains for pilgrims traveling to the upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela, scheduled to take place in 2025.

Two Govt. functionaries get jail in corruption cases

Two government functionaries were convicted by Special Vigilance Courts on Tuesday and were sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment in separate bribery and disproportionate asset cases.

Idea of holding Pravasi Rourkela mooted

The Business Conclave-24 organised by Rourkela Chamber of Commerce and Industries (RCCI) was a success, claimed president of RCCI, Prabhat Tiberwall, and made particular reference to suggestions of organizing a Pravasi Rourkela Conclave.

Tourism dept plans packages during Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida said the tourism department will leverage the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas event to highlight Odisha as a premier tourism and investment destination by curating experiences that combine cultural immersion with modern amenities.