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WHO asks Israel to release hospital director

The WHO chief called on Monday for the immediate release of Hossam Abu Safiyeh, director of Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital, who is being held by Israel's military following a major raid on the facility.

Seoul to inspect all 737-800 aircraft as it seeks clues for plane crash

SOUTH Korean officials said on Monday they will conduct safety inspections of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by the country's airlines, as they struggle to determine what caused a plane crash that killed 179 people a day earlier.

Officials Seek to Detain Yoon for Evading Questioning

SOUTH Korean law enforcement officials requested a court warrant on Monday to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol as they investigate whether his short-lived martial law decree on Dec 3 amounted to rebellion.

Submariner Who Turned Commander-in-Chief

Newly married and sworn as a Naval officer, Jimmy Carter left his tiny hometown in 1946 hoping to climb the ranks and see the world.

Appeals Court Upholds $5 Million Award in Sex Abuse Verdict Against Trump

A three-judge panel rejected prez-elect's claim that trial court had made multiple errors

Dalit assaulted over 'conversion' in UP's Fatehpur

A Dalit man (47) was allegedly beaten and paraded with his tonsured head for trying to \"coerce a group of residents to convert to Christianity\" in Behlopur Alai village of UP'S Fatehpur district on Friday.

Rahul, Priyanka slam BJP govt over death of Dalit inside police station

CONGRESS leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday condemned the death of a Dalit youth in police custody at Dewas in Madhya Pradesh and said it is not possible without the support of the government.

Main accused in MP gold, cash haul fears for life

THE Enforcement Directorate raid at the premises of crorepati ex-constable of Madhya Pradesh transport department, Saurabh Sharma and associates, led to ₹33 crore-plus movable and immovable assets.

PK booked as police action on Bihar PSC candidates turns into major row

POLITICAL parties sought to corner the Nitish Kumar government on Monday, a day after police cane-charged and used water cannons against Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) candidates protesting against alleged exam paper leak.

Lenacapavir named 'breakthrough of the year' drug for HIV care

IN a step to fight against HIV/AIDS, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Lenacapavir, an injectable HIV drug.

From logistics to innovation, India improves rankings in 10 yrs: Govt

OVER the past decade, India has cemented its position as the world's fifth-largest economy, demonstrating progress in areas ranging from logistics and innovation to security and cyber security, government sources said.

Pak betting app scam: ED says promoters earned more than 50% profit

THE Enforcement Directorate's (ED) investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) has revealed that alleged online betting website 'Magicwin', owned by Pakistani nationals has earned profits that were more than 50 percent of the total deposits made by the betting players.

Vajpayee's 'good governance', Modi schemes on BJP agenda

AFTER celebrating the Constitution Day, the BJP is gearing up for a year-long 'Sangathan Parva' coinciding with Atal Jayanti in which former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 'good governance' will be highlighted.

Mixed bag for 'divided' Oppn in '24

WHEN the INDIA bloc made a stunning comeback in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the world's largest democratic exercise, political pundits compared it with the successful 1977 model of the Opposition parties coming together to dislodge Indira Gandhi.

ECO-PRECARIAT STRUGGLES IN UNLIVEABLE CITIES

BENGALURU'S 'pleasant weather' tag has taken a hit as the city saw extreme heat waves in the summer, followed by torrential rains that flooded various parts of the city.

The World Is Ending... Pass The Popcorn

Regimes toppling, countries threatening to vanish off the face of the earth. Wait, the earth may itself have officially entered an existential crisis in 2024. But Happy New Year

Teacher used casteist slur, abetted son's suicide

AN SC woman from Palani of Dindigul alleged her 14-year-old son died by suicide as his teacher used casteist slurs and made him undress in front of the class.

Misbranded cigarettes worth ₹3.5 cr seized at port

IN one of the biggest recent seizures, Chennai Seaport Customs recently foiled a bid to smuggle in 19.8 lakh sticks of misbranded Indian cigarettes worth ₹3.5 crore from Dubai in a cargo consignment declared as Bitumen.

Defamation: Cop demands Seeman's apology in court

DISTRICT Superintendent of Police Dr V Varun Kumar on Monday demanded an apology from NTK chief Seeman in a court of law for the defamatory remarks made by his party cadre against him and his family.

CM: 'Arrogant stock' fomenting violence, curbing women rights

THE opposite of Dravidian stock is 'arrogant stock' that promoted violence, divided people on the basis of religion and caste and snatched women of their rights, Chief Minister M K Stalin said after expanding the 'Pudhumai Penn Thittam' at Kamaraj College in Thoothukudi on Monday.

Don't politicise issues for gains, minister tells EPS

MINISTER for Social Welfare P Geetha Jeevan criticised AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami for making statements that allegedly caused fear among girl students and their parents regarding safety in higher education institutions.

Minister Flays AIADMK's 'Theatrics'

LAW Minister S Reghupathy on Sunday dismissed the AIADMK's protests over the Anna University sexual assault case as mere \"theatrics\" to stay politically relevant.

AIADMK cadre stage statewide stir seeking justice for rape survivor

SEVERAL AIADMK leaders and cadre were arrested on Monday across the state during demonstrations demanding justice for the survivor in the sexual assault incident at Anna University.

Vijay Meets Guv, Wants Women Safety Ensured

TAMILAGA Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay on Monday urged Governor RN Ravi to take necessary steps to ensure the safety of women.

Panel to Submit Report to NCW Chairman Soon

The fact-finding committee of the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Monday said it would soon submit a detailed report with its recommendations to the commission chairman on the sexual assault of a girl on AU campus.

Tech glitches may have led to FIR leak: NIC

THE central government's National Informatics Centre (NIC) has said the FIR in the alleged rape of the Anna University student may have been leaked as it was not blocked due to technical glitches due to migration from Indian Penal Code (IPC) to Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS).

Concern raised over Kodungaiyur incinerator

WARD 35 MDMK councillor S Jeevan urged Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) Mayor R Priya to abandon the proposed waste-to-energy incinerator at Kodungaiyur dumping yard at the council meeting on Monday.

35% Hike in Professional Tax to Be Implemented From 2024-25

THE Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has finalised a 35% hike in professional tax during its council meeting at the Ripon Building on Monday.

Security Beefed Up For New Year Celebration

GREATER Chennai police have formed around 54 special teams to ensure that New Year celebrations pass off without any major incident.

GCC to Set Up Digital Name Boards in 15 Zones

₹15.49-crore project will cover both bus routes and interior roads