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Malaysia agrees to resume 'no find, no fee' hunt for MH370 in new possible crash site

Malaysia's government has agreed in principle to accept a second \"no find, no fee\" proposal from a US company to renew the hunt for flight MH370, which is believed to have crashed in the southern Indian Ocean more than 10 years ago, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said on Friday.

Pakistan's missile programme is an 'emerging threat', says top US official

A senior White House official, on Thursday, said nuclear-armed Pakistan is developing long-range ballistic missile capabilities that eventually could allow it to strike targets well beyond South Asia, making it an \"emerging threat\" to the US.

Russian missile targets Kyiv

{RETALIATION FOR US-MADE MISSILES } ATTACK ON KURSK REGION KILLS 6

Israeli airstrikes kill several Palestinians

An Israeli airstrike killed at least eight Palestinians in an apartment in Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza strip on Friday, medics said.

Key ally to PM Trudeau vows to bring him down

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, on Friday, looked set to lose power early next year after a key ally said he would move to bring down the minority Liberal government and trigger an election.

MANGIONE FACES MURDER CHARGE THAT LAWYER CALLS 'DEATH ELIGIBLE'

Luigi Mangione was charged with murder by federal prosecutors for the killing of UnitedHealth Group Inc. executive Brian Thompson, which his lawyer said is a sign that prosecutors may seek the death penalty.

US lawmakers race to avert govt shutdown as year ends

Chuck Schumer is calling on House Speaker Mike Johnson to return to a stopgap funding agreement he had negotiated with Democrats

Zakir Hussain laid to rest in San Francisco

Zakir Hussain was laid to rest, on Thursday, at the Fernwood cemetery, in San Francisco, as renowned percussionist A Sivamani and other artistes performed on their drums a little distance away in a tribute to the tabla maestro.

Not in the name of Ambedkar

The raucous winter session was a disservice to his legacy, the illustrious track record of the Constitution and Parliament

India-Kuwait: Modernising the agenda for ancient ties

Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi's visit to Kuwait from December 21-22, coming 43 years after the last such visit by an Indian PM, marks a major milestone for ties and is set to reinvigorate the deep-rooted friendship between our two countries.

Opposition must tell its story better, or tell a new one

This winter session of Parliament offered an opportunity to the Opposition to put the government on the mat in relation to bread-and-butter issues or national security questions. Instead, the Congress is trading charges with the BJP on individuals

SC SAYS CENTRE MUST SET LABOUR STANDARDS, NOT EXPLOIT WORKERS

The Supreme Court on Friday strongly criticised the growing prevalence of precarious employment arrangements, both in the gig economy and within government institutions, calling for fairer and more secure labour practices.

IIM-B director, 7 others booked for caste bias

The Bengaluru police on Friday registered a first information report (FIR) against Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore director Rishikesha T Krishnan, dean (faculty) Dinesh Kumar and six other faculty members over allegations of caste discrimination against a Dalit associate professor at the same institution.

ONOP idea in focus at Tarkunde lecture

The 15th Justice V.M. Tarkunde Memorial Lecture was held in the Capital on Friday, commemorating the legacy of one of India's most respected jurists and civil rights activists.

CABINET APPROVES MSP AT ₹12,100 PER QUINTAL FOR COPRA

The Union Cabinet on Friday approved a minimum support price (MSP) for copra, or dried coconut kernel, of ₹12,100 per quintal (100 kg), applicable for 2025.

Navy staff struggled to rein in runaway boat

The Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) investigation into Wednesday's ferry accident near Gateway of India revealed that while a naval vessel collided with the passenger ferry Nilkamal due to engine malfunction, the ferry was also overloaded at the time of the incident.

DEFENCE TIES WITH INDIA ADVANCING, SAYS PENTAGON

The defence relationship between India and the US is accelerating and advancing in terrific and exciting ways, the Pentagon has said amid the transition from the Joe Biden administration to that of President-elect Donald Trump.

Gold, cash worth ₹52 cr found in car

THE SEIZURE COMES AMID ONGOING ACTION BY THE I-T TEAM IN THE CITY OVER THE LAST FEW DAYS

India slams Bangladesh govt's post claiming territories as own

We have strongly registered a protest on this issue and taken it up with Bangladesh -RANDHIR JAISWAL, MEA spokesperson

Govt, L&T ink ₹7.6k-cr deal for artillery guns

THE DEAL FOR THE K9 VAJRA-T GUNS HAS PUT THE SPOTLIGHT ON THE ARMY'S ARTILLERY MODERNISATION

Will work with China on steps to boost cross-border ties: MEA

India on Friday said it will work with China on steps to take forward the understanding reached by the Special Representatives of the two sides on cross-border cooperation and exchanges, including the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and border trade.

Defence to figure in PM's Kuwait visit

Bolstering defence and security cooperation will be in focus when Prime Minister Narendra Modi travels to Kuwait on Saturday for the first visit by an Indian premier in more than four decades.

HC rejects plea challenging Dharavi revamp bid process

The Bombay high court on Friday dismissed a petition filed by SecLink Technologies Corporation, challenging the state government's decision to award the Dharavi Redevelopment Project to Adani Properties Ltd.

Shah, Scindia arrive in Agartala, set to attend key NE meeting today

Union home minister Amit Shah and minister for the development of north-eastern region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday arrived in Agartala for the 72nd plenary session of the North East Council (NEC), scheduled to commence on Saturday to deliberate on the development, growth and future road map of the North-East.

HC grants K'taka MLC interim bail over 'derogatory' remarks in House

The Karnataka high court on Friday granted interim bail to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLC CT Ravi, who was arrested on charges of allegedly using an abusive word against minister for women and child development Laxmi Hebbalkar inside the legislative council.

39-member JPC to examine ONOP bills formed

The Lok Sabha on Friday approved a 39-member joint parliamentary committee (JPC) to examine The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the amendments to the Government of Union Territories Act, 1963, the twin bills that aim to usher in simultaneous state and national elections.

DALLEWAL'S LIVER, KIDNEY FUNCTIONS IMPACTED: REPORT

The kidney and liver functions of farmer leader Jagjeet Singh Dallewal, who has been on fast-unto-death since November 26, have been impacted, according to the medical report.

Top court rejects 30% cap on credit card interest

The Supreme Court on Friday reversed a 2008 ruling by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) that barred banks from charging more than 30% annual interest on overdue credit card payments, allowing banks to determine their own rates within existing regulations.

KTR gets HC relief from arrest in Formula E case

The Telangana High Court on Friday directed the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) not to arrest BRS leader KT Rama Rao till December 30 while allowing the investigation in the Formula-E race case to proceed.

CENTRE APPOINTS SANDIP MISHRA AS NTA DIRECTOR

The Union government has appointed Sandip Kumar Mishra as the director of National Testing Agency (NTA).