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Syrians cheer end of 50 years of Assad rule at first Friday prayers since government fell

Exuberant Syrians observed the first Friday prayers since the ouster of President Bashar Assad, gathering in the capital's historic main mosque, its largest square and around the country to celebrate the end of half a century of authoritarian rule.

Yoon's impeachment sparks worries over military readiness

As of Thursday, six South Korean generals had been suspended from their duties

Urban voters must turn out in larger numbers

The results of the Maharashtra and Jharkhand Legislative Assembly elections are now out, and new governments have been formed in both states.

Looking ahead to a year of promise

Nostradamus, the renowned French astrologer and seer, has made intriguing predictions about global affairs and India's future for the year 2025.

Legacy threatened

Nepal's objection to the Agnipath scheme and its refusal to send its youth for service in the Indian Army has put a 200-year historical legacy in jeopardy.

Taiwan imbroglio

The US State Department has urged China to exercise restraint. It reminded Beijing that a routine transit by President Lai should not be used as a pretext for military pressure. There is overwhelming opinion across the world that the scale of Chinese deployment targeting the entire island chain stretching from Japan to Borneo is a clear demonstration of China's intention to intimidate Taiwan militarily by exerting control over critical waterways. No wonder, Beijing's military posture around Taiwan in recent years has raised fears of conflict in the region

Misuse of law

The suicide of a Bangalore-based tech professional has reignited concerns over the misuse of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, which addresses cruelty by husbands or their families toward women.

Haryana introduces free cashless treatment for road mishap victims

In compliance with the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the Haryana Police has launched a new initiative under which accident victims will now receive free treatment in the initial golden hour.

Mehbooba slams NC's silence on restoration of Article 370

Slamming the ruling National Conference (NC), Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday criticized the NC for its inaction on key issues, despite holding a significant number of seats, and asserted that the PDP would take the lead in fighting for restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's special status, statehood, and release of political prisoners.

JP Nadda accuses Congress of aligning with foreign conspiracies against India

BJP National President JP Nadda, while addressing the \"Janadesh Parab\" rally in Raipur on Friday, launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, accusing it of aligning with foreign-funded entities seeking to destabilize India.

Sikh Gurus, sacrifices for the nation and religion are a profound source of inspiration: UP CM

The 350th martyrdom year of Guru Teg Bahadur, the ninth Guru of Sikhism, will be commemorated across Uttar Pradesh with year-long celebrations.

Farmers withdraw 'Jatha' at Shambhu, to hold tractor march

Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher urged people in Punjab to be part of the Rail Roko

'100 pc plain water used': Police refute allegations of use of 'chemical-laced water' on protesting farmers

The Ambala police in Punjab have dismissed allegations of using chemical-laced water to disperse protesting farmers at the Shambhu border, asserting that only plain water was used.

Kerala CM writes to PM Modi urging him to withdraw VGF repayment norm for Vizhinjam project

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking to intervene and withdraw the finance ministry's norm making it mandatory for the state to repay the Viability Gap Fund (VGF) for the Vizhinjam seaport project in installments.

Andhra: TDP's membership reaches 73 lakh

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) claimed on Saturday that it has created a record of sorts in the party membership enrollment as the total number of members has reached 73 lakh.

'Determined to raise standards of education'

Revanth Reddy said that the govt endeavours to upgrade students' skills

Cine star Allu Arjun released from jail

Actor Allu Arjun was released in the early hours on Saturday from Chanchalguda jail after spending the night there even though he had secured interim bail from the Telangana High Court.

Navy chief to visit Indonesia to deepen maritime ties

Adm. Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), will embark on a four-day official visit to Indonesia on Sunday.

Goods train splits into two parts after its coupling breaks in Bihar

A goods train split into two parts after its coupling broke near the Kharia-Pipra halt on the Bhagalpur-Jamalpur line in Bihar on Saturday, affecting the traffic on the route.

Maha ministry portfolio pie to get 'final touches' on Sunday

Even after three weeks of intense and hectic negotiations and lobbying, as well as the intervention of the BJP's top brass in Delhi, sources said on Saturday evening that the list of Maharashtra's cabinet ministers and ministers of state is yet to be finalized and will be given \"final touches\" only by Sunday morning.

'Surest way to ensure degeneration is to put an institution or individual beyond scrutiny'

Institutional challenges from within and without often stem from the erosion of meaningful dialogue and authentic expression

Samvidhan showdown in LS: BJP reminds LoP Rahul of 1975 Emergency to blunt Congress attack

The Day 2 debate on 75 years of the Constitution's adoption witnessed fresh fireworks in the Lok Sabha, with the Congress and BJP members engaging in fierce verbal exchanges on Saturday.

Congress, BJP exchange heated words over couple's suicide in MP's Sehore

A war of words broke out between the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress in Madhya Pradesh over the tragic suicide of a businessman and his wife, who allegedly faced harassment by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

Asansol division's Madhupur station being redeveloped for better efficiency

Madhupur station, a vital location in the Asansol division of Eastern Railway, is undergoing significant redevelopment with a focus on creating modern infrastructure for improved train operations and passenger services.

IISCO Steel Plant launches recycled paver blocks in colourful shades

The IISCO Steel Plant (ISP) of Sail in Burnpur launched an innovative project aimed at converting LD slag, a byproduct of steel manufacturing, into environmentally sustainable paver blocks.

Vehicle with govt sticker hits e-cart, kills 2

An elderly patient and an electric rickshaw operator died and two health workers suffered grave wounds when a speeding four-wheeler bearing a West Bengal government board rammed into the e-rickshaw from the opposite end in Monteswar in East Burdwan on Saturday morning.

Locals allege illegal digging of Jalangi river embankment

A shocking act of alleged environmental disregard has put Krishnagar's Jalangi river in the spotlight, as councillor Palash Das of ward 25 stands accused of unauthorised digging near the riverbank.

WB CM congratulates successful candidates from state in ISS exam

CM Mamata said our students are showing improved performances in IAS & IPS examinations too

Bail to RG Kar accused: Left, Cong protest against CBI

Hardly 24 hours after the court granted bail to Prof (Dr) Sandip Ghosh and Abhijit Mondal, two accused in the heinous incident of rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at R G Kar Hospital on 9 August, CPM, Congress and the SUCI, along with doctors' bodies hit the streets in the city on Saturday afternoon to protest against the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for its failure to submit charge sheet (CS) to the court within 90 days.

One detained in Golf Green murder Case

A severed head was recovered from Kolkata's Golf Green area, leading to the detention of one individual for questioning.