Blocked from Sambhal, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka meet victims’ families in Delhi
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS): Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met with the families of the Sambhal violence victims on Tuesday evening at 10 Janpath in Delhi, the residence of their mother, Sonia Gandhi, sources told IANS. According to sources, Rahul and Priya.....
Jamaica introduces law in Parliament to remove British monarch
Jamaica is one step closer to becoming a republic and moving away from the British monarchy. The Government this afternoon introduced in Parliament a law to replace King Charles III with a ceremonial Jamaican president. The bill was tabled by...
Party lauded as 'best Christmas do ever' after boss's incredible act stuns employees
John Roberts, director of electrical retailer AO World, has received heaps of praise from his employees across Greater Manchester and his following on social media
Scottish Lord WINS battle to stop battery storage units being built
The Highland Council have reneged on plans to construct battery storage units on a scenic site after strong local objections led by Lord Lovat argued the build would be a detriment to the landscape.
Thousands of old mines litter Nevada. A bill to clean them up is heading to Biden
The Good Samaritan bill to clean up mine pollution is supported by Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo.
Report finds police in Massachusetts city let officers engage in sex with suspected prostitutes
The 41-page report also found that the police department used excessive force, including the unjustified uses of tasers and police dogs and strikes to the head.
The code of conduct judges need to follow
Public outrage over Allahabad High Court judge's anti-Muslim remarks prompts calls for impeachment and judicial accountability reforms.
LG orders drive to identify illegal immigrants
The Delhi LG Secretariat on Tuesday directed the chief secretary and police commissioner of Delhi to launch a two-month special drive to iden-tify and take strict action against illegal Bangladeshi...
The US is striking targets across Syria, and it isn't the only one dropping bombs in this uncertain moment
The US, Israeli, and Turkish militaries all hit targets in Syria over the past few days in service of their national security interests.
Israel hits Syria with over 350 airstrikes; claims Syrian navy ‘destroyed’
Israel conducts heavy airstrikes in Syria, advances troops, destroys navy, and establishes a buffer zone, sparking regional fears.
Israel steps up airstrikes, sends troops deeper into Syria
Israel stepped up its attacks on military sites in Syria, hitting hundreds of targets early Tuesday and sending troops deeper into the country.
Ireland to intervene in South Africa's genocide case against Israel
Ministers will meet in Government Buildings this Wednesday morning for the first time since November 29’s election. This will include ministers who lost their seats, such as Health Minister Stephen Donnelly and Arts Minister Catherine Martin.
Bristol man planning to give over 100 meals to homeless across the city
The event will take place at the V-Shed from 3pm
Violence during 2023 West Bengal panchayat polls was widespread and endemic, says study
Study reveals endemic violence in West Bengal panchayat elections, highlighting control over society and economics, urging for independent State Election Commission.
AG Flags water pump upgrades spending
The auditor-general has found that millions of rand meant for material for a project to upgrade the raw water pump station at a dam in the Free State could not be accounted for by Dihlabeng municipality.
Israeli warplanes hit Syria
Israel carried out a wave of heavy airstrikes across Syria as its troops advanced deeper into the country, a Syrian opposition war monitor said Tuesday, and the Israeli defense minister announced that his forces had destroyed Syria’s navy.
Security memo approved
President Joe Biden has approved a new national security memorandum that is meant to serve as a roadmap for the incoming Trump administration as it looks to counter growing cooperation among China, Iran, North Korea and Russia, the White House said Wednesday.
After Kerala HC speaks tough, CPI(M) and police take action for blocking road
A day after the Kerala High Court spoke tough against how the ruling CPI(M) held a party meeting in the middle of a busy road in the heart of the state capital on December 5, both the Kerala Police...
Final hearing in Kerala actor rape case begins
Final hearing in Kerala actor rape case set to begin at Ernakulam District Sessions Court, racing against Supreme Court deadline.
Karnataka High Court refuses to quash criminal proceedings against madarasa trustee for non-reporting of sexual assault on 11-year-old boy
High Court of Karnataka refuses to quash criminal proceeding against madarasa trustee for not reporting child sexual assault.
‘Open’ to bringing new law to regulate AI but ‘lot of consensus’ required: Vaishnaw in Parliament
Government says ready to consider new AI regulation law but emphasises on need for consensus.
Ilford house explosion: Terrifying moment terraced house in busy street blows up
60 firefighters raced to the scene on Ley Street in Ilford last night following reports of a fire that had engulfed the building - which then suddenly exploded
Sikh preacher Dhadrianwale booked for rape, murder: Punjab Police tells High Court
Punjab Police registers case against Sikh preacher Dhadrianwale for alleged rape and murder in Patiala, High Court informed.
Issue fresh TDR as per guidance value for Palace Grounds land in Bengaluru: Supreme Court orders Karnataka govt  
Supreme Court orders Karnataka government to issue fresh TDR to Mysuru royal family based on guidance value of Palace Grounds land.
Jharkhand Guv announces 33 pc govt job quota for women in Assembly
Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar, addressing the first Special Session of the sixth Assembly on Wednesday, announced several key initiatives on behalf of the Jharkhand government. Most importantly,...
Israeli strikes kill at least 38 people in Gaza - medics
Israeli air attacks across Gaza have killed at least 38 Palestinians, most of them in a strike on a house in Beit Lahiya on the northern edge of the enclave, medics said.
Zelensky criticises Orban over call with Putin on Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticised Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban for discussing Ukraine in a phone call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Ukraine hits Russian facilities with missiles and drones
Ukraine struck a southern Russian port on the Azov Sea with missiles and triggered a fire at an oil depot in the Bryansk region of western Russia with drones, according to officials and media reports.
Dutch Prosecution Won’t Seek Jail for 7 Attackers of Israeli Soccer Fans
The chief prosecutor reasoned that the accused are not terrorists.
Calls to restore historic Bridge of Allan clock launched as 78-year-old arrested for crash
The community council and local politicians are leading the drive to see the 126-year-old clock restored fully.
Death of Kerala youth during reel shooting: Driver of luxury car arrested based on visual evidence
Kozhikode beach road accident: Man arrested for misleading police about luxury car involved in fatal crash in Kerala
Ukrainian missile hits Russian site where Putin's doomsday plane based
Reports have suggested two possible targets - the Beriev Aircraft Company, which maintains some of Putin's most important planes, and the Krasny plant, which makes key missile elements.
Call to allow Castletown activists in Celbridge to address Kildare Co Council
Motion before December meeting of Celbridge-Leixlip Municipal District
Lathi-charge on students in Hazaribagh kicks up political row; demand for CBI probe grows
A huge political row has erupted in Jharkhand over the lathi-charge on protesting students in Hazaribagh. The students were demanding the cancellation of the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examination...
Maharashtra’s Parbhani tensed as miscreant vandalise Constitution replica in Ambedkar’s statue
Violent protests erupt in Parbhani over vandalized Indian Constitution replica, leading to arrests and demands for justice.
Jharkhand's development possible with Centre, State’s mutual cooperation: Governor Santosh Gangwar
Jharkhand Governor emphasizes cooperation between Centre and State for all-round development, outlining government's ambitious plans for progress.
Places of Worship Act: Mathura Shahi Eidgah mosque files intervention application in SC
A day ahead of the crucial hearing in the Supreme Court on pleas challenging the validity of the Places of Worship Act, 1991, the Committee of Management of Mathura’s Shahi Masjid Eidgah, on...
IN PICS | City of Joburg evicts 145 from 'hijacked' building
Residents were evicted on Wednesday from an alleged hijacked building, Moth House in Braamfontein, which belongs to the City of Johannesburg.
South Africa to use G20 Presidency to further push shared goals: Ronald Lamola
South Africa's G20 Presidency aims to promote solidarity, equality, and sustainability through urgent progress on shared goals.
City of Joburg evicts 145 people from hijacked Moth building
The City of Joburg says it has moved 145 people from the hijacked Moth building in the CBD after it was granted an eviction order.
Celbridge community up in arms over Main Street Christmas lights
The Celbridge community are up in arms over a decision not to erect Christmas lights in the town this Christmastime. According to local Labour councillor, Rupert Heather, the decision was taken by the...
Daylight shows extent of destruction as gas blast nearly hit child
Two people were rushed to hospital after being pulled from a burning building after a huge gas explosion on a residential street in east London.
Huge debt burden stands testimony to failure of bureaucrats during YSRCP term, says Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan
Huge debt burden stands testimony to failure of bureaucrats during YSRCP term, says Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan. Irregularities on all fronts in the last five years have shaken the very roots of the system, he says, adding that negligence and indifference have crept in. Referring to the alleged illegal export of rice meant for Public Distribution System (PDS), the Deputy Chief Minister says failure to prevent such activities opens the door for terrorist groups, which can sneak explosive materials to the country.
Consensus eludes Samastha on stand towards IUML, supreme council to meet again
Samastha Kerala Jem-iyyathul Ulama meeting fails to resolve disputes over approach towards IUML, plans special meeting in two weeks.
SC grants anticipatory bail to accused in POCSO case
The Supreme Court has granted anticipatory bail to an accused facing allegations of molestation and misbehaviour of a minor girl under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
'Refrain from interfering in municipal polls': Union Minister Ravneet Bittu tells Punjab officials
Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu on Wednesday asked Punjab government officials to refrain from interfering in the municipal elections, saying officers are delaying...
Kingston Mayor reminds persons not to paint curb walls in political colours
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, is reminding persons undertaking projects that include the painting of curb walls that they should be done in the colours specified in the country's Road Code and not political colours. “I use...
Senior citizens’ forum submits plea to finance panel
Petition urges 16th Finance Commission to consider rising elderly population and social welfare expenses for fund allocation.
Arrangements in place for Tiruvannamalai-bound devotees from Chittoor district
Maha Karthika Deepotsavam in Tiruvannamalai on December 13 attracts devotees; police implement arrangements for devotees from Chittoor.
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