JP Nadda calls Cong to join 'anti-democracy day' observance, slams Emergency, Article 370 in RS
BJP National President and Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha, JP Nadda, initiated a debate in the Upper House of Parliament, highlighting the significance of the Indian Constitution. He...
Putin's top nuclear general, Igor Kirillov, killed in Ukraine bomb blast in Moscow
Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, 54, died early on Tuesday after a device hidden inside a scooter was detonated as he emerged from his apartment block - with his driver also killed
Lance Hall jailed 13 years for fatal stabbing in Whangārei stairwell
Lance Hall, 51, was found guilty of murder in October by a jury and appeared for sentencing in the High Court at Whangārei on Tuesday.
Salmon exposed to banned chemicals unwittingly sold by UK supermarkets
Norwegian firm Mowi, which describes itself as the 'world's most sustainable protein producer' has been selling fish exposed to dozens of chemicals to UK supermarkets as 'organic'.
Donald Trump judge rejects bid to toss hush money conviction before entering White House
A judge refused to throw out President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money conviction because of the US Supreme Court’s recent ruling on presidential immunity
AAP MLA Chaitar Vasava detained while on way to surrender in Gujarat
AAP MLA Chaitar Vasava detained in Gujarat for unauthorized entry, sparking accusations of political persecution and defiance.
RG Kar case: Calcutta HC admits petition challenging denial of police permission for protest (Ld)
A single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court on Tuesday morning admitted a petition by the West Bengal Joint Platform of Doctors, an umbrella association of senior doctors, challenging the denial...
'Appalling eyesore' at end of driveway leads couple to regret moving into new €430,000 home
Walter Brown and Sharon Kelly have moved into a new build home, but the couple are not happy with the condition of a nearby area
Maha Oppn walks out over youth’s death in Parbhani, murder of sarpanch in Beed
The Opposition staged a walk out in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Tuesday citing that the state government was not serious in taking action in the case relating to the death of a Dalit youth
Trump’s immunity claim fails to end New York hush money case
Though it’s unclear if the case will still proceed to sentencing as the president-elect continues to challenge the verdict.
Fiscal update shows Kiwis paying price for government's austerity, critics say
The government's opening of the books has been met with derision from its opponents inside Parliament and out.
Humza Yousaf to step down as MSP at next election
The former first minister and SNP leader says it will be the "right time" to leave the Scottish parliament.
A bomb kills the head of Russia’s nuclear defense forces and his assistant in Moscow
An explosive device planted near an apartment building in Moscow killed the head of Russia’s nuclear and chemical forces early Tuesday, officials said. Russia’s Investigative Committee said the bomb, which was triggered by the device placed in a scooter, killed Lt. General Igor Kirillov and his assistant. Kirillov, who was named the head of Russia’s nuclear defense forces in April 2017, was under sanctions from several countries including the U.K. and Canada for his role in Ukraine.
Igor Kirillov: Notorious mouthpiece and man behind Russia's chemical weapons
Kirllov, who has been killed in Moscow, was accused by the West of overseeing the use of chemical weapons on the battlefield in Ukraine.
Nadda slams Congress over Preamble amendment, says 'bad lot' interfered with Constitution many times
J.P. Nadda criticizes Congress, emphasizes importance of good implementation of Constitution, and praises abrogation of Article 370.
Supreme Court petition sparks a debate on CLAT
Supreme Court petition challenges CLAT PG answer key accuracy, sparking debate; final key released before hearing, petition dismissed.
Schoolboy accused of gunning down Scot Rory Swimm to face murder trial as adult
In October last year, Rory Swimm, originally from Scotland, was allegedly fatally shot through the heart by a schoolboy in Salt Lake City.
Hundreds of migrants trying to return to France under lorries or on makeshift rafts due to asylum system failings
Hundreds of desperate asylum seekers are trying to ‘escape’ the UK for France beneath lorries and on makeshift rafts after being left in limbo by British authorities, LBC can reveal.
Political strife erupts over South Korean court as it is set to determine fate of impeached Yoon
South Korea's acting leader reassures stability after President's impeachment, as rival parties clash over court ruling mechanics.
Prince Andrew key business scheme launched by 'Chinese spy' in Beijing
Alleged spy Yang Tengbo, who denies allegations he acted as a Chinese spy while working in the UK, reportedly launched the Duke of York's Pitch@Palace initiative in Beijing
What's next for South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol?
The vote to impeach himmarked the culmination of a stunning political showdown sparked by his shock decision to impose martial law.
Supporters of Brit teen convicted for 'holiday fling' slam David Lammy
Detained in Dubai, a campaign group working closely with the family of Marcus Fakana, has asked David Lammy to raise the case through diplomatic channels after he was sentenced in Dubai.
Group rejects Tinubu’s decision to rename Nigerian university after Gowon
“The proposed name change is seen as an affront to our collective identity and history,” the statement reads in part.
One Nation, One Election Bill: Constitutional Amendment Bill introduced in Lok Sabha after voting
After the bill was laid down, the opposition protested and demanded the bill be withdrawn. The opposition also sought the division of votes to introduce the bill in the Lok Sabha. After the first-ever e-voting in the Parliament followed by a count of paper slips, the bill was eventually introduced.
Humza Yousaf to quit frontline politics
Former First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf is to stand down as an MSP at the 2026 Holyrood election.
Scientist's speeding conviction quashed as mother revealed as driver
A young scientist who developed a revolutionary product to help prevent the spread of Covid-19 has seen her speeding conviction quashed after her mother was revealed as the actual driver.
Sri Lanka to save over LKR1,000 million annually by slashing security of former Presidents
The Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said the government’s aim was to ensure the security of Sri Lanka and the decision to cut excessive security (for former Presidents) was in line with the government policy.
Congress corners MP govt over mounting debt, demands white paper on expenses
On the second day of the winter session of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, the Opposition Congress cornered the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the mounting state debt,...
Shark House told to stop running as an Airbnb after losing appeal bid
The iconic house became one of the most famous in Oxford after Dr Hanson-Heine's father, Bill Heine (pictured), had the 'Jaws' like shark crashing into the roof erected as a protest against warfare.
Freed Gaza hostage describes rape ordeal as she calls for peace deal
Speaking to security minister Ben Gvir, the woman said the remaining female captives in Gaza are being 'raped day and night', and condemned his government for 'failing' them.
Gaza ceasefire talks in final stage, Palestinian negotiator tells BBC
The official outlines a phased plan which would see hostages freed in step with Israeli pullouts.
Scots couple 'raging' after council demand they demolish £20k garden shed
Catherine Curran and Martin Keyes, from Greenock, were left stunned when they discovered planners had refused retrospective planning consent.
SC grants bail to ex-Rajasthan Minister's close aide in Jal Jeevan Mission scam case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted bail to Sanjay Badaya, a close aide of former Rajasthan Water Supply Minister Mahesh Joshi, in the alleged Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scam.
Student, 22, 'took his mother's ashes to Lord of the Rings beauty spot and killed himself' after being accused of rape
A university student accused of rape took his mother's ashes to a remote beauty spot and killed himself, a coroner has heard.
Donald Trump could stop Ukraine using US made missiles branding decision by Biden a 'big mistake'
Donald Trump has signalled a possible reversal on Ukraine missile strikes, branding the decision a 'big mistake' as Keir Starmer warns against weakening support.
Turkey Tightening its Grip on Northern Syria
“Ankara has been a major player in Syria's conflict."
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