Israel is 'the closest it's been' to a Gaza hostage deal - minister
Israel's defence minister has claimed that negotiators have never been closer to agreeing to a deal with Hamas for the release of the hostages taken on October 7. 
Trump meeting TikTok CEO as ban deadline looms
The social media giant is currently seeking to delay a law that would see it banned or sold in early 2025.
Dire fears Prince Andrew's Chinese spy links are only the 'tip of the iceberg'
Yang Tengbo, who became pals with Prince Andrew, also met former prime ministers David Cameron and Theresa May, it has emerged as China has been descibed as "a very clear threat"
Morning Digest: India, China Special Representatives to hold talks in Beijing; Bill on simultaneous polls likely to be introduced in Lok Sabha today, and more
The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 17, 2024
'Fire-obsessed' boy started blaze that killed him and his aunt - probe
Riley Chambers and Siobhan Abbott, 24, died from their injuries in a house fire on Rawson Street, Selston, at around 1am on Sunday, January 4.
60% women say they will vote for AAP, claims Kejriwal
Former CM accuses Centre of failing to ensure women's safety; BJP hits back
Bill has provision to hold Assembly polls separately
President can issue an order that polls of an Assembly which cannot go to elections with the Lok Sabha can go for the democratic exercise later
Nelson councillors receive abusive emails after Israel vote
They voted in favour of Nelson City Council boycotting businesses which operate in illegal Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories.
Yearender 2024: From Yechury to Baba Siddique, Indian politicians who died this year
The year 2024 marked significant losses of political stalwarts in India. These leaders contributed to various aspects of India's politics and thus will always be remembered. As the year ends here are some of the prominent names who bid adieu in 2024.
Legislators question CCSD on close-call with budget
Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro held Clark County School District’s feet to the fire over a close call with a potential budget deficit.
Israel, Hamas inching toward a ceasefire deal
After months of deadlock, Israel and Hamas appear to be moving closer toward a ceasefire to end their 14-month war.
Tribal residents of Anakapalli stage protest, demand restoration of land pattas
Tribal villagers in Ravikamatham demand cancellation of pattas given to non-tribals, seek restoration of their own land rights.
India, China to hold talks in Beijing, border issues on agenda, confirms MEA
The Special Representatives meeting between Ajit Doval and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi will be held after a five year gap. The SR meeting last took place in 2019.
Drone detectors in New Jersey have found ’little or no evidence’ of wrongdoing, governor says
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy addresses mysterious drone sightings, calls for action amid growing concerns across the U.S.
BJP asks Sonia to return Nehru's letters
The BJP on Monday asked former Congress president Sonia Gandhi to return the correspondences of India’s first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru with a host of personalities to the Prime Ministers’...
What is the procedure for removing judges? | Explained
Fifty-five MPs submit motion to remove Allahabad High Court Judge, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, sparking constitutional debate.
HC grants anticipatory bail to Sushil Singhania in Atul Subhash suicide case
Allahabad High Court grants anticipatory bail to Sushil Singhania in AI engineer suicide case, imposing conditions.
Hyderabad: Traffic curbs for President’s visit today
Hyderabad: The city police issued a traffic advisory in view of President Droupadi Murmu visiting Hyderabad from December 17 to 21. In view of the visit and movement of VIPs to Rashtrapathi Nilayam...
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