Why bring religion into the armed forces, ex-servicemen organisation poses questions to CDS and chiefs
Veterans question removal of iconic 1971 war painting from Army chief's lounge, citing concerns about religion and history.
Answers sought in rare case of female school shooter
Police are interviewing friends and family and examining the online presence of a 15-year-old to determine what drove her to open fire at her...
New Dáil meets for first time since General Election
The 34th Dáil meets for the first time this morning where TDs will vote on the election of a Ceann Comhairle.
Watchdog says police unprepared for scale of riots
Past incidents involving "extreme nationalist sentiment" were underestimated, a review finds.
RSPCA reports 23% increase in pets left to fend for themselves at Christmas
It was reported that 660 dogs and 369 cats were left to fend for themselves during the festive period in 2023/24
Police 'failed to spot warning signs of mass riots' sparked by Southport dance class killings, watchdog finds
Police missed warning signs for this summer's mass unrest sparked by the killing of three young girls in Southport, a watchdog has found.
Dallas County may switch pollbook vendor after election ballot problems
Dallas County Commissioners are considering changing election pollbook providers next year after nearly 4,000 voters received the wrong ballot in last month’s election.
Police claim four Bastar villagers injured after Maoists used them as human shields
Chhattisgarh police reveal Naxals used villagers, including minors, in failed attempt to save senior cadre during encounter.
Tens of thousands of pensioners might not get Winter Fuel Payment by Christmas
Tens of thousands of pensioners might not get their Winter Fuel Payments this year because of a backlog in processing claims.
SC cancels bail granted to two in minor’s gangrape case
Taking a strong exception to the fact that neither the accused nor the public prosecutor nor the Allahabad HC in-formed the minor survivor about the bail hearing
Watchdog flags UK police failures over Southport riots
UK police underestimated "the rising tide of violence" that culminated in riots earlier this year and failed to mitigate against online misinformation which helped fuel it, a watchdog report said.
Salve spurns ONOE criticism
Two Bills that lay down the mechanism to hold simultaneous elections were introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday raised some fundamental questions.
ONOE Bills tabled in LS
After 269 MPs voted in its favour and 198 against it in the Lok Sabha, Union Law minister Arjun Meghwal on Tuesday introduced two Bills aimed at conducting simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly...
Netanyahu: Israeli troops will occupy buffer zone inside Syria for foreseeable future
Netanyahu made the comments from the summit of Mount Hermon — the highest peak in the area — inside Syria, about 6 miles from the border with the Israel-held Golan Heights.
Forensic aptitude tests held offline despite being advertised as ‘fully online’
National Forensic Sciences University conducts FACT and FACT-Plus exams offline, sparking controversy over last-minute mode change.
HS2 costs could balloon to eyewatering £86BILLION
Transport ministers confirmed the new calculation in a written statement last night from figures provided by the HS2 board.
Starmer facing fresh cronyism row as he prepares to appoint new peers
The Prime Minister is set to appoint Sue Gray as a Labour peer in the house of Lords, as part of a cohort of around 30 of his allies despite plans to cut the chamber.
Chris Mason: The challenge of disruptors with deep pockets
Nigel Farage tells the BBC he is in "open negotiations" with Elon Musk but no figure has been agreed on.
Canada announces new border rules following Trump tariff threat
The government has pledged a joint "strike force" and 24/7 aerial surveillance, as well as a host of other measures.
Morning Digest: Manipur SITs file chargesheets in just 6% of 3,023 cases; BJP to send notices to MPs absent during LS voting on simultaneous polls, and more
The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 18, 2024
One glass of wine a day could HALVE your risk of a heart attack
A study has shown that those who drink moderate amounts as part of a Mediterranean diet can cut the likelihood of a heart attack by half.
CEO shooting suspect Luigi Mangione now facing 'terrorism' charge for alleged killing of insurance boss
Prosecutors said Tuesday that they have charged Luigi Mangione, 26, with 'murder as an act of terrorism' for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
Opposition MPs seek assurance over Census, delimitation by 2029
Lok Sabha debates ST representation in Goa Assembly Bill amid concerns over delayed 2021 Census and delimitation process.
Congress demands Amit Shah's apology for insulting Ambedkar
Congress alleges Amit Shah's hatred for Ambedkar, demands apology; BJP-RSS leaders criticized for disrespecting Constitution architect.
UnitedHealthcare CEO murder: Suspect charged with terrorism, anger at healthcare industry
Luigi Mangione, accused in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, faces terrorism charges. Know about the motive, arrest details, and how this shocking act has reignited debates over healthcare in the US.
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