Operation Tamarisk: The secret garbage war of the Cold War
Operation Tamarisk: Spies sift through Soviet trash for Cold War secrets, turning garbage into strategic gold.
Parliament Winter Session: INDIA bloc vows to raise Adani issue, demand JPC
Opposition leaders demand speaking slot on Constitution Day, call for JPC on Adani corruption allegations.
Police reform in B.C.?
Premier David Eby’s appointment of Surrey-Guildford MLA Garry Begg as B.C.’s solicitor general could signal that significant police reform is on the way, according to a former solicitor general.
India must move ahead on path of unity, Constitution: Rahul Gandhi on Sambhal violence
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Monday while reacting to the violence in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal area in which four youths were killed, held the BJP government in the state...
Naqvi calls for unity amid communal tension in Sambhal; slams Oppn
BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Monday condemned the Opposition for blaming the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh for the recent violence in Sambhal where four youths were killed in police action...
LIVE: Storm Bert clean-up efforts underway across UK as hundreds of homes underwater and more than 130 flood alerts in place
Commuters face rail and motorway disruptions after Storm Bert causes flooding across the UK.
Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day after Opposition uproar over Adani bribery issue
House adjourned amid uproar over Adani bribery allegations, violence in Manipur, UP, and Wayanad flood assistance demands.
"BJP's biased, hasty attitude responsible for Sambhal violence": Rahul Gandhi accuses party of communal divisions
Rahul Gandhi criticizes BJP over Sambhal violence, calls for peace; DIG confirms 4 deaths, FIRs filed, security measures taken.
Supreme Court upholds ‘secular, socialist’ in Preamble of the Constitution
Supreme Court upholds 'socialist, secular' in Constitution Preamble, allowing for retrospective amendments and welfare state principles.
Oppn To Push For JPC On Adani Issue
Floor leaders of the Opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance met on Monday ahead of the start of Parliament's winter session and decided to raise the issue of alleged corruption in the Adani Group and demand a Joint Parliamentary Committee on the matter.11111111111111111111111111
Donald Trump planning to 'kick transgender troops out of US military' on return to White House
Donald Trump is laying the foundations for an executive order to remove all transgender people from the United States military, according to reports.
Parliament Winter Session: Protests Over Adani Charges Force Adjournment Of Both Houses
The opposition has demanded a debate in both houses of Parliament on the Adani bribery scandal. They are also attacking the government over the Manipur violence and the Sambhal clashes.
SP MP, MLA's son booked over Sambhal violence
Seven FIRs have been lodged in connection with the violence over a court-ordered survey of a Mughal-era mosque in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, naming Samajwadi Party MP Zia-ur-Rehman Barq and local SP MLA Iqbal Mehmood's son Sohail Iqbal as accused. Three people were killed and scores of others injured on Sunday as protesters opposing the survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid clashed with police. The district administration has imposed prohibitory orders and barred the entry of outsiders into Sambhal till November 30.
All India Muslim Personal Law Board to explore legal, constitutional and democratic means against proposed Waqf Amendment Bill
AIMPLB accuses Centre's Waqf Bill of aiming to seize properties, criticizes JPC for biased behavior and interference in religious matters.
British spies to ramp up fight against Russian cyber threats with launch of cutting-edge AI research unit
British intelligence will fight back against Russian cyber warfare with a new AI research lab, as a minister is set to vow Vladimir Putin won’t succeed in undermining support for Ukraine.
Tamil Nadu Assembly session to commence on December 9
The next session of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly is set to commence at 9.30 a.m. on December 9, Speaker M. Appavu announced on Monday (November 25, 2024). Interacting with reporters in his chamber at the Secretariat-cum-Assembly complex on the Fort St. George campus in Chennai, the Speaker said the House’s Business Advisory Committee would decide on the duration of the sitting.
SC rejects plea to remove 'Socialist', 'Secular' from Preamble
The Supreme Court of India has dismissed petitions challenging the 1976 amendment to the Constitution that added the terms 'socialist', 'secular', and 'integrity' to the Preamble. The court ruled that the inclusion of these terms, made through amendments, is valid and does not affect the original adoption of the Constitution in 1949.
NASS Roundup: Tinubu’s request for $2.2bn loan, sack of CCT chair, other top stories from Senate
The Senate approved a fresh request by President Bola Tinubu to borrow $2.209bn to finance the 2024 budget.
Supreme Court rejects plea to remove 'Socialist' and 'Secularism' from Constitution's Preamble
The petition challenged the legality of adding the words 'Socialist' and 'Secular' to the Preamble through the 42nd Constitutional Amendment in 1976, arguing that including these words exceeds the Parliament's power to amend the Constitution under Article 368.
Supreme Court trashes pleas challenging insertion of ‘Socialist’, ‘Secular’ in Preamble to Constitution
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a clutch of petitions challenging the insertion of the words "Socialist" and "Secular" in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution.
Simon Ekpa’s arrest, sacking of UNIZIK VC, other top stories from South-east
This is a review of top events which occurred in Nigeria’s south-east within the past week
Menendez brothers' resentencing hearing delayed until January
Ever since two young men were jailed for killing their wealthy parents in 1989, the case has gripped the US.
Dunedin council to consult on proposal to sell former Fortune Theatre building
The Dunedin City Council will go out for consultation on a proposal to sell a historically significant, but vacant building that is costing $122,000 a year to maintain.
Will assisted dying vote pass? It's far from clear
This week the House of Commons will make a decision that could have consequences for decades.
Hop aboard a double-decker bus in Coimbatore
Experience the joy of riding a double decker bus in Coimbatore during the Vizha event till December 1.
Inventor of Sarco death pods say he will bring device to UK - despite first user being found with 'strangulation marks'
The inventor of 'death pods' that kill the user with liquid nitrogen and give them a view in their final moments has vowed to bring his device to the UK if assisted dying is approved.
Anchor of British warship that sank in 1890 is found decorating home
HMS Serpent, a British torpedo cruiser, was lost in a storm off the treacherous Costa da Morte or 'Coast of Death' in 1890, during her first commission.
'Jal Jungle Zameen Trumped Roti Beti Mati'
'Jairam Mahto's new party dented the NDA because he pulled a lot of the OBC vote.'
Families of loyalist paramilitary victims seek damages
A civil legal action seeking damages from the British government for relatives of victims of loyalist paramilitaries has opened in Belfast.
RG Kar protests: Supreme Court orders SIT probe into custodial torture of woman
Supreme Court orders SIT probe into woman's alleged torture in police custody over Kolkata doctor's rape-murder protests.
Traveller girl, 13, 'forced onto train' by police and left 100 miles from mum
The girl and her brother were among a crowd of youngsters herded onto trains.
'Easy, convenient, cheap': How single-use plastic rules the world
Each year the world produces around 400 million tonnes of plastic waste, much of it discarded after just a few minutes of use.
BJP Kerala chief Surendran evasive on reports about resignation after Palakkad bypoll debacle
BJP Kerala State president K. Surendran evades questions about resignation amid election defeat, faces internal party tensions.
Fishing tycoon's widow loses £1m inheritance war with her stepchildren
Robert Hinds, who was 74 when he died, ran successful fishing ground in Bedfordshire. His wife Amanda Louise Hinds lost her court war against her stepchildren over her late husband's fortune.
At book reading, Dutch journalist recounts exposé on Heineken’s unethical practices in Africa
The book details what the author described as Heineken’s unethical operations, such as high-level corruption, suppression of local brewers, and collaborations with authoritarian regimes and rebel factions in Africa.
At book reading, Dutch journalist recounts exposé on Heineken’s practices in Africa
The book details what the author described as Heineken’s unethical operations, such as high-level corruption.
T.N. revenue staff to go on indefinite strike from Nov. 26
The members of the Tamil Nadu Revenue Officials’ Association (TNROA) will go on an indefinite strike and stage a sit-in protest across the State from Tuesday (November 26, 2024), pressing for their demands to be met by the State government.
Joe Biden breaks down in tears as Jill hails her 'husband and hero'
The outgoing US President was overcome with emotion as the First Lady paid tribute to his decades of service during a party on the South Lawn thanking Democrat donors.
RG Kar protests: SC orders probe against Kolkata cops
The Supreme Court on Monday ordered an SIT investigation into the alleged torture of a woman in police custody following her arrest over protests against the rape and murder of a doctor at R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.
Adani case raises issue of extraterritorial application of American laws: Attorney
Gautam Adani faces $265 million bribery charges in the US, raising questions about extraterritorial application of American laws.
Congress will have a record-setting number of Black members in its ranks next year
Both the House and Senate will be in Republican control, limiting the potential impact the CBC and congressional Democrats more broadly.
Sena cites Bihar model as BJP pushes Fadnavis for CM
The race for the Maharashtra Chief Minister post has intensified following the Mahayuti coalition's landslide victory in the state assembly polls. The Shiv Sena has backed Eknath Shinde for the top job, citing the Bihar model, while the BJP has thrown its weight behind Devendra Fadnavis, emphasizing his leadership qualities and understanding of the state. The BJP's preference for Fadnavis stems from its dominance in the alliance with 132 seats, compared to Shiv Sena's 57 seats. Amidst these developments, both parties have held meetings to discuss the matter, while Fadnavis and other BJP leaders have denied any dispute over the CM's post.
Have your say! Should Keir Starmer call a general election?
A petition has attracted nearly 2 million signatures
Sambhal violence: Yogi Adityanath government ‘orchestrated’ riot to hide malpractices in bypolls, says Akhilesh Yadav
Akhilesh Yadav accuses UP government of orchestrating a riot in Sambhal, demands suspension and murder cases against responsible parties.
NEET UG likely to shift from pen-and-paper to CBT mode
The NEET UG examination is expected to shift from a pen-and-paper format to a computer-based test (CBT) as part of the government’s efforts to improve security and ensure greater transparency. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan suggests significant changes in response to the recent paper leak.
'Manipur Govt Wants AFSPA In Kuki, Naga Areas But Not In Meitei Areas'
'This is leading to anarchy.'
Russia says Trump circle seeking peace plan for Ukraine
Russia has said that US president-elect Donald Trump's circle was speaking about a potential peace plan for Ukraine while the current US administration was seeking to escalate the conflict instead.
Nottingham University accused of 'reverse-engineering slavery links'
The report claimed the 7th Duke of Portland, whose ancestors helped establish the university and was one of its 'most distinguished benefactors', gained from 'social capital' of his slave-owning ancestor.
Sister's dying Harry Potter wish to raise £80k for children she never met
Hardback copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was one of 500 in first print run of JK Rowling's debut novel in 1997
Should Keir Starmer call a General Election?
A petition has attracted nearly two million signatures
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