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Bird Flu Virus Likely Mutated in a Louisiana Patient: CDC

A genetic analysis suggests the bird flu virus mutated inside a Louisiana patient who contracted the nation's first severe case of the illness, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this week.

Yoon authorised 'shooting' during martial law bid: S Korea prosecutors

Yoon also urged Defence Chief Kwak Jong-keun to \"quickly enter\" the National Assembly since the quorum for the martial law to be lifted remained unmet

Gaza's Last Hospital Shuts After Israeli Raid, Chief Held: Officials

An Israeli military raid targeting Hamas militants has forced a major hospital in northern Gaza out of service and led to the detention of its director, the WHO and health officials said on Saturday.

Singer of all the world, the world of Rafi 'Saheb'

Polite, unmistakably cultured, and endowed with creativity, my London-based friend Achala Sharma becomes uncharacteristically stern when someone refers to the great Indian singer, the late Mohammed Rafi (1924-1980), merely as Rafi.

Canada Ministers Meet Trump's Commerce Nominee To Avoid Tariffs

Two Canadian Cabinet ministers met with President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for commerce secretary at Mar-a-Lago, on Friday, as Canada tries to avoid sweeping tariffs when Trump takes office.

Putin apologises to Azeri president after plane crash

Russian President Vladimir Putin apologised to his Azerbaijani counterpart after an incident in Russian airspace that led to the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger aircraft on December 25, killing dozens.

The delightful, rude world of put-downs

Of the many things I admire, near the top would be the art of the witty insult or the elegant put-down.

Building the consensus for a net-zero economy

India's political economy needs to be prepared to manage the disruptions that are inevitable in this coming transition

Law on marital cruelty needs robust backing

The tragic death by suicide of techie Atul Subhash has sparked outrage and renewed calls to scrap or dilute Section 498A of the IPC, a provision designed to protect women from marital cruelty.

Two cousins from Gopalganj held hostage in Myanmar

Two cousins from Gopalganj were allegedly abducted in Myanmar at gunpoint to work in a fraudulent call centre that targets people from across the globe, police said.

200kg Drugs Found in Less Than One Week in Nainital, Almora: Cops

Nearly 200 kg of narcotic substances have been recovered in less than a week at Ramnagar in Nainital and Bhatrojkhan in Almora districts, police officers aware of the matter said on Saturday.

Assam remembers a diligent tenant, representative in Manmohan Singh

For 28 years, a two-room rented space in Sorumoto-ria locality in Guwahati had the distinction of being the residence of Manmohan Singh, the 13th prime minister of India who died at 92 of age-related illnesses in New Delhi on Thursday.

Notification Issued for Yamuna Demarcation Work in 17 Districts

To check illegal soil mining and construction activities near the Yamuna, the UP irrigation and water resources department has issued a notification demarcating the flood plain zone of the river in 17 districts.

One Killed, Two, Including a Cop, Injured in Firing in Sasaram Town

One person was shot dead and two, including a police constable, were injured during an altercation and firing with the youths who were enjoying a wine and dine party inside a secluded boundary near Ram Janaki Pond under Town police station in Sasaram on late Friday night, police said.

Hijab remarks, 2-child norm spark controversies in 2024 in Rajasthan

Several political slugfests erupted over the last year over controversies caused by events and statements made by prominent leaders in Rajasthan.

Average Indian's Monthly Spend Rises, Finds Survey

The average Indian's monthly spending increased 9.2% to ₹4,122 in rural areas and 8.3% to ₹6,996 in urban regions during 2023-24 compared to the previous year, with food driving rural growth while non-food items propelled urban expenditure, according to official data released on Friday.

It'll be long to find MMS again

Dr. Singh, or MMS as per the acronym frequently used for him, was a rare species in public life, precisely because he was not a \"politician,\" a respectable word which has progressively fallen into disrepute, disrepair and degradation, especially in India.

India, Nepalese Officials To Clear Debris From Kali River

Indian and Nepalese officials have agreed to jointly remove debris deposited in the Kali river after Nepal constructed a protection wall on its side.

EAM Meets Trump's NSA Pick; Discusses Bilateral Ties

External affairs minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met Congressman Michael Waltz, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for National Security Advisor, during which they had a wide-ranging conversation on the bilateral partnership between India and the US as well as current global issues.

Village in Pakistan recalls fond memories of 'Mohna'

To the older residents of Gah Begal, a nondescript village 80km south of Pakistan's capital Islamabad, he was \"Mohna\", the bright and industrious kid who studied in the local Urdu-medium primary school before moving to Peshawar.

Cong fumes over MMS funeral; 'working on memorial': Centre

The great son of India has been totally insulted by the government RAHUL GANDHI

SC slams Punjab again over inaction on Dallewal's health

The Supreme Court on Saturday strongly criticised the Punjab government for failing to hospitalise farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a fast-unto-death since November 26, marking the second consecutive day the state faced the court's ire for not complying with repeated orders and medical advice to ensure his hospitalisation.

Paper leaks, hooch deaths made 2024 a sordid saga

In a first, three persons from the third gender have made it to the list of 1,275 sub-inspectors to be recruited into the Bihar Police following an examination conducted by BPS

Khandu: Arunachal to bring in law against religious conversion soon

The Arunachal Pradesh government will soon implement the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 1978 — which prohibits religious conversion by coercion, inducement or other fraudulent means — by framing its corresponding rules, chief minister Pema Khandu has announced.

Students Reject Talks Offer, Seek Meet With CM

The row over the alleged Bihar Public Service Commission question paper leak seemed to be heading for an impasse with protesting students on Saturday rejecting the Patna district administration's offer for talks with authorities in the commission and insisting on an appointment with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

Purnia: Photojournalist Brutally Killed in Land Dispute

PURNIA: A 35-year-old photojournalist was killed allegedly in a land dispute in Bihar's Purnia district on Friday night, police said.

Major police reshuffle in Bihar; 62 IPS transferred

In a major police reshuffle, the Bihar government on Saturday transferred 62 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, including eight of IG rank, 14 of DIG rank and SPs of 14 districts.

Richa Chadha: Why do we have only men in the FFI jury?

Actor Richa Chadha has never been one to mince her words. In the wake of Laapataa Ladies failing to make it to the Oscar shortlist, Chadha asserts the need for women's representation in the Film Federation of India's (FFI) 13-member jury, which selects India's official entry to the Academy Awards.

Hania Aamir alleges assault by event organisers in the US

Pakistani actor Hania Aamir has accused the organisers of a meet-and-greet event in Dallas (US) of verbal assault.

Making good films, not sequels, is more important: Imtiaz

This year, franchise films like Stree 2, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Pushpa 2: The Rule emerged as some of the biggest box-office successes.