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S Korea: Yoon moved to solitary cell at Seoul Detention Center

Detained President Yoon Suk Yeol has been moved to a solitary cell at the Seoul Detention Center's general wing after he was placed under formal arrest over the weekend, a correctional official said Monday.

When Law Enforcers Flout the Law

Following the recent Department of Justice (DOJ) resolution recommending the filing of criminal charges against at least 30 police officers involved in a \"staged\" P6.7-billion \"shabu\" bust in Manila in 2022, the government said it was launching a police investigation into drug seizures dating back to 2016, when then President Rodrigo Duterte launched his brutal anti-illegal drugs campaign.

First draft of India's history came through colonisers' distorted perspective: Vice President Dhankhar

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday said the first draft of the country's history came through colonisers' distorted perspective.

Army Defuse Hand Grenade Near Fairground

Indian Army's Field Ammunition Depot experts defused a hand grenade found abandoned in the Ajoy river banks in Kanksa in West Burdwan today.

Fire near Park Circus station

Train services in Ballygunge-Park Circus-Sir Gurudas Banerjee Halt-Kankurgachi Chord line had to be regulated after a fire broke out near Park Circus station today.

U'khand cabinet grants final nod to UCC rules; implementation on R-Day

The Uttarakhand Cabinet has granted its final nod to the draft rules of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).

Remarks against Shah: Supreme Court stays defamation case against Rahul in Ranchi court

In a relief to the Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the Supreme Court on Monday stayed proceedings against him before a trial court in Ranchi, Jharkhand, in a criminal defamation case arising from his 2018 speech at AICC plenary session saying that the Union Home Minister Amit Shah was an \"accused\" in a murder case.

Battlefield Tourism Is A Small Step

On Army Day the Ministry of Defence launched a portal on battlefields.

10 Pc Richest In UK Extracted Wealth From India Worth $33.8 Trillion Between 1765-1900: Oxfam

Between 1765 and 1900, the richest 10 per cent in the UK extracted wealth from India alone worth US$33.8 trillion in today's money -- enough to carpet the surface area of London in the 50-pound notes almost four times over, an Oxfam global report said on Monday.

Hamas Returns 3 Hostages and Israel Frees 90 Prisoners

The Ceasefire That Went Into Effect Sunday Morning Stirred Modest Hopes for Ending the Israel-Hamas War

Donald Trump Sworn-In as 47th President of United States

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States during the 60th Presidential Inauguration at the US Capitol in Washington, DC.

Indian Stock Indices Gain on Monday

The BSE Sensex was up 454.11 points or 0.59 percent at 77,073.44, and the Nifty 50 at the National Stock Exchange was up 141.55 points or 0.61 percent at 23,344.75

Rahul Urges Nadda To Strengthen Public Healthcare Infrastructure At All Levels

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi wrote to Union Health Minister JP Nadda urging to strengthen public healthcare infrastructure at all levels, from primary to tertiary, in partnership with State governments.

India's Water Future

The success of the government's current initiative hinges on addressing several critical challenges. Effective water resource management requires robust data on both supply and demand sides, particularly considering various climate change scenarios, which is currently absent. The data management system must function as a two-way process: collecting current water demand and availability data at local levels while simultaneously incorporating forecasted basin and sub-basin data under different climate scenarios

Body of minor found in Bengal's Basanti

Body of a missing minor girl, suspected to be a victim of rape and murder, was recovered from a field at Basanti in South 24-Parganas district on Monday evening.

BSF Foils Infiltration Attempt

The Border Security Force (BSF) intercepted 10 Bangladeshi nationals along the Indo-Bangladesh border under the North Bengal Frontier, foiling an infiltration attempt.

Manipur Security Forces Seize Arms Cache in Kangpokpi

Security forces recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition during search and area domination operations in the Lunkhongjang Ridges, under New Keithelmanbi Police Station in Manipur's Kangpokpi District.

Life Imprisonment for Sanjay Roy: Court

Penalty of ₹ 50,000 was also imposed on RG Kar rape-murder accused

Gangasagar mela: Sealdah division earns ₹25L plus from ticket sales

The Sealdah division earned more than Rs 25 lakh from ticket sales at two stations of Namkhana and Kakdwip during six days of Gangasagar Mela.

IPL 2025: Lucknow Super Giants unveil Rishabh Pant as new captain

Rishabh Pant was on Monday unveiled as the new captain of the Lucknow Super Giants ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League 2025, that starts on 21 March and runs till 25 May.

ISL: Chennaiyin FC aim to keep playoff hopes alive against leaders Mohun Bagan

Southern outfit face tough task against the defending champions who are in superb form this season

Man United Worse Now Than They Were Under Ten Hag: Alan Shearer

Manchester United's 1-3 loss against Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday was just another in a series of disappointing results for the club.

Assam Congress Condemns FIR Against Rahul Gandhi Over 'Indian State' Remark

The Assam Congress has strongly criticized the police case filed against its leader Rahul Gandhi over his \"Indian state\" remark during the inauguration of the 'Indira Bhavan' in New Delhi.

Biden Pardons Fauci and Milley in an Effort to Guard Against Potential 'Revenge' by Trump

President Joe Biden on Monday pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley, and members of the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, using the extraordinary powers of his office in his final hours to guard against potential \"revenge\" by the incoming Trump administration.

Mamata Hints at Moving Higher Court

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee today made it clear that the state would move high court seeking capital punishment for the convict while expressing shock at the hearing of verdict of life sentence in the R G Kar rape and murder case.

Smith Cleared for Sri Lanka Series, Champions Trophy

As the Australian squad prepares for a two-match Test series in Sri Lanka, which will be swiftly followed by the ICC Men's Champions Trophy, the squad has been strengthened by news that Steve Smith's elbow injury is not as bad as first feared.

Abhishek wanted capital punishment

Since Day 1 of this incident in August 2024 in Amtala, Abhishek Banerjee, national general secretary of Trinamul Congress had been vocal that rapists have no place in society.

Australian Open: Jannik Sinner battles past Holger Rune into quarterfinals

First came the medical timeouts, one each for Jannik Sinner and Holger Rune with the temperature above 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 Celsius) at the Australian Open.

Mamata warns against religion-based division in society

Without naming the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), chief minister Mamata Banerjee today lambasted the saffron party for spreading communal hatred in Murshidabad.

India to Participate in Mandiri U20 Challenge Series in Indonesia

The India U20 men's team will participate in the Mandiri U20 Challenge Series 2025, a four-nation friendly tournament, in Indonesia from 24 to 30 January.