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Undersea cable cut was wake-up call: Germany

Germany said on Saturday the suspected sabotage of an undersea power cable linking Finland and Estonia this week was a \"wake-up call\" that demanded new EU sanctions against Russia's \"shadow fleet\".

Well Renowned Malian Religious Leader Abducted

An eminent religious leader has been abducted by armed men in Mali near the border with Mauritania, a security official and a source close to the family said, on Saturday.

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

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.

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.

It mends with us: Swipe right on yourself

It struck me, as I sat down to write this, that I talk quite a lot about how we should love each other.

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.

Rajasthan cabinet annuls 9 districts formed by Gehlot government

The Rajasthan cabinet on Saturday annulled the creation of nine of the 17 new districts and three divisions formed by the previous Congress-led government last year, officials familiar with the matter said.

Average Indian's Monthly Spend Rises, Finds Survey

The Monthly Spending Rose 9.2% to ₹4,122 in Rural Areas and 8.3% to ₹6,996 in Urban Regions, Shows NSO's Household Consumption Expenditure Survey

CBI searches premises of ED officer in Shimla

The CBI has searched the premises of an assistant director of the ED in Shimla, who managed to give a slip to the agency during a trap operation on Sunday and escaped, officials said.

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

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.

It will be a long wait 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.

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.

DERC revises surcharge, bills set to be cheaper

The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has reduced the power purchase adjustment cost (PPAC) — a surcharge component in electricity bills — by nearly half, which will likely result in lower bills for consumers in parts of the city, people aware of the matter said on Friday.

DU Panel Gives Nod to Gita Courses

Delhi University's academic council on Friday approved the introduction of optional value addition courses (VACs) on Viksit Bharat (developed India) and the Bhagavad Gita amid dissent by some members on their content.

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.

Tales of former PM's humility echo in the corridors of power

It was July 2003 and the Congress brass had gathered in Shimla for a party chief ministers' conference.

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.

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.

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.

Tiles and bricks made from debris helping reshape Sangam city ahead of mega fair

In an innovative and eco-friendly step, tiles, pebbles and bricks made from tons of construction waste and debris collected from across Sangam city is being used in the development works being undertaken by the Prayagraj Municipal Corporation (PMC) for the Mahakumbh-2025.

Special Arrangements for VIPs, VVIPs in Mela Area

Mahakumbh-2025 is expected to attract a massive gathering of pilgrims, tourists and VIP/VVIP dignitaries from around the world, including judges from Supreme Court and High Court.

Geo-fencing, selfies with students for transparency

UP Board practical examinations for class 12 scheduled to be held in two phases between Jan 23 and Feb 8

State-of-the-art disaster response vehicle deployed at mela area

experienced a sudden change in weather. Light showers in the morning posed some hurdle in the preparations for the Mahakumbh starting next month.

BHU Gives Nod to PhD in Hindu Studies

The academic council of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has given its approval to PhD in Hindu Studies.

Construction of rampart to be completed by June 2025: Mishra

NIA had declared reward of Rs 10 lakh on the alleged wanted militant Kulveer Singh Siddhu after his name surfaced in the murder of VHP leader Vikas Prabhakar, who was shot dead in Nangal town of Punjab's Rupnagar district on April 13

Families of Azamgarh and Mau in distress over job scam in Russia

FAMILIES ARE CALLING ON THE AUTHORITIES TO INVESTIGATE THE AGENT'S ROLE