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Hamas Names 34 Hostages It May Free For Gaza Ceasefire Deal

Hamas disclosed a list of 34 hostages it's willing to return to Israel in the first phase of a potential ceasefire in Gaza, which the US wants to achieve before President Joe Biden leaves office in two weeks.

Starmer Hits Out at 'Those Spreading Lies' After Musk's Crime Rate Attacks

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday defended his record and slammed those \"spreading lies\" following days of hostile attacks from Elon Musk over historical child rape crimes in northern England.

France: Sarkozy on Trial Over Alleged Gadhafi Financing Pact

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy went on trial on Monday charged with accepting illegal campaign financing in an alleged pact with late Libyan dictator Moamer Gadhafi.

Bangladesh Court Issues 2nd Arrest Warrant for Hasina

A Bangladeshi court has issued a second arrest warrant for exiled former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, this time for her alleged role in enforced disappearances, the chief prosecutor said on Monday.

Investigators Seek Extension of Warrant for Impeached Yoon

South Korea's corruption watchdog filed for an extension of a warrant to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol after their first attempt last week ended in failure following an hours-long standoff with his security team.

Put communities in charge of conserving sacred groves

The Supreme Court's recent judgment directing the government to adopt measures for the protection of sacred groves brings into focus the fundamental tension between the State and communities in environmental governance.

Early steps to digital dignity

Draft rules to operationalise the digital privacy law call for wider discussions

The real non-tariff barrier called CRA

The current model of sovereign credit rating has outlived its utility and is not in step with present global economic realities

A New Chapter for India's Regional Strategic Policy

In 2025, India's foreign policy must deftly navigate a rapidly evolving strategic landscape in the neighbourhood.

3 Dead in Clash Over Water Supply in Dharashiv Dist

A Clash Broke Out Between Two Groups Over Sharing Water From a Well for Their Farm, Leading to the Fatal Incident

TN Guv storms Out Of the House Over Anthem Row

Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi on Monday walked out of the Tamil Nadu assembly without reading his customary address for the second consecutive year, opposing what he described as disrespect to the national anthem and triggering a political controversy.

UGC draft norms remove NET as must for assistant prof post

Clearing National Eligibility Test (NET) will no longer be a mandatory qualification for appointment as an assistant professor, according to the University Grants Commission (UGC) draft guidelines released by Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday for faculty recruitment and promotions in higher education institutions.

PM Lauds India-US Ties for Scaling New Heights in Key Areas

The India-US partnership has achieved new heights in areas such as technology and defence, and New Delhi is looking forward to building on the momentum in ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Monday.

Fishermen Beaten Up in B'desh Jail, Says Bengal CM

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday alleged that some of the 95 fishermen, who were released by the Bangladesh government recently, were beaten up in jail in the neighbouring country.

FAC Okays Battalion Camp in Forest

The Approval Pertains to the Diversion of 26.1 Hectares Within Geleky Reserved Forest Along the Volatile Assam-Nagaland Border in the Sivasagar Forest Division

Over 5.6mn Jharkhand women get ₹1,415-cr

The Chhattisgarh police have arrested a local contractor, who was the main accused in the murder of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar in Bijapur district of the state, from Hyderabad, officials said on Monday.

SC Hopeful as Farmers Meet Appointed Panel

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed optimism over the resolution of the prolonged farmers' protest along the Punjab-Haryana border after the Punjab government reported that a section of protesting farmers agreed to the chairman of the court-appointed panel for talks.

Human Remains Found in Fridge of Abandoned House in Kerala

Human remains, including a skull and bones, were found inside an abandoned house near Chottanikkara in Ernakulam district in Kerala on Monday, police said.

Don't drag security personnel in unnecessary legal battles: SC

The Supreme Court on Monday criticised the Union government for repeatedly dragging armed forces personnel and their families to the top court over disputes related to pensions, highlighting the adverse impact of such litigation on morale within the armed forces.

PM lauds India-US ties for scaling new heights in key areas

The US will remove regulations that have prevented cooperation between key Indian nuclear entities and American companies, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Monday, marking a major step forward in implementing the landmark 2005 civil nuclear agreement.

9 Workers Trapped in Assam Mine

At least nine workers were trapped inside a coal mine in a remote area of Dima Hasao district of Assam after the mine was reportedly flooded with underground water, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday.

KTR refuses to appear before ACB without lawyers in Formula E case

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president and legislator KT Rama Rao on Monday refused to appear without his lawyers before the Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for questioning in connection with the alleged financial irregularities in the conduct of Formula-E racing in Hyderabad during the previous regime.

Modi Unveils Jammu Railway Division, Telangana Terminal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded the country's rapid advancement in connectivity as he inaugurated the Jammu railway division—a key step towards linking the Kashmir valley with the rest of the country through the rail network.

Hockey Coach Rapes 16-Yr-Old Athlete, Held

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HC Relief for Iskcon Couple, Detention over Visa Dispute Halted for Now

The Bombay High Court on Monday temporarily halted the deportation of a foreign national detained by immigration authorities upon her arrival from Vietnam for allegedly overstaying her e-visa.

GRP constable murdered by wife, her lover: Police

The mystery surrounding the death of a police constable who was pushed in front of a moving train in the early hours on New Year's Day was solved after the arrest of the constable's wife on Monday afternoon.

Driver arrested for forging no. plate of another car

The police on Monday arrested a driver of a ride-hailing platform after his car was found with a forged number plate.

Thane Man Who Threatened Shinde Arrested

The Thane police on Monday apprehended a man who threatened deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde through an Instagram post, that quickly went viral.

Parental baggage and dangers of social media tips

SEVERE CHILDHOOD TRAUMA DEEPLY SCARS MANY ADULTS, HINDERING FUNCTION AND A FULFILLING LIFE

Avoid PAP displacement, CIDCO tells developers

CIDCO steps up NAINA