Saturday 31 December 2022

I live on highway, if I don't help, who will: Driver who rescued Rishabh Pant



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Home minister Shah didn’t heed Rahul security breach complaint, says Congress



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China trying to destroy Buddhism: Dalai Lama



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‘Massive undercurrent’, 2024 win tough for BJP: Congress leader Rahul

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said BJP will find it very difficult to win the 2024 elections as there is a “massive undercurrent” against the party, but added that the opposition will have to coordinate well and present an “alternative vision” for the country to exploit the popular mood.

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Pope Francis and world leaders pay tribute to Benedict XVI

The head of the Catholic Church pays his respects to his predecessor Benedict, who resigned from his post in 2013.

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UN seeks top court opinion on Israeli occupation

The vote has been hailed a victory by Palestinians and described as "despicable" by Israel.

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Friday 30 December 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr until 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr on a deal that runs until 2025.

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In my Mother’s life story, I see the penance, sacrifice and contribution of India’s matrushakti: PM Modi



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Jammu SIA files chargesheet against four LeT terrorists



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Andrew Tate: Romanian police to hold influencer for 30 days

The online influencer is detained under an investigation into rape and human trafficking.

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India's presidencies in SCO, G20 will strengthen world stability and security: Russia President Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday voiced confidence that India's presidencies of the SCO and G20 will build multi-dimensional cooperation between the two countries and will strengthen the stability and security in Asia and the entire world.While India formally assumed the G20 Presidency on December 1, it took over the rotating presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on September 16.

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Afrochella: Shock at end of Ghana music festival

The festival is extremely popular with African Americans who like to see in the New Year in Africa.

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Thursday 29 December 2022

Armyman found dead under suspicious circumstances



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Barbershop owner in Buffalo opens his doors and saves lives in deadly blizzard.

When people were stranded in the storm, the local shop became a refuge.

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First make a national security strategy, then theatre commands: Former army chief Gen Naravane



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Pele: A sporting icon who made football beautiful

The life of the man regarded by many as the finest ever player of the "beautiful game".

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EAM Jaishankar discusses Ukraine conflict with Cyprus president of House of Representatives



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Ex-Pope Benedict's failing health presents difficult decisions for Vatican

For the first time in modern history a living Pope will help bury a dead Pope.

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Wednesday 28 December 2022

India isolates BF.7 strain, to test efficacy of Covid-19 vaccines

India has successfully isolated a sample of SARS-CoV-2 virus containing the BF.7, a sub-lineage of the Omicron variant, which is suspected to be behind the surge in Covid-19 cases in several countries including China. Government sources said the isolated sample is being studied to assess the efficacy of available vaccines. “Scientists are studying whether the currently available vaccines are effective in preventing infections or serious illness caused by the new sub-variant,” said a source.

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4 LeT men killed in Jammu on way to Kashmir in truck

Four suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists from Pakistan were killed in an hour-long shootout after security forces stopped a Kashmir-bound truck with a fake registration number in which they were travelling near Sidhra on the outskirts of Jammu early Wednesday.

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Bangladesh: Densely-populated Dhaka gets first metro line

Bangladesh's PM says the metro will reduce traffic in the city with a population of 22 million.

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TMC to launch outreach programme ahead of Bengal rural polls



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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Flights resume between Addis Ababa and Mekelle

Passenger flights resume between Addis Ababa and war-devastated Tigray, following a peace deal.

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19-year sentence for second ringleader in Michigan governor kidnap plot

Barry Croft Jr has been given a 19-year sentence for his role in a plot to kidnap Gov Gretchen Whitmer.

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Tuesday 27 December 2022

13 more held in UP late-night swoop over conversions



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Allahabad HC directs local polls sans OBC quota, quashes UP draft order

The Lucknow bench of Allahabad high court directed the UP government and state election commission on Tuesday to hold the urban local body (ULB) elections by January 31 without reservation for backward classes. It said seats reserved for backward classes should be notified as general category for these polls. Later in the day, the state government decided to challenge the HC’s order in the Supreme Court.

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Are we ready for Covid spike? Hospitals across India hold drill

In light of increased Covid caution in the wake of several countries witnessing a sharp rebound in infections, pandemic preparedness drills were conducted across India on Tuesday to check the readiness of hospitals to deal with any potential spurt in the number of cases. Health minister Mansukh Mandaviya, who visited Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi to review the Covid-response drill, said the exercise was necessary to know how prepared the hospitals were.

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Satisfied with pace, emergence of Ayodhya’s Ram temple: VHP



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Spain announces €10bn help to fight rising prices

PM Pedro Sánchez backs aid for households amid an energy crisis prompted by Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Monday 26 December 2022

CBI lens on foreign medical graduates working without clearing test

On a complaint filed by the health ministry, the CBI has initiated a probe to ascertain how dozens of foreign medical graduates allegedly got themselves registered with the state medical councils or Medical Council of India without qualifying the foreign medical graduate examination. At least 73 such candidates, who studied medicine in different countries, are under the scanner, sources said adding that many of these candidates studied in Russia, Ukraine and China between 2011 and 2022.

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Iran protests: Family of football legend Ali Daei stopped from leaving

The wife and daughter of Ali Daei, who has backed protesters, are taken off a flight out of Iran.

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Fabricated narratives overlooked sacrifice by Guru Gobind’s sons: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted the sacrifices made by Guru Gobind Singh and his two ‘sahibzaades’ (sons), saying they represented the fight against religious fanaticism and barbarism inflicted by the Mughals and preferred to die rather than convert to Islam, as dictated by Aurangzeb.

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Centre controls ‘services’ in Delhi govt, says high court

A fortnight ahead of a five-judge Supreme Court bench taking up the vexed dispute between the Centre and the Delhi government over “services”, the Delhi high court has ruled that Delhi being a Union territory, “services” in Delhi government come under the control of the central government.

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Sikhs' sacrifice saved Indian culture, religion: Yogi Adityanath



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Burkina Faso explosion: Minibus hits deadly landmine amid jihadist violence

A landmine kills at least 10 passengers as the West African country battles a jihadist insurgency.

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Sunday 25 December 2022

Ukraine war: Refugee girl played piano to hide the sound of bombs

Nika survived the Russian assault on Kharkiv earlier this year, and is now settled in the UK.

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Austria avalanche buries at least 10 people at ski resort

Helicopters and rescue teams with dogs are searching for survivors at a ski resort in western Austria.

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Wind, snow and floods combine for historic US storm

Few parts of North America have been spared from a deadly winter storm.

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Canada coach crash leaves more than 50 injured

It is not yet known what caused the crash involving an intercity coach on Christmas Eve.

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Saturday 24 December 2022

Saving donkeys in the Holy Land

A UK charity runs the only shelter for poorly treated and abandoned donkeys in the West Bank.

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Cold conditions intensify across Kashmir Valley

Cold conditions intensified in Kashmir as the minimum temperature dipped several degrees below the freezing point and many places experienced the season's coldest night, officials said Sunday. The intense cold conditions led to freezing of water supply lines in many areas as well as the freezing of the interiors of the Dal Lake, officials said.

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US winter storm: Americans and Canadians face mass outages on Christmas Day

At least 19 deaths are linked to a massive winter storm that continues to pummel the US and Canada.

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Friday 23 December 2022

Rahul Gandhi halts Yatra to give way to ambulance near Apollo hospital

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday stopped his Bharat Jodo Yatra near Apollo hospital here to give way to an ambulance. He halted for a while to let the ambulance pass. He also asked fellow Yatris to give way to the ambulance. This incident occurred near Apollo hospital in the national capital at around 8:30 am

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Reunited: The Ukrainian couple who married near the front line

Video of Lesya and Valeriy's military checkpoint wedding went viral in March 2022.

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At least 20 dead in Russia illegal care home fire

Another six people are injured after the blaze in an unregistered property in the Siberian city of Kemerovo.

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US winter storm: Stranded Native Americans burn clothes for warmth

"We're fighting a losing battle," says Oglala Sioux Tribe's president as the reservation is cut off by impassable roads.

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Canada's polar bear population plummets - government report

Climate change is said to be a key factor in a 27% decline in the population over the past five years.

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Megan Thee Stallion: Jury finds Tory Lanez guilty of shooting rapper

Lanez faces more than 20 years in jail for wounding the Grammy award-winning rapper in 2020.

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Thursday 22 December 2022

Russia may send empty Soyuz to bring ISS crew home

The crew members may have to return to Earth early after their capsule started leaking.

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What exactly is in the $1.7tr US spending bill?

Provisions on everything from TikTok to lobster fishing are in the 4,155-page legislation.

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He Huang: How a comedian divided Chinese social media

Chinese comedian He Huang went viral with a performance in Sydney, prompting a heated response.

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Journey star tells his bandmate to stop performing for Donald Trump

The rock band's keyboardist played their hit Don't Stop Believin' at Donald Trump's Florida estate.

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How did Salt Bae get to hold World Cup after final?

Fifa is investigating how celebrity chef Salt Bae and a number of other people gained "undue access" to the pitch at the end of the World Cup final in Qatar.

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Wednesday 21 December 2022

China Covid: 'Everyone I know is getting a fever'

The lifting of restrictions has been followed by nationwide outbreaks - and online anger.

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Fleeing China's Covid lockdowns for the US - through a Central American jungle

Fed up with lockdowns and Xi's policies, some Chinese citizens are taking a perilous journey to escape.

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Ukraine war: Biden tells Zelensky his country will never stand alone

On his first overseas trip since the Russian invasion began, President Volodymyr Zelensky thanks the US.

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In pictures: Zelensky's momentous day in Washington

The Ukrainian president takes his first foreign trip since Russia invaded his country in February.

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Israel's most right-wing government agreed under Benjamin Netanyahu

Benjamin Netanyahu is backed by an anti-LGBT party and one whose leader was convicted of racism.

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Bomb cyclone: Powerful winter storm may disrupt holiday travel

Sub-zero temperatures and blizzard conditions could unleash travel chaos across the US and Canada.

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Tuesday 20 December 2022

Nurses' strike: 'If we have to, we'll continue to strike'

The PM insists he won’t back down against striking workers, as nurses demand a 19% pay rise.

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UP man gets 12 years' jail for acid attack on wife, son



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Ukrainian President Zelensky to travel to US in first foreign visit since invasion - reports

The Ukrainian leader is due to address a joint session of the US Congress, according to US media.

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World Cup: The crowd goes wild for Argentina... in Bangladesh

Argentina has had an army of supporters in the South Asian country since the days of Maradona.

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Elon Musk at Twitter: Who could replace him as chief executive?

We look at the runner and riders to take over as the social media firm's chief executive.

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Monday 19 December 2022

EU moves to ensure animal medicine supplies

Current post-Brexit arrangements to ensure the continued availability are to be extended.

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Ukraine to boost Belarus border defences as Putin meets Lukashenko

Kyiv fears a fresh Russian assault is on the horizon after President Putin travelled to Minsk.

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Lionel Messi named BBC Sports Personality's World Sport Star of the Year

Lionel Messi is named BBC Sports Personality's World Sport Star of the Year after inspiring Argentina to World Cup glory.

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Sunday 18 December 2022

Netherlands slavery: Saying sorry leaves Dutch divided

The Netherlands government is expected to apologise for slavery with a speech by the prime minister.

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India reports 135 new Covid-19 cases; active cases rise to 3,559



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German cathedral school allows girl choristers after 1,000 years

In Germany, the Regensburg cathedral school has founded a separate girls choir.

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Salang tunnel: 19 killed, dozens injured in fire

Officials say an oil tanker overturned and caught fire in a tunnel linking Kabul to the north.

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Canada's polar-bear capital Churchill warms too fast for bears

The amount of time without sea-ice is becoming too long for the bears to survive, experts say.

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World Cup final: Argentina beat France on penalties in dramatic Qatar showpiece

Lionel Messi leads Argentina to World Cup glory, beating France on penalties in one of the most thrilling climaxes in final history.

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Saturday 17 December 2022

Bihar hooch tragedy: NHRC to depute its probe team for on-spot inquiry



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Peru-Bolivia border blocked by protesters

Demonstrators have prevented travellers crossing a border between Peru and Bolivia, after protesting for early elections.

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Making it big selling legal weed is harder than it looks

A programme in California hopes to give back to communities targeted by the War on Drugs.

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Ethiopia’s PM sees OLA rebellion grow in his own backyard

As rebels step up attacks, the government has responded with air strikes in the Oromia region.

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Eurovision 2023: Ukraine chooses Tvorchi from bomb shelter

A Kyiv metro station and bomb shelter is transformed into a TV studio for the selection programme.

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The Amazon reef that may be threatened by oil drilling

Scientists say a rare reef habitat near the mouth of the Amazon is at risk from oil exploration.

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Taraneh Alidoosti: Top Iran actress who supported protests arrested

Taraneh Alidoosti is accused of "spreading falsehoods" about the protest movement gripping Iran.

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Friday 16 December 2022

P-22, Hollywood's celebrity mountain lion, ends his reign

His charisma and unusual residence made P-22 an icon - but the mountain lion's days are numbered.

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ANC conference: SA President Ramaphosa struggles to stop hecklers in own party

President Cyril Ramaphosa is disrupted during the opening speech of the ANC party conference.

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From refugee camp to the World Cup: The Syrian players hoping to make it big

Four Syrian teenagers living in the Zaatari refugee camp were invited to join a Brazilian football school.

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Toddler survives being swallowed by hippo

The two-year-old in Uganda was rescued by a local man, who threw stones to fight it off.

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Wildfires rip through Chile as temperatures soar

Central and southern parts of the country have seen over 7,000 hectares destroyed by forest fires.

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Nigerian child chess prodigy granted US asylum

Tanitoluwa Adewumi rose to national stardom after winning a major tournament at eight years old.

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Thursday 15 December 2022

After the FTX chaos, is crypto down and out after a torrid 2022?

If Bitcoin was a boxer it would be on its back on the canvas. It is down but is it out?

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Dave Chappelle's attacker jailed for stage tackle

The comedian was attacked in front of a shocked audience in Los Angeles earlier this year.

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Storm Efraín: Waist-deep floodwaters in Madrid metro after heavy rain

Video shows gushing water and submerged platforms as Storm Efraín shuts forces several stations.

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US sues Arizona over shipping container border wall

The government seeks a court order to stop the building of the barrier and to remove the containers.

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Polish police chief in hospital after gift from Ukrainian officials explodes

A gift the officer received from a senior Ukrainian official explodes at police headquarters in Warsaw.

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Sudanese woman sentenced to stoning death will go to jail instead

She was initially sentenced to death by stoning for adultery, prompting an international outcry.

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Wednesday 14 December 2022

Sombath Somphone: The activist who disappeared at a police checkpoint

Sombath Somphone was stopped by police 10 years ago - his wife still doesn't know what happened to him.

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World Cup: France fans jubilant as Morocco's dream ends

Celebrations for Les Bleus as Moroccan fans are left in silent despair.

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Tuesday 13 December 2022

MP Congress neta arrested for ‘kill Modi’ remarks, sent to jail

Former Madhya Pradesh minister Raja Pateria was arrested in his home in Damoh district early Tuesday for his alleged “kill Modi” remarks and a court remanded him in jail. The Congress functionary’s remarks, which he said were “misinterpreted”, have been condemned by parties across the spectrum, including his own. PCC chief Kamal Nath wished PM Narendra Modi a long life and showcaused Pateria, asking him to explain why he shouldn’t be expelled from the party.

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'I wish I hadn't survived': Why women are burning themselves in Iraqi Kurdistan

In the Kurdistan region, women who feel trapped in abusive households often see suicide by self-immolation as their only way out.

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Hackers put ‘evidence’ on Stan Swamy’s computer: US lab



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US charges seven with military technology plot on Russian orders

Five Russians and two Americans allegedly tried to smuggle US military technology to Russia, dodging sanctions.

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India condemns OIC secretary general’s visit to POK

India on Tuesday strongly condemned OIC secretary general Hissein Brahim Taha’s visit to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, saying he had become the “mouthpiece of Pakistan” and expressing hope he will refrain from joining the country in promoting cross-border terrorism against India.

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World Cup 2022: Argentina 3-0 Croatia - Messi and Alvarez put their side into World Cup final

Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez were on target as Argentina beat Croatia to reach the World Cup final.

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Monday 12 December 2022

Why Taiwanese are among Ukraine's foreign fighters

A small number of people, who see parallels with their island's situation, have travelled to fight.

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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried arrested in Bahamas

FTX filed for bankruptcy last month, leaving many unable to withdraw their funds from the cryptocurrency exchange.

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Russia's Putin scraps trademark year-end news conference

No reason is given, but there is growing unease among Russians over President Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

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EC seeks report from Gujarat on arrest of Saket Gokhale



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Congress neta’s ‘kill PM’ remark sparks major row; FIR filed



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Arizona’s governor is creating a border wall with shipping containers

Critics say Gov Doug Ducey's shipping crate barrier unlawfully cuts through tribal and federal lands.

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Amid China cyberattacks, govt issues SOP for staff

Facing repeated cyberattack attempts from China, the government has decided to tighten its vigil with employees across ministries and public sector units (PSUs) being asked to follow a standard operating protocol — including basic hygiene such as switching off computers, signing out of emails and updating passwords — or face disciplinary action.

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Sunday 11 December 2022

Spyscraper? Bombay high court stunts highrise at Mazagon Dock

Observing that a proposed 19-floor highrise “is likely to be misused for spying” over Mazagon Dock, various prohibited places under the Official Secrets Act, and also over a local military authority, the Bombay high court dismissed a developer’s challenge to stop-work notices issued by the BMC in 2018 and for permission to construct further.

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K-pop: The rise of the virtual girl bands

They may sing and dance like other musicians but they are made with artificial intelligence.

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Peru protests: Andahuaylas airport forced to close in deadly unrest

Andahuaylas airport is forced to shut as protests continue over the impeachment of President Castillo.

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Spyscraper? Bombay high court stunts highrise at Mazagon Dock



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Junior Eurovision: France wins song contest as UK comes fifth

Thirteen-year-old Lissandro won with 203 points for his song Oh Maman! at the contest in Armenia.

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Kosovo: Roads blocked as violence between Serb protestors and police continues

Tensions between the authorities and Kosovo's Serb minority have risen in recent weeks.

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Saturday 10 December 2022

‘Panel drafting plan for UG books in 12 desi languages’



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The secrets shared by Afghan women

Two female Afghan writers give a glimpse of how women have been coping since the fall of the regime.

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Rita Moreno: If I wasn't Hispanic, I'd have had a different career

West Side Story icon Rita Moreno says discrimination left her with an unfair share of rubbish film roles.

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24 out of 27 seats in kitty, BJP’s tribal outreach pays off in Gujarat

The nomination of tribal welfare minister Arjun Munda as one of the three central observers for the legislature party meeting in Gujarat caught the attention of many as it was seen as BJP’s bid to acknowledge its overwhelming performance in the state’s tribal-dominated regions where it won 24 of the 27 seats reserved for scheduled tribes.

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Medical cannabis hits high notes for pain management, rare diseases



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World Cup 2022: Morocco are 'Rocky' of tournament after beating Portugal

The marvellous Moroccans have lit up this World Cup - and their fans got reward by witnessing their side becoming the first from Africa to reach the semi-finals.

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World Cup: Fans in Morocco and around world erupt with joy

Supporters cheer as the North African side beats Portugal, defying expectations.

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Friday 9 December 2022

George Floyd: Ex-officer J Alexander Kueng sentenced for manslaughter

J Alexander Kueng is already serving time for a federal sentence for violating Mr Floyd's civil rights.

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PM Modi seeks states’ help to organise G20 events



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FYUP gives option to restart course within 3 years of exit

Study humanities or sciences, every college student across India will now receive a primer with essential courses aimed at “broadening” their “intellectual experience” and thus making their education more rounded. Moreover, apart from the multiple entry and exit options made available to students, candidates can re-enter within three years and start again where they left off, but complete their degree in the maximum time frame of seven years.

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King Charles and Camilla meet Ryan Reynolds in Wrexham

King Charles III and the Queen Consort visited Wrexham to mark its new city status.

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Delay in issuing foreign visas matter raised with US, UK: S Jaishankar



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Thursday 8 December 2022

Pedro Castillo: Mexico considers asylum for Peru's ex-president

Mr Castillo was impeached and detained in Peru on Wednesday, and has now requested asylum in Mexico.

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The brothers running the Great Wall of China

Jimmy and Tommy Lindesay are covering the equivalent of a marathon every day for six months.

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Public posturing on collegium not well taken: Supreme Court to government

The court said that no one, including the government, is allowed to choose the laws and rules to be followed and every one is bound by all laws of the land. The bench said that it was troublesome that the government was sitting on the recommendations of the apex court collegium for years.

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PM Narendra Modi’s GujRath crushes Congress, AAP

The tornado has bettered the best-ever score, 149, that Congress achieved under its astute giant Madhavsinh Solanki in 1985, notched in Gujarat since its formation in 1960. That it comes after 27 years of the party governing the state and in the age of ever-soaring expectations underlines its scale and significance.

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The moment Brittney Griner and Viktor Bout cross on airport tarmac

After being freed from Russian and US prisons, Brittney Griner and Viktor Bout crossed in Abu Dhabi.

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Schengen: No EU border-free zone for Romania and Bulgaria

EU ministers vote to admit Croatia to the Schengen zone, but Romania and Bulgaria must wait.

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How the Brittney Griner prisoner swap with Russia was done

The US and Russia were willing to talk despite worsening relations - but there were limits to the deal.

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Wednesday 7 December 2022

Sri Lanka crisis: The children going hungry as food prices soar

Soaring food prices in the country have forced many families to go without enough to eat.

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Women's basketball: ‘I’ve been spat at in the face for the colour of my skin’

Sarah Chan has overcome racism and violence to become the first woman to manage African scouting for an NBA team.

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Peru's ousted leader: The dramatic day in three moments

Pedro Castillo is impeached and replaced by Dina Boluarte hours after he attempted to dissolve parliament.

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Sunny Balwani: Former Theranos executive gets nearly 13 years in prison

Second-in-command Sunny Balwani receives a heavier sentence than the start-up's founder Elizabeth Holmes.

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D'banj: Nigeria Afrobeats star arrested for youth fund fraud

Investigators say millions of dollars, intended to help unemployed youths, has gone missing.

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Crimea bridge: How Russia is rebuilding its vital link

The Kerch bridge is a key route connecting Russia and Crimea and was damaged by an explosion in October.

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China zero-Covid: Hope and worry in Beijing as key policies scrapped

People in Beijing see a cautious return to life after China lifts its most severe Covid restrictions.

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Tuesday 6 December 2022

‘Not thoughtless’: In SC, RBI backs government on demonetisation

Appearing before a five-judge constitution bench of Justices S Abdul Nazeer, B R Gavai, A S Bopanna, V Ramasubramanian and B V Nagarathna, senior advocate Jaideep Gupta submitted that it was “an integral part of nation building” and there was unanimity on it except some people who opposed it.

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Apple sued by women over AirTag stalking

Two women say their ex-partners used Apple AirTags to find them.

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US visitor visa interview period climbs to 999 days in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad



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SI murder: Jammu and Kashmir police file chargesheet



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Elon Musk's Neuralink firm facing animal testing investigation - report

Staff have complained that testing is being rushed and is causing needless deaths, Reuters reports.

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Monday 5 December 2022

Neil Diamond surprises with 'Sweet Caroline' singalong

The legendary singer surprised guests on the opening night his Broadway musical 'A Beautiful Noise'.

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Kashmiri Pandits protest leak of details of PM package employees



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Idaho students murders: Roommates break silence over killed friends

The two slept through the attack, during which four of their friends were murdered.

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US Supreme Court weighs clash between free speech and gay rights

A woman's refusal to create wedding websites for same-sex couples has reached the Supreme Court.

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EU imported 6 times more oil than India from Russia: S Jaishankar

"If I have to give you an India comparison, the oil import by EU is like 6 times what India imported. Gas is infinite because we don't import it. Even coal imports from Russia by the EU is 50 per cent more than India's imports," said Jaishankar, responding to a question from a German journalist.

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Iranian protester subjected to mock executions in prison - source

The 27-year-old was blindfolded and told he was to be hanged while awaiting trial, the source says.

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Sunday 4 December 2022

Why not ban caste rallies forever, asks Allahabad high court

A bench of Chief Justice Rajesh Bindal and Justice Jaspreet Singh passed the order recently on an old PIL filed by lawyer Motilal Yadav, who had sought a ban on caste-based rallies in UP. In its order the bench has also issued notice to the chief election commissioner to respond on the issue.

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At G20, SDG, food security top emerging market agenda

At a late evening meeting of the emerging markets group on sidelines of the G20 meeting, Indonesia, which was the host, complimented India for helping evolve a consensus at the recent leaders’ summit in Bali. Russia praised the emerging market group for working together, sources familiar with the deliberations at the late evening discussions told TOI.

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Remaining 93 seats to vote today in high-stakes Gujarat poll

Overall, the turnout across the 93 constituencies in the last election had been relatively better at 70%, a statistic the Election Commission hopes to improve on. “People in the urban areas should acknowledge the power of their votes and shed their indifference towards elections,” state chief electoral officer P Bharathi said.

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Russia: Bodies of 2,500 seals found along Caspian Sea coast

The seals were found on the Caspian Sea coast, but officials do not believe they died violently.

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Terrorist hideout busted in Kishtwar, detonator, ammo seized



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Saturday 3 December 2022

El Salvador: The people caught up in the gang crackdown

More than 57,000 people have been arrested since the president declared war on violent gang members.

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Adopt 'Muslim marriage model', AIUDF chief tells Hindus, sparks Assam protests

Strong protests erupted across Assam against Lok Sabha MP and AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal for his statement on Friday, advising Hindus to adopt the "Muslim formula" of marrying early and producing many children to increase the population. After the backlash, Ajmal said on Saturday: "If my words hurt anyone's sentiments, I take back my words. I only want the govt to do justice to minorities and give them education and employment."

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Oppn doubts Goldy Brar's detention in US, Punjab minister seeks to clear air

SAD politician Bikram Singh Majithia said on Saturday Goldy Brar's detention could be a politically motivated move that AAP has floated with an eye on the Gujarat elections. BJP's Tarun Chugh asked why no police officer has talked about the arrest/detention of the fugitive gangster in the US. Jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's lawyer Vishal Chopra said that Goldy's detention is a rumour.

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Will chacha-bhatija's mended fence keep BJP out of Mainpuri?



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