The Indian Air Force confirmed human error as the cause of the helicopter crash that killed Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife, and 11 others. Data reveals 34 aircraft accidents during the recent defence plan, with human error responsible for half.

Delhi police filed an FIR against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi following a BJP complaint alleging physical assault and incitement during a Parliament scuffle. The confrontation stemmed from alleged insults to B.R. Ambedkar, injuring two BJP MPs. Congress denied the accusations, claiming BJP MPs manhandled Gandhi and Kharge. A counter-complaint was also filed by Congress.

A Mumbai ferry accident claimed 14 lives after a collision with a Navy vessel. Rescuers continue searching for a missing seven-year-old boy. 98 passengers survived, some with injuries. A Navy inquiry board is investigating the cause, and charges have been filed against the naval speed boat operator.

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal's health has deteriorated critically on the 24th day of his fast-unto-death, demanding guaranteed minimum support prices (MSP) for crops. He fainted and faces risks of cardiac arrest and organ failure due to severe electrolyte imbalance. The Supreme Court directed Punjab's government to ensure Dallewal undergoes a health check.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has branded the murder of Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov a terrorist attack and accused Ukraine of perpetrating it Read Full Article at RT.com

Denominational diversity has been a distinctive feature of Syria and its social fabric since ancient times, according to Mohammad Yaqoub al-Omar

According to the Israeli prime minister, the Houthis are not attacking Israel only, they are threatening the entire world as they attack the international shipping and commercial lanes

The Hungarian prime minister met with the US president-elect three times this year at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida

The president noted that Russia was not just about vast territories but also about its people, history, culture and traditions

«America used to be the second-largest investor in the Hungarian economy, but today it is only the fourth,» Viktor Orban noted

The government has apologised for causing anxiety and confusion among the public over the unmasking of NRIC numbers on the Bizfile platform.  «We are very sorry to have caused them much anxiety,” said Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo, who emphasised that the public's concerns are taken seriously.  Speaking at a joint press conference on Thursday (Dec 19), she clarified that the move to eventually unmask NRIC numbers was to give the public »better protection«, as the current situation leaves people vulnerable.  The government’s plans to discontinue the use of masked NRIC numbers was meant to be implemented first on new services, and subsequently older services as they get updated. Implementing it in the private sector would only happen after a public consultation was done, said Teo.  The authorities had wanted to make the change after explaining its rationale, but a »miscommunication" regarding its implementation led to the launch of the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority's (Acra) new Bizfile platform on Dec 9, which had a search function that produced people's full NRIC numbers with their names.

Sweden aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2045 (see trajectory in Figure 1) and to further reduce its emissions in sectors covered by the Effort-sharing Regulation. In 2023, Sweden accounted for 0.16 % of the EU's net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It achieved a net emissions reduction of 72.6 % from 2005 to 2023, well above the EU average reduction of 30.5 %. In the same period, the country reduced emissions covered by the EU emissions trading system by 26.5 %. Sweden's land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF) sector has consistently performed as a large carbon sink. In August 2023, Sweden updated its recovery and resilience plan and included a REPowerEU chapter. The plan dedicates 43.6 % of total funding to the green transition. Sweden submitted a draft updated national energy and climate plan (NECP) in July 2023. The European Commission assessed it, making recommendations for the final updated NECP, which Sweden submitted in June 2024 as one of four EU countries to meet the deadline. A 2023 Eurobarometer survey showed that 73 % of Swedes, against a 46 % EU average, find climate change to be one of the four most serious problems facing the world. While 60 % consider tackling climate change a personal responsibility, this task is also seen as the responsibility of national governments (80 %), the EU (74 %), and business and industry (55 %). Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Russia achieved its core goal in Syria, President Vladimir Putin has said, rejecting claims that Moscow has suffered a defeat Read Full Article at RT.com

Igor Kirillov’s reports on Washington’s illegal biological research had previously inspired Jakarta to shut down а US biolab Read Full Article at RT.com

Roads in the country's south could become icy and quite dangerous when it rains on frozen roads today.

The leaders of the Social Democratic Alliance, the Liberal Reform Party, and the People's Party will continue to work today on writing a government charter for a new government. According to Ingileif Friðriksdóttir, assistant to Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, the leader of the Liberal Reform Party, that work is going well.

Jason Hoganson was jailed in August for attacking his ex-girlfriend, Rachel Usher, in the street and breaching a restraining order.

The Monetary Policy Committee maintained the base rate at 4.75 per cent in its latest decision.

Get the latest news on the transition to the new administration of President-elect Donald Trump and a new Congress.

India is preparing for trade talks with the United States under the new Trump administration. Hoping to capitalize on US-China trade tensions, India aims to attract US investment and boost exports. Key discussion points include energy, defense cooperation, and a potential broader trade pact. India seeks increased market access for its goods and greater US investment, while also addressing US concerns about trade imbalances.

Karnataka BJP MLC CT Ravi was detained after state minister Laxmi Hebbalkar filed an FIR alleging derogatory language against her. Ravi denies the accusations, calling them false and demanding video verification. Congress leaders condemned Ravi's alleged remarks, while supporters of Hebbalkar protested the incident.

The range of the Oreshnik system is up to 5,500 kilometers

The Russian president praised Helmut Kohl as a «pivotal political figure of our time»

The Russian leader noted that Ukraine could exist only with support from the West, particularly from Europe

The head of state noted that attempts are being made nevertheless to prevent our growth, adding that this is an unfair tool of restraining competition

«The vast majority of the countries of the region tell us that they would like our military bases to stay up in Syria,» the Russian president stated

Defense Secretary John Healey is reportedly not ruling out sending instructors to train Kiev’s forces in their home country Read Full Article at RT.com

Mozambican authorities have reported that Category 4 Cyclone Chido has hit the African country, destroying over 35,000 homes Read Full Article at RT.com

Anna Kuznetsova has called for concrete steps to preserve Russia’s foundation and moral standards Read Full Article at RT.com

The bulk of the money was allocated to the US defense industry, the secretary of state has said Read Full Article at RT.com