Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated that both he and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah are awaiting a call from the Congress high command regarding the leadership decision. This comes amid reports of Shivakumar's faction pushing for his elevation, with party leaders emphasizing a united front ahead of the legislative session.

Australia has enacted a law prohibiting social media use for those under 16, a move sparking global debate. While parents largely support it, youth oppose it. India faces similar discussions, with challenges in implementing a ban due to its vast population and digital integration.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addressed a rally in West Bengal, urging voters to elect the BJP for a «double-engine government» and accusing the TMC of obstructing development due to political opposition. He highlighted the BJP's commitment to modern connectivity and contrasted Bengal's progress with that of BJP-ruled Tripura, vowing to end the TMC's «maha jungle raj.»

A Delhi court on Saturday ordered the release of Christian Michel James from custody in the Augusta Westland money laundering case, as he has served the maximum statutory sentence. While released from the PMLA case, Michel will remain in custody for the related CBI case.

En ce jour de clôture de la mandature du Sénat de la Transition, je tiens à exprimer ma profonde reconnaissance à l'ensemble des sénateurs pour le sens élevé du devoir, la responsabilité et l'esprit républicain qui ont guidé nos travaux. Durant cette période décisive, nous avons œuvré collectivement à l'examen et à l'adoption de textes essentiels, dans un climat de dialogue, de respect mutuel et de solidarité, toujours guidés par l'intérêt supérieur de la Nation. Cette mandature a (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Two of them are for Volvo, and the third is for Volvo Penta

According to Focus, Russia, despite a tough sanctions regime, successfully exports its products and secures its defense budget

This is due to Israel continuing to violate the ceasefire regime and allowing humanitarian aid to be brought in only in minimally possible volumes, noted Abdel Hafiz Nofal

Medvedchuk also noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin demonstrated political will by declaring his readiness not to hinder the free will of Ukrainian citizens

In one of the images, of which there are thousands, the former Prince - donning a black suit and bow tie - can be seen sprawled across the laps of five women, whose faces have been hidden.

His books on Reagan “have never been transcended,” said presidential historian Douglas Brinkley.

Trump used the rally to hammer the issue his advisers want him to emphasize as his poll numbers lag.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday held a 'Janata Darshan' at the Gorakhnath Temple premises, where he personally heard grievances from around 250 people from different districts of the state and directed officials to take strict action against those involved in fraud, particularly cases of cheating people on the pretext of sending them abroad.

[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai says a major, highly secured construction project in his hometown of Foya began without his knowledge, a striking admission that has raises national and international concern over who authorized the project, how it is being funded, and whether Liberia's executive oversight mechanisms are functioning as promised under the country's new administration.

[Agenzia Fides] Juba -- Tensions have risen between the Government of South Sudan and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) following the death, under circumstances that remain unclear, of a mission staff member who had been detained by local security forces. «UNMISS strongly condemns the killing of one of its staff in Wau, Western Bahr el Ghazal,» a statement from the UN mission said.

[Premium Times] Nigeria has recorded notable progress in the fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), exceeding global targets for lymphatic filariasis and onchocerciasis, as a Gates Foundation-supported project officially concluded.

In the wake of Hurricane Melissa’s devastation, Andrews Memorial Hospital Limited (AMH), the Allkare Wellness Foundation and the Andrews Memorial Seventh-day Adventist Church staged a Hurricane Recovery Health Clinic on Sunday, December 7, across...

UNICEF Jamaica is urging families to make play a central part of recovery during the holiday season, noting that games and creative activities are vital for children’s emotional healing in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. “Play is powerful at...

The resilience so often used to describe the Jamaican farmer is clearly exemplified in 35-year-old Latoya Burrows-Johns, who, along with her partner, operates a 15-acre crop and livestock farm at Salt Pond, a section of the Bernard Lodge in St...

The Sandals Foundation and staff from Sandals South Coast Resort this week hosted a holiday party for 400 children still reeling from Hurricane Melissa. On December 18 pupils from Culloden Infant, Kings Primary, Petersville Primary and the...

An Air India Express pilot allegedly assaulted a passenger, Ankit Dewan, at Delhi Airport over a security lane dispute. The Delhi Police stated no formal complaint has been filed, learning of the incident via social media. The airline has grounded the pilot and condemned the behavior, promising disciplinary action.

An Air India Express pilot has been grounded and faces a probe after allegedly assaulting a passenger at Delhi Airport's Terminal 1. The incident reportedly stemmed from a queue-cutting dispute at a staff entry gate. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has ordered a formal inquiry, seeking reports from aviation security and CISF.

The Supreme Court has stayed a Bombay High Court order that reinstated the Shani Shinganapur temple trust, appointing the Nashik Divisional Commissioner as administrator. The court expressed concern over alleged financial mismanagement by the trust and the Collector's swift handover of charge, deeming it imprudent with the trust's tenure ending soon.

Andrey Rudenko pointed out that the militarization of Japan will only make the situation in Northeast Asia worse and, of course, will entail due countermeasures from countries who see this militarization as a threat

The virus is primarily a risk for those encountering it for the first time, as well as young children, pregnant women, and individuals with chronic conditions

However, the possibility of discovering other dead people cannot be ruled out, and this number may increase

The police arrested a 17-year-old male teenager on Friday (Dec 19) for his suspected involvement in a case of armed robbery.In a news release on the same day, the police said the alleged crime took place at about 10.35pm on Thursday, along Jurong West Street 93.«Preliminary investigations revealed that the teenager had allegedly swung a karambit towards the victim and demanded for him to hand over his mobile phone and gold ring,» the police said. A karambit knife has a short curved blade with a finger grip.He was identified through follow-up investigations and with the aid of police cameras. A mobile phone, gold ring, and a karambit were also recovered and seized as case exhibits.The teenager will be charged in court on Saturday.The offence of armed robbery with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt carries a jail term of up to 20 years and at least 12 strokes of the cane.«The police will not tolerate such brazen acts of crime and will spare no effort to apprehend such offenders and deal with them in accordance with the law,» the police added.[[nid:724509]]

Wham! took the trophy in 2023 and 2024 with Last Christmas, but despite aiming for the triple, Kylie, 57, pipped them with her catchy hit, XMAS.

We are cruising down a quiet road behind Lambeth Palace when the in-car radio communications system crackles into life. A smart phone has just been snatched on nearby Borough High Street.