India's total forest and tree cover reached 25% of its geographical area, a slight increase since 2021. However, the actual increase in recorded forest area was minimal, raising concerns among environmentalists. Experts question the inclusion of plantations and trees outside designated forests in the assessment, emphasizing the need to focus on forest department efforts.
The Election Commission of India modified electoral rules, restricting public access to poll booth CCTV footage, citing voter privacy and safety. This change followed a court order to provide such footage. Congress criticized the move as damaging electoral transparency and vowed legal action.
Maharashtra's new government allocated portfolios a month after election results. Chief Minister Fadnavis kept Home while Deputy CM Shinde secured Urban Development, Housing, and Public Works. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar retained Finance and Planning, gaining Excise. Shinde's control over key urban bodies solidifies his position as second in command.
According to Al Watan newspaper, Abu Qasra was the commander of the military wing of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham movement
The SANA news agency said al-Shibani previously headed the political department of the National Salvation Government
The US Senate and House of Representatives approved the bill a day before
The perpetrator of the deadly Christmas market massacre that has left at least two dead and nearly 70 injured is an anti-Islam, AfD-supporting doctor who arrived in Germany in 2006 as a refugee
Paris is in Riyadh for the fight, which will take place on Saturday night, seven months on from their first bout, which saw the Ukrainian inflict the Gypsy King's first defeat of his professional career.
Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov praised the new mechanisms for accelerating the introduction of advanced weapons and equipment developed by the civilian defense industrial complex in the interests of the Russian army
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin thus meant that the Oreshnik missile is a generation ahead of all existing weapons, while not being a nuclear weapon itself
The Russian president will not congratulate leaders of unfriendly countries, but he will congratulate some individuals and people of several ones, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said
Ahmed al-Sharaa, the militant leader of the main group driving the Syrian armed opposition, met with the leaders of the armed groups and discussed with them the new format of the Syrian army
Taiwan has received US weapons five years behind schedule, with Abrams tanks and HIMARS systems delivered, Wall Street Journal reports Read Full Article at RT.com
At least 14 die and dozens are injured after LPG tanker and speeding truck collide, as issue of road safety standards returns to spotlight Read Full Article at RT.com
Kiev has “gone too far” in gas row with Bratislava and is stirring “bigger conflict” between the two countries, Slovak MEP Milan Uhrik warns Read Full Article at RT.com
RT’s Khaled Alkhateb International Memorial Awards honors work of conflict zone journalists Read Full Article at RT.com
The Committee to Protect Journalists has sent a letter to Kiev highlighting its restrictions and violations amid the Ukraine conflict Read Full Article at RT.com
Trois personnes sont décédées dans la nuit de vendredi à samedi après un grave accident de la route à Mataiea. Ce drame porte à 38 le nombre de morts sur les routes de Polynésie en 2024.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy assured freedom of religious practice for everyone during Christmas celebrations at LB Stadium. The government organized statewide festivities and pledged to protect the Christian community, particularly Dalit Christians, while promoting their welfare through special programs. Reddy commended Christian organizations for their contributions to education and healthcare.
A multi-story under-construction building crumbled in Mohali, Punjab, prompting a swift response from NDRF and rescue teams. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann expressed grief and assured action against those responsible. A 22-year-old woman was rescued and hospitalized. Officials are working to determine the number of people present during the collapse, with rescue operations continuing.
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia launched an internship program for young people interested in leadership and election campaigning. The program, running until the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, offers hands-on experience working with Sisodia's team. Eligible applicants must be Delhi voters and at least 18 years old, enrolled in an educational program.
The incoming Congress, which will be controlled by Republicans, and Trump’s second term are still expected to face bruising battles over government funding.
Heartbroken Emma, 34, revealed her beloved dad had died of a heart attack aged 69 and that she was now desperately seeking funds to help pay for his funeral.
Ms Gray, a former senior civil servant, stepped down as the Prime Minister's £170,000 chief of staff in October following reports of a clash with other senior aides.
The video for Wham's Last Christmas - celebrating its 40th anniversary - is a vignette of Eighties nostalgia featuring George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley alongside their old school friends.
The TV presenter, 60, stepped down from the role last month amid an external review into historical allegations of sexual misconduct.
The motive for committing the crime could have been dissatisfaction with the treatment of Saudi refugees in Germany, Dr. Horst Nopens, Head of the Magdeburg Public Prosecutor’s office, said
The Tatarstan head Rustam Minnikhanov also noted that all operational services worked well when dealing with the aftermath of the drone attack
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said earlier that the Slovak prime minister intended to hold talks with Putin on December 23 amid Vladimir Zelensky's refusal to extend gas transit through Ukraine
The emblem is based on the kapok tree growing in the Amazon, painted in the colors of the national flags of the community's states
On December, 21, a final meeting of the technical council of the Russian Defense Ministry and the All-Russia People's Front was held
A man who fell into a sinkhole in Yorkville on a snowy Friday night in Toronto has been rescued after being stuck in the ground for roughly half an hour.
Prince Albert police are investigating a mischief incident after a bomb report in a school Friday afternoon.
