High winds and high waves have hit downtown St. John's hard, damaging businesses and collapsing at least one structure.

The mysterious disappearance of Tammy Nattaway, who was a quiet 16-year-old from Garden Hill First Nation, still haunts her family and community four years later. They continue to search and have faith that someone with information will come forward.

A controversy has erupted in Karnataka over the sale of an 8,000sq ft site in Jayanagar by the BDA for Rs 2 crore, far below its actual market value. BJP has demanded an investigation, alleging the land was sold to benefit private interests. The plot was controversially sold citing a 2020 order, despite it being occupied since 1973.

The Lucknow NIA court labeled the 2018 Kasganj violence a premeditated conspiracy, sentencing 28 accused to life imprisonment. The judge raised concerns over NGOs aiding individuals accused of anti-national activities and called for an investigation into their funding and objectives, sending a message against such crimes.

A Kandivli man transferred Rs 32 lakh and a private company vice-president lost Rs 1.6 crore in digital detention scams, believing they faced legal trouble based on fake documents from 'Supreme Court' and 'CBI'. The fraudsters convinced them by creating fake arrest warrants and threatening severe consequences, including arrest of family members.

The Karnataka high court ordered the state forest department to refund Rs 4.3 lakh with 6% annual interest to a Kodagu landowner who deposited the money in 1982. This decision, made after the landowner's death in 2023, highlighted a misclassification error in his tree-felling application.

IT ministry has come out with draft rules on Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) law which seek parental consent for children to join social media. IT secretary S Krishnan does not feel the need to follow the Australian model where children should be banned completely. Excerpts from an interview with TOI‘s Pankaj Doval.

Serbia is considering buying out the country’s energy major NIS, predominantly owned by Russia, President Aleksandar Vucic has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The Common Central Secretariat's new buildings in Delhi will have canteens with two sections: an economical section with affordable meals, and a premium section with prices comparable to local restaurants. The CPWD has invited bids for these canteens, with 15,000 employees set to use these facilities. Finance and home ministries will be among the first to shift to these buildings.

Union minister Nitin Gadkari announced that the newly constructed 4-lane, 2.35km-long bypass to Banihal town on the Ramban-Banihal section of the national highway will open for 4-lane traffic within 15 days. Initially, 2-lane traffic will be released. The bypass was built at a cost of Rs 224.44 crore, with netizens praising the achievement.

In Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, a speeding Bolero fell into a deep gorge, causing the death of four passengers in their twenties and leaving two others, including the driver, missing. Authorities and politicians, including Union Minister Jitendra Singh and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, have expressed their condolences to the bereaved families.

Jammu police executed extensive operations throughout 2024 to combat drug crimes, registering over 150 cases under the NDPS Act and arresting more than 240 individuals. They seized 83 vehicles and registered 153 FIRs related to heroin recovery. Additionally, 19 habitual offenders were booked under the PIT NDPS Act, reflecting a stringent, zero-tolerance approach.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi assures the continuation of public welfare schemes if BJP is voted to power in Delhi elections. Modi criticizes AAP for alleged corruption in scheme implementation, emphasizes the need for honest administration, and promotes infrastructural developments like highways and metro expansions.

German Chancellor Scholz has refuted a claim about a planned meeting with Russian president Putin, calling it baseless Read Full Article at RT.com

Ivan Katchanovski says he has been added to Ukraine’s notorious Mirotvorets kill list for “launching a campaign against” WWII Nazi veteran Read Full Article at RT.com

A surprise public split has come after the pair took opposing positions on jailed right-wing activist Tommy Robinson Read Full Article at RT.com

Israel seeks expansionism and one miscalculation could plunge it into an existential struggle for survival Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukrainian tycoon registered as OnlyFans model to dodge taxes as suspicious financial activity is flagged by financial intelligence agencies Read Full Article at RT.com

The Manchester police seized a magazine containing 14 rounds of ammunition during an operation on the Sea Air main road in Alligator Pond on Saturday. Reports from the Alligator Pond police are that about 8:00 a.m., lawmen were in the area when a...

A St Catherine man accused of threatening the mother of his two children with a gun at their home was on Friday granted $500,000 bail in the parish court. Romario Marsh, who is a mason, is charged with using a firearm to ...

A total of 14,434 Jamaicans were placed in jobs abroad last year under the Ministry of Labour and Social Security's Overseas Employment Programme. Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dione Jennings, in making the disclosure, said that...

Lawmen assigned to the Kingston Central Police Division have charged a man with being armed with an offensive weapon and assaulting the police following an incident in downtown, Kingston on Saturday. Charged is 30-year-old Aswald Clarke, a mason of...

Delhi health officials released guidelines for tackling Human MetaPneumoVirus (HMPV) and other respiratory ailments, highlighting the necessity of isolating suspected cases, reporting through the IHIP Portal, and ensuring availability of essential medications. These measures come in response to heightened respiratory concerns in China.

Srinagar and several parts of Kashmir experienced fresh snowfall, with temperatures staying below freezing for the second consecutive day. Kokernag was the coldest at minus 8.1 degrees Celsius. Kashmir is currently undergoing 'Chillai-Kalan', the harshest winter period, which started on December 21 and ends on January 30.

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh announced that 26 Myanmarese nationals, who had entered India through the state's border, were deported to Myanmar. He emphasized the state's commitment to humanitarian aid for war refugees while maintaining a strict stance against illegal immigration. The deportation was executed by state police and central forces in the Moreh border town.

BJP candidate Ramesh Bidhuri was criticized by AAP's Arvind Kejriwal for derogatory remarks against Delhi Chief Minister Atishi. Kejriwal condemned the statements, emphasizing the people's disapproval. AAP also highlighted the BJP's desperation and improper conduct towards women. Bidhuri had previously apologized for inappropriate comments about Priyanka Gandhi, expressing regret and retracting his words.

Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, on a 41-day hunger strike for MSP and farmer issues, faces severe health complications, including dizziness and vomiting. Despite multiple interventions and Supreme Court directives for medical aid, Dallewal steadfastly refuses treatment. Protests continue at the Khanauri border.

The donkey that inspired an animated character in the 2001 film Shrek has died at the age of 30 Read Full Article at RT.com

Tech tycoon Elon Musk has reacted to US President Joe Biden conferring the Medal of Freedom on liberal billionaire George Soros Read Full Article at RT.com

Hargeisa (HOL) – Somaliland's new government has reiterated plans to review the canceled Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the previous administration with Ethiopia to ensure it serves Somaliland's national interests.

According to Diana Kovela from the BRICS Youth Council, the need to travel across BRICS countries on an educational mission was formulated in the Kazan Declaration following the group's latest summit

The CAQM has withdrawn Stage-III restrictions under the GRAP in Delhi-NCR due to improving air quality indexes. Officials stated that Stage-I and Stage-II measures remain active. The AQI improvements are credited to favorable weather and higher wind speeds. Stage-III restrictions, including prohibitions on non-essential construction and specific vehicle usage, were initially enforced on January 5.

The local Health Ministry agency also insisted that, over the past 24 hours, 88 Palestinians have died in Israeli strikes on the embattled enclave while 208 have been injured