Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025 in New Delhi, emphasizing the pivotal role of prosperous villages in achieving a developed India. Held from January 4 to 9, the event aims to enhance rural infrastructure, promote self-reliance, foster innovation, and support rural women's entrepreneurship through various workshops and discussions.

Eminent physicist Rajagopala Chidambaram, pivotal in India’s 1974 and 1998 nuclear tests, passed away at 88. He held significant roles, including principal scientific adviser and director of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre. Chidambaram's leadership established India as a nuclear power, earning him the Padma Shri and Padma Vibhushan.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju visited Ajmer Sharif Dargah to present a chadar on behalf of Prime Minister Modi, emphasizing the message of peace and unity. The gesture marked the 11th time PM Modi participated in the Urs celebration, focusing on fostering a harmonious and inclusive society.

Germany and Japan will never become permanent members of the UN Security Council, Russia’s UN envoy has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Washington is “very concerned” Russia could consider using nuclear weapons, outgoing Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said Read Full Article at RT.com

La révision des listes électorales au Gabon a débute ce jeudi 2 janvier 2025. Beaucoup d'acteurs politiques et ceux de la société civile appellent les électeurs à se faire inscrire. C'est le cas de l'Honorable Ogouliguende Pepecy née Mavikana, qui tout en communiant avec les populations d'Ozouri, dans l'Ogooué Maritime, elle a non seulement fait un compte rendu parlementaire, mais a surtout, les a sensibilisées, éclairées sur la révision des listes électorales. Ce qui comme bien d'autres, (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

The amended electoral law barring changes to running mates during a presidential election re-run has created a strategic challenge for Malawi’s political parties ahead of the September polls. The law, aimed at ensuring continuity and stability in candidatures, is forcing parties to rethink their approach to alliances and running mate selection. Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) […] The post Amended electoral law bars running mate changes during re-runs: Will alliances work? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

She will play the winner of the match between world number one Arina Sobolenko of Belarus and Mirra Andreeva of Russia in the fina

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The divisive clip was originally posted by TikTok user Carleigh. She has since taken the video down, but reposts shared show the questionable moves made.

The Springwatch presenter, 58, was diagnosed at the beginning of 2014 and went on to make a full recovery after a double mastectomy which was followed by reconstructive surgery.

A 46-year-old resident of Bogorodsk in Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod Region Yelena Sekretareva will perform with the ribbon «Siberia»

The security forces added that only a little more than two kilometers remain before the road is completely under Russian control

US President-elect Donald Trump has expressed disapproval of the decision to keep American flags at half-staff during his inauguration Read Full Article at RT.com

The EU’s largest economy is expected to shrink for a third consecutive year in 2025 Read Full Article at RT.com

New Delhi has rejected allegations by the Washington Post that it tried to offer a bribe for the Maldivian president to be impeached  Read Full Article at RT.com

Elon Musk has weighed in on a video of a Russian soldier prevailing in hand-to-hand combat over a Ukrainian servicemember Read Full Article at RT.com

Yura Borisov and Mark Eydelshteyn have made the BAFTA Awards longlist for their performances in the film ‘Anora’ Read Full Article at RT.com

An American citizen convicted of participating in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot on Capitol Hill and dodging jail time in Whistler may just be the start of an asylum-seeking rush, according to a prominent legal expert.

Justice C T Ravikumar, hailing from a scheduled caste family in Kerala, pursued a successful career in law, culminating as a judge of the Supreme Court of India. His retirement on January 5 marked the end of an over four-decade-long judicial journey filled with dedication and respect for the legal profession.

Maharashtra Police arrested Sudarshan Ghule and Sudhir Sangle in connection with the murder of Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh. The arrests came three days after a Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed. Valmik Karad, an aide of NCP minister Dhananjay Munde, had earlier surrendered, sparking demands for Munde's removal amid political controversies.

In a dazzling testament to his integrity and leadership, Atupele Muluzi, President of United Democratic Front (UDF), has been named one of the 100 Most Reputable Africans for 2025 by the globally renowned Reputation Poll International (RPI). This prestigious accolade places Muluzi alongside some of the continent’s most iconic figures, including actor Idris Elba, economist […] The post Atupele named among 100 most reputable Africans for 2025: List includes Idris Elba, Dambisa Moyo, Mo Ibrahim, John Mahama appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

On the last day of their two-week Europe trip, a Singapore family of five had their luggage and valuables worth over $25,000 stolen from their rental car. Victim Lin Caiting (transliteration), 44, told Shin Min Daily News that the incident occurred in Rome, Italy, on Dec 26. Arriving at the Colosseum at about 3pm that day, Lin said they had parked the vehicle containing their five suitcases and four carriers in an open-air car park near the landmark. «We left after touring the place for less than two hours and discovered the car window had been smashed,» she recounted. Items allegedly stolen from their car include three laptops, a branded bag, expensive clothing and gifts, all of which are worth over $25,000, said Lin. Her husband's credit card had also been used to make eight transactions of about $50 each. The woman explained that they had exercised caution throughout their trip by keeping their wallets inside their jackets and always holding onto their luggage. As they had intended to head directly to the airport from the Colosseum to catch their 8pm flight home, they had not taken extra precautions against theft.

Residents of St. James Southern have been empowered to contribute to the parish’s tourism product. Member of Parliament (MP) Homer Davissaid 26 young people earned certification after successfully completing training programmes offered by the...

Jamaica’s commitment to climate justice and social equity has been given a boost by the International Labour Organization (ILO) through its Just Transition Project. The project is aimed at fostering a sustainable and equitable future for everyone...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange has announced a change in the criteria for the Miss Jamaica Festival Queen competition. Traditionally, the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) organises the Festival...

With the new year comes Dry January and a new surgeon general’s advisory on alcohol and cancer risk. Moderate drinking was once thought to have benefits for the heart, but better research methods have thrown cold water on to that. “Drinking less is...

The holidays came with a side of flu for many Americans, with 40 states reporting high or very high levels of illness last week, according to the latest government health data. “A lot of flu out there,” said the Centers for Disease Control and...

Bruce will succeed US Department of State Spokesperson Matthew Miller

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The daily death toll from Israeli bombardments of the Gaza Strip reached 73

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Washington will provide Israel with air-to-air missiles for fighter jets and attack helicopters, artillery shells, small-diameter bombs, additional JDAM ammunition kits, 500-pound bombs, and other munitions, Axios reported