Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh criticised the BJP-led government's decision to conduct former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's last rites at Nigambodh Ghat, deeming it an insult. The Congress had proposed a memorial location, but the government has not responded officially. State funeral arrangements proceed at Nigambodh Ghat.

Manmohan Singh prioritized India's development in shaping foreign policy, leveraging ties with the US for the civil nuclear deal and initiatives like iCET, focused on stable global relationships, regional cooperation, and values-based diplomacy. Singh advanced relations with China, ASEAN, and initiated India’s Look West Policy.

The Ministry of Home Affairs confirmed that the government will allocate space for a memorial for former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Union Minister Amit Shah communicated this decision to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Singh's family. This response followed criticism from Congress regarding the planned cremation at Nigambodh Ghat, describing it as an insult to Singh's legacy.

A joint team of police and administrative officials in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district attached properties of three Pakistan-based terrorists under CrPC in connection with an FIR. The action involved properties worth approximately Rs 18.5 lakhs, following the orders from the Court of Judicial Magistrate 1st Class, Kotranka.

Katra town continues its shutdown for the third day against the proposed ropeway project, which locals believe would harm their livelihood and religious traditions. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti extended the agitation and criticized the administration's handling of the situation. Meanwhile, the Shrine Board is ensuring pilgrims' needs are met.

A man is facing multiple charges of dangerous driving following a collision that led to the death of an 80-year-old Good Samaritan on Vancouver Island, B.C.

A team of tugboats is being deployed to refloat a ship that has been stuck in the St. Lawrence River northeast of Montreal since Christmas Eve.

Azerbaijan Airlines announced the suspension of flights to Mineralnye Vody, Sochi, Volgograd, Ufa, Samara, Grozny, and Makhachkala from December 28 following the crash of its plane near Aktau on December 25

Robert Fico noted that Bratislava would be ready and hospitable

It was noted that this delivery was aimed at ensuring Ukraine's energy security and took place several days before the end of Russian gas transit through the country's territory

The authorities of Transnistria call on the Moldovan leadership to intensify the negotiations on all platforms

The iron dogs are equipped with cameras and lidars that automatically transmit data to the operator's computer

A multi-year moose hunting investigation resulted in five people being convicted of moose hunting offences and fined a total of $37,000, plus $9,250 in victim surcharges.

Amid a housing crisis that has Canadian policymakers and developers scrambling to bolster supply, those living with disability are urging leaders to enshrine accessibility into more newly built homes than the country has historically seen.

A B.C. woman has been awarded nearly $750,000 in damages in a dispute with a contractor who strung her along for a year and a half and failed to complete a renovation, according to a recent court decision.

A Port Elgin woman has been named one of three of Canada’s Favourite Crossing Guards in a recent contest.

Anxiety over temporary living situations and what may be a long and slow rebuild process has many Jasper residents and municipal leaders feeling unsettled heading into 2025.

Temporary housing and what may be a slow rebuilding process has many in Jasper, Alta., feeling anxious heading into the new year. About 2,000 people lost their homes in July, when a wildfire destroyed one-third of the Rocky Mountain tourist town.

The newspaper notes that, since Ukraine received an authorization from the UK and the US, Kiev carried out at least six missile strikes, using 31 ATACMS and 14 Storm Shadow missiles

Konstantin Kosachev noted that the West was in the habit of discussing values, but the true Western values are not about legalizing same-sex marriage or overthrowing unwanted regimes or supporting Ukraine

According to Oleg Kononenko, there was no forbidden issues for the crew on board of the ISS

Flydubai advised passengers to contact the airline's contact center or relevant travel agents for information on rebooking or refund options for cancelled flights

The report on Ukrainian atrocities in Selidovo will be presented

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Cirro convened a high-level consultation meeting with former presidents, vice presidents, and a parliamentary speaker on Friday to address pressing political and security issues.

Former Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, deeply connected to his ancestral village Gah in Pakistan, faced tragedy there, impacting his decision never to return. His legacy includes efforts towards Indo-Pak harmony and is fondly remembered by villagers mourning his passing at age 92 in Delhi.

High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease, one of the biggest killers in the UK contributing to 160,000 deaths each year in Britain - an average of 460 fatalities a day.

The Prince of Wales, 42, officially stepped into father mode as he greeted friendly well wishers following Christmas Day service at St Mary Magdalene Church on the Norfolk estate.

Convicted terrorist, Khalid Baqa, who is suing a pub called the Saracen's Head over its 'offensive' name, vows to give potential court winnings to orphans in Syria and Gaza. 

This is the shocking moment a shoplifter casually stuffs his bag with items before pushing his way past staff in a bid to flee. 

As Malawi and the world prepare to welcome 2025, all eyes are on Prophet Amos Kambale’s Crossover Night, an event stirring both excitement and debate. Hosted by the founder of Life International Church, the event, themed “Possessing Your Possessions,” promises miraculous breakthroughs, divine interventions, and prophetic revelations. The Crossover Night, scheduled for December 31, 2024, […] The post Prophet Kambale’s Crossover Night Sparks Anticipation and Controversy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Grace Mwanza, a member of Malawian-UK Nurses Association (MUNA), a grouping of nurses of Malawian origin permanently resident in the United Kingdom, has been bestowed with UK’s prestigious title of Queens Nurse by The Queen’s Nursing Institute (@TheQNI ). Grace Mwanza, who also received an award from former Malawi President, late Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda, was […] The post Malawian-UK Nurses Association’s member Grace Mwanza bestowed with UK’s prestigious title of Queens Nurse appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa’s comments regarding the findings of the Commission of Inquiry into the tragic June 10 plane crash that claimed the life of Vice President Saulos Chilima and eight others have sparked debate. While some have interpreted his statements as controversial or divisive, they are better understood as a deeply personal expression of […] The post Archbishop Msusa’s Remarks: Grief and an opinion amidst a polarizing tragedy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

More than 80,500 foreign citizens were registered as residents of Iceland on December 1, according to the National Register of Iceland. This means that about a fifth of the population is of foreign origin.