Reflecting on significant global events of 2024: a devastating tsunami hit Japan, the EU approved an AI regulation, Narendra Modi secured a third term, Donald Trump returned to the White House despite assassination attempts, Syrian rebels ended Bashar al-Assad's rule, and the UK saw Labour topple Conservatives.

The shutdown in Katra town, Jammu against the proposed ropeway project continues into its sixth day, extended until Jan 1 by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti. A protester fainted during a hunger strike demanding the release of 18 detained Samiti members, causing family members to join the agitation.

A pan-India home buyers organization has called on the consumer affairs department to establish guidelines for real estate advertising. It flagged that 34% of real estate ads examined by ASCI were misleading, with Maharashtra RERA's average penalty of Rs 14,000-15,000 insufficient to deter violators.

The days when a Manitoba premier could ride a bicycle to work alone and unworried about their security seem like a long time ago.

Municipal leaders across Quebec are looking for ways to get young people, especially women, to run for local office in next year's elections, but that is a tall order given the well-documented incidents of harassment and intimidation faced by elected officials in the province.

Toronto police say they're receiving an 'increasing' number of reports about a scam where suspects send their victims 'graphic violent images' in an effort to extort money from them.

The plane that caught fire upon landing at Halifax's airport over the weekend has been removed, and the runway has reopened.

As Canadians take time off to celebrate the holidays, many federal offices, stores and businesses will be closed across the country on New Year's Day.

Ukraine’s PM has revealed that the US is to give $15 billion to Kiev taken from frozen Russian assets that Moscow says are being stolen Read Full Article at RT.com

Treasury Secretary Yellen says the US has depleted the budget allocated for Ukraine aid, Biden signs off on another tranche of $2.5 billion Read Full Article at RT.com

Musk to provide cellphone coverage to Ukraine from space in deal expected to enhance country’s connectivity amid the conflict with Russia Read Full Article at RT.com

Slovakia has described as “baseless” a statement by Ukrainian leader Zelensky alleging collusion between Bratislava and Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia’s Defense Ministry has reported the successful capture of two Donbass villages near the strategic city of Pokrovsk Read Full Article at RT.com

Gen Z's slang in 2024 saw terms like 'brain rot,' 'demure,' and 'manifest' become increasingly popular. Dictionaries highlighted these words, reflecting digital media's impact, societal trends, and polarisation. Notable mentions include 'brat,' 'rawdogging,' and 'kakistocracy,' capturing cultural shifts and anxieties, while 'lavender marriage' emerged as a unique relationship concept.

India neared joining nations with space-docking technology as Isro launched the SpaDeX mission, putting two satellites in space for docking attempts. The mission, crucial for Chandrayaan-4 and Bhartiya Antriksh Station, also included astrobiology experiments and payloads from private sector startups and educational institutions onboard POEM.

The Centre has declared the Wayanad landslides in Kerala, which occurred on July 30, as a disaster of severe nature. The catastrophic event claimed over 200 lives, injured many, and caused significant displacement. The Union home ministry has assured additional assistance through the National Disaster Response Fund.

A Mumbai special court sentenced 65-year-old Nitin Bhanushali to 20 years in prison for drug trafficking in a 1989 contraband seizure case. Bhanushali and others were found with 4,365 kg of hashish valued at Rs 2.62 crore. The court emphasized the social menace of narcotic addiction and noted Bhanushali showed no remorse.

[New Times] President Paul Kagame, who is also the Commander in Chief of Rwanda's defence and security forces, has commended patriotism, discipline and innovation exemplified by the men and women in uniform in 2024.

The deportation requirement will not be applied to foreigners, who want to stay on legal grounds and have met several preconditions

The size of the scholarship depends on its category; its maximum size stands at $555 every month

NCW chief Vijaya Rahatkar revealed that the accused in the Anna University assault case is a habitual offender. A two-member NCW committee is investigating. The Madras High Court has ordered a special investigation team and Rs 25 lakh compensation for the survivor due to FIR leakage, to be recovered from the responsible police personnel's salaries.

A controversy arose in Pune after a pub sent guests condoms and oral rehydration sachets as part of their New Year's Eve party invitation, sparking backlash from the Maharashtra Pradesh Youth Congress. The Congress has demanded strict action against the pub's management, citing an unsuitable marketing strategy. Police have begun recording statements from attendees.

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu is the wealthiest with assets over Rs 931 crore, while West Bengal's CM Mamata Banerjee is the least wealthy at Rs 15 lakh. The per capita net national income is Rs 1,85,854, and average CM income stands 7.3 times higher.

The Civil Aviation Ministry clarified that Digi Yatra does not share passenger data with tax authorities. The system erases data within 24 hours of a flight’s departure, and the app stores information solely on the user’s device. Digi Yatra is currently for domestic use only and not available for international flights.

En cette fin d'année, l'illustre fils de Ndendé, Loïc Dieudonné Ndinga Moudouma, s'est résolument transformé en Père Noël de la localité de Ndendé, dans la province de la Ngounié. Dans sa La hotte « mwane dimbu » a apporté beaucoup de choses. La preuve, en fin de semaine dernière, du matériel agricole a été acheminé dans le chef lieu du département de la Dola. C'est un acte à mettre au compte de l'actuel ministre des Transports et fils de la localité qui ne cesse d'être solidaire de (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le Père Noël s'est invité chez les enfants évoluant dans le club de football Malachie United le week-end écoulé dans la commune d'Akanda. Le Père Noël n'est autre que Jean Claude Ogouliguende, Président d'honneur dudit Centre de Football qui a dessiné le sourire sur les visages des tout-petits. La fête de Noël a été célébrée au centre de formation de football Malachie United comme partout ailleurs. Le Président d'honneur dudit Centre, Jean Claude Ogouliguende a offert des cadeaux aux (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Doomed Jeju Air flight 2216 from Bangkok, Thailand , to Muan International Airport, exploded when it ploughed into a brick wall on Sunday, in South Korea's deadliest air accident ever.

Shocking mobile phone footage appears to show the moment three officers carried out the arrest of a 'drunk and disorderly' man at one of the bus stops in the terminal.

Keir Starmer is away for a 'few days' with wife Victoria and their children after a turbulent start to his time in Downing Street.

Athletes, coaches, fans and even the wives and girlfriends all had their time in the spotlight after an eventful year of sports in 2024... but who were the names most-searched on Google?

EXCLUSIVE: The woman's face cannot be seen in the video, which then cuts to Rooney inside the Devon flat as he stands in front of a TV next to a bare stone wall.

Jimmy Carter’s run-in with a swamp rabbit on a Georgia pond became a metaphor for a sinking White House term.