IT and I&B minister Ashwini Vaishnaw rebutted Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg's claim that incumbents, including those in India, lost elections post-Covid. Vaishnaw highlighted Modi's third-term win in 2024 amid pandemic policies, criticizing the misinformation and emphasizing the significance of accurate information dissemination.

One of two youths from Thrissur, trapped in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, is believed to have been killed by Ukrainian forces as per information from the Indian embassy. Although confirmed verbally, official communication is still pending. His cousin, also trapped, was injured and underwent surgery in Moscow.

Kerala Police have arrested 14 more people, aged 18 to 25, in connection with the rape and abuse of a Dalit girl in Pathanamthitta district, bringing the total number of accused in custody to 42. The survivor, aged 18, alleges abuse by nearly 60 people since age 13.

The president spoke at the State Department as an Israel-Hamas ceasefire appeared to be drawing closer.

Apple’s board of directors has urged investors to vote against proposal to end DEI programs Read Full Article at RT.com

Head of NATO Mark Rutte has urged the European Parliament to either raise military spending to over 2% of GDP or to start studying Russian Read Full Article at RT.com

Three tow-truck related shootings in Toronto last week have pushed police to launch a new task force aimed at addressing what investigators are calling a 'troubling' increase in gun violence within the industry.

The number of self-reported cases of gastroenteritis at the University of Guelph has increased to 234, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health confirmed on Monday.

Students at Bishop's University in Sherbrooke, Que., say they're shocked and appalled by the school's apparent lack of action over a teacher they allege has been using derogatory language in her classroom for years.

Canadian health officials are reporting a rising number of cases of the highly contagious norovirus illness in Canada, warning that the elderly and young children are most at risk.

Premier Doug Ford is proposing a closer relationship with the U.S. when it comes to critical minerals while at the same time boasting that the province won’t 'roll over' should president-elect Donald Trump follow through on his threatened tariffs upon taking office next week.

India's market capitalization dropped below $5 trillion for the first time in over seven months due to a sliding market and a weakening rupee. Investor sentiment waned due to strong US jobs data, rising crude oil prices, and global market sell-offs, leading to heavy losses in midcap and smallcap stocks.

Banks are offering better deposit rates to attract customers amid liquidity shortages. IDBI Bank launched a scheme for individuals aged 80 and above, with higher interest rates. Similarly, Bank of Baroda introduced a liquid fixed deposit scheme allowing withdrawals in units of Rs 1,000, with extra benefits for seniors.

In December 2024, SBI Life Insurance overtook LIC in regular premium policies with Rs 3,416 crore, a 16.7% increase from last year, while LIC's premiums fell 15% to Rs 2,628 crore. Despite a significant decline in group single premium policies, LIC remained the largest player by total new business premiums.

Prime Minister Modi and J&K CM Omar Abdullah praised each other during the opening of the Sonamarg tunnel. Omar acknowledged Modi's commitment to free and fair elections. Modi promised statehood for J&K would be restored at an appropriate time, focusing on development and peace in the region.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says while she doesn't want to assume anything after her meeting with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago residence over the weekend, Canada needs «to be prepared» that threatened tariffs are on the way.

The Ministry of Education has expressed deep sadness and outrage at the «tragic and senseless» killing of Angella Hamilton, a teacher at Pear Tree Grove Primary and Infant School in St Mary. Hamilton's body was discovered in her...

Thirty-four-year-old tattoo artist, Steven Samuel, otherwise known as 'Kartel', of Rodney Road, Maxfield Avenue, Kingston 13, has been charged with buggery and grievous sexual assault following an incident in St James on January 5. The St...

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is probing the shooting of a woman in an incident involving an off-duty policeman at a hotel in Clarendon on Sunday. The deceased has been identified as 20-year-old, Jimoy Suckoo. INDECOM...

Jamaicans are being reminded that the ban on the distribution and use of single-use plastic food containers took effect on January 9, and as such these items are prohibited. Under the restriction, the importation and use of food boxes made in whole...

Pete Hegseth, the controversial former Fox News host, has been accused of sexual assault and faces a grueling confirmation hearing on the path to becoming the next secretary of defense.

The UGC's draft guidelines on faculty recruitment and promotions have sparked political conflict between states like Tamil Nadu and Kerala, who claim increased control for governors in Vice Chancellor appointments undermines state power in higher education. The Centre counters this by stating the process remains unchanged from prior regulations.

V Narayanan, who led India's advancements in cryogenic engine technology, has taken charge as ISRO's new chairman, replacing Somanath. Narayanan played essential roles in the Chandrayaan missions, Aditya-L1, and the Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme, and will oversee critical upcoming missions including the Venus Orbiter and Bharatiya Antariksha Station.

The Supreme Court has highlighted the difficulty faced by high courts and subordinate courts in determining whether its judgments are meant for decision-making or precedent-making. It stressed the need for clarity in its verdicts to indicate if they should be treated as binding precedents.

An Ahmedabad sessions court upheld an interim order requiring a man to pay maintenance to his wife and their two adult, studying sons under the Domestic Violence Act. Despite the husband's arguments about his wife's property and son's ability to support themselves, the court maintained the financial support order.

From April, automobile manufacturers must recycle at least 8% of steel from vehicles sold in 2005-06, increasing to 18% by 2035-36 per new EPR norms. Compliance includes obtaining EPR certificates from authorized scrapping facilities, promoting consumer awareness, and tracking activities on a centralized portal managed by CPCB.

Slovakian PM Robert Fico on Monday invited Ukrainian leader Zelensky for discussions on Russian gas transit issue and the reply was rude Read Full Article at RT.com

The grooming gangs scandal in the UK isn’t a story about political correctness or right-wing opportunism. It is a story about justice denied Read Full Article at RT.com

The Ukrainian military has launched a massive missile strike on Russia’s Bryansk Region, local governor Aleksandr Bogomaz has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Facebook founder made a claim that most incumbent governments, including that of India, lost 2024 elections Read Full Article at RT.com

A handful of Labour MPs have made an apparent U-turn on the idea of a Britain-wide probe into rape gangs and now are backing it Read Full Article at RT.com

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