Former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala, 89, passed away on Friday. The five-time chief minister was cremated with state honors in Sirsa on Saturday. Tributes poured in from across the political spectrum, acknowledging Chautala's contributions to Haryana's development and his championing of farmers' interests. His son, Abhay Singh Chautala, vowed to continue his father's legacy.

BJP MLC C T Ravi, recently arrested and released for allegedly using derogatory language against a minister, claims a threat to his life and accuses the government of conspiracy. He alleges being taken to isolated locations during his arrest and demands protection, holding the government responsible for his safety. Ravi maintains respectful behavior and calls for a judicial investigation into police conduct.

Congress plans nationwide protests demanding Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation for alleged disrespect towards Ambedkar. The party has declared a week-long campaign including press conferences, marches, and a memorandum to the President. They accuse Shah of mocking the invocation of Ambedkar's name during a parliamentary discussion on the Constitution.

India and Russia strengthened counter-terrorism cooperation during a joint working group meeting in Moscow. Both nations discussed combating radicalization, terror financing, and the misuse of technology for terrorism. Russia reiterated its support for India's permanent UN Security Council seat, echoing endorsements from other world leaders. India's bid highlights its growing global influence and peacekeeping contributions.

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy criticized actor Allu Arjun for attending a Pushpa-2 screening despite police denial, alleging his presence led to a fatal stampede. Reddy highlighted Allu Arjun's roadshow amidst the chaos and contrasted the support he received from film personalities with the lack of empathy for the stampede victim's injured son.

Two HDB flats in the quiet neighbourhoods of Bukit Batok and Choa Chu Kang hid a shocking secret. They were allegedly being used by tenants to offer sexual services, which were promoted and arranged via online messaging apps. In an operation that took place on Dec 5, officers from the Jurong Police Division raided the two units simultaneously. AsiaOne was among the media invited to visit the two scenes, where officers arrested four suspects and found various items such as baby oil, wet wipes as well as a stash of condoms. The police were alerted to suspicious activity in these units via multiple calls and reports. The shoebox containing the hidden camera at the unit along Choa Chu Kang Street 52. PHOTO: AsiaOne/Danial Zahrin At the first flat, located along Choa Chu Kang Street 52, a surveillance camera was concealed in a shoebox placed on a rack outside the flat.

Justin Trudeau’s numbers have been relatively steady this calendar year, but they've also been at their worst, according to tracking data from CTV News pollster Nik Nanos.

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: A Belgian couple who repeatedly raped their four daughters left them with sexually transmitted diseases bruising, and pelvic injuries. (Stock image)

According to the law enforcement agencies, a total of 205 people suffered injuries, with 41 being in critical condition

TASS has gathered the main information about the incident

«The enemy lost up to 285 troops, two armored combat vehicles, two motor vehicles, a D-30 122 mm howitzer, a US-made M119 105 mm howitzers and five field ammunition depots,» the ministry added

Prime Minister Modi invites everyone to experience the Rann Utsav in Gujarat's Kutch, showcasing its unique culture, arts, crafts, and historical sites like Dholavira. The festival, running until February 28, highlights the region's transformation from past disasters into a hub of tourism and cultural preservation, recognized by the UN.

India’s forest and tree cover has increased by 1,445 sq km since 2021, according to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023. Forest cover alone rose by 156 sq km, reaching 21.76% of the country’s total geographical area. Tree cover also expanded by 1,289 sq km. The overall green cover now stands at 25.17% of India’s land.

200 families from Tataskweyak Cree Nation won’t get Christmas hampers after a funding request under Jordan’s Principle was denied by Indigenous Services Canada for not meeting their criteria. The hampers were cancelled after groceries had already been purchased, leaving an Inuk-owned company out $20,000.

Canada’s chief actuary says Alberta would be entitled to interest from the Canada Pension Plan proportional to the money Albertans invested, should the province withdraw from CPP.

Donald Trump’s last-minute demands for a congressional funding package were rejected by Republicans, foreshadowing the challenges he could face next year.

Slovak PM Robert Fico has accused Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky of offering him €500 million to support Kiev’s NATO bid Read Full Article at RT.com

According to Russia's Defence Ministry, attempts to conduct attacks against facilities on Russian soil were thwarted

The number of those injured in the missile attack was revised up to 12 from 10

During a «Direct Line» Q&A session combined with his annual press conference on Thursday, Putin clarified that he had not yet met with Assad after his arrival in Moscow but plans to speak with him

Andrey Marochko noted that Russian forces had «slightly advanced» in the northern and southern parts of Chasov Yar

As many as 85 senators backed the bill, while 11 voted against it

Le Président de la Transition, Président de la République, Chef de l'État, le Général Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema a reçu ce jour en audience SE Zhou Ping, Ambassadeur Extraordinaire et Plénipotentiaire de la République Populaire de Chine près la République Gabonaise, porteur d'un message de voeux de SE Xi Jinping à son homologue gabonais. Cette rencontre a été par ailleurs l'occasion pour le diplomate chinois de faire au Chef de l'Etat un point sur le suivi des multiples accords de (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le président de l'association Amicale Angome du Gabon (AAG), Henri Paul Nanh Bioghe et l'ensemble de son bureau, se sont réuni le week-en dernier à leur siège sise à Atong -Abe dans le deuxième arrondissement de la commune de Libreville objectif, relancer les activités de ladite association après deux mois de pose. Relancer les activités de leur association Amicale Angome du Gabon (AAG) était le point central de leur réunion qui a eu lieu le week-end écoulé entre le président de l'AAG (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le ministère de la Justice a annoncé l'ouverture du recrutement pour la garde pénitentiaire sous le haut patronage du le Président de la Transition, chef de l'Etat Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema offrant aux jeunes citoyens gabonais, une opportunité de carrière au service de l'administration pénitentiaire. Les dépôts des dossiers se dérouleront sur une période restreinte, du 19 au 22 décembre 2024. Conditions de candidature Pour être éligible, les candidats doivent répondre aux critères (...) - COMMUNICATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Webster (pictured), 41, was replaced on the channel's breakfast show by 31-year-old Ellie Costello, dubbed as the organisation's 'own Holly Willoughby '.

The government have released an apology after launching an 'offensive' NHS poster featuring a Sikh man whilst urging the public to quit smoking. 

The Marsh family, from Faversham, Kent, has been slammed for being 'remarkably tasteless' and 'shameful' after releasing a parody song exploring the Gisele Pelicot mass rape trial.

A survey from the CBI showed sales declined for the third month in a row in December and that firms see no sign of improvement in January.

Jigjiga (HOL) – Ethiopia's House of People's Representatives Standing Committee for Foreign Affairs Deputy Chair, Fetih Mahdi, has commended the recent agreement between Somalia and Ethiopia to end a year-long diplomatic dispute.

Congress has limited time to avert a government shutdown by passing a continuing resolution after the latest Trump-backed bill failed Thursday.