Month: December 2024

Syria government loses control of key city Daraa in a blow to Assad

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Syria government loses control of key city Daraa in a blow to Assad

Syrian government forces have lost control of Daraa city, a war monitor said, in another stunning blow for President Bashar al-Assad’s rule after rebels wrested other key cities from his grip. Daraa was dubbed “the cradle of the revolution” early in Syria’s civil war, after activists accused the government of detaining and torturing a group…

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Woman Plunges Into Electrical Box During Sidewalk Blast In Peru

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Woman Plunges Into Electrical Box During Sidewalk Blast In Peru

A Peruvian woman was hurt on December 5 while strolling down a pavement when an underground electrical box exploded, causing injuries. CCTV footage of the incident shows the woman being struck by the metal cover of the box, which causes her to fall partially into the open space. She was quickly saved by a military…

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Centre Releases Rs 994 Crore To Tamil Nadu For Cyclone Fengal Relief Work

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Centre Releases Rs 994 Crore To Tamil Nadu For Cyclone Fengal Relief Work

MK Stalin said Cyclone Fengal caused “unprecedented” devastation in the state. New Delhi: The Central government has approved the release of Rs 944.8 crore to the Tamil Nadu government as two installments of central share from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to help it provide relief to people affected by cyclone Fengal, the Home…

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Arvind Kejriwal Accuses BJP Of ‘Voter Deletion’ Conspiracy, Party Responds

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Arvind Kejriwal Accuses BJP Of ‘Voter Deletion’ Conspiracy, Party Responds

Arvind Kejriwal alleged that the BJP had applied to delete 11,018 voter names. New Delhi: AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday accused the BJP of orchestrating large-scale deletions of voters’ names from the electoral rolls in the run-up to the Delhi Assembly elections. Kejriwal claimed that BJP leaders had submitted applications to the Election…

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In Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam Arrest, Top Court Flags ‘Disturbing Features’

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In Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam Arrest, Top Court Flags ‘Disturbing Features’

Ex-IAS officer Anil Tuteja has been arrested in the case. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday flagged “disturbing features” in the arrest of former IAS officer Anil Tuteja by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case related to the alleged Chhattisgarh liquor scam. A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George…

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Big Relief For Ajit Pawar, Income Tax Department Clears Assets Seized In Benami Case

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Big Relief For Ajit Pawar, Income Tax Department Clears Assets Seized In Benami Case

The ruling came a day after Ajit Pawar took oath as the Deputy Chief Minister. (File) Mumbai: In a big relief to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, the Income Tax department has cleared properties worth over Rs 1,000 crore seized in 2021. The move came after the Prevention of Benami Property Transactions Appellate Tribunal…

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Sunil Gavaskar’s Big Advice To India Bowlers In 2nd Australia Test: “Haven’t Used…”

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Sunil Gavaskar’s Big Advice To India Bowlers In 2nd Australia Test: “Haven’t Used…”

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar has expressed his disappointment with the Indian bowlers’ lack of success with the pink ball on the opening day of the second Test against Australia, saying they ought to have done better. Australia were comfortably placed at 86 for one at stumps after bowling out India for 180 in…

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South Korean president Yoon apologises for declaring martial law, saying he will not shirk responsibility

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South Korean president Yoon apologises for declaring martial law, saying he will not shirk responsibility

A screen in Seoul shows footage of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol delivering an address to the nation on December 7, 2024 | Photo Credit: Getty Images South Korea’s president apologised Saturday (December 7, 2024) for public anxiety caused by his short-lived attempt to impose martial law earlier this week hours ahead of a…

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2nd Test Live: Under-Pressure India Hope For Another Bumrah Magic vs Aus

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2nd Test Live: Under-Pressure India Hope For Another Bumrah Magic vs Aus

India vs Australia 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Updates: Under-pressure Team India will aim to bounce back on the second day of the ongoing pink-ball Test at the Adelaide Oval. The first day belonged to Australia, who not only bowled the visitors for 180 but also scored 86 runs at the loss of only one…

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No Guidelines Issued To States To Implement Uniform Civil Code, Says Centre

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No Guidelines Issued To States To Implement Uniform Civil Code, Says Centre

Law Minister asserted that “no guidelines were issued to states for implementing the uniform civil code”. New Delhi: The government on Friday rejected suggestions that it has issued guidelines to states to implement a uniform civil code. In a written response to a question in the Lok Sabha about “guidelines issued by the government for…

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