Trump says may keep TikTok around ‘for a little while’
US President-elect Donald Trump suggested that he may allow TikTok to continue operations in the United States. At an event hosted by the conservative organization Turning Point USA in Phoenix, Arizona, on Sunday, Trump said that the popular video-sharing app may have helped
Bangladesh seeks extradition of former PM Hasina, sends request to India
The interim government in Bangladesh announced on Monday that it has sent a diplomatic note to the Indian government, requesting the extradition of the country’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. A prominent figure in the struggle for democracy, Hasina, the daughter of Bangladesh’s
Afghanistan launches 3-day anti-polio vaccination campaign
The Afghan caretaker government’s Ministry of Public Health announced a three-day vaccination campaign on Monday, aiming to protect 4.8 million children under the age of five from poliovirus. Running from Monday to Wednesday, the campaign will provide anti-polio drops to children in 11
EAM Jaishankar to visit US ahead of Trump’s second term
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will visit the United States from December 24-29, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Monday. “He will meet counterparts to discuss key bilateral, regional, and global issues. During the visit, EAM will also chair a
Marcel Ciolacu reappointed as Romanian prime minister
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announced on Monday that he had officially appointed Marcel Ciolacu, the leader of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) and the incumbent prime minister, to lead the country’s new government, according to media reports. On December 20, Romania’s newly elected
Biden commutes death sentence of 37 federal inmates
US President Joe Biden on Monday commuted the death sentences of 37 out of the 40 inmates on federal death row. “Make no mistake: I condemn these murderers, grieve for the victims of their despicable acts, and ache for all the families who
Allu Arjun appears before police in theatre stampede case
Tollywood actor Allu Arjun appeared before the police for questioning in the Sandhya Theatre stampede case on Tuesday. Amid tight security, the national award-winning actor arrived at Chikkadpally Police Station around 11 a.m. On Monday, the police issued a notice to the actor,
India saw significant progress in drone technology in past 6 years: Surveyor General
India has made significant progress in drone technology in the last six years, according to Surveyor General of India Hitesh Kumar Makwana, who made this statement during a workshop in Bhopal on Monday. Makwana highlighted that the Central government has introduced a drone
Mozambique’s Constitutional Council proclaims daniel chapo winner of presidential election
Mozambique’s Constitutional Council (CC), the body in charge of constitutional and electoral affairs, has proclaimed Daniel Chapo the winner of the October 9 general elections. Chapo will take over from incumbent president Filipe Nyusi to become the fifth president of the Republic of
Ex-US Prez Bill Clinton hospitalized, ‘awake and alert’, says staff
Former US President Bill Clinton, 78, was hospitalized at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C., after developing a fever, according to a statement from his deputy chief of staff, Angel Urena. Urena told CNN that Clinton is doing well, remains in good
Palestinian president, Irish PM discuss Gaza over phone
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris had a phone conversation to discuss the latest developments in the Palestinian territories, according to the Palestinian official news agency WAFA. During the phone call on Monday, Abbas highlighted the urgency of implementing
French PM unveils new cabinet, including two former prime ministers
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou unveiled a new government, appointing two former prime ministers, Manuel Valls and Elisabeth Borne, to his cabinet, according to a press release from the Elysee. Bayrou has downsized the new government to 14 full ministries. Valls will head
Consumer sentiment in South Korea falls by most in over 4 years in December
South Korea’s consumer sentiment fell by the largest margin since the Covid-19 pandemic in December, as political turmoil sparked by President Yoon Suk Yeol’s shocking martial law declaration added another layer of uncertainty to the economy, a central bank poll showed on Tuesday.
Flawed, predetermined: Rahul Gandhi, Kharge on selection of new NHRC chair
Congress issued a dissent note on Tuesday, a day after President Droupadi Murmu appointed former Supreme Court judge Justice V. Ramasubramanian as the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) chairperson. The party said the selection process was fundamentally flawed, predetermined, and raised concerns about
RG Kar case: CFSL report creates doubts about actual ‘scene of crime’
A report submitted by the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has raised doubts about the “scene of the crime” in the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College
India retain Asia Cup-winning team for U19 Women’s WC title defense
Niki Prasad will lead India in the U19 Women’s World Cup as the defending champions have named a 15-member squad to retain the title. Under Niki’s leadership, India won the inaugural U19 Women’s Asia Cup trophy earlier this week in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
PM Modi urges people to unite to uphold harmony, confront challenges
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged people to unite to uphold harmony and confront challenges like violence and disruptions in society. He made these remarks while speaking at the Christmas event hosted by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) at its headquarters
PM Modi to attend Christmas celebrations hosted by Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India tomorrow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the Christmas celebrations organised by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) at the CBCI Centre in New Delhi at 6.30 p.m. on Monday. This marks a historic occasion as it will be the first
‘Udaan Yatri Cafe’ at airports soon, Raghav Chadha raised issue of inflated food and water prices in Parliament
In a major relief for fliers and air passengers, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has announced the launch of “Udaan Yatri Cafe”, an eatery outlet at the airport for providing basic essentials like food and water at affordable and reasonable rates. The one-of-its-kind
India-Kuwait friendship to flourish more after elevating ties to strategic partnership: PM Modi
Expanding cooperation in several areas, India and Kuwait on Sunday opened a new chapter in their longstanding relationship by becoming strategic partners during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit to the West Asian nation. PM Modi announced the decision to elevate India-Kuwait ties