Can the Ukraine war end in 2024 as Russia, US go for elections in 2024
Washington, Dec 29 - The New Year begins with a glimmer of hope of the Russian invasion of Ukraine ending in 2024, as the Cold War rivals, Russia and the US, go for general elections for the presidency and the House of Congress
Respond to enemy attack first, report it later: South Korean President tells army
Moscow, Dec 28 - South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on Thursday ordered the country's armed forces to respond to enemy attacks by retaliating first and only then report, media reports said.
Bengal govt not to honour UGC guidelines on discontinuing MPhil as degree
Kolkata, Dec 28 - West Bengal government on Thursday said the state education department will not honour and follow the fresh guideline from the University Grants Commission (UGC) discontinuing MPhil as a degree.
Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory for New Year’s Eve
New Delhi, Dec 28 - In a bid to ensure the smooth flow of traffic on New Year’s Eve, Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory outlining specific restrictions and alternate routes.
Hugh Grant helps serve Christmas meal to 500 elderly residents in London
Los Angeles, Dec 28 - Actor Hugh Grant made a surprise appearance at the London borough of Hammersmith and Fulham's Christmas Day Lunch event.
K’taka HC quashes plea seeking prohibition on New Year celebrations as Covid cases spike
Bengaluru, Dec 28 - Karnataka High Court on Thursday quashed the petition seeking prohibition on New Year celebration in Bengaluru in the wake of the spike in the Covid-19 and JN.1 variant cases.
UP govt invites applications for construction workers to work in Israel
Lucknow, Dec 28 - The Uttar Pradesh government has invited applications on urgent basis from construction workers for openings in building construction work in Israel.
There must be an end to vicious cycle of violence in Gaza: Russian FM
New Delhi, Dec 28 - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stressed the need to break the vicious cycle of violence that generations of Palestinians have suffered from and called for an end to the injustice against them, media reports said.
Yogi govt bans liquor around Ram temple in Ayodhya
Lucknow, Dec 28 - The Uttar Pradesh government has banned the sale of liquor in a 100 Kosi radius of the Ram temple in Ayodhya.
Will work with Jordan to carry out humanitarian operations in Gaza: Macron
Paris, Dec 28 - As an escalating humanitarian crisis grips Palestine, the French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said France will join Jordan to carry out humanitarian work in Gaza.
TSPSC Group-II exams postponed for the third time
Hyderabad, Dec 28 - The Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) has postponed Group-II exams scheduled to be held on January 6 and 7, 2024.
‘Cong objective is public welfare’, says Kharge on party foundation day
New Delhi, Dec 28 - Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday hoisted the party flag at the party headquarters on its 139 foundation day, and said the objective of the Indian National Congress is public welfare.
US gives Ukraine year’s final weapons package as Biden administration exhausts funding
Washington, Dec 28 - The US State Department has announced this year's final package of weapons and equipment to aid Ukraine, exhausting existing funding still at the Joe Biden administration's disposal.
‘Architect of EU’ Jacques Delors dies at 98
Brussels, Dec 28 - Jacques Delors, a former head of the European Commission, the executive body of the European Union (EU), and a key figure in establishing the euro currency, has died, a media report said, citing his daughter Martine Aubry.
Trump relieved as Michigan Supreme Court rejects attempt to remove him from 2024 ballot
Washington, Dec 27 - Former US President Donald Trump got the much needed relief on Wednesday from the Colorado court shock when the Michigan Supreme Court rejected an attempt to remove him from the 2024 primary ballot based on the US Constitution's "insurrectionist
Former Pakistan Foreign Minister Qureshi re-arrested in May violence case
Islamabad, Dec 27 - Senior PTI leader and former Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi was on Wednesday arrested from Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail in connection with a case of the May 9 violence, reports said.
S.Korea signs contract to buy 20 additional F-35A stealth fighter jets
Seoul, Dec 27 - South Korea's arms procurement agency said on Wednesday that it signed a contract with the US government earlier this month to buy 20 additional F-35A stealth fighter jets amid efforts to bolster response capabilities against North Korean military threats.
N.Korea will seek to increase nuclear weapons to improve ‘second-strike capability’: Experts
Seoul, Dec 27 - North Korea will continue to escalate its nuclear threats against the US and South Korea next year while seeking to improve its capabilities to strike back with a nuclear weapon if it comes under a nuclear attack, experts said
Ex-USFK commander calls for deployment of US tank battalion to S.Korea against N.Korea’s threats
Seoul, Dec 27 - A former US Forces Korea (USFK) commander on Wednesday called for the deployment of a US tank battalion to South Korea to strengthen defence capabilities as he warned of North Korean military threats in the new year.
Shipping firms chart return to Red Sea amid US military push
Cairo, Dec 27 - Global shipping firms, including Denmark-based Maersk and Switzerland-based MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co, are looking to resume operations in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden after the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) and the Operation Prosperity Guardian