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Syria's new leader says all weapons to come under 'state control'

by Maher Al Mounes with Lisa Golden Two weeks after seizing power in a sweeping offensive, Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa on Sunday said weapons in the country, including those held by Kurdish-led forces, would come under state control. Sharaa spoke alongside Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, after earlier meeting with Lebanese Druze leaders and vowing to end "negative interference" …

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18 hours, 9 minutes ago

Notorious goon facing charges under UAPA held in Thrissur

New Indian Express

KOCHI: A notorious goon, who is also facing charges under the anti-terror law UAPA Act), 1967, was apprehended by the police on Sunday. Shamnad, 35, a native of Veliyangode, Perumbadappu in Malappuram, was arrested by the Thrissur City police with the help of Kerala Anti-Terrorism Squad. Based on a tip-off received by ATS DIG Putta Vimaladitya, Shamnad was arrested from …

18 hours, 9 minutes ago

12 arrested, including complainant's brother, in dacoity case in Hyderabad

New Indian Express

HYDERABAD: Sleuths of Commissioner’s Task Force, Central Zon, along with Domalguda police on Sunday arrested twelve people, including the complainant’s brother, for allegedly being involved in dacoity that took place in Arvind Nagar on December 12. The accused have been identified as Indrajit Ghorai, Altaf Mohammed Khan, Syed Irfan Ahmed, Mohammad Noor Ullah, Habeeb Hussain, Shaik Shabbir, Mohammad Arbaaz, Shoaib …

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18 hours, 9 minutes ago

Gangrape, fraud case against UP BJP MLA, 15 others, legislator calls it 'conspiracy'

India Today

A gangrape and fraud case has been filed against 16 people, including a BJP MLA and his relatives, in Uttar Pradesh's Badaun district after directions from a local court. The case against MLA Harish Shakya from Badaun's Bilsi seat, his brother Satendra Shakya and nephew, and several businessmen was filed under charges of gangrape and fraud worth crores and implicating …

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18 hours, 9 minutes ago

Police arrest two for duping Telangana resident of Rs 16 lakh

New Indian Express

KHAMMAM: Cybercrime sleuths arrested two persons, including a woman, for duping a Sathupalli resident of Rs 16,05,778. The cops arrested the accused — S Srikanth, a private firm employee and resident of Jaikesaram village in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, and Vankara Lavanya, a resident of Thota village in Andhra Pradesh — in Visakhapatnam and produced them in Khammam cyber crime court …

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18 hours, 9 minutes ago

2 babies among 3 killed as dumper truck crushes footpath dwellers in Pune

India Today

Three people, including two toddlers, were killed after a dumper driver crushed nine people sleeping on a footpath in Pune’s Wagholi. The deceased were identified as Vishal Vinod Pawar, Vaibhavi Ritesh Pawar, and Vaibhav Ritesh Pawar, all originally from Amravati district. The injured include Janki Dinesh Pawar, Rinisha Vinod Pawar, Roshan Shashadu Bhosle, Nagesh Nivrutti Pawar, Darshan Sanjay Vairal and …

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18 hours, 9 minutes ago

MK Stalin slams BJP over election rule change, calls it a threat to democracy

India Today

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, on Monday, voiced strong criticism against the BJP-led Union government, accusing it of undermining democracy with an amendment to Section 93 of the Conduct of Election Rules. Stalin expressed his concerns in a post on X, alleging that the amendment aims to eliminate transparency in elections by restricting public access to election documents, including …

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18 hours, 9 minutes ago

PM Narendra Modi's Kuwait Visit: Highlights From Day 1

India Today

In an interview with the Kuwait News Agency on Saturday, PM Modi highlighted the need for diversification into non-oil trade, including the fields of pharmaceuticals, health, technology, digital innovation, and textiles. Grand Welcome, Warm Gestures On his first day, after being warmly welcomed by Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah and a host of ministers and dignitaries, the Indian Prime Minister …

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18 hours, 9 minutes ago

From Trump to Bitcoin, inflation and China: the big economic trends of 2024

Al Jazeera

Economic issues, particularly living costs, were front and centre in 2024 as some 2 billion people went to the polls. Meanwhile, governments grappled with how to regulate potentially transformational technology such as artificial intelligence, and Donald Trump’s victory in the United States’ presidential election heralded a sharp turn towards protectionism. Social media silos Donald Trump’s victory in November’s presidential election …

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1 day ago

‘Sonic 3' bests ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ at the box office

Associated Press

NEW YORK — In the holiday season battle of big-budget family movies, Paramount Pictures’ “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” sped past the Walt Disney Co.’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” to take the top spot at the box office ahead of the lucrative Christmas corridor in theaters. It was telling of some wider trends that “Sonic 3” — made for $122 million …

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1 day, 2 hours ago

Thousands stream into Belgrade square to protest against populist Serbian president

Associated Press

BELGRADE, Serbia — Tens of thousands streamed into a central square in Serbia’s capital on Sunday for a big rally against populist President Aleksandar Vucic and his government, whose tight grip on power has been challenged by weeks of street protests led by university students. Serbia’s popular theater and movie actors joined the protest, with actor Bane Trifunovic describing Sunday’s …

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1 day, 8 hours ago

Stampedes in Nigeria leave at least 32 dead during Christmas food distribution

Associated Press

ABUJA, Nigeria — The death toll from stampedes during two Christmas charity events in Nigeria has increased from 13 to 32, police said Sunday. The victims, including at least four children, collapsed during crowd surges as people grew desperate for food items while the country grapples with the worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation. The dead included 22 people in …

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1 day, 8 hours ago

Six killed in Nelamangala Highway crash, including tech CEO, family

Deccan Chronicle

A devastating accident on the National Highway in Nelamangala, Bengaluru, claimed the lives of six individuals, leaving behind a scene of horror. The victims, including Chandram Yegapagol, a 46-year-old tech CEO, and five of his family members, died instantly in the collision. Yegapagol, who resided in Bengaluru’s HSR Layout, was the CEO and managing director of IAST Software Solutions, a …

1 day, 13 hours ago

India's architecture fans guard Mumbai's Art Deco past

Deccan Chronicle

Mumbai: A towering cinema with a roofline like an ocean liner stands out in India's financial capital Mumbai, part of a remarkable Art Deco architectural heritage that campaigners say needs protection. A sweep of some Art Deco buildings -- including offices, colleges and residential complexes -- was listed on UNESCO's World Heritage list in 2018, alongside the city's Victorian Gothic …

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1 day, 18 hours ago

Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 20, Palestinian officials say

New Indian Express

DEIR AL-BALAH: Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip overnight and into Sunday killed at least 20 people, including five children, Palestinian medical officials said. Israeli authorities meanwhile allowed Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the leader of the Catholic Church in the Holy Land, to enter Gaza and celebrate a pre-Christmas Mass with members of the territory’s small Christian community. A strike on …

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1 day, 18 hours ago

Israel accused of bombing Kamal Adwan Hospital ICU risking patients, medics

Al Jazeera

The hospital’s director has called for international intervention to protect patients and Gaza’s health system. “For more than an hour now, shells are raining down on us from every corner, mile, and direction.” Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud, reporting from nearby Deir el-Balah, said, “What we are seeing now is a deliberate attack on the health facility.” “The Israeli military has …

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1 day, 18 hours ago

Man thrashed, forced to lick spit in Bihar's Muzaffarpur, attackers record video

India Today

A young man in Bihar's Muzaffarpur was brutally assaulted by a group of men, who also forced him to lick their spit. The victim's mother lodged a complaint, leading to the registration of an FIR against three identified individuals and five others for the attack that happened on December 16 near MSKB College in Muzaffarpur. The video also shows the …

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1 day, 18 hours ago

Donald Trump taps the 'Apprentice' producer Mark Burnett as UK special envoy

India Today

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.: Mark Burnett, the power producer who helped reintroduce Donald Trump to a national television audience with “The Apprentice,” is being tapped by the president-elect as special envoy to the United Kingdom in his upcoming administration. The selection of Burnett continues Trump’s trend of filling out his incoming administration with people who have high-profile backgrounds in television …

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Stampedes in Nigeria leave at least 32 dead in a rush to get Christmas gifts

New Indian Express

ABUJA: The death toll from stampedes during two Christmas charity events in Nigeria has increased from 13 to 32, police said Sunday. The victims, including at least four children, collapsed during crowd surges as people grew desperate for food items while the country grapples with the worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation. The dead included 22 people in southeastern Anambra …

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1 day, 19 hours ago

'Reality has overtaken satire': Observers pounce as Trump gives job to TV producer

Raw Story

Donald Trump on Saturday announced the appointment of reality TV producer Mark Burnett to a position in the upcoming administration, resulting in barbs from observers and critics. Trump added, "Mark will work to enhance diplomatic relations, focusing on areas of mutual interest, including trade, investment opportunities, and cultural exchanges." Former campaign field organizer Connie Cassidy said, "This is Burnett’s reward …

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Trump taps ‘Apprentice’ producer, Mark Burnett, as special envoy to the United Kingdom

Associated Press

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Mark Burnett, the power producer who helped reintroduce Donald Trump to a national television audience with “The Apprentice,” is being tapped by the president-elect as special envoy to the United Kingdom in his upcoming administration. Trump’s first campaign in 2016 was rocked by allegations about his conduct on “The Apprentice” and other appearances during his …

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2 days, 1 hour ago

BBMP warns of action against Virat Kohli’s pub for fire safety violations

The Hindu

One8 Commune, a bar and restaurant co-owned by Indian cricketer Virat Kohli, has been warned of action by the Bengaluru civic body for allegedly functioning without the required permits, including NOC, from the Fire Department. The civic body’s notice comes in the wake of a complaint by activists H.M. Venkatesh and Kunigal Narasimha Murthy, who have alleged that the restaurant …

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2 days, 2 hours ago

German Christmas market victims including nine-year-old child and four adults, officials reveal as murder and attempted murder charges are being prepared

Daily Mail

Four adults and a nine-year-old child have been killed in a horrifying attack on a Christmas market in Germany. Officials confirmed that at least five people have died after a car rammed into a massive crowd of shoppers at a Christmas market in Magdeburg at around 7pm on December 20. Firefighters patrol the scene of the crash on Friday after …

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2 days, 3 hours ago

55th GST council meeting in Jaisalmer on December 21, 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman media briefing

The Hindu

A much-anticipated review of the Goods and Services Tax levies on life and health insurance policies was put off by the apex body in charge of the indirect tax regime, the GST Council at its 55th meeting on Saturday, as some members sought more discussions on the matter before taking a final call. Moreover, rate rationalisation suggestions pertaining to about …

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Syria's new leader says all weapons to come under 'state control'

Notorious goon facing charges under UAPA held in Thrissur

12 arrested, including complainant's brother, in dacoity case in Hyderabad

Gangrape, fraud case against UP BJP MLA, 15 others, legislator calls it 'conspiracy'

Police arrest two for duping Telangana resident of Rs 16 lakh

2 babies among 3 killed as dumper truck crushes footpath dwellers in Pune

MK Stalin slams BJP over election rule change, calls it a threat to democracy

PM Narendra Modi's Kuwait Visit: Highlights From Day 1

From Trump to Bitcoin, inflation and China: the big economic trends of 2024

‘Sonic 3' bests ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ at the box office

Thousands stream into Belgrade square to protest against populist Serbian president

Stampedes in Nigeria leave at least 32 dead during Christmas food distribution

Six killed in Nelamangala Highway crash, including tech CEO, family

India's architecture fans guard Mumbai's Art Deco past

Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 20, Palestinian officials say

Israel accused of bombing Kamal Adwan Hospital ICU risking patients, medics

Man thrashed, forced to lick spit in Bihar's Muzaffarpur, attackers record video

Donald Trump taps the 'Apprentice' producer Mark Burnett as UK special envoy

Stampedes in Nigeria leave at least 32 dead in a rush to get Christmas gifts

'Reality has overtaken satire': Observers pounce as Trump gives job to TV producer

Trump taps ‘Apprentice’ producer, Mark Burnett, as special envoy to the United Kingdom

BBMP warns of action against Virat Kohli’s pub for fire safety violations

German Christmas market victims including nine-year-old child and four adults, officials reveal as murder and attempted murder charges are being prepared

55th GST council meeting in Jaisalmer on December 21, 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman media briefing