A new video shows Lok Sabha members overpowering the intruders who breached Parliament security. MPs grabbed the intruders’ hands and held them by their heads, while others slapped and punched them. The two intruders, identified as Manoranjan and Sagar Sharma, were taken out by security personnel. The incident occurred on the 22nd anniversary of...
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India strikes balance at the UN climate summit (COP28) by addressing its developmental needs while aligning with global goals. The outcome omits binding provisions on methane emissions and coal power generation. The focus is on the ‘phase-down’ of unabated coal power without a rapid timeline. India emphasizes the importance of climate justice, and equity....
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Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren’s refusal to appear before investigating officers in a money laundering case has led the Enforcement Directorate to consider taking him into custody. Soren is facing allegations of corruption and money laundering in multiple cases, including mining and land scams. He is also under investigation in connection with allegations of protection...
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Indian warship in Manila amid tensions with China; Indian ambassador emphasizes robust bilateral relations with the Philippines as ‘fellow democracies’; tensions escalated after Chinese ships rammed into Philippine ships near Second Thomas Shoal; INS Kadmatt to participate in maritime partnership exercise with Philippine Navy; India expanding military ties with ASEAN countries; India to supply...
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Nine people have been arrested for killing an elderly couple and their granddaughter on the suspicion of practising black magic in Gundapuri village, 150 km from Gadchiroli, on December 6. The accused have been identified as the couple’s sons, Ramesh and Vinu, and other relatives. The police nabbed all the nine accused. While Devu...
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Union minister Smriti Irani, in response to a question in Rajya Sabha, emphasized that menstruation is a natural part of a woman’s life and not a handicap. She stated that women should not be denied equal opportunities based on someone else’s viewpoint. When asked about measures for granting paid menstrual leave, Irani mentioned that...
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A few hours after their 17-year-old adopted daughter went missing from home in Majoor village of Udupi district’s Kaup taluk, acclaimed theatre artist Leeladhar Shetty (68) and his wife Vasundhara L Shetty (59) hanged themselves with a nylon saree in their bedroom on Tuesday night.
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Madras high court debates whether target-killing of Hindu religious leaders can be considered a terrorist act as defined under section 15 of the UAPA. The court grants bail to a man arrested under the UAPA, stating that the evidence does not establish the intent to threaten the unity, integrity, security, economic security or sovereignty...
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