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Delhi riots bail pleas: SC asks accused to furnish permanent addresses

New Delhi, Dec. 4 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the accused seeking bail in the 2020 Delhi riots case to furnish their permanent addresses, as the hearing neared its end and the matter is... Read More


Insecurity: Nigerian lawmakers insist on death penalty for kidnappers as bill passes second reading at Senate

Nigeria, Dec. 4 -- A bill seeking to amend Nigeria's Anti-Terrorism Act to impose death penalty without the option of a fine for all kidnapping offences has passed second reading in the Senate. The S... Read More


EU backs plan to drop Russian gas by 2027 as reliance continues to fall

France, Dec. 4 -- Under the agreement, LNG imports will end by the close of 2026 and pipeline gas will stop by the end of September 2027. These dates mark one of the final steps in cutting the revenue... Read More


PM Modi extends wishes on International Cheetah Day; praises wildlife lovers, conservationists

New Delhi, Dec. 4 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended his greetings on the eve of International Cheetah Day and praised wildlife lovers and conservationists for their significant cont... Read More


42 US lawmakers urge Secretary Rubio to impose visa bans, asset freezes on Pakistani officials over escalating "transnational repression"

Washington DC, Dec. 4 -- Forty-two members of the United States Congress, led by Democratic Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and Congressman Greg Casar, have written to Secretary of State Marco Rubio dem... Read More


Putin to begin visit today with PM Modi's private dinner; trade in focus

New Delhi, Dec. 4 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin will begin his first visit to India in four years with a private dinner hosted by PM Narendra Modi Thursday. The two will discuss ways to shore up... Read More


Putin to begin visit today with PM Modi's private dinner; both sides to ink several agreements to boost partnership

New Delhi, Dec. 4 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host a private dinner for Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, hours after he lands in New Delhi to further expand a nearly eight-decade... Read More


Maltreated in ICE detention, says Jaishankar after deportation of 73-year-old Harjit Kaur from US

India, Dec. 4 -- Indian external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar on Thursday stated that 73-year-old Harjit Kaur was maltreated by ICE officials during her detention in the United States. Harjit Kau... Read More


J&K CM: Reservation process fair, file sent to lieutenant governor

Jammu, Dec. 4 -- Chief minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said his government has rationalised the reservation policy in the "best possible manner" to ensure justice to all sections and fulfil a key ... Read More


UP plans key overhaul of jail manual

LUCKNOW, Dec. 4 -- The Uttar Pradesh government is set to place before the state cabinet a proposal to approve the Uttar Pradesh Jail Manual (First Amendment), 2025, drafted in compliance with a landm... Read More