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T.N. Governor objects to use of Tamil term ‘ondirya arasu ‘ for Union govt
A day after he walked out of the Tamil Nadu Assembly following a face-off with Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi on Tuesday disapproved of the ruling DMK’s use of the Tamil term “ ondirya arasu” to denote the Union government.
Supreme Court Collegium recommends Malegaon blast case accused Lt. Col. Prasad Purohit’s advocate as Bombay High Court judge
Advocate Neela Gokhale who represented Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Purohit, accused in the 2008 Malegaon blasts case that killed six and injured 101, has been approved by the Supreme Court Collegium to be elevated as a judge of the Bombay High Court.
RSS chief says LGBTQ community, transgender persons have right to live as others
At a time when the Supreme Court is hearing a bunch of petitions seeking legal recognition of same-sex marriage and equal rights for LGBTQ+ citizens, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has maintained that the LGBTQ community and transgender persons are humans and have right to live as others.
Joshimath residents oppose demolition, demanded higher compensation for damaged structures
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Monday nominated Indian-American Harmeet K. Dhillon as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the Department of Justice.
Rebels work to form government after Assad ouster; UN Security Council convenes over Syria situation
With the mood in Damascus still celebratory, Assad’s prime minister, Mohammed Jalali, agreed to hand power to the rebel-led Salvation Government, an administration based in rebel-held territory in northwest Syria
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European countries freeze Syrian asylum requests post-Assad ouster, sparking debate on refugee returns and deportation.
Nauru agrees to give Australia a veto right over a range of pacts with third nations including China
Australia secures veto power over Nauru's pacts with other countries, offering $89 million in funding over five years.
Taiwan on high alert as Chinese warships near island amid drills in response to President's U.S. visits.
Damascus reawakens after militants seize the capital, Assad flees, and a transitional government is discussed.
Syria's Prime Minister addresses Cabinet Ministers working from Damascus, as militants overthrow President Assad and promise representative government.
Syria civil war: Families hunt through labyrinthine Sedanya prison complex; thousands wait outside hoping for news of loved ones; efforts to find prisoners in hidden cells fruitless
U.K. considers lifting ban on militant group HTS in Syria, pending stability and protection of minorities.
Fatal fuel depot explosion in Tuscany kills two, injures nine, prompting investigation by ENI oil company.