US President Joe Biden has issued clemency to nearly 1,500 people, including four Indian-Americans.
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Indian Cabinet says yes to One Nation, One Election: Report
Moving ahead with its ‘one nation, one election’ plan, the government in September accepted the recommendations of the high-level committee for holding simultaneous polls for the Lok Sabha, state assemblies and local bodies in a phased manner.
Indian national jailed in Singapore for smuggling 58 Indian star tortoises via Changi Airport
The Indian smuggler Abdul Jaffar had wrapped the tiny tortoises in cloth and bundled them in his suitcase. After he was caught at Singapore Changi Airport, a veterinarian in Singapore, assessing the health of the smuggled tortoises, said that this manner of transportation had caused the little creatures “unnecessary suffering”.
Elon Musk’s net worth surges past USD 400bn in historic first
In the last few weeks, Musk has seen his friend and Republican candidate Donald Trump win the US presidential elections. Trump, who received endorsement from Musk, hailed the tech entrepreneur as a ‘new star’ in his victory speech.
FBI Director Christopher Wray says he will resign before Trump-era begins
The FBI director told his colleagues that his goal is to keep the focus on the mission — “the indispensable work they are doing on behalf of the American people every day”.
Thailand to roll out E-Visa facility for Indians from January 1
Thailand announces E-Visa for Indian tourists from January 1.
Bangladesh: Court rejects bail hearing plea of Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das
Earlier, on December 3, the Chittagong court, citing no lawyer was willing to represent Das, had fixed January 2, 2025, for the bail hearing, which would effectively leave the Hindu priest in jail for the remainder of 2024.
Singapore urges foreign powers to not take advantage of fissures in Syrian society
The complex situation in Syria can only be resolved definitively through an inclusive, Syrian-led political process as affirmed in the UN Security Council Resolution 2254. Any meaningful political solution must respect the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence of Syria, it said.
Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei says US-Israel plotted the toppling of Assad’s regime in Syria
Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei claims US and Israel created plot to ouster former President Assad’s regime in Syria
Cheeky Trump launches new fragrance ‘Fight Fight Fight’, uses photo with Jill Biden
Donald Trump launches new line of fragrance named Fight Fight Fight. Promotes product with Jill Biden’s image and cheeky tagline
