President Murmu (file photo) NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu extended her New Year’s Eve greetings to citizens, emphasizing the importance of taking “our society and nation” forward towards unity and excellence. In his message he noted that the new year symbolizes new hopes, dreams and aspirations. “On the happy occasion of the New Year, I…
Ten people were injured when a Lego display fell into a crowd during a New Year’s Eve event in Massachusetts, firefighters said. The incident occurred during an indoor balloon launch at In The Game, an arcade and restaurant, in Peabody, about 2 miles west of Salem. The family-friendly event aimed to celebrate the New Year…
Ontario Provincial Police are asking for the public’s help in investigating a road rage incident Monday on Highway 11 near Temiskaming Shores. The incident occurred at Highway 11 and Highway 65 shortly after 1 p.m. Temiskaming OPP are hoping to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and has video or…
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to solidify the country’s comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in his letter to President Vladimir Putin on Monday, according to state media. KCNA reported on Tuesday. In the message, Kim sent New Year greetings to Putin and all Russians, including his troops, and expressed his willingness to further…
NEW DELHI: As several dictionaries selected their “word of the year”, India’s political leaders turned to several historical figures as fuel for their political narratives in 2024. Whether or not these personalities are aware of their newfound fame, it is undeniable that they have influenced indian politicsincluding Lok Sabha elections, assembly elections and parliamentary sessions.While…
The woman who died in a New York City subway fire earlier this month has been identified as Debrina Kawam, 57, of Toms River, New Jersey, police said Tuesday. Kawam was asleep on a stopped F train at the Stillwell Avenue station on December 22 in Brooklyn, just before 7:30 a.m. when a man set…
Canadian tennis player Gabriela Dabrowski revealed Tuesday that she underwent two surgeries to treat breast cancer after being diagnosed in April. The three-time Grand Slam doubles champion shared her story on social media, revealing that she is still undergoing treatment but has learned to better understand and manage the side effects. Currently ranked third in…
Puerto Ricans were left without power on New Year’s Eve after a grid failure left nearly the entire island without power. About 90 percent of customers were without power Tuesday morning at 9:30 (6:30 PST), according to power distribution company LUMA Energy’s real-time portal. It will likely take between 24 and 48 hours to turn…
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) achieved a 100 per cent conviction rate in 2024, with 68 accused convicted in the 25 cases decided by the special NIA courts across the country.A total of 210 defendants were arrested in key crime categories: left-wing extremismnortheastern insurgency, Khalistani terrorismnexus between gangsters, terrorists and smugglers, etc., in 80 cases…
There is good news in the real estate market to close 2024: there is much more supply in the real estate market. The bad news: Much of that supply is obsolete and remains unsold for much longer than usual. Active listings in November were 12.1% higher than in November 2023 and reached the highest level…