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An Ontario man with a lengthy criminal record, who pleaded guilty to harassment and firearm charges in a case of intimate partner violence has been handed a "lenient" sentence a year after he was caught up in a "shocking" and aggressive strip search by jail guards in riot gear.

जीवाजी ऑब्जर्वेटरी के मुताबिक 21 दिसंबर के बाद सूर्य की गति उत्तर की ओर होने के कारण अब उत्तरी गोलार्ध में दिन धीरे-धीरे बड़े होने लगेंगे और रातें छोटी होने लगेंगी.

The Hindu College for Women hosts 'Unlocking Your Future' event with career guidance and tips for competitive exams.

Washington — The Senate on Friday confirmed two more of President Biden's nominees to the federal judiciary on Friday, giving him a total of 235 since he took office, surpassing the number of judges approved for lifetime appointment during President-elect Donald Trump's first term.

गुजरात के अहमदाबाद से लापरवाही का हैरान करने वाला मामला सामने आया है. यहां अहमदाबाद अर्बन डेवलपमेंट अथॉरिटी ने बिना प्लानिंग के रेलवे ओवर ब्रिज बनवा दिया. इसे बनाने में 80 करोड़ रुपये खर्च हुए और करीब पांच साल का समय लगा. पुल बनकर तैयार है, लेकिन ये पुल किसी काम का नहीं. देखें गुजरात आजतक.

Two men on a motorcycle were seen outside the Sena (UBT) leader's bungalow 'Maitri' in Bhandup area around 9.30 am.

जर्मनी के मागडेबर्ग में एक क्रिसमस मार्केट में एक कार ने भीड़ को रौंद दिया, जिससे कम से कम दो लोगों की मौत हो गई. मृतकों में एक बच्चा भी शामिल है, और 60 से ज्यादा लोग घायल हो गए हैं. इस घटना के बाद पुलिस ने 50 वर्षीय सऊदी अरब के डॉक्टर को गिरफ्तार किया है जो कार चला रहे थे. इस बीच सऊदी अरब ने हादसे की निंदा की है.

Aurora Police have confirmed several members of the violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua were involved in an “incredibly violent" armed home invasion and kidnapping.

जर्मनी के मागडेबर्ग में एक क्रिसमस मार्केट में एक कार ने भीड़ को रौंद दिया, जिससे कम से कम दो लोगों की मौत हो गई. मृतकों में एक बच्चा भी शामिल है, और 60 से ज्यादा लोग घायल हो गए हैं. इस घटना के बाद पुलिस ने 50 वर्षीय सऊदी अरब के डॉक्टर को गिरफ्तार किया है जो कार चला रहे थे. इस बीच सऊदी अरब ने हादसे की निंदा की है.

Maharashtra Assembly passes Bill to reform prison system, including high-security prison in Mumbai and new facilities in Pune.

नेपाल में 4.8 तीव्रता के भूकंप के झटके महसूस किए गए. भारतीय समयानुसार यह भूकंप सुबह 3:59 बजे आया. नेशनल सेंटर ऑफ सीस्मोलॉजी (NCS) और यूनाइटेड स्टेट्स ज्योलॉजिकल सर्वे (USGS) के मुताबिक, इस भूकंप का केंद्र जुम्ला जिले में 10 किलोमीटर की गहराई में था.

Saudi Arabia condemns Christmas market attack in Germany, expresses solidarity with victims, rejects violence.

The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first prescription medicine for obstructive sleep apnea: the weight-loss drug Zepbound.

France's anti-terrorism court on Friday convicted eight people of involvement in the beheading of teacher Samuel Paty outside his school near Paris four years ago, a horrific death that shocked the country.

Barbara Broccoli is said to be feuding with the company over the future of the superspy and how to maximize the character's potential.

The Senate on Friday confirmed Biden's 235th lifetime federal judge — one more than Trump appointed during his first term in office.

The U.S. military killed ISIS leader Abu Yusif in an airstrike conducted in Syria, U.S. Central Command said.

An official with the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) says Gaza a ‘graveyard’ for 2 million trapped people.

Congressional leaders have been scrambling for days to avert a partial government shutdown by the end of Friday.

The bill now goes to the Senate where it is expected to pass with only hours remaining before an expected shutdown.

Costco may be switching back to Coca-Cola products in its food courts in 2025 if new rumors are to be believed. Many Costco fans were excited about the change.

A Hay River, N.W.T., company is working to change the face of housing across the territory. 

The 29th ministry since Confederation now has some new members — individuals who could one day become vital or important ministers of the Crown.

The justices will hear arguments Jan. 10 about whether the law, which sets a Jan. 19 deadline for ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a nationwide ban, violates the First Amendment.

The Toronto Raptors were cruising along, leading by as many as 10 points, when their offence ground to a halt.

Aaj ka panchang 21 december 2024

92nd Annual South Indian Music Conference & Festival honors Neyveli R. Santhanagopalan & Jayashree Ragagopalan, celebrating Carnatic music tradition.

Kerala PCB to submit sewage data for CSIR-NEERI study on Edappally and Perandoor canals pollution, as per NGT directives.

अजमेर शरीफ दरगाह को हिंदू मंदिर घोषित करने के विवाद में नए मोड़ आए हैं. दीवान जैनुल आबेदीन सहित पांच लोगों ने आवेदन दायर कर मामले में पार्टी बनने की मांग की है. अदालत ने 24 जनवरी को अगली सुनवाई निर्धारित की है.

Four Visakhapatnam students win US fellowship for restoring coastal seagrass ecosystems, combating climate change through innovative project.

Governor and Chancellor of PJTSAU emphasises integrating advanced technologies in agriculture, promoting collaboration and accessibility in education.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan promises improved road connectivity and healthcare for tribal areas, laying foundation stone.

Tashi Namgyal, the Ladakhi shepherd credited with alerting Indian troops about Pakistan's intrusion in the Kargil sector in 1999, passed away in Aryan Valley. He was 58 years old.

The Black actor is defending herself after hearing of "conversations" about her "getting this role as a 'woke hire.'"

Biden's Department of Education announced its withdrawal of a proposed rule that would have outlawed states from banning trans athletes in girls' sports.

Workers complain of inadequate wages as inflation soars, and promise to escalate the strike.

Toronto Public Health (TPH) is warning that travelers may have been exposed to measles on Dec. 8 on a flight from Dubai and while travelling through Toronto Pearson International Airport. 

Mindestens zwei Menschen werden bei einem Anschlag auf den Weihnachtsmarkt in Magdeburg getötet. Auch in Hessen ist das Entsetzen groß.

Weil beim Rügener LNG-Terminal anders als ursprünglich geplant kein Landstrom genutzt wird, muss eine Änderungsgenehmigung her. Auch ohne diese darf das Terminal aber weiterlaufen - mit Auflagen.

Investigators work near a scooter at the place where Igor Kirillov, head of Russia's Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Defense Forces, and his assistant were killed by an explosive device in Moscow, Dec. 17, 2024.

The owner of a funeral home that made headlines for applying for a liquor license told Fox News Digital the aim is to provide people with a chance to toast their loved ones.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Friday it filed a complaint against three of the country’s largest banks and the operator of Zelle, the most widely available peer-to-peer payment system, “for allowing fraud to fester” on that network.

A contestant's incorrect answer on a recent Christmas-themed episode of "Wheel of Fortune," in which he guessed "Chocolates, chestnuts and chickens," had viewers buzzing on social media.

Americans are expected to spend more money heating their homes this winter than on holiday gifts, according to new research. 

The House is set to vote Friday on a stopgap funding bill in a bid to avert a shutdown just hours before a midnight deadline.

L’ancien directeur général des Sénateurs d’Ottawa Pierre Dorion qualifie de «coup de circuit» la transaction réalisée par Kent Hughes avec les Predators de Nashville pour obtenir le défenseur québécois Alexandre Carrier. Rien de moins.

The people and the town in Spruce Pine, North Carolina where I am from are what I continue to think about after Hurricane Helene devastated the community this year.

The IRS said Friday it is sending a total of $2.4 billion in "special payments" to 1 million people, part of an effort to ensure that Americans who didn't receive all of their federal stimulus checks during the pandemic will get the money in their bank accounts. 

Democrats in the Senate criticized Republicans allowing Elon Musk to take on such an influential role, acting as a "shadow speaker" or "co-president."

Officials from India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and China pose for a photo before the six-country informal consultation to discuss ways to address shared concerns, in Bangkok, Thailand, Dec. 19, 2024. Participants attend an informal consultation among ASEAN member states on Myanmar in Bangkok, Dec. 20, 2024.