Hundreds throng Beach Road to welcome New Year

No vehicles were allowed on the stretch between the Park Hotel Junction and the NTR Statue Junction after 8 p.m., police act tough on people driving under the influcne of alcohol

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Maharishi Vidya Mandir conducts sports day in Tiruvannamalai

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New Year celebrations: How the world is welcoming 2024

People around the world gather to celebrate the new year, with fireworks shows in major cities.

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Beach Road and flyover to be closed for vehicles on New Year’s eve in Visakhapatnam

Entry into water at the beach and use of firecrackers are prohibited, says Police Commissioner adding that drones will be used by police to monitor people

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Tom Wilkinson's career in pictures: The Full Monty, Shakespeare in Love, Rush Hour and more

His credits ranged from British films like The Full Monty to Hollywood hits like Rush Hour.

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Reservation of private lands for public purposes in master plans will lapse if not acquired within five five-year period: Karnataka High Court

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Was minister right in veterans row with Vorderman?

Carol Vorderman says Johnny Mercer has not met his pledge to veterans - the minister says he has.

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Delay in Rajasthan Cabinet formation leaves BJP leaders baffled

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma who has visited New Delhi twice to meet senior leaders has not thrown any light on the status of the Cabinet either

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Three men die after 4x4 enters River Esk in North York Moors

Emergency services were called to the River Esk in the North York Moors, police say.

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At least 30 E.coli cases may be linked to recalled cheese - HSA

At least 30 cases of E.coli may be linked to Mrs Kirkham's cheese, the UK Health Security Agency says.

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US lifts ban on imports of latest Apple watch

Imports and sales of Apple's Series 9 and Ultra 2 watches had been halted over a patent dispute.

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The Scottish village providing backdrop for new Agatha Christie show

Murder is Easy stars David Jonsson as a detective investigating deaths in a small village.

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Rajouri on December 27

Rajnath Singh’s visit comes following the death of four army personnel during an encounter between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district last week.

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Man held for attacking Corporation staff

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Christmas celebrated in Puducherry with gaiety

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Israeli strike in Syria kills Iranian commander, Iran says

Seyyed Razi Mousavi, a key member of the Revolutionary Guards, died in an Israeli strike, Iran says.

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Cleaning Chennai a Herculean task

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Cologne Cathedral: Extra checks at German landmark after attack warning

German police are deployed near the cathedral, amid fears of attacks in several European countries.

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Regional Meteorological Centre refutes criticism about lack of advanced tools

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Smithfield Market pre-Christmas meat auction returns

The traditional meat market returned on Saturday for the first time since before the Covid pandemic.

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Don’t misconstrue IMF’s debt outlook, says Centre

After IMF says India’s debt could hit 100% of GDP by 2028, Finance Ministry says ‘worst-case scenario’ not based on factual position

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Landais Alzheimer - the village where everyone has dementia

The specially adapted environment is keeping people healthier and happier for longer, early evidence suggests.

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Holders of Constitutional positions are involved in partisan politics, Kharge tells Congress meeting

The Congress party president also slammed the government for passing important Bills in the absence of Opposition members, breaking with parliamentary conventions

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Prague: Dramatic video from city shows people seen leaping from building ledge

At least 15 people are dead and at least 24 more injured after a shooting in central Prague.

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Iceland volcano: Spectacular aerial footage shows scale

Drone footage shows lava and smoke spewing into the air weeks after waiting on the seismic activity.

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Polish news anchor pulled off air as Tusk reforms take effect

Polish state TV channel TVP Info taken off air after Donald Tusk's government moved to depoliticise public media.

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All set for Navakerala Sadas in capital district

First Sadas will be held in Varkala Assembly constituency at 6 p.m. on December 20

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Phil Spencer’s parents died 'in most tragic' accident - coroner

Richard and Anne Spencer’s car crashed into the Nailbourne River in Littlebourne, Kent, in August.

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Former The Hindu reporter, T.S. Shankar, no more

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Councils in England say funding boost next year won't be enough

The government says extra money next year will account for inflation - but local authorities disagree.

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Fresh tenders to be floated for STPs at Kothi and Avikkalthodu

The project is now under the consideration of the State-level High Powered Steering Committee of AMRUT; Corporation had finalised the project in 2021 but could not go ahead with it owing to protests by local residents

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Chaotic scenes as people run after lorries carrying aid in Gaza

The vehicles carrying aid through the city of Rafah in Gaza are being mobbed by crowds.

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Anganwadi workers’ strike enters fifth day in Visakhapatnam

The workers warn of intensifying their struggles if the government fails to address their issues.

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Julian De Bono: Body is found in river in search for missing man

An underwater dive team searching for missing man Julian De Bono have retrieved a body, say police.

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Trains and ferries cancelled as warning for heavy rain in force

A Met Office weather warning for heavy rain has been issued for parts of Scotland on Sunday.

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Jenson Button to race for Jota Porsche at age of 44 in World Endurance Championship

Former F1 world champion Jenson Button will return to top-level motorsport in 2024 at the age of 44.

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Plea to de-register political parties having names with caste, religious connotations should be decided by Parliament: Delhi HC

These are policy issues and they need to be dealt with by the Parliament, says court

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Treforest fire: Body found after industrial estate explosion

A body is discovered after an explosion and fire at Treforest Industrial Estate in south Wales.

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EU to open membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky hails the decision as "a victory" for his country and Europe.

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Gang jailed for £1m cocaine-coated broom handle plot

Police said 30kg of cocaine was chemically converted into lacquer and used as broom handle varnish.

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Accused boy was 'admiring trees' when Brianna Ghey killed

The boy denies murdering Brianna Ghey, saying his co-accused used his knife to carry out the attack.

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Christmas 'spoilt' for Bedford residents after tree taken every night

One tower block resident says he enjoyed having a plastic tree and the policy is "bah-humbug".

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Eyewitness comes forward in missing woman search

The search for Gaynor Lord enters its fourth day with the focus now shifting to underwater.

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How much trouble is PM in over Rwanda bill?

Rishi Sunak’s fragile authority is on display as warring Tory factions weigh up the Rwanda Bill.

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Israel-Gaza war: Video shows Gaza detainees allegedly 'surrendering guns' - what we know

A man in his underwear is filmed laying down weapons - but there are questions about what happened.

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McDonald's security guard soaks homeless man's sleeping bag

The worker is seen kicking the homeless man's belongings away as he tries to mop the street.

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David Cameron threat over Yousaf's Erdogan meeting 'breach'

Foreign Secretary says first minister broke protocol by meeting Turkish president without a UK official.

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Australian swimmers approach whale 'dangerously close' to shore

The humpback whale strayed into shallow waters, which caught the attention of swimmers.

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Preliminary round of ‘Our State Our Taste’ draws enthusiastic participants

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Kashmir netizens face action over social media posts ahead of Supreme Court’s verdict on Article 370

A recent police order under the CrPC suggested that the posting of content could potentially trigger a communal frenzy, promote terrorism and separatism, and ‘will be a legal offence’ in J&K

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Mahsa Amini's family stopped at airport on way to get award

Iran bans her parents from heading to Europe to collect an award in her honour, their lawyer says.

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Rwanda: The main Conservative Party factions jostling for influence

The rival groups of Tory MPs getting ready to give their verdict on Rishi Sunak's Rwanda plan.

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Brit Awards: Indie band Last Dinner Party win rising star prize

The indie band follow in the footsteps of Adele, Florence + The Machine and Sam Fender.

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In pictures: Germany's Scholz lights first candle as Hanukkah celebrated around the world

The Festival of Lights is marked around the world amid a difficult time for Jewish communities

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‘Can’t forgive my husband’, says Rohtak woman who lost three children to poisoning

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A family's escape from North Korea through a minefield and stormy seas

Mr Kim and his family pull off a seemingly impossible feat and gives new insights into life there.

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Nigeria air strike kills 85 worshippers 'by mistake'

The army was targeting "terrorists" when civilians were hit by accident, the state governor says.

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COP28 Climate Summit | Global Stocktake draft calls for phasing out fossil fuels

Negotiators say that COP 28’s location in the UAE, a petro state, has influenced language in the document, whose draft text includes a clause committing to “an orderly and just phase out of fossil fuels”

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Six persons killed in cyclone-related incidents in Chennai

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Osprey Japan crash prompts safety concerns about the US military's V-22 aircraft

A string of mishaps have prompted safety concerns about the US military's tilt-rotor V-22 aircraft.

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DVAC informed CBI of ED officer’s arrest on graft charge

Top DVAC official says designate court was also intimated of the search operation 

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Appoint wallet drivers to drop customers at home, Visakhapatnam police tell ownes of bars and pubs

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Israel-Gaza war: Residents of Khan Younis say Israeli strikes heaviest since start of war

Civilians in parts of north and south Gaza have been told to evacuate as Israel's renewed bombardment continues.

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Heavy snow causes travel delays across Europe

Train and flight cancellations cause disruption to travellers in Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic.

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Putin ally Gergiev gets top theatre job at Bolshoi as well as Mariinsky

Russia's best-known conductor is appointed head of the Bolshoi as well as the Mariinsky Theatre.

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