Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his two-day visit to Guyana, paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Georgetown’s Promenade Garden and the Arya Samaj Monument. He also visited the Indian Arrival Monument, met students at Saraswati Vidya Niketan, and engaged with the Indian community. Guyana marks the final stop in his three-nation tour, following visits […]
The BJP will hold a key meeting at its Delhi headquarters today to discuss an organizational revamp. Leaders from all states, including Mandal and district chiefs, will attend. The meeting will focus on organizational elections, strengthening the party, and preparing for upcoming polls. It will also review progress on organizational poll preparations ahead of electing […]
Israeli strikes on Lebanon’s east and south killed 52, with raids also hitting south Beirut. Hezbollah launched its deepest attack on Israel in over a year. The conflict, escalating since September, saw Israeli bombings targeting Hezbollah. Evacuations were ordered for Beirut’s southern suburbs, while rocket fire from Lebanon struck Israel’s Galilee region, increasing tensions across […]
Kim Jong Un accused the US of escalating tensions, claiming the Korean peninsula faces unprecedented risks of nuclear war. Speaking at a military exhibition, Kim criticized US policies as aggressive and hostile, emphasizing failed negotiations. He stated that North Korea had reached its limits in diplomacy with the US, which insisted on denuclearization while offering […]
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma unveiled new facilities at the Legislative Assembly, including a command centre, cafeteria, and a sandstone monolith symbolizing ancient Assam. He praised Speaker Biswajit Daimary and Deputy Speaker Dr. Numal Momin for modernizing the Assembly, emphasizing the preservation of Assam’s tribal heritage and the cultural significance of the Kachari Kingdom.
Elon Musk criticized Australia’s proposed law banning social media for under-16s, with fines up to A$49.5M for violations, calling it a “backdoor” to internet control. The strict policy, lacking parental consent exemptions, surpasses global efforts. Musk previously clashed with Australia’s Labor government over social media regulations, labeling them “fascists” for their misinformation law.
The NDMC launched a night cleaning drive in Delhi, starting at Khan Market, to tackle pollution and achieve a “garbage-free NDMC.” Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal emphasized transforming Delhi into a cleaner, vibrant city. Meanwhile, Delhi’s AQI stood at 379 (‘very poor’) Thursday, with areas like Anand Vihar and Wazirpur exceeding ‘severe’ levels. Market associations […]
India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported the development of an upper air cyclonic circulation over the Equatorial Indian Ocean, near the Sumatra coast and South Andaman Sea. Detected on Thursday morning, this system is expected to intensify into a low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal by November 23, with the potential to escalate into […]
Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at Ukraine for the first time during a missile attack on Dnipro city, according to the Ukrainian Air Force. The ICBM was fired from Russia’s Astrakhan region. The attack also involved eight other missiles, of which six were intercepted, and the remaining missiles caused no significant damage.
A study has found that smoking cigarettes can alter throat microbiota and exacerbate influenza A virus infections. While smoking is linked to chronic diseases and an increased risk of influenza, recent research from the University of Bern, Switzerland, shows that cigarette smoke disrupts the oropharyngeal microbiota composition. The study, conducted on mice, helps clarify this […]