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At least 25 people were killed in airstrikes by Syrian and Russian jets on the rebel-held city of Idlib, Syria, on Sunday. The strikes targeted residential areas, as the Syrian army claimed to have recaptured several towns from rebels. The attacks come as President Bashar al-Assad vowed to defeat insurgents in Aleppo, where recent clashes […]
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will update the Lok Sabha on recent developments in India-China relations, following a disengagement pact along the Line of Actual Control. The Lok Sabha will also introduce bills on coastal shipping, banking laws, and the Railways Act. In the Rajya Sabha, bills on oilfield regulation and aircraft design and manufacturing […]
Ahead of the farmers’ protest march from Noida to Delhi, a traffic advisory has been issued. Strict checks are in place at major borders, with heavy vehicles banned on key routes like the Yamuna Expressway and Noida-Greater Noida Expressway. Alternate routes are provided for passenger vehicles, including Chilla, DND, and Kalindi borders, to minimize disruptions […]
Dozens of people were killed in clashes between fans at a football match in N’Zerekore, Guinea’s second-largest city. Hospital sources reported around 100 deaths, with bodies filling the morgue. Disturbing videos on social media showed chaos and numerous bodies at the scene. Witnesses also reported that angry protesters vandalized and set fire to the local […]
Cyclone Fengal weakened into a deep depression after making landfall along the Puducherry-Tamil Nadu coast on Nov 30. Heavy rainfall caused flooding in parts of Puducherry and Tamil Nadu. Schools, colleges, and 3 trains were canceled today. Chennai airport resumed operations at 1 am after suspension, though delays and cancellations occurred. Fengal is expected to […]
The political committee of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf called for full access to Imran Khan, citing concerns over his health and safety. They urged immediate restoration of access to his family, legal team, and party officials to ensure transparency. The committee also demanded regular updates on Khan’s condition from the federal and Punjab govts, as well as […]
In November 2024, Pakistan saw 245 deaths, including 68 security personnel, in terrorist attacks and clashes. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan were hardest-hit. The country witnessed 71 attacks, the highest toll for security forces this year. Total terrorist-related fatalities in 2024 surpassed 1,000, with 856 attacks reported, reflecting a worsening security situation across the nation.
Former Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon accused Israel of war crimes and ethnic cleansing in Gaza, criticizing Prime Minister Netanyahu’s leadership. His remarks, aired on major Israeli media, were condemned by Netanyahu’s allies, who argued they damage Israel and aid its enemies. Yaalon, once Netanyahu’s defense minister, has been a vocal critic since their 2016 […]
Norway has decided to halt its deep-sea mining plans, announced the SV party on Sunday after budget negotiations with the coalition. Kirsti Bergstoe, leader of the green-left SV party, confirmed, “We are stopping plans to open mining on the seabed.” Norway, a leader in the global race for ocean floor metals, had been aiming to […]
The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Yogi Adityanath, has declared the Maha Kumbh area in Prayagraj a new district ahead of the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela. This move, aimed at better management of the event, was made on Sunday. Prime Minister Modi will visit on December 13 to review preparations. The event, scheduled from January […]
The US is not considering returning nuclear weapons to Ukraine, White House adviser Jake Sullivan confirmed. He dismissed suggestions that President Biden might give Ukraine nuclear arms. Instead, the US is providing Ukraine with conventional military support. Ukraine gave up its nuclear weapons in 1994 under the Budapest Memorandum for security assurances from Russia, the […]
A senior BJP leader confirmed Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra’s new Chief Minister, with the BJP legislature party meeting set for December 2 or 3. Caretaker CM Eknath Shinde, recovering from illness, expressed support for the BJP’s decision on the CM role. Shinde added that government formation would be decided through consensus among Mahayuti allies, BJP, […]
Veteran voice actor Morgan Lofting, best known for voicing the Baroness in “G.I. Joe,” passed away at 84. She also voiced Aunt May and the Black Cat in “Spider-Man” (1981-82) and characters in “Transformers” (1985) and “Total Recall” (1990). Lofting earned a master’s in history and worked as a librarian. She is survived by her […]
Kannada actress Shobitha Shivanna was found dead at her Kondapur apartment, reportedly by suicide. Police have registered a case, and her body was sent for post-mortem at Gandhi Hospital. The exact cause of death is under investigation. Shobitha appeared in films like “Eradondla Mooru,” “ATM: Attempt to Murder,” and TV serials such as “Mangala Gowri” […]
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present Banking Laws Bill, 2024, in Lok Sabha today. The bill seeks amendments to several acts, including Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, Banking Regulation Act, 1949, and the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Acts of 1970 and 1980. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will also present a […]