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Twelve Tamil fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lankan navy for crossing the international maritime border near Paruthithurai. Their boat was seized, and they were taken to the Kankesanthurai navy camp in Jaffna. This follows a similar incident on Sunday when 23 fishermen from Ramanathapuram were arrested. Both groups will be handed over to the […]
Ground staff and crew at Odisha’s Biju Patnaik International Airport bid an emotional farewell to Vistara’s last flight before its merger with Air India. The Delhi-bound flight marked the end of Vistara’s operations, with the first Air India-Vistara flight, AI2286, departing Doha for Mumbai. Post-merger, Vistara’s Singapore Airlines stake reduces to 25.1%, and Air India ...
Amid threats of violent protests, the Brampton Triveni Mandir canceled a Life Certificate Event scheduled for November 17, 2024. The Indian consular camp, where Hindus and Sikhs were to renew certificates, was called off due to intelligence from Peel Regional Police warning of high threats. The temple expressed concern over community safety and called for […]
Kerala’s Left government suspended two IAS officers, K Gopalakrishnan and N Prasanth, for disciplinary violations. Gopalakrishnan was suspended for creating a religion-based WhatsApp group, while Prasanth was reprimanded for criticizing a senior officer, A Jayathilak, on social media. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan acted on the Chief Secretary’s report in ordering their suspension.
The Centre informed the Supreme Court that the “Menstrual Hygiene Policy for School Girls” was approved by the Union Health Ministry. The policy aims to provide free sanitary pads, ensure separate female toilets in schools, and promote menstrual hygiene awareness. It also addresses social stigma, safe practices, and eco-friendly menstrual waste management in government and […]
President Droupadi Murmu hosted a banquet for Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna at Rashtrapati Bhavan, celebrating western India’s culture with regional delicacies, folk music, and vibrant decorations. Attended by top officials, the event highlighted India’s heritage. Justice Khanna, who began his tenure with 45 cases, aims to reduce case backlogs and simplify judicial processes.
Arab and Muslim leaders at a Saudi summit called for Israel’s withdrawal from occupied Palestinian territories, condemning its actions in Gaza. They demanded a two-state solution along 1967 borders, urging the international community to support Palestinian statehood. Hamas called for urgent action, while Israel’s government opposed the two-state solution and plans West Bank annexation.
Donald Trump has appointed Mike Waltz, a Florida Congressman and co-chair of the India Caucus, as his National Security Adviser. A retired Army colonel and critic of Biden’s foreign policy, Waltz has been a key voice on defense issues, particularly regarding Ukraine, China, and Afghanistan. The role does not require Senate confirmation, and Waltz was […]
Shiv Kumar Gautam, arrested for the murder of Baba Siddique, confessed he was ordered by Anmol Bishnoi, brother of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, to kill Siddique or his son. After the October 12 murder, Gautam fled across states, changing his identity and avoiding detection. He planned to escape to Nepal via Ujjain and Vaishno Devi before […]
The Bombay High Court ruled that marks obtained by candidates in public recruitment can be disclosed under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, as it does not violate privacy. The court heard a petition from Onkar Kalmankar, who sought his marks after being excluded from the final list for a Junior Clerk post, despite ranking […]
A case has been filed against filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma for allegedly posting morphed images of Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu, his family, and Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan. The complaint, lodged by TDP leader Ramalingam, claims the posts were disrespectful and tarnished their reputations. The case was filed under the IT Act at Maddipadu police […]
The Bombay High Court will today, November 12, hear Lt Colonel Prasad Purohit’s petition challenging the release of “Match Fixing: The Nation at Stake,” set for November 15, alleging it could harm his career as a decorated army officer. Purohit’s lawyer argued the film’s portrayal of events surrounding the 2008 Malegaon blast is sensitive and […]
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz stated that Iran’s nuclear facilities are now “more exposed than ever to strikes.” Katz emphasized Israel’s opportunity to thwart the “existential threat” posed by Iran. Despite Tehran’s denial of nuclear weapon ambitions, it has enriched uranium to 60%. Tensions between Israel and Iran continue, with missile strikes...
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Stephen Miller, a strong immigration advocate, as Deputy Chief of Staff. Miller, a former policy advisor and speechwriter, will work alongside Tom Homan, the new “Border Czar,” to tighten border security and deport illegal migrants. Trump’s focus on immigration is clear, with the crackdown expected to begin on Inauguration Day.
Donald Trump nominated former congressman Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). If confirmed, Zeldin would focus on rolling back Biden-era protections and enacting deregulatory policies to benefit U.S. businesses while maintaining high environmental standards. Trump, a global warming skeptic, has previously criticized climate change policies and the EPA.