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Israeli airstrikes hit southern Beirut and other parts of Lebanon on Monday, killing at least 31 people, mostly in the south, according to Lebanese authorities. Strikes targeted Hezbollah sites in Nabatiyeh, Baalbek, the Bekaa Valley, and Beirut suburbs. Despite international ceasefire efforts, attacks continued after weekend raids, including a deadly strike in central Beirut that […]
The Jammu and Kashmir government has banned third-party tools like WhatsApp and Gmail for transmitting sensitive official documents, citing risks of data breaches. Officials must use secure government platforms like CDAC’s Samvad or NIC’s Sandesh. “Top Secret” and “Secret” data are restricted to closed networks with SAG-grade encryption to ensure information ...
Youth Congress members were detained during a protest march towards Parliament, demanding the arrest of Gautam Adani and a transparent inquiry into the Adani bribery scandal. They also raised allegations of connections between Adani and the government. Congress accused the government of protecting Adani, further intensifying calls for accountability and a thorough investigation into the […]
A UN report revealed that around 85,000 women and girls were intentionally killed worldwide in 2023, with 60% of these homicides committed by intimate partners or family members. This equates to one woman being killed every 10 minutes. The report, marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, was published by UNODC […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has canceled his planned visit to Visakhapatnam on the 29th of this month due to the looming cyclone threat over Andhra Pradesh. The visit, which included laying the foundation stone for the NTPC Green Hydrogen Hub and inaugurating several railway projects and highways, has been postponed. A public meeting and rally […]
An outbreak of avian influenza has been confirmed at a duck farm in Gyoda city, Saitama, Japan, marking the season’s first in the region. After several ducks were found dead, genetic testing confirmed the virus. In response, 2,500 ducks were culled, and movement restrictions were imposed. This is the 11th avian influenza case in Japan […]
Japan Airlines (JAL) and budget carrier IndiGo are set to begin their codeshare partnership on December 16, providing JAL access to 18 destinations in India. Currently, JAL operates daily flights between Tokyo (Haneda Airport) and Delhi, as well as five weekly flights between Tokyo (Narita Airport) and Bengaluru, according to a statement released on Monday.
Supreme Court on Monday declined to entertain a PIL requesting directions to the Election Commission and state election bodies to address alleged duplication and multiple entries in voter lists. A bench, led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar, stated that it cannot issue blanket directions to all authorities concerning this matter.
Supreme Court criticized the Delhi Police for not setting up enough checkpoints at city borders to enforce pollution control measures. Justice AS Oka’s bench deemed it a “serious lapse” and warned of possible prosecution of the Delhi Police Commissioner under the Commission for Air Quality Management Act. Police had only 23 checkpoints instead of the […]
Chaos erupted in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal as a 7 member court team entered Shahi Jama Masjid for a survey. A mob of hundreds surrounded the mosque, leading to violence, stone pelting, vehicle fires, and gunshots. Four people were killed. The situation remains tense with schools closed, mobile internet suspended, and large gatherings banned in the […]
Sambhal district imposed prohibitory orders until Nov 30 after violence erupted over a court-ordered mosque survey, killing three and injuring many, including security personnel. The order bars outsiders without permission and mandates punishment for violations. Protesters clashed with police, torched vehicles, and fired shots, injuring several officials, including a police PRO and a deputy col...
The Bombay High Court rejected Mihir Shah’s plea for immediate release in the BMW Worli hit-and-run case. Shah, arrested in July after allegedly killing Kaveri Nakhwa and injuring her husband, argued his detention was illegal. The court dismissed his and his driver’s claims, stating police followed proper procedures. Shah, allegedly drunk at the time, fled […]
AP Chandrababu held a review meeting on the Power Dept at the Secretariat today. During the meeting, he discussed PM Suryagarh and the installation of solar power equipment in govt offices. He reviewed the provision of solar power facilities for SC and ST households and inquired about the progress of the Kusum Scheme. It has […]
A DHL cargo plane flying from Germany to Lithuania crashed near Vilnius airport, killing one crew member. The plane was just a few kilometers from landing when it went down. A house caught fire during the crash, though the cause remains unclear. All residents were evacuated. DHL confirmed the aircraft belonged to the company. Firefighters […]
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar adjourned the Upper House to Wednesday, Nov 27. The session witnessed a huge ruckus over allegations of bribery involving Gautam Adani and the issue of violence in Manipur. The opposition demanded a debate on the Gautam Adani issue and raised slogans against the central government. Amidst the agitations, the Chairman […]