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Nayab Singh Saini will be sworn in as Haryana’s CM today, Oct 17, in a high-profile ceremony in Panchkula attended by PM Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and other top BJP leaders. Saini, who led the BJP to a historic victory in the October 5 elections, will take oath for the second time. The […]
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu told Le Figaro that Israeli forces found “state-of-the-art” Russian weapons in Hezbollah’s bases in south Lebanon, violating a 2006 UN resolution. Israel’s raids aim to ensure the safety of 60,000 evacuated citizens from northern Israel. The conflict between Hezbollah and Israel escalated after Hamas’ attacks on Israel, resulting in ov...
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar took a morning walk with colleagues at the Indian High Commission in Islamabad during his visit for the SCO conclave. He met Mongolian PM Oyun-Erdene to strengthen bilateral ties and attended a reception hosted by Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif. Jaishankar led the Indian delegation at the 23rd SCO meeting, focusing […]
US President Joe Biden announced a $425 million arms package for Ukraine during a call with President Volodymyr Zelensky. The package includes air defense systems, armored vehicles, and munitions to address Ukraine’s urgent needs. Biden plans a virtual meeting of Ukraine’s allies in November to bolster support before the potential return of Donald Trump to […]
Republican vice-presidential candidate JD Vance confirmed his belief that Donald Trump did not lose the 2020 election, despite widespread evidence to the contrary. Addressing reporters in Pennsylvania, Vance stated, “No! I think there are serious problems in 2020,” while blaming online censorship for the election outcome. His stance aligns with Trump’s continued claims of vote...
A zookeeper was mauled to death by lions at Taigan safari park in Crimea after an enclosure door was left unlocked. Chief zookeeper Leokadia Perevalova, who had worked there for nearly 17 years, died while cleaning a cage with 3 lions. Park owner Oleg Zubkov called the incident a “tragic” mistake, emphasizing that human error […]
Inaction on the water crisis could threaten over half of global food production by 2050, warns a report from the Global Commission on the Economics of Water. The crisis could lead to an average GDP drop of 8% in high-income countries and up to 15% in lower-income nations. The report urges a transformation in water […]
In a combative interview, Kamala Harris promised a clean break from Joe Biden’s presidency to appeal to Republican voters wary of Donald Trump. Clashing with Bret Baier on immigration, she asserted, “My presidency will not be a continuation of Joe Biden’s,” highlighting her unique experiences. She also criticized Trump for threatening military action against domestic [&h...
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump defended his debunked claim that Haitian immigrants in Ohio were eating pets during a town hall with Latino voters. Despite officials refuting the story, Trump stated he was “just saying what was reported.” He referenced unspecified “newspapers” and reiterated his intent to address immigration issues, including mass deportat...
Liam Payne, former One Direction member, tragically died at 31 after falling from a hotel in Buenos Aires. Authorities are investigating the circumstances. Payne, who gained fame through The X Factor, was part of the globally successful boy band One Direction. He pursued a solo career after the band’s hiatus and openly discussed his struggles […]
On Wednesday, the Union Cabinet, led by PM Narendra Modi, approved a 3% increase in dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) for Central government employees and pensioners, raising it from 50% to 53%. Effective from July 1, this hike provides relief ahead of Diwali. Additionally, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai announced a 4% […]
US Ambassador Eric Garcetti was all praise for Varanasi as he shared his thoughts on witnessing sunrise from its famed ghats and watching the Ganga aarti. He said Ganga aarti was a “beautiful reminder of how tradition shapes us”. “The lights reflecting on the river and the sound of bells echoing in the night create […]
Central government ordered the complete withdrawal of the counter-terrorist commando force NSG from VIP security duties. Center handed over its nine “high-risk” VIPs to the CRPF by the next month. Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has also sanctioned a fresh battalion of specially trained personnel, recently withdrawn from Parliament security duties, to be attached to […]
North Korea’s aggression toward South Korea has intensified, with the destruction of inter-Korea roads and railways, threats of war over drone incursions, and the relocation of nuclear-capable weapons to the border. This shift began in January when Kim Jong Un declared South Korea his “principal enemy,” cutting communications and ramping up military actions against the […]
A surge of bomb threats to Indian airlines, 12 reported in the past 48 hours, was addressed in a meeting of the parliamentary standing committee on transport. This followed discussions between Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu and ministry officials, along with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. Aviation officials revealed that “critical leads” and […]