The Income Tax department is raiding Sunil Srivastava’s residence, a close aide of Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, with raids spanning nine locations in Ranchi and Jamshedpur. This comes just days before the assembly elections in Jharkhand, where Soren’s JMM-led alliance, with Congress, RJD, and left parties, faces significant competition from the BJP-led NDA. The raids […]
To combat severe smog, Pakistan’s Punjab government has closed amusement parks and museums from November 8-17, affecting cities like Lahore, Multan, and Faisalabad. Multan’s AQI reached 2,135, and Lahore’s AQI was 676. 7-Pakistani cities topped the world’s most polluted list, with air quality categorized as hazardous. Meteorologists predict worsening conditions due to lo...
Congress Chief Ministers have decided to hold a meeting to address PM Narendra Modi’s recent criticisms during his Maharashtra election campaign. Amid caste politics in the state, the Maha Vikas Aghadi is questioning Modi on issues of employment and poverty. The Congress party plans to strategize and respond effectively to these political challenges and counter […]
A UN report warns that Myanmar’s Rakhine state faces imminent famine, with over two million people at risk of starvation. Declining rice production, shortages of seeds and fertilizers, severe weather, and displacement have worsened the crisis. Aid agencies, hindered by military government restrictions, struggle to deliver help. Internally displaced persons in Rakhine have increased by [&h...
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, at a Ranchi rally, claimed that state-sponsored infiltration posed a serious threat to Jharkhand. He accused the JMM-led government of patronizing infiltrators, alleging they were marrying tribal women by “trapping them in illusion.” Chouhan emphasized that India is not a ‘dharmshala’ for outsiders and vowed to protect the country’s resources...
National Conference MLA Qaiser Jamshaid Lone shared how he considered joining militancy after being tortured by an army officer during a crackdown in his youth. Speaking in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, he explained how a senior officer’s public rebuke of the torturer restored his faith in the system. Lone later learned that 27 […]
A US judge postponed deadlines in Donald Trump’s 2020 election subversion case, citing his return to the White House. Special Counsel Jack Smith requested the delay to assess how DOJ policy, which protects sitting presidents from prosecution, applies. Trump faces charges related to obstructing vote certification. Prosecutors will update the judge by December 2 on […]
Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas expressed his readiness to work with US President-elect Donald Trump for a “just and comprehensive peace” in Gaza during a phone call. Abbas congratulated Trump and emphasized cooperation for peace, while Trump assured him of efforts to end the war. Despite advocating peace, Trump also pledged strong support for Israel in […]
An accident involving the Shalimar Express train occurred in West Bengal, resulting in at least four coaches derailing. The incident took place at Nalpur railway station in Howrah district while the train was en route from Secunderabad to Shalimar. Rescue operations are currently underway at the accident site, and further details are awaited.
Israeli football fans returning from Amsterdam described frightening violence targeting Jews after a Europa League match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax. Witnesses reported covered attackers on every corner and confrontations in the city, leading to five hospitalizations. Officials called it “anti-Semitic.” Fans expressed shock and fear, with one likening it to pre-WWII anti-Semit...
Two survivors of the 2017 Manchester bombing won £45,000 ($58,000) in damages from Richard Hall, a former TV producer who falsely claimed they were “crisis actors.” Martin Hibbert, paralyzed in the attack, and his daughter Eve, brain-damaged, sued Hall for harassment. The High Court ruled in their favor, ordering Hall to pay damages and 90% […]
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vaccine skeptic, has gained President-elect Donald Trump’s attention to promote his “Make America Healthy Again” agenda. Once an environmental advocate, Kennedy’s alliance with Trump raises concerns, especially given his history with vaccine conspiracy theories. Despite his controversial views, he reassures critics, stating, “We’re no...
The US has informed Qatar that Hamas’ presence in Doha is no longer acceptable after the group rejected proposals for a ceasefire and hostage deal. Qatar was asked to close Hamas’ political office. Tensions over Israeli military presence in Gaza have hindered past ceasefire talks, and Biden’s leverage has weakened after Trump’s election, impacting efforts […]
Government officials have launched an investigation into illegal red gravel mining in Andhra Pradesh. Recently, officials discovered unauthorized mining activities over 20.95 acres in Eluru district, in violation of government permissions. Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan visited Jagannathpuram, where he became aware of these irregularities and instructed authorities to take action.
Donald Trump’s transition team has prepared executive orders to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, reduce the size of national monuments, and lift restrictions on liquefied natural gas exports. He also plans to revoke California’s pollution waiver. These actions align with campaign promises, with Trump’s spokeswoman emphasizing the election results as a mandate to fulf...