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PM Modi returned to New Delhi this morning after his November 22-23 South Africa visit for the G20 Summit in Johannesburg. Leaders approved a 122-point declaration despite the US boycott, stressing development, climate goals and multilateral reforms. PM Modi also met Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, adopting a joint initiative to counter terror financing.
Chennai is expected to see more rain today, November 24, as the IMD issues a yellow alert, warning commuters of waterlogging and traffic delays. A low-pressure system over the Strait of Malacca, moving toward the Bay of Bengal, may develop into Cyclone Seynar, though IMD says it’s too early to confirm. Chennai may receive only […]
Chennai is expected to see more rain today, November 24, as the IMD issues a yellow alert, warning commuters of waterlogging and traffic delays. A low-pressure system over the Strait of Malacca, moving toward the Bay of Bengal, may develop into Cyclone Seynar, though IMD says it’s too early to confirm. Chennai may receive only […]
PM Modi met Canadian PM Mark Carney and agreed to deepen cooperation in defence and space, while boosting ties in trade, investment, technology and energy. Both sides will begin talks on a high-ambition CEPA to double bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030. They reaffirmed civil nuclear cooperation and discussed long-term uranium supply arrangements.
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani reaffirmed in a “Meet the Press” interview that he still believes Trump acted like a despot and fascist, despite their unexpectedly cordial White House meeting. Mamdani said disagreements won’t stop him from working for New Yorkers. Trump brushed aside the criticism and even encouraged Mamdani to acknowledge it openly.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro told authorities that medicine-induced “paranoia” caused him to violate his electronic ankle monitor, insisting he never intended to escape house arrest. He claimed he hallucinated a wire inside the device. His detention was ordered by SC Justice Alexandre de Moraes, and a custody judge upheld his arrest as lawful.
The Maoist Central Committee admitted 320 cadre deaths in 11 months, including senior leaders, exposing major losses amid intensified security action. Most casualties, 243, occurred in south Bastar’s Dandakaranya region. Blaming two “traitors” for mass surrenders, the booklet, police said, confirms the outfit’s deep crisis, internal fractures and rapid decline.
Israel hit a Beirut apartment building and killed a Hezbollah leader, along with four others, injuring many more. The strike targeted a key Hezbollah figure in a stronghold neighborhood, causing strong warnings from both sides. Israel says it will keep acting against threats, while Lebanon urges global pressure to stop the attacks. Tensions remain high.
After a 15-day break, Kerala will experience heavy rain with thunder, lightning, and strong winds today, November 24. Southern districts will see heavy rainfall, while central and northern regions get moderate to light showers. IMD issued a yellow alert for seven districts and warned Sabarimala of moderate to heavy rain. KSDMA advises caution.
The crash of an IAF Tejas fighter at the Dubai Air Show has sparked widespread online speculation, with many calling it a setback for India’s defense exports. An IAF team has arrived in Dubai to conduct a joint investigation with UAE authorities, and the probe starts today. No foul play has been found so far, […]
Smriti Mandhana postponed her wedding after her father, Shrinivas Mandhana, was hospitalised with chest pain on Sunday. Doctors said his cardiac enzymes and blood pressure were elevated, but the medical team is monitoring him closely and hopes he will be stable by tomorrow. Mandhana prioritised her father’s recovery and requested privacy.
Smriti Mandhana’s wedding to Palash Muchhal, which was to take place today, has been postponed due to her father’s illness. The couple had already held an intimate mehndi ceremony with close friends and women cricketers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had sent his wishes as teammates shared celebratory posts ahead of the now-delayed ceremony.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada will resume trade talks with the United States when the time is right. He noted there is no urgent issue to raise with President Trump, despite the talks being suspended over an Ontario anti-tariff ad. Carney added that Canada remains open to dialogue, especially on reducing US tariffs.
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police is creating ten all-women border posts along the challenging India-China LAC. As part of its post-2020 “forwardisation” strategy, the force has already moved 215 border posts further ahead on the northern and eastern fronts. The initiative aims to strengthen security and enhance women’s presence in frontline duties.
A woman died after a gas cylinder exploded in the Mathuranagar area of Hyderabad this afternoon. A gas cylinder exploded suddenly on the first floor of a building. A woman named Sonu Bai (40) died in the accident, while her parents, Gopal Singh and Lalita Bai, sustained minor injuries. Firefighters reached the spot after being […]