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The US and allies have called for an immediate 21-day ceasefire on the Israel-Lebanon border amid escalating violence. Supported by a 12-nation bloc, the ceasefire aims to address the humanitarian crisis, with nearly 600 dead and 500,000 displaced in Lebanon due to Israeli airstrikes. Leaders Biden and Macron emphasized the need for safety and diplomatic […]
The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) has issued a notice to former wrestler and politician Vinesh Phogat for a whereabouts failure, requesting an explanation within 14 days. Athletes registered in NADA’s Registered Testing Pool (RTP) must provide their availability for dope tests. If they are unavailable when tested, it counts as a whereabouts failure, which applies […]
In the Delhi Assembly’s new seating arrangement, newly appointed CM Atishi will occupy seat number 1, while AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal is assigned seat no. 41. Atishi, Delhi’s third female CM, previously held seat 19. Other ministers, including Saurabh Bharadwaj, Kailash Gahlot, and Mukesh Ahlawat, also have new seat numbers. Leader of Opposition Vijender Gupta’s […]
Himachal Pradesh mandated that street vendors display identification in response to public concerns about food hygiene. Minister Vikramaditya Singh announced that ID cards would be issued through the Street Vending Committee, containing vendor registration details. He emphasized that this policy mirrors similar regulations in Uttar Pradesh to ensure accountability and hygiene.
DMK and Congress engaged in an exchange of posts on X over the issue of water logging in Chennai. Congress leader Karti Chidambaram shared a news clip of water logging in Chennai with a cryptic message that read “Race Road or Rain Road” and tagged Greater Chennai Corporation. It was an apparent dig at the […]
A record nine candidates are competing in Japan’s ruling party election to succeed outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Leading contenders include a former defense minister, the son of a former prime minister, and the economic security minister, who could become Japan’s first female prime minister. A second round of voting is expected after no candidate […]
Traffic in Mumbai resumed today after heavy rains caused widespread disruptions, including the drowning of a 45-year-old woman in Andheri. Local trains operated normally with minor delays, while BEST buses returned to service. The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, prompting schools and colleges to remain closed.
The CBFC on Thursday informed the Bombay High Court that Kangana Ranaut’s film “Emergency” will receive certification if specific cuts, as recommended by its revising committee, are made. CBFC counsel Abhinav Chandrachud confirmed that the board’s decision includes suggested edits before the film can be certified and released, after the court’s inquiry about progress.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is set to invest $1.5 billion in Vietnam, as announced by the govt on Thursday, potentially resolving delays in launching Starlink satellite services in the country. Discussions regarding Starlink’s satellite internet and other communication services had stalled at the end of 2023 but resumed later. The Vietnamese govt is reviewing SpaceX’s investment [&hell...
The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) has been extended for six months in eight districts of Nagaland, three districts of Arunachal Pradesh, and other areas following a review of the law and order situation. This act allows security forces to search, arrest, and use lethal force if necessary to maintain public order in designated […]
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met with Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in New Delhi, discussing strategies to enhance bilateral relations in fintech, renewable energy, and climate action. During the meeting, held alongside the AIIB Board of Governors meeting in Samarkand, she emphasized the benefits of a cross-border real-time payments system in both countries.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut was convicted by the Mazgaon Metropolitan Magistrate’s Court in a defamation case filed by Dr. Medha Kirit Somaiya, wife of BJP leader Kirit Somaiya, on Thursday. The case stems from Raut’s allegations of the couple’s involvement in a ₹100 crore corruption case. Raut was sentenced to 15 days in […]
Last week, Manipur’s security adviser reported local intelligence suggesting that 900 Kuki militants from Myanmar were planning to attack Imphal valley districts. However, the govt later retracted this claim, stating that the likelihood of such actions is minimal and unsubstantiated. Security officials assured the public that forces are on high alert to protect citizens.
Iwao Hakamada, the world’s longest-serving death row inmate, was acquitted by a Japanese court after nearly 60 years. At 88, he was declared innocent of the 1968 murders that led to his conviction. Hakamada’s sister attended the hearing, where Judge Koshi Kunii announced the verdict. His confession, made after 20 days of intense interrogation, was […]
A resident of Mumbai has filed a petition in the Bombay High Court requesting the registration of an FIR against Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and BJP MLA Nitesh Rane for their anti-Muslim comments. The plea, submitted by Mohammad Wasi Sayed, calls for action against those promoting hate, demands an end to broadcasts of Rane’s speeches, […]