Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged to work with Donald Trump’s incoming administration during his final talks with Joe Biden. The leaders discussed issues including cybercrime, trade, Taiwan, the South China Sea, and Russia. Xi emphasized China’s goal for a stable US-China relationship, while Biden stressed the importance of ongoing communication between the leaders despite differ...
A pregnant woman, Zara Qadir, was murdered and dismembered by her mother-in-law and three accomplices in Daska, Pakistan. They suspected her of witchcraft and killed her while she slept. After smothering her, they burned her face, chopped her body into pieces, and dumped it in a drain. Police arrested four suspects, including the mother-in-law, who […]
Delhi has suspended physical classes for all students except Classes 10 and 12 amid severe air pollution. Announced by CM Atishi, schools will switch to online learning under GRAP-4 measures starting Monday. Hazardous air quality persists across Delhi-NCR, prompting Haryana authorities to consider closing physical classes for younger students in affected districts. Health concerns continue [&he...
Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus announced plans to seek the extradition of ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India. Hasina fled to India after mass protests toppled her government in August. Yunus, marking 100 days in office, emphasized justice for 1,500 deaths and thousands injured during the protests, reversing his earlier stance on postponing extradition efforts.
Former Telangana Minister KTR has left for Delhi once again. During his visit, the BRS working president will meet with the SC and ST Commissions, as well as the NHRC and Women’s Commission on Monday. It is reported that victims and farmers opposing the pharma company in Lagachar will file a complaint with the SC […]
PM Narendra Modi will join the prestigious 19th G20 Summit, which is scheduled to be held in Brazil on November 18 and 19. As part of this, he landed in Rio de Janeiro this morning to attend this summit. He shared a post on ‘X’ and highlighted that he was looking forward to meeting the […]
Ukraine announced emergency power restrictions after a “massive” Russian attack damaged its energy grid, killing nine civilians. Zelensky reported 120 missiles and 100 drones targeting multiple regions, worsening an energy crisis with half the grid already destroyed. As winter looms, operator Ukrenergo warned of consumption limits, highlighting the devastating toll of nearly three y...
The Andhra Pradesh state cabinet meeting, originally scheduled for Monday, November 18, under the chairmanship of CM Chandrababu Naidu at the Secretariat, has been postponed. CM Chandrababu traveled to Naravaripalle to attend the funeral of his younger brother, Ramamurthy Naidu. Consequently, the Council of Ministers meeting has been rescheduled to Wednesday, November 20, 2024.
A high-level meeting of the Union Home Ministry is scheduled for today to address the ongoing violence in Manipur. This comes in the wake of renewed unrest in the state. The meeting, set to begin at 12 noon, will involve the heads of various departments. Notably, the residence of CM Biren Singh was attacked by […]
A Mumbai man reached Guwahati on time to marry his bride, thanks to the railways’ quick intervention. The groom’s train, Gitanjali Express, was delayed, risking missing the connecting Saraighat Express to Guwahati. After a plea on social media, railways detained the train at Howrah and arranged for guests to transfer to another train, ensuring the […]
Starting at 8 a.m. on November 18, 2024, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in Delhi-NCR activated Stage-IV (“Severe+”) actions of the updated Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), alongside ongoing Stage-I, II, and III measures. This move comes as part of efforts to combat worsening air quality in the region, with measures aimed at […]
Thane police have appealed to the Bombay High Court following a sessions court’s refusal to grant them custody of a Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) worker accused of sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl under the POCSO Act. The alleged incident took place on October 11, 2024, as the girl was heading to tuition, where the […]
Top Senate Democrats, Senator Jack Reed and Senator Jeanne Shaheen, have called for an investigation into Elon Musk’s alleged ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland & the Defense Department Inspector General, they raised concerns about Musk’s reliability as a govt contractor and security clearance holder, citing his […]
As per an investigation by fire department, many hospitals in Lucknow are at a high risk of accidents. Out of 906 hospitals in the city, only 301 have fire safety measures and have fire NOCs. Fire department will inspect the remaining hospitals and take further action based on the safety measures. This came after a […]
Cambodia’s three-day traditional Water Festival drew over 6.2 million spectators, according to the Ministry of Tourism. Celebrated from Thursday to Saturday, the festival featured boat races as its centerpiece, attracting people from across the country to the capital’s riverfront. The event saw an estimated 6.2 million local visitors and 52,498 foreign tourists, making it a […]