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The White House said the US will not participate in this weekend’s G20 summit in Johannesburg, rejecting South African president’s remarks claiming Washington wanted to join. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the US is not involved in any official talks and criticised the South African leader’s comments, noting they were not appreciated by Biden’s team.
A federal judge temporarily blocked Trump’s plan to deploy National Guard troops to Washington without the mayor’s approval, pausing the order until Dec. 11 for appeal. The lawsuit argues he exceeded US limits on using troops for domestic policing. The administration dismisses the challenge as political, insisting the deployments are lawful.
A UK inquiry found the government’s COVID response was “too little, too late,” with a week’s delay in the 2020 lockdown causing about 23,000 excess deaths. Led by Baroness Hallett, it said leaders underestimated the threat and issued 19 recommendations to reform emergency decision-making, communication, scrutiny and protections for vulnerable groups.
New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said he is “ready for whatever happens” as he meets President Donald Trump in Washington, despite Trump’s past threats and false communist claims. Mamdani stressed a shared focus on affordability, noting many voters backed both leaders over rising costs. He said he’ll work with anyone to make the city more […]
A fire broke out at the COP30 venue in Belem, Brazil, but no injuries have been reported. Around 20 members of the Indian delegation, including Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, were present when the incident occurred. A spokesperson confirmed they quickly moved to a designated safe zone and remained out of harm’s way that day.
Outgoing CJI BR Gavai stated he practices Buddhism but believes in all religions, inspired by his father and Dr. Ambedkar. Speaking at his farewell, he highlighted the Supreme Court as a collaborative institution, urged inclusive functioning, and said his journey reflects the Constitution’s principles of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity.
Russian firm Aqua Holding Company has shipped the first batch of its Gorji Vita natural mineral water from the Caucasus Mountains to India. Known for exporting to over 20 countries, the brand offers mountain still water tailored for Indian consumers. Tens of thousands of bottles will arrive by year-end via the Black Sea port of […]
Donald Trump Jr., son of US President Trump, visited the Taj Mahal in Agra today, spending nearly an hour exploring the monument under heavy security. Guided by Nitin Singh, he showed keen interest in its architecture and history. Authorities conducted special cleanup drives, and US security teams assisted. Trump Jr. will also attend an Udaipur […]
President Draupadi Murmu arrived in Tirupati today on a special flight from Delhi to offer darshan at Tiruchanur Padmavati Ammavari and Srivari temples. She landed at Renigunta Airport and proceeded to Tiruchanur in a special convoy under tight security. The visit highlights the President’s participation in religious and cultural events in AP.
Delhi Police asked the Supreme Court to reject bail for Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and others linked to the 2020 Delhi riots. They said educated intellectuals involved in anti-national acts are more dangerous than people acting on the ground. The police claimed the activists misled Muslims, planned unrest during Trump’s visit, and aimed for regime […]
Gen-Z groups in Nepal have been protesting again over issues such as unemployment, rising living costs, and dissatisfaction with political leaders. Young protesters argue that the govt has been slow in addressing economic concerns. Their renewed demonstrations reflect a growing demand for transparency and better opportunities for the country’s youth.
At least six people were killed after a sport utility vehicle plunged into a 400-foot gorge along the Pune-Mangaon road near the Tamhini Ghat area in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. It happened while the driver of the Mahindra Thar lost control, following which the car plunged into the gorge. Authorities are conducting a rescue […]
In a major development in the recent Delhi bomb blast case, the NIA has arrested four more key accused, reportedly detained in Srinagar. With these arrests, the total number of suspects held in the case has risen to six. All accused are currently being interrogated as the investigation intensifies to uncover the network behind the […]
The Karnataka government has taken a key decision that they will provide ₹5 lakh in compensation to the families of those who died due to dog bites. A compensation of ₹5,000 will also be provided to the injured. Of this ₹5,000, ₹3,500 will go directly to the victim and ₹1,500 to the Suvarna Arogya Suraksha […]
Protests by Gen-Z have erupted again in Nepal, prompting the alert interim government to ban large gatherings and impose curfews in 12 districts. Previously, Gen-Z staged massive protests after a social media ban, which forced then-PM Oli to flee the country. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation to prevent escalation and maintain public order.