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President-elect Donald Trump has nominated former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee as the next U.S. Ambassador to Israel. Huckabee, a strong pro-Israel advocate, has been a vocal supporter of Jewish settlements in the West Bank. His nomination, praised by Israeli officials, signals a continued pro-Israel stance in U.S. policy, particularly during the ongoing conflicts in Gaza […]
India is pushing for nuclear power plants in states with aging thermal plants or limited coal access, aiming to reduce fossil fuel reliance. The government plans to increase nuclear capacity from 8 GW to over 20 GW by 2032. It also seeks private investment for small-scale reactors. India’s long-term goal is net-zero carbon emissions by […]
Delhi’s air quality remained “very poor” for the 14th consecutive day, with an AQI of 334. Vehicular emissions contributed 15.5% to the pollution. The AQI has been in the “very poor” category since October 30. PM10 pollutants were the primary concern, which can cause respiratory issues. Delhi ranked fourth-worst in air quality nationwide, behind Hajipur, […]
Voting for Phase 1 of the Jharkhand Assembly elections will be held today, with 43 out of 81 seats up for grabs. Polling will run from 7 am to 5 pm across 15 districts. The ruling JMM has fielded 23 candidates, while Congress and RJD have 17 and 5 candidates, respectively. The BJP has 36 […]
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi criticized the state university syllabus for glorifying British rule while neglecting local freedom fighters like Veerapandiya Kattabomman. He urged a revision to better reflect the true history of India’s independence, highlighting the contributions of freedom fighters. Ravi emphasized the importance of remembering heroes to preserve national pride and identity.
The Home Ministry has approved establishing the first all-women battalion in the Central Industrial Security Force, comprising over 1,000 personnel. This elite “reserve battalion” will be led by a senior commandant and trained for VIP security, airport protection, and metro security. Recruitment and training preparations are underway, marking a significant step toward gender inclusi...
Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeted two U.S. destroyers with drones and missiles in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, which the ships successfully repelled, the Pentagon reported. Attacks included aerial systems, ballistic, and cruise missiles, but no injuries or damage occurred. U.S. forces have conducted airstrikes on Houthi weapons sites as these attacks persist amid regional tensions over […]
Lebanon reported 33 fatalities from Israeli strikes across the country, with many victims being displaced by the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. Strikes hit Hezbollah strongholds and non-traditional areas, including Joun in Chouf, killing 15 people, mostly women and children. Another strike in Aley claimed eight lives, while Tyre saw one fatality, as shelters for displaced civilians were […]
The Supreme Court will issue a verdict today on pleas urging national guidelines for property demolition. Led by Justice B R Gavai, the bench reserved judgment on Oct 1, indicating that public interest overrides religious structures obstructing roads. The court emphasized that property demolition shouldn’t be based solely on criminal accusations, underlining the secular intent […]
Israeli airstrikes hit a cafeteria and a home in Gaza, which resulted in at least 14 people dead. In Lebanon, warplanes struck Beirut’s southern suburbs after the military ordered a number of houses there to evacuate. This new bombardment on both fronts comes on the verge of a deadline set by US for Israel to […]
A driver killed 35 people and injured another 43 in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai. He deliberately rammed his car into people exercising at a sports center. Police detained a 62-year-old man was detained by police. He was only identified by his family name Fan. One of the four hospitals that took in people […]
Following intervention by Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, power discoms in Delhi have provided electricity connections to 6,791 of the 10,802 applicants living in unauthorized colonies. Remaining applications are being processed, and connections will be provided soon, the Raj Niwas announced. In October, the DDA allowed discoms to grant power connections without needing a NOC.
New details about the misappropriation of Covid-19 funds allotted for Karnataka came to light. As per sources, the reports showed unauthorised payments to unaccredited private laboratories, inappropriate fund allocations, and an overall lack of transparency in record-keeping. These findings painted a troubling picture of mismanagement and potential misuse of pandemic-related funds.
India and China completed one round of patrolling in friction areas of Demchok and Depsang in eastern Ladakh. This comes after successful disengagement in the areas. The armies of the two countries also agreed to carry out one coordinated patrol every week in the areas where tensions have persisted. Patrols are coordinated at the local […]
BJP MP Ramvir Singh Bidhuri inaugurated a newly constructed 12-lane stretch of the national highway connecting Mithapur Chowk to the Mumbai-Baroda highway in Badarpur on Tuesday. The project is expected to ease traffic congestion in South Delhi. Bidhuri stated that the new highway would help resolve persistent traffic jams in the region, improving local mobility.