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Venezuelan parliamentarian María Corina Machado responded to winning this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, expressing joy at the announcement. She emphasized that the award is not her individual victory but a collective triumph for all who have fought to defend democratic rights. Machado also extended her gratitude to the Nobel Committee for it.
US President Donald Trump announced he plans to travel to the Middle East on Sunday following successful negotiations on the first phase of a Gaza peace plan, which includes a ceasefire and the release of hostages. Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump said hostages are expected to return Monday or Tuesday and expressed hope to […]
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee warned state poll officer Manoj Agarwal to “stay within his limits,” alleging he threatened officials and faced corruption charges. Her remarks came after an Election Commission review of electoral roll preparations. BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari condemned her comments, calling them a threat to a constitutional official.
At least five people were killed and several injured after a house collapsed following a powerful explosion in Ayodhya’s Pagla Bhari village. Several remain trapped under debris as rescue operations continue. The cause of the blast is unclear. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed condolences and directed officials to ensure prompt rescue and medical aid.
Israel’s Cabinet has approved President Donald Trump’s ceasefire and hostage-release plan for Gaza, marking a major step toward ending the two-year war. The outline focuses on freeing hostages held by Hamas. While key issues like Gaza’s governance remain unresolved, the move offers the clearest path yet to halting the devastating conflict.
Madhya Pradesh’s death toll from contaminated Coldrif syrup has reached 22, with two more children succumbing in Nagpur. CM Mohan Yadav accused Tamil Nadu of lacking cooperation in the probe. The syrup, produced by a Tamil Nadu-based company, was found to contain over 45% toxic diethylene glycol, raising serious nationwide safety concerns.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the swift action by the Jammu and Kashmir administration and security agencies following the Pahalgam terror attack. He said these measures had strengthened the region’s overall security. Shah chaired a high-level review meeting with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and top officials to assess the situation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK PM Keir Starmer signed a £350 million missile deal and agreed on a £250 million naval engine project. Additionally, 64 Indian firms committed £1.3 billion in UK investments. These developments reflect strengthening defense ties and growing business confidence under the ongoing India-UK trade partnership.
Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that Russia’s air defenses shot down an Azerbaijani airliner in December, killing 38 people. This marks his first public admission of responsibility for the incident. He made the statement during a meeting with Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev at a summit in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
The Election Commission has directed political parties to avoid using AI tools to create deepfakes or spread misinformation online. Parties must clearly label AI-generated or digitally altered campaign content with terms like “AI-Generated” or “Synthetic Content.” The move aims to ensure transparency and prevent manipulation during elections through deceptive media.
CDSCO has launched audits and asked states to submit lists of cough syrup manufacturers following over 20 child deaths. Three syrups, Coldrif, Respifresh, and ReLife, were found to contain deadly diethylene glycol. CDSCO informed WHO and confirmed that none of the contaminated products were exported from India.
UK PM Keir Starmer announced that British universities, including Lancaster and Surrey, have received approval to establish campuses in India. Southampton already opened in Delhi, while others like York and Bristol will follow next year. The move marks a growing UK-India education partnership aimed at expanding global academic access and collaboration.
Garima Saikia, wife of late singer Zubeen Garg, urged eyewitnesses to come forward, saying the truth hasn’t surfaced even after 21 days. She appealed to stop politicizing his death and expressed doubts over the arrested individuals’ statements. Assam officer Sandipan Garg, Zubeen’s cousin, has been suspended and arrested in the case.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar defended Bengaluru’s traffic, comparing it to jams in London and other Indian metros. He argued congestion isn’t unique to the city. Shivakumar also claimed Karnataka’s freer media amplifies the issue, leading to greater noise online and in the press than in other states.
Donald Trump said he threatened massive tariffs on India and Pakistan, forcing them to stop fighting within 24 hours. He credited trade leverage for brokering multiple peace deals worldwide. Trump also praised his Middle East efforts, calling the Israel-Hamas ceasefire a significant achievement for regional peace.