Delhi woke up to thick smog with an AQI of 432, categorized as “severe.” Heavy smog caused low visibility, affecting flights, with airports in Amritsar, Pathankot, and Gorakhpur reporting zero visibility. Indigo issued a travel advisory on social media, warning passengers about potential flight delays due to “winter fog” and advising them to monitor flight […]
Sri Lanka votes Thursday in a snap parliamentary election, following a crushing defeat for the opposition in the presidential polls. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the country’s first leftist leader, called the election after promising to combat corruption and recover stolen assets. Analysts predict Dissanayake’s party will dominate, as the opposition remains divided. Results a...
Sri Lanka votes Thursday in a snap parliamentary election called by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the country’s first leftist leader. Dissanayake’s party is expected to dominate as the opposition struggles after a presidential defeat. Seeking a two-thirds majority, Dissanayake aims to implement reforms post-2022 economic collapse. With 17.1 million voters, results are expected...
A man with explosives died in a blast outside Brazil’s Supreme Court, attempting to enter the building. The first explosion came from a car, followed by a second when the man tried to enter, killing him. No one else was hurt. The incident occurred days before the G20 summit in Rio, where world leaders, including […]
Chandrababu Naidu govt in AP has intensified action against social media posts targeting political leaders and families, registering 100 cases, arresting 39, and issuing 67 notices. Posts have targeted CM Naidu’s family and others. Director Ram Gopal Varma faces investigation for morphed images of Naidu and Deputy CM, with opposition YSRCP alleging similar actions against […]
Indian Army is conducting a high-intensity tri-service exercise, ‘Poorvi Prahar’, in Arunachal Pradesh from November 10 to 18, 2024. This large-scale, joint exercise aims to enhance the combat effectiveness of the Army, Navy, and Air Force in executing Integrated Joint Operations in the region’s challenging mountainous terrain, focusing on improving inter-service coordination ...
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge sharply responded to Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath after he referenced tragic incident from Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge’s childhood during a rally in Maharashtra. Adityanath claimed that the Hyderabad Nizam’s Razakars had burned Kharge’s village & killed his family members, using the incident to attack the Congress leader &...
Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has issued an advisory to the governments of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Delhi to take action against old vehicles contributing to severe air pollution. The advisory follows directives from the National Green Tribunal (NGT) and the Supreme Court, emphasizing the urgent need for stricter measures against End-of-Life (EoL) […]
India defeated South Africa by 11 runs in the third T20I at Centurion, taking a 2-1 lead in the four-match series. Batting first, India posted 219/6, with Tilak Varma smashing a brilliant maiden T20I century (107 off 56 balls). Despite a valiant effort from South Africa, who reached 208/7, India held their ground to secure […]
Punjab govt will rename hundreds of Aam Aadmi Clinics and remove Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s photo from clinic facades to resolve a funding dispute with the Union government. The changes are part of a compromise over the branding and funding of clinics under the National Health Mission (NHM), which had halted funding due to concerns […]
On Wednesday, six Israeli soldiers were killed in combat during Israel’s ground offensive against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. This brings the total number of Israeli troops killed since September 30 to 47. The Israeli army confirmed the deaths and stated there would be no easing of the offensive. Prime Minister Netanyahu shared a tribute to […]
In a major operation, the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) arrested 48 cybercriminals involved in 508 cases across Telangana and 2194 nationwide, causing a loss of Rs. 8.16 crore. TGCSB Director Shikha Goel emphasized the bureau’s zero-tolerance policy towards cybercrime, highlighting the operation’s coordination with local police to combat growing cyber threats.
In a historic Oval Office meeting, President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump met for the first time since the 2020 election. Trump, joined by Elon Musk, returned to Washington to discuss his priorities with GOP lawmakers. Biden and Trump pledged a smooth transition as Trump prepares to take office, marking a notable comeback to […]
The Madras High Court has halted the release of Kanguva, starring Suriya, unless producers deposit ₹20 crore by November 13. This ruling follows an unresolved 2019 order involving KE Gnanavel Raja and the late investor Arjunlal Sunderdas. Raja must clear outstanding dues or face release restrictions, with Kanguva slated for a November 14 release pending […]
At least 11 wagons of a goods train derailed in Telangana’s Peddapalli district on Tuesday night, causing the cancellation of 20 passenger trains. The train, carrying iron ore, derailed between Raghavapuram and Ramagundam. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported. Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident and working to clear the tracks.