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PM Modi embarked from India on a three-day visit to South Africa to attend the continent’s first-ever G20 summit. During his stay in Johannesburg, he will meet with global leaders, exchange views, and deliberate on pressing international and economic issues. On the sidelines of the G20, Modi will also actively participate in the sixth IBSA […]
Dhruv Vikram’s “Bison Kaalamaadan,” a sports drama directed by Mari Selvaraj with Anupama Parameswaran as the female lead, is now streaming on Netflix. The film is available in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam. While it performed well in Tamil theatres, the Telugu version underperformed. Its OTT reception will reveal broader audience response.
Several states have declared a school holiday on November 24 to observe the Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. Falling on a Monday, it offers an extended break for students. Schools and colleges in UP, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Uttarakhand will remain closed, along with many government offices and banks, though digital banking […]
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands due to a cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal. The system is expected to intensify starting today. Heavy to very heavy rainfall, ranging from 7 to 20 cm, is likely in Nicobar, while Andaman may receive between 7 and […]
‘Bigg Boss 9 Telugu’ has grabbed attention for the wrong reasons, as the much-awaited family week has turned into a trolling fest online. What is usually emotional and heartwarming is now being criticised for overly dramatic, exaggerated reactions. Viewers on social media call it the same old family drama, accusing the show of forcing melodrama […]
Victory Venkatesh has officially teamed up with star director Trivikram for a much-awaited family entertainer. This collaboration, long anticipated by fans, was finally announced recently, creating huge excitement in the film circles. According to the latest reports, the prestigious project is expected to go on floors on December 15, marking a grand beginning.
England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bat first in the highly anticipated Ashes series opener against Australia at Perth Stadium under clear blue skies. The team named a 12-man squad for the match. England opted for an all-pace attack, leaving out off-spinner Shoaib Bashir in favor of Brydon Carse, hoping to […]
President Donald Trump’s draft plan for ending the war in Ukraine proposes ceding territory to Russia and restricting Kyiv’s military. It would also block future NATO expansion, a major Russian objective. Critics argue Trump’s approach gives Moscow strategic advantages while weakening Ukraine, sparking concern over US policy.
Israeli hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal, freed last month after over two years in Hamas captivity, said in a Channel 12 interview that he was sexually assaulted in Gaza, becoming the first male hostage to speak publicly about such abuse. He described being threatened with a rifle and knife. Officials called his testimony heartbreaking and evidence of […]
St. Columba’s School in Delhi suspended four staff members after a Class 10 student died by suicide, alleging torture and mental harassment by teachers. Police are investigating and recording statements from students and staff. The student’s father called the suspensions temporary and demanded arrests of those named in the FIR.
Russia claimed to have recaptured Kupiansk in eastern Kharkiv, calling it vital to Ukraine’s defences. Kyiv had retaken the city in 2022 but has recently lost ground. The claim coincided with Ukraine receiving a US peace proposal echoing Russian demands, and with Putin visiting a western troop command post during his ongoing briefing on frontline […]
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 […]