Month: November 2024

Congress Expels Senior Karnataka Leader For Allegedly Sexually Harassing Teacher

November 30, 2024 admin

The teacher worked at a school run by Mr Naidu. Bengaluru: The Congress party in Karnataka expelled State General Secretary Gurappa Naidu on Saturday following charges of sexual harassment surfacing against him. The Disciplinary Committee Chairman of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) K. Rahman Khan issued an order to expel Gurappa Naidu from the…

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Emergency Signal Near Maharashtra Airport Sparks Panic For Hours, Probe Underway

November 30, 2024 admin

Further investigation is underway (Representational) Nagpur: The detection of an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) signal, which points to a downed aircraft or people in distress after a plane crash, near Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport caused panic for three hours in Nagpur in Maharashtra, officials said on Saturday. An ELT is a battery operated transmitter…

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Meitei Group Slams Ex Official GK Pillai Who Steered Controversial Suspension Of Operations SoO Agreement With Kuki Militants In Manipur

November 30, 2024 admin

Former Union home secretary GK Pillai has experience with northeast issues Imphal/New Delhi: An influential civil society group of the Meitei community in Manipur has criticised comments by former Union home secretary GK Pillai in an article, in which he called for a criminal case to be filed against Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh….

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Trump Threatens 100% Tariff On BRICS Countries If They Undercut US Dollar

November 30, 2024 admin

There is no chance that BRICS will replace the US Dollar in International Trade, said Trump (File) US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday demanded that BRICS member countries commit to not creating a new currency or supporting another currency that would replace the United States dollar or face 100% tariffs. “We require a commitment from…

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Woman ‘Bullies’ Kashmiri Shawl Sellers In Himachal, Case Filed

November 30, 2024 admin

“I accept my mistake,” said the woman later in a video. (Representational) Dharamshala: A panchayat official caught on camera warning two shawl sellers from Kashmir against trading their wares in Himachal Pradesh was booked for “promoting disharmony” and “insulting religious sentiments”, officials said. A showcause notice has also been issued to the panchayat samiti member…

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Ishan Kishan Bids Emotional Farewell To Mumbai Indians Ahead Of IPL 2025

November 30, 2024 admin

Star India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan took to social media and shared a special message for his former Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, Mumbai Indians (MI) after being signed by the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for the 2025 edition of the cash-rich league. Kishan found a new home in Sunrisers Hyderabad during the IPL 2025 mega auction…

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Sri Lanka records highest deflation since 1961

November 30, 2024 admin

An unprecedented financial crash in 2022 brought months of consumer goods shortages, with inflation peaking at nearly 70% that year. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Sri Lanka’s consumer prices fell by 2.1% in November, the highest deflation rate recorded by the economically fragile island nation since 1961, official data showed Saturday (November 30, 2024). An…

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Aid Worker Killed In Palestine “Took Part In Oct 7 Attack”, Says Israel

November 30, 2024 admin

US charity World Central Kitchen said Saturday it was “pausing operations in Gaza at this time” after an Israeli air strike hit a vehicle carrying its workers. The Israeli military confirmed that a Palestinian employee of WCK was killed in a strike, accusing the worker of being a “terrorist” who “infiltrated Israel and took part…

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26-Year-Old Dental Student Dies By Suicide At Ghaziabad Hostel: Cops

November 30, 2024 admin

The police are investigating all angles to ascertain the exact cause of death. (Representational) Ghaziabad: A 26-year-old dental student was found dead in her hostel room at Divya Jyoti Group of Institutions in Niwari area here on Saturday, police said. According to police, MDS student Renuka Yadav, a native of Haryana’s Rewari district, took her…

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U.S. approves $385 million arms sales to Taiwan

November 30, 2024 admin

U.S. approves 5 million arms sales to Taiwan

The Foreign Ministry said it was the 18th time that President Joe Biden’s administration had announced arms sales to the island. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The United States has approved the proposed sale of spare parts for fighter jets and radar systems as well as communications equipment to Taiwan, in deals valued at $385…

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