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    Israeli forces kill senior Hamas official, a ‘central figure’, in Gaza attack

    At least eight people killed in the strike on Musa bin Nusair school in Gaza City’s Daraj al-Tuffah neighbourhood, which was sheltering displaced people Jerusalem: Israel’s military and Shin Bet security agency announced that they had killed Muhammad Ahmed Albec, the head of the National Security Directorate of Hamas‘ Security Services, in an airstrike on a school in Gaza. At least eight people were killed in the strike on the Musa bin Nusair school in Gaza City’s Daraj al-Tuffah neighbourhood, which was sheltering displaced people, according to Palestinian health officials. The Israeli military and Shin Bet claimed in a joint statement that a Hamas command center was located within the school compound, which was struck by the Air Force, Xinhua news agency reported. “The Security Directorate of Hamas produces intelligence assessments that aid in Hamas’ decision-making, and is also responsible for the security of senior Hamas members, providing them with hideouts to…
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    It’s official! South Korea now ‘super-aged’, 20% of population aged 65 or above

    As of Monday, the number of South Koreans aged 65 or older stood at 10.24 million, accounting for 20.0 per cent of the country’s total population of 51.22 million Seoul: South Korea has formally become a “super-aged” society as the share of its population aged 65 or over surpassed 20 per cent, the interior Ministry said on Tuesday, as the country copes with a demographic crisis of a rapidly ageing population and low births. As of Monday, the number of South Koreans aged 65 or older stood at 10.24 million, accounting for 20.0 per cent of the country’s total population of 51.22 million, according to the Ministry, Yonhap news agency reported. The United Nations classifies countries where more than 7 per cent of the population is 65 or older as an ageing society, those with over 14 per cent as an aged society, and those with more than 20 per cent as a super-aged society. The…
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    Turkish armament factory blast kills at least 12 people

    The blast occurred in the capsule production facility of the factory located in the province of Balikesir Balikesir Governor Ismail Ustaoglu said the explosion collapsed the capsule production building and that the surrounding buildings sustained minor damage. Authorities have opened an investigation.
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    Aisake Eke elected as Tonga’s new Prime Minister

    He will replace Hu’akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni, who resigned on December 9. Valu Eke, who will be officially sworn in as Prime Minister in February, was first elected to parliament in 2010 and served as minister of finance between 2014 and 2017 Suva: Aisake Valu Eke was elected as Prime Minister of Tonga on Tuesday. He will replace Hu’akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni, who resigned on December 9. Valu Eke, who will be officially sworn in as Prime Minister in February, was first elected to parliament in 2010 and served as minister of finance between 2014 and 2017. He will be in office for less than a year before the South Pacific island nation of 105,000 people holds its next election in November 2025. Tonga’s Parliament consists of 17 lawmakers elected by the public and nine who are nobles, elected by a group of hereditary chiefs. Two members of Parliament were unable to vote.…
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    UK PM says festival is reminder of what’s really important, such as family, friendship, fellowship

    Keir Starmer hopes for peace in the Middle East, the birthplace of the Christmas story in the first festive message London: Keir Starmer has said he will be hoping for peace in the Middle East, the birthplace of the Christmas story, and a brighter future for all in his first festive message since being elected British Prime Minister. In a video message released by Downing Street ahead of Christmas Day on Wednesday, Starmer attempts to strike an optimistic tone and encourages people to “look after those around us”. He extended his special gratitude to the armed forces and frontline workers who will be helping people up and down the country. “This Christmas, I will be hoping for peace, particularly in the Middle East as the birthplace of the Christmas story,” said Starmer. “I’ll be looking towards a better, brighter future for every person and celebrating the joy and wonder that Christmas brings,” he said.…
    National

    Class 10 student ends life after being caught with mobile phone during exam

    The student was found using a mobile phone during the pre-board mathematics examination. The in-charge teacher deposited the phone and gave him another answersheet to complete the exam. Later, the school also informed about the incident to the boy’s family members Dhar:  A class 10 student allegedly committed suicide after being caught using a mobile phone during a pre-board examination in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district, police said on Tuesday. The incident occurred on Monday night in Utawad village, around 10 km from the district headquarters. The questioning of the family members indicated the deceased was caught using a mobile phone during the examination at a private school on Monday, Naugaon police station in-charge Sunil Sharma said. According to the student’s family members, the school management took action against him after he was caught with the phone during the exam, which possibly led him to take the extreme step, he said. The boy’s family…
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    From Tsunami’s grip to life’s leap: The rise of ‘Baby 81’

    Pulled from the mud as an infant after the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004, and reunited with his parents following an emotional court battle, the boy once known as “Baby 81” is now a 20-year-old dreaming of higher education Kurukkal Madam (Sri Lanka): Rescued as an infant after the catastrophic Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004, Jayarasa Abilash—known globally as “Baby 81”—is now a 20-year-old with dreams of higher education. His story, a symbol of tragedy and hope, captured hearts worldwide after the disaster that claimed over 35,000 lives in Sri Lanka. At just two months old, Abilash was swept away by the tsunami and later found by rescuers far from home. Registered as patient No. 81 at the hospital, he unknowingly sparked an emotional court battle. His father, Murugupillai Jayarasa, had scoured the ruins for days, first finding his mother and wife but not their baby. A nurse initially took…
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    Amit Shah to dedicate over 10,000 M-PACSs, Dairy and Fisheries Cooperative Societies to nation

    Amit Shah will distribute registration certificates, RuPay Kisan Credit Cards (KCC), and micro ATMs to the newly formed cooperative societies. Hyderabad: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, will dedicate more than 10,000 newly established Multipurpose Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (M-PACSs), Dairy and Fisheries Cooperatives to the nation on Wednesday, during a national conference of Cooperatives. Amit Shah will distribute registration certificates, RuPay Kisan Credit Cards (KCC), and micro ATMs to the newly formed cooperative societies. These financial tools are designed to provide easy access to credit services in panchayats and promote financial inclusion, enabling the rural population to benefit from various schemes and participate in the nation’s economic progress. The event will be attended by the Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, and Panchayati Raj, Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, along with several senior officials and dignitaries. The formation of new M-PACS will promote the growth…
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    Editorial: Modi’s Kuwait outreach

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Kuwait has opened up opportunities for expanding the partnership The changing geopolitical realities in West Asia have thrown up a new set of opportunities for India to expand its defence and security cooperation with the nations in the region. The deepening Israel-Palestine conflict and the instability after the dramatic fall of the Assad regime in Syria have led to a new churning and strategic reorganisation in the Gulf. In this context, shoring up ties with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries like Kuwait is essential. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Kuwait — the first by an Indian PM in over four decades — assumed significance as it underscores a renewed commitment to strengthening the bilateral ties. “It takes four hours to reach Kuwait from India but it took four decades for the Prime Minister” was how Modi summed up the delay on…
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    Opinion: The China factor in India-Nepal relations

    While it is reasonable to assume a strong cultural bond between India and Nepal, complacency could be detrimental, especially in the face of tough competition from China By Dhananjay Tripathi Recently, India-Nepal ties re-emerged in the news headlines due to KP Oli’s decision to visit China. Oli, the present Prime Minister of Nepal, took the oath in July 2024. His visit to China drew the attention of Indian analysts as many believed it was a break of traditions. Oli opted for China over India for his first visit to the neighbourhood. However, Nepal experts allege that New Delhi has delayed the invitation. The repayment amount, including interest, will be substantial for Nepal, especially considering the current flight operations at this airport. A report indicates that the airport requires approximately 100 daily domestic and 50 international flights per week to cover its expenses. Currently, there are no more than 30 domestic flights each…

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      Kavitha demands Congress to pressurise Centre to establish Bayyaram Steel Plant

      “The Bayyaram Steel Plant is not just a promise; it is a constitutional commitment made during the formation of Telangana. The BJP’s outright refusal to fulfill this commitment highlights their disregard for the backward and tribal communities in Khammam,” she stated. On Wednesday, the Centre declared in Parliament that setting up the steel plant at Bayyaram was not feasible and that there were no plans for it. Hyderabad: BRS MLC K Kavitha on Thursday demanded the Congress government in Telangana to pressurise the Centre to establish the steel plant at Bayyaram. She stated that if the BJP was sincere towards development of the State which gave eight MPs, it must deliver the plant as promised in the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act. “The…

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      Opinion: Falsehood trumps limping truth

      Monopolisation of social media and other digital platforms is empowering right-wing forces to control the world Propaganda, misinformation and fake news are nothing new in our society. It can be traced back to the time of Mahabharata when Yudhisthir, known for his unwavering truthfulness, misled Drona by declaring that Ashwathama was killed but murmured the latter part, “I do not know if it is a man or an elephant,” so softly that Drona could not hear it clearly. Believing Yudhisthir that his warrior son Ashwathama was killed, Drona bowed his head and was beheaded. Drona was one of the epical victims of fake news or disinformation. Propaganda and misinformation have taken a new turn now with the widespread availability of…

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    • 18 November
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      KTR says BJP is shielding Congress, playing diversionary politics

      “BJP and Congress are playing dirty politics to save their mutual interests. It is a drama enacted by fellow thieves jointly,” he said. Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a scathing attack on the Telangana BJP leaders including its State president and Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, for shielding Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy who belongs to the Congress. “BJP and Congress are playing dirty politics to save their mutual interests. It is a drama enacted by fellow thieves jointly,” he said. In response to the BJP’s night stay in Musi project affected areas, Rama Rao questioned Kishan Reddy’s sudden concern for the victims of the Musi River rejuvenation project, calling it a ploy to divert attention from the Lagacherla incident, where…

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    • 18 November
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      Indian woman found murdered in car boot in UK, Police hunting for Indian-origin husband

      Harshita Brella, an Indian was found murdered and her body left in a car boot in Ilford area of London. Police are u=hunting for her Indian-origin husband London: The UK police investigating the murder of 24-year-old Harshita Brella, whose body was recovered from a car boot in east London, have launched a manhunt for her Indian-origin husband who they suspect fled the country after killing his wife earlier this month. In an updated statement from the Northamptonshire Police on Sunday, Chief Inspector Paul Cash said more than 60 detectives were working on the case as the force released an image of Pankaj Lamba, the accused husband, in an appeal for information. “Our inquiries lead us to suspect that Harshita was murdered…

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      Flights might be delayed today as fog is affecting visibility in Delhi: IndiGo

      Fog in Delhi is likely to affect flight operations from Delhi airport having a cascading effect on flight operations all over the country. Indigo has already put out an alert over the possible delays in its air operations New Delhi: Private carrier IndiGo on Sunday night said fog is affecting visibility in the national capital which could delay flight schedules, while Delhi airport operator DIAL has put in place low visibility procedures. The national capital is grappling with high pollution levels which have resulted in lower visibility at various parts of the city. “#6ETravelAdvisory: Fog is currently affecting visibility in Delhi, which may result in slow moving traffic and delays in flight schedules,” IndiGo said in a post on X…

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    • 18 November
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      Number of Indian students applying to UK universities drops 20%, reveals report

      Student groups attribute trend to limited job prospects, safety concerns following recent anti-immigration riots in some cities London: Indian students are being put off applying to UK universities, adding to their financial woes at a time when education institutions are already coping with constrained budgets, a new report into the stability of the higher education sector in England has revealed. Based on UK Home Office data on confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS) by UK providers from 2022-23 to 2023-24, an Office for Students (OfS) analysis shows a 20.4 per cent drop in Indian student numbers — down from 139,914 to 111,329. Indian student groups in the UK said the fall was to be expected amid limited job prospects and safety concerns following recent anti-immigration…

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    • 17 November
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      Telangana govt introduces new EV policy with tax, registration exemption

      Hyderabad: In an effort to encourage people to switch over to Electric Vehicle(EV), the State government has decided to provide 100 per cent exemption from road tax and registration fees for Electric Vehicles (EVs) in the State. The new EV policy will come into force from Monday. Speaking to the media on Sunday, Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said the new policy was expected to give a major boost to the adoption of electric vehicles across Telangana, aligning with the State’s broader goals of environmental sustainability and energy efficiency. Along with the registration fee waiver for electric vehicles, the government plans to roll out infrastructure improvements, including more charging stations and incentives for manufacturers, he informed. Electric Buses purchased and registered in…

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    • 13 November
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      Trump picks ‘Great’ Elon Musk, ‘Patriot’ Vivek Ramaswamy to lead Dept of Govt Efficiency

      Says they will help his administration to dismantle government bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, restructure federal agencies Washington: US President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that Tesla owner Elon Musk and Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). “I am pleased to announce that the Great Elon Musk, working in conjunction with American Patriot Vivek Ramaswamy, will lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE),” Trump announced. Ramaswamy is the first Indian American to have been tapped by Trump into his administration beginning January 20 next year. “Together, these two wonderful Americans will pave the way for my administration to dismantle government bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure federal agencies — essential to the ‘Save America’ Movement,” Trump said. “This…

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      Train derailment: South Central Railway announces partial cancellation / diversion of trains

      SCR announced announced partial cancellation and diversion of many trains all over the country following the derailment of a goods train near Raghavapur station in Peddapally district on Tueday night Hyderabad: The South Central Railway has announced partial cancellation and diversion of many trains all over the country following the derailment of a goods train near Raghavapur station in Peddapally district on Tueday night. Here are the details of the partially cancelled or diverted trains. Cancellations: S. No.T. No.From – ToJCORemarks106229Yesvantpur – Muzaffarpur13.11.2024Cancelled217661Kacheguda – Nagarsol13.11.2024307793Kacheguda – Karimnagar13.11.2024407794Karimnagar – Kacheguda13.11.2024507695Secunderabad – Rameswaram13.11.2024607696Rameswaram – Secunderabad15.11.2024707041Secunderabad – Tirupati13.11.2024807042Tirupati – Secunderabad14.11.2024907775Adilabad – Parli13.11.20241007852Parli – Adilabad13.11.20241107855Akola – Purna13.11.20241207773Purna – Akola13.11.20241317409Adilabad – Nanded13.11.20241417410Nanded – Adilabad13.11.20241507595Nizamabad – Kacheguda13.11.20241607477Kacheguda – Raichur13.11.20241707478Raichur – Kacheguda13.11.20241807671Guntakal – Bodhan13.11.20241907275Bodhan – Kacheguda13.11.20242007670Kacheguda – Guntakal13.11.2024 Partial Cancellations: S No.Train No.From-ToJCOPartially Cancelled between101451Pune – Karimnagar11.11.2024Sirpur Kagaznagar and Karimnagar201452Karimnagar – Pune13.11.2024Karimnagar and Sirpur Kagaznagar311409Daund – Nizamabad12.11.2024Mudkhed and Nizamabad401413Nizamabad – Pandharpur13.11.2024Nizamabad and Mudkhed Diversion of trains: S No.Train No.From-ToJCODiverted viaSkipping Stoppages122691KSR Bengaluru city –H. Nizamuddin12.11.2024Secunderabad, Nizamabad, Mudkhed, PimpalkhutiStoppages skipped between at Kazipet…

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    • 13 November
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      Andhra Pradesh: Uranium-exploration operations stopped in Kappatralla Reserve Forest

      Uranium exploration operations in Kurnool district have been halted following orders of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu Kurnool: Andhra Pradesh has stopped the Uranium-exploration and mining operations in Kappatralla Reserve Forest in Kurnool district, officials said on Tuesday. The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu issued orders to this effect. Hence, the residents of the area need not worry about uranium operations anymore, Kurnool District Collector P Ranjit Basha said. “Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to stop uranium exploration and borewell digging in Kappatralla Reserve Forest,” Basha said in a press release. According to the chief minister’s orders, Naidu has promised that there will be no more uranium operations and appealed to the locals to refrain from agitations.…

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