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Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah reached a ceasefire after months of deadly clashes that stemmed from Gaza war but escalated in September this year. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah and said India has always called for “de-escalation, restraint and return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy”. “We welcome the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon that has been announced. We have always called for de-escalation, restraint and return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy. We hope these developments will lead to peace and stability in the wider region,” said…

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said it is obvious that businessman Gautam Adani would not admit the allegations, adding that he should be arrested. Jail him, said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday on billionaire Gautam Adani after the Adani group said its founder and his nephew Sagar Adani have not been charged with any violations of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), as alleged in the indictment filed by US authorities in a court in a bribery case. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said it is obvious that businessman Gautam Adani would not admit the allegations,…

The Bangladesh high court has asked the government to take immediate measures to address the situation, which has raised concerns over the safety of Hindus. A petition was submitted to the Bangladesh high court on Wednesday seeking a ban on the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) amid escalating violence targeting the Hindu community. The petition also calls for imposing a state of emergency in Chittagong and Rangpur to prevent further unrest, as protests continue to grip both cities. The high court sought to know what steps the Bangladesh government has taken regarding ISKCON’s recent activities. The court asked attorney…

Maharashtra caretaker CM Eknath Shinde will address a press conference today amid uncertainty on the Mahayuti alliance’s CM nomination.  Maharashtra caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will address a press conference at 3 pm today as suspense continues on who the recently elected Mahayuti alliance will nominate as their CM pick. The BJP emerged as the biggest winner with 132 seats out of 280 member Maharashtra assembly, while its allies–the Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde and the NCP led by Ajit Pawar – won 57 and 41 seats, respectively. The Maharashtra assembly elections were held on November 20, and the…

The India batter, who was part of KKR for six years, was roped in by Rajasthan Royals for INR 4.20 crore. India batter Nitish Rana and his wife took a brutal dig at Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) after the franchise overlooked the cricketer during the mega auction for the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in Jeddah. Rana, who was part of KKR for six years, was roped in by Rajasthan Royals for INR 4.20 crore. Rana was an integral part of the KKR set-up since 2018. In fact, he was even elevated to the captaincy role in…

Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in the history of the IPL after the wicketkeeper-batter was sold for ₹27 crore to Lucknow Super Giants. Rishabh Pant posted an emotional farewell note for Delhi Capitals after getting signed by Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2025 auction. Pant started his IPL career with Delhi Capitals in 2016 and was later also named their captain. The left-handed became a fan favourite at DC during IPL 2017 when he scored 366 runs at a strike rate of 165.61. A year later, in 2018, he established himself as a well-reputed star in the…

The representation, filed by a citizen, claims that Rahul Gandhi holds a citizenship of the United Kingdom. The Allahabad high court on Monday asked the Ministry of Home Affairs to take a decision on a representation filed over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s Indian citizenship by December 19, Bar and Bench reported. A HC bench of justices Attau Rahman Masoodi and Subhash Vidyarthi passed the interim order on a plea filed by one S Vignesh Shishir, who raised questions over Gandhi’s citizenship and sought a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the same. The representation claimed that the Lok Sabha…

Scammers did this in the guise of a fake money laundering case against the woman and it all started when she got a WhatsApp call. A 77-year-old woman from Mumbai was duped of Rs. 3.8 crore by scammers posing as law enforcement officers. The scammers kept the women under digital arrest for a month, the longest ever recorded since these kinds of scams started. Scammers did this in the guise of a fake money laundering case against the woman and it all started when she got a WhatsApp call. The woman, said to be a homemaker living with her husband…

Bangladesh police used teargas, batons on Hindus protesting against arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das, even as India urged the country to ensure safety of Hindus. Bangladesh police used teargas on Hindus protesting against the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a prominent Hindu religious leader. Tensions escalated as police in Dhaka and Chittagong used tear gas to disperse a large crowd of Hindu protesters. The action came even as India urged Bangladesh’s caretaker government to ensure the safety and security of Hindus and minorities. Chinmoy Krishna Das, associated with the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), was arrested at Dhaka airport…

The BJP is taking a cautious approach in selecting Maharashtra’s Chief Minister, prioritising cabinet formation over immediate announcements.  The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has decided not to rush into announcing its candidate for the Chief Minister’s post in Maharashtra, as the party focuses on finalizing the distribution of ministerial portfolios within the newly formed government, reports news agency. The report claims that a decision on who will lead the state will be delayed until the coalition’s internal discussions on cabinet formation are completed. Earlier on Tuesday, Maharashtra Governor asked outgoing Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to continue in a caretaker capacity…