The UN OCHA voiced concern over Pakistani strikes in Afghanistan that killed 36 civilians and injured 163. The Taliban government condemned the cross-border attacks, detailing significant civilian casualties and destruction in several provinces. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on Friday (local time) expressed concern over the impact of Pakistani … Read more
Nearly 60% of foreign funds from the 2023-24 rally have exited India-focused equity funds, with investors withdrawing almost $12 billion to shift capital towards global AI-linked opportunities, according to an Elara Capital research report. Nearly 60 per cent of the foreign money that flowed into India-focused equity funds during the 2023-24 investment rally has now … Read more
Chief Coach Sjoerd Marijne has urged the Indian women’s hockey team to focus on team goals over individual ambitions for the 2026 Asian Games. Hockey India announced the 20-member squad, with Salima Tete set to continue as captain. Coach Marijne’s ‘Team First’ Philosophy Chief Coach of the Indian women’s hockey team, Sjoerd Marijne, has urged … Read more
TV actor Rohit Chandel, known for ‘Pandya Store’, has been arrested by Malad police for allegedly stalking and assaulting a 16-year-old girl. He faces charges under the POCSO Act and has been remanded to police custody until December 16. Television actor Rohit Chandel, known for his role in the serial ‘Pandya Store’, has been arrested … Read more
BJP MP Brij Lal defended the E20 petrol rollout, calling it safe and alleging a “lobby” is spreading a false narrative. He stated economic benefits like reduced import dependence outweigh the marginal drop in fuel efficiency for vehicles. BJP MP Defends E20 Petrol BJP MP Brij Lal on Saturday defended the rollout of E20 petrol, … Read more
The Keralam govt announced Rs 5 lakh ex gratia for families of the deceased in the Wayanad landslide. An expert committee will probe the cause. Search operations for one missing person continue as the death toll rises to seven. The Keralam government on Saturday announced that an ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh from the … Read more
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the state-of-the-art ‘Jayaprakash Narayan Library’ in New Delhi, a multimedia and digital facility dedicated to the legacy of the legendary freedom fighter Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan. Asserting that a nation’s true progress is mapped not just by its financial indices but by its intellectual depth, Union Home Minister Amit Shah … Read more
Spain beat Belgium 2-1 to advance to the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals. Fabian Ruiz and Mikel Merino scored for La Roja. Coach Luis de la Fuente praised his team and is confident ahead of their next clash against France. Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente praised his team’s determination and commitment after La … Read more
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned the stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri in Visakhapatnam, hailing Andhra Pradesh as a new nerve-centre for India’s defence manufacturing across air, water, land, and unmanned domains. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday termed Andhra Pradesh a critical new nerve-centre for the country’s defence infrastructure, while commissioning the stealth frigate ‘INS … Read more
Belgium coach Rudi Garcia expressed pride in his team’s FIFA World Cup 2026 run despite a quarterfinal loss to Spain. He pointed to injuries to key players like Thibaut Courtois and Kevin De Bruyne as major setbacks in the match. ‘Nothing to feel humiliated about’: Rudi Garcia on Belgium’s WC exit Belgium head coach Rudi … Read more