A section of Christian MPs has asked the Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI) to stand with the Muslim community regarding the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024. Constitution, opposition MPs told CBCI. The opinion was aired at a meeting convened by the CBCI, which represents most of the Catholic Churches in the country, in New Delhi … Read more
The US believes an alleged widespread Chinese cyber espionage campaign known as Salt Typhoon targeted and recorded telephone calls of “very senior” US political figures, a White House official said on Saturday. New details of the campaign were revealed by US Deputy National Security Adviser for Cyber and Emerging Technologies Annie Neuberger to reporters at … Read more
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday met Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and held “productive” talks on bilateral relations and developments in Gaza and Syria. Jaishankar went to Doha to participate in the Doha Forum on the invitation of Foreign Minister Al Thani. “Delighted to meet PM & FM of … Read more
Pakistan International Airlines will resume its flights to Europe on January 10 with the first flight to Paris, it was announced on Saturday, raising hopes that the government will attract higher bids to privatize the debt-ridden national carrier. The announcement comes after the European aviation watchdog lifted a 2020 ban on Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) … Read more
Authorities have identified the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson and are being prosecuted, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Saturday. New York Post. “The net is getting tighter,” Adams told reporters at a Police Athletic League holiday party in Harlem, according to the Post. He declined to name the suspect. … Read more
Millions of people in Britain and Ireland were left without power and millions were warned to stay indoors on Saturday as high winds and heavy rain battered the region. Gusts of up to 93mph were recorded after authorities sent out a rare emergency warning by phone to around 3 million households in Wales and southwest … Read more
Notre-Dame Cathedral, one of France’s most iconic landmarks, reopened on Saturday after five years of meticulous restoration following a devastating 2019 fire. The ceremony began with Archbishop Laurent Ulrich striking the cathedral door with his crozier, followed by singing inside. French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed guests including US President-elect Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr … Read more
Australian pacer Scott Boland tied Virat Kohli in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Adelaide on Saturday, dismissing him in a fashion seen many times before by the former Indian skipper. The delivery off the fourth stump once again snared someone, pitching at a good length and coming off a bit. Seeking to … Read more
Brain scans revealed differences in gray matter between women who experienced post-pregnancy depression and women with major depressive disorder, a study found. The study, published in the journal Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging, provides a biological basis for distinguishing postpartum depression from depression, which can occur at any time after childbirth. In both cases, … Read more
Armed men attacked a checkpoint in the country’s northwest, killing six Pakistani security personnel and wounding seven others, a police official said on Saturday. The attack took place in Kurram district, where at least 130 people have been killed in fierce communal fighting over the past few weeks. A ceasefire between the Sunni and Shia … Read more
Bollywood actor Govinda’s daughter Tina Ahuja says she was ‘never around’ when she was growing up as she was always busy with work. Govinda was one of the most sought-after Hindi film stars in the 1990s, when Tina grew up. She said her mother was the primary caregiver at home, and added that she had … Read more
Preliminary Examination: Economic and Social Development – Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc Mains Examination: General Studies-III: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation, of resources, growth, development and employment. What’s the ongoing story: In line with expectations, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Friday lowered the cash reserve ratio (CRR)by … Read more
Qatar’s prime minister says he has seen renewed momentum in Gaza ceasefire efforts since the US presidential election, seeking an end to the conflict before the incoming Trump administration takes office. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the main mediator in the ceasefire effort, declined to give details of the talks but told an international … Read more
Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) Undertaking has signed an agreement with PMI Electro Mobility Solutions, a Delhi-based firm to add 250 electric buses to its fleet in Mumbai. Each bus, 12 meters in length, is expected to be delivered in phases over the next three months. This is BEST’s first move towards bus electrification … Read more
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) on Saturday nominated co-leader Alice Widel as the first chancellor candidate in the party’s 11-year history, setting up its bid for power ahead of snap elections in February. The party is unlikely to be part of a governing coalition anytime soon, as other parties have refused to work with … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday that he enjoyed a good relationship with French President Emmanuel Macron during his first term and that they would discuss geopolitical instability. “We had a great time together, and we had a lot, a lot of success, really great success together,” Trump said alongside Macron before the bilateral … Read more
At a press conference for the ongoing World Chess Championship, the world champion and teenage challenger was asked a strange question. Both players were asked what they would do if they had to visit a tourist spot on Sentosa Island, which is hosting the World Championships. Both were given three options: Adventure Cove Waterpark, Universal … Read more
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday that he and the foreign ministers of Turkey and Iran had agreed on an immediate end to “hostilities” in Syria at a meeting in Doha. Lavrov said Moscow wanted to see talks between the Syrian government and what he called the “legitimate opposition” in Syria. He said … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump met with French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Saturday before the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral. Macron, Trump and Zelensky were initially scheduled for separate bilateral meetings instead of being called together, as confirmed by the French president. The meeting is … Read more
A mysterious infection in the Congo called “Disease X” has raised alarm bells among health experts as officials rush to find out what caused it. The outbreak has affected hundreds of people and killed at least 79 since late October. Jean Kaseya, director of the Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention, revealed that about … Read more
Less than a fortnight after the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance was defeated in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, the Samajwadi Party (SP) announced on Saturday that it was leaving the MVA, saying Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray “is back. Justification for Babri Masjid demolition”. affirming his old position” which was “unacceptable”. “We have … Read more
Senior advocate and human rights activist Harwinder Singh Phoolka has announced his desire to join the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) as soon as its new membership drive begins. Phoolka, a former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA, is the first person to make such an announcement before the official campaign. Speaking to The Indian Express, Phulka … Read more
IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma’s poor patch continued in the Test in Adelaide as he was dismissed for just 6, a 3-run improvement on his first innings score. Former Australian player Matthew Hayden, however, urged the fans not to be disappointed by the Indian captain’s performance and said that it was very difficult to play … Read more
Hamas released a video on Saturday claiming to show the capture of Israeli hostage Matan Jangouker. In the video, a man who identified himself as 24-year-old Matan Jangauker is seen pleading with Israeli leaders to strike a deal to bring back to Israel those held captive by Hamas in Gaza. After Israel signed a historic … Read more
We’ve all heard someone claim they have a “high pain threshold” as if it’s a sign of strength or flexibility. But does science support the idea that some people feel less pain than others? Pain is an experience Shaped by our psychology and social context, with many variables. In our interviews with children about their … Read more
The central government’s recent policy change to redirect funds from medical colleges to district hospitals for hemophilia treatment has affected Mumbai’s KEM Hospital as it lacks critical resources to treat patients affected by the genetic disorder. The state health department has immediately appealed to the Union health ministry for intervention to restore funds and ensure … Read more