An Embraer EMBR3.SA passenger plane, operated by Azerbaijan Airlines, crashed near Aktau in Kazakhstan on December 25 while en route from Baku, Azerbaijan, to Grozny, Russia. The plane, carrying 67 passengers and five crew members, had been rerouted due to heavy fog in Grozny. Preliminary reports indicate that 12 people survived the crash. Kazakh authorities are investigating the incident and exploring various possible causes, including technical issues. Russian news agencies reported the plane had been traveling to Chechnya before the crash occurred. Rescue operations are ongoing as authorities work to determine the full details of the tragic event. Further investigations are underway to clarify the cause of the crash.
25 December,2024 03:46 PM IST
Hopes for peace in the Middle East were shaken after an Israeli raid in the West Bank on December 1, despite a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah. The raid, near Jenin, killed at least four people, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. The Israeli military confirmed the strike, saying it targeted "terrorists" in the area. Disturbing footage showed damaged cars, shattered windows, and bloodstains at the scene. This attack came after a ceasefire deal brokered by the US and France between Israel and Hezbollah on November 27. With new strikes in the West Bank, Israel’s military operations are expanding, adding to the already tense situation in Gaza and Lebanon.
02 December,2024 01:05 PM IST
Holding a major protest against Israel, Yemenis held a massive rally against Israel’s aggression in Sanaa on November 29. Protesters wielded weapons in their hands as they raised slogan against Israel. Protesters refuse to “retreat until the aggression against Gaza, Lebanon and Syria stops”. Yemenis held rally after claims of Israel violating ceasefire on November 28 in southern Lebanon. Angered by the violation from Israeli side, Gaza and Hezbollah supporters demonstrated their protest. Ceasefire between the two parties was mediated by the US and France on November 27. Fragility of the agreement is evident since then, as both parties accused each other of the violation. Notably, Israel’s ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, said Israel would maintain an ability to strike southern Lebanon under any agreement. “Will respond forcefully to any violations”, Israeli PM Netanyahu reiterated the same.
30 November,2024 05:46 PM IST
A case has been filed against Chinmoy Krishna Das, accusing him of sedition for raising a flag on a stand that displayed Bangladesh’s national flag. The ISKCON priest is facing these charges after the incident, which has sparked outrage among Hindu leaders in Bangladesh. They are demanding his immediate release, arguing that the arrest is unfair. The controversy has caused tension, as many believe that the charges are politically motivated. Supporters of Chinmoy Krishna Das are calling for a quick resolution to the matter, while the case continues to unfold. Hindu leaders across the country are voicing their concerns over the treatment of the priest and the potential consequences for the community.
27 November,2024 07:32 PM IST
After an year of Israel-Hezbollah war, a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah will take effect at 4 a.m. local time (0200 GMT) on Wednesday (November 27). Both sides accepted an agreement brokered by the United States and France, U.S. President Joe Biden said on Tuesday (November 26). The accord, clearing the way for an end to a conflict that has killed thousands of people since it was ignited by the Gaza war last year, was designed to be a permanent cessation of hostilities, Biden said in remarks at the White House. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier said he was ready to implement a ceasefire deal and would respond forcefully to any violation by Hezbollah, declaring Israel would retain "complete military freedom of action." The Lebanon ceasefire agreement requires Israeli troops to withdraw from south Lebanon and Lebanon's army to deploy in the region, officials say. Hezbollah would end its armed presence along the border south of the Litani River. Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib said the Lebanese army would be ready to have at least 5,000 troops deployed in southern Lebanon as Israeli troops withdraw, and that the United States could play a role in rebuilding infrastructure destroyed by Israeli strikes.
27 November,2024 12:00 PM IST
The situation in Sambhal has returned to normal after a clash on November 24, as confirmed by DIG Muniraj Ji. Shops are open, and people are going about their daily activities without any disruptions. The District Magistrate will soon update the media about the reopening of schools. The police have also identified those responsible for the violence. The clash occurred when an ASI team visited the Shahi Masjid, a Mughal-era mosque, after claims by the Hindu side that it was built on a temple site. Police used tear gas and appealed to stone pelters to control the situation. Four people died, and many others were injured. Security remains tight near the mosque to prevent further violence.
26 November,2024 03:46 PM IST
Amid the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah war, International Criminal Court’s decision has sent shockwaves. In a major blow to Netanyahu, the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant against him on November 21, 2024. Notably, Israel’s ex defence chief, as well as a Hamas leader, Ibrahim Al-Masri, were included in the warrant for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. The decision was met with an outrage in Israel, where Benjamin Netanyahu’s supporters expressed their disappointment on ICC warrant. Netanyahu's office said the ICC decision was "anti-semitic" and he will "not yield to pressure, will not be deterred" until Israel's war objectives are met. The EU's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, said the decision was not a political one but made by a court and thus should be respected and implemented. Notably, Israel's 13-month campaign in Gaza has killed about 44,000 Palestinians and displaced nearly all the enclave's population, Gaza officials say.
22 November,2024 12:34 PM IST
BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra addressed the allegations against Gautam Adani and his company in the US during a press conference in Delhi. He explained that the company is involved in a legal case in the US, which includes both allegations and counter-allegations. Patra stated that the company will defend itself and issue a statement regarding the matter. He emphasized that the company will handle the situation on its own, and the law will take its course. Patra also mentioned that the issue has been widely covered in the media, but the company will provide its own response to the allegations.
21 November,2024 05:23 PM IST
Israel's military has killed Hezbollah's Media Chief, Mohammad Afif, after a strike in Beirut on November 17. Afif, who had close ties with Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and managed the group's Al-Manar TV station, was a key target for the IDF due to his role in Hezbollah's media operations. His death follows increased tensions, with Hezbollah launching nearly 200 rockets at Israeli border areas on November 11, in retaliation for Israel's actions during the ongoing conflict that began with Hamas' attack on October 7. Israel's military has stepped up its operations against Hezbollah, and Naim Qassem, a senior Hezbollah leader, may be the next target. The group has strongholds in southern Beirut, a key area for Hezbollah's influence.
19 November,2024 12:15 PM IST
On November 18, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde sharply criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his comments about the Dharavi redevelopment project. Shinde claimed that Rahul Gandhi provided incorrect information, stating that 2 lakh people would get homes in Dharavi. Shinde also mocked Gandhi's recent appearance with a safe during a press conference, saying he had brought the "tijori" (safe) to loot Maharashtra, instead of helping it. Shinde urged the people of Dharavi to focus on the benefits of the redevelopment project, which he called Asia's largest, and to ignore political figures. On the other hand, Rahul Gandhi had earlier mocked Prime Minister Modi's remark “ek hain to safe hain,” by bringing out a safe during the press meet to highlight his criticism.
19 November,2024 11:52 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
