Recent developments in Syria have captured global attention, especially with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's announcement to double the population in the Golan Heights, a region Israel captured from Syria in 1967. The Israeli cabinet unanimously approved this plan, aiming to increase the number of settlers in the area, which currently has about 50,000 residents, split between Jews and Druze. Netanyahu's office revealed an $11 million initiative to promote growth, focusing on security concerns due to Syria's instability. The funds will be used for education, renewable energy, a student village, and helping new residents settle in the area. Meanwhile, Israeli troops continue operations in the UN-monitored buffer zone between Syria and the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights.
16 December,2024 03:45 PM IST
BJP MP Sambit Patra attacked Congress over the removal of Jawaharlal Nehru's letters to national and international leaders from a museum. He claimed that Nehru's letters, including those to Edwina Mountbatten and JP Narayan, were initially displayed in the memorial. However, in 2008, when Sonia Gandhi was UPA chairperson, she took away 51 cartons of these letters. Patra questioned why Sonia Gandhi took the letters before they could be digitized in 2010. He also asked if Rahul Gandhi, as the Leader of Opposition, would ask his mother to return these letters to the nation. He emphasized that the public wants to know the contents of these letters, especially those to Edwina Mountbatten.
16 December,2024 01:20 PM IST
Union Minister Chirag Paswan, speaking about PM Modi's Lok Sabha speech, said that Congress can regain the people's trust by admitting its mistakes. He pointed out that while Congress fought the last election based on the Constitution and reservation, they contradicted these principles by imposing the Emergency in 1975, which he described as a violation of the Constitution. Paswan criticized Congress for living in its own bubble, thinking that whatever they say is the truth. He added that due to their past mistakes, Congress now struggles to even win 150 seats in elections.
15 December,2024 04:51 PM IST
In the Lok Sabha, PM Modi strongly criticized the Opposition, particularly the Congress Party. He accused Congress of giving reservations on religious lines, undermining the spirit of equality in India. Modi also fact-checked Congress on the issue of the Uniform Civil Code, pointing out their inconsistency during the Constitution debate. He highlighted how Congress has failed to uphold the principles they once supported. Additionally, Modi accused Congress of disrespecting its own party's constitution and sidelining leaders like Sitaram Kesri. He claimed that the Congress had abandoned its own values for political convenience and had been undermining democratic processes within their own party. Watch video to see the top 8 moments of PM Modi bashing Congress in Lok Sabha
15 December,2024 12:08 PM IST
Amid the ongoing civil war in Syria, four Indian nationals who were evacuated from conflict-ridden Syria arrived at Delhi's IGI Airport on December 14. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), a total of 77 Indian citizens have been brought back from Syria as of the same day. Syria's newly appointed Prime Minister, Mohammed al-Bashir, has prioritized the repatriation of Syrian refugees living abroad as a major initiative. However, the government is grappling with several challenges, including recent unrest near the tomb of Hafez al-Assad, which was set on fire. Additionally, concerns about Syria's political future—particularly Iran’s influence in the region—have been raised by Hezbollah and Israeli officials.
14 December,2024 12:42 PM IST
Tesla CEO Elon Musk slammed PM Trudeau’s “proud feminist” remark and called him an “insufferable tool”. Musk launched a scathing attack on Trudeau, further predicting that his tenure as Canadian PM won’t last long. Meanwhile the US, Canada relationship soured as President-Elect Donald Trump threatened to impose a 25% tariff. Donald Trump mocked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the "governor" of the “Great State of Canada”. He reportedly told Canadian PM Justin Trudeau his country should become the 51st state if it can't fix trade and border issues. President Elect Trump mocked Trudeau about Canada becoming the 51st state if the country can't handle his promised tariff. The Musk-Trudeau conflict may act as a catalyst for the soured relations between the United States and Canada. Meanwhile, Elon Musk will lead the 'Department of Government Efficiency' along with Vivek Ramaswamy
13 December,2024 04:54 PM IST
On the 13th Anniversary of the Parliament Attack 2001, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge, Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, Union HM Amit Shah, Union Ministers JP Nadda, Kiren Rijiju and others paid tribute to the fallen Jawans, at the Parliament.
13 December,2024 12:47 PM IST
The Government of India has successfully evacuated 75 Indian nationals from Syria due to the recent unrest in the country. This evacuation was carried out with coordination between the Indian embassies in Damascus and Beirut, after carefully assessing the security situation and responding to requests from Indian citizens in Syria. One of the evacuees, Ravi Bhushan, shared his terrifying experience after being brought back to safety. Speaking to ANI, he described the alarming conditions he faced in Syria. The evacuation aimed to ensure the safety and well-being of Indian citizens caught in the crisis, as the situation in the country worsened, and the government worked to bring them home amidst growing concerns.
12 December,2024 05:40 PM IST
A major explosion occurred in Kabul, Afghanistan, on December 11, near a mosque, killing Khalil Rahman Haqqani, the Afghan Taliban's acting Refugees Minister, along with six others. Haqqani was leaving the mosque after afternoon prayers when the blast happened. The Taliban spokesperson accused the Islamic State group of the attack, but ISIS did not claim responsibility. Haqqani was a senior leader of the Haqqani network, known for carrying out major attacks during the 20-year war. The U.S. had labeled him a "global terrorist" in 2011 and offered a $5 million reward for his capture. The Taliban had taken control of Afghanistan in 2021, but attacks in urban areas continue.
12 December,2024 04:33 PM IST
The situation in Syria continues to be a major focus for many countries after Syrian rebels overthrew President Assad’s regime. Taking advantage of the chaos in Syria, the IDF has strengthened its presence along the Golan Heights at the Israel-Syria border. On December 11, the IDF released a video showing Israeli troops carrying out operations in a buffer zone near the Golan Heights. The IDF stated that the goal of these operations was to protect both the people of the Golan Heights and all Israeli civilians. However, despite the video release, Israel denied on December 10 that its forces had advanced into Syria beyond the Golan Heights buffer zone, insisting they had not crossed the line.
12 December,2024 04:15 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
