INDIA
Protests Against Atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh Persist in Northeast India
On the occasion of International Human Rights Day, activists of Lok Jagaran Manch, Assam, staged a protest in front of the office of the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Guwahati against the ongoing atrocities, harassment and intimidation of Hindus in the neighbouring country.
India Evacuates 75 Nationals from Syria After Rebel Forces Overthrow Assad Regime
The evacuation was undertaken amid a rapidly deteriorating security situation in the country post the collapse of the Assad regime. The MEA confirmed the successful operation as the evacuees crossed over to Lebanon, adding that they would be coming back to India in the near future through commercial flights.
Tibetan Administration Reaffirms Commitment to Peaceful Resolution
In a statement to mark the 35th anniversary of the conferment of the Nobel Peace Prize to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the CTA said autonomy means to handle all own religious, cultural, linguistic, education, health, and environmental affairs, as guaranteed by the Chinese constitution and under the law on Regional National Autonomy.
SC Questions Duration of Freebies, Urges Focus on Creating Job Opportunities
A Bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice Manmohan was taken aback when the Centre informed the court that 81 crore people were being given free or subsidised ration under the National Food Security Act.
India Takes 'Balanced' Stance on West Asia Conflict, Says Jaishankar in Bahrain
Jaishankar, 69, also restated that India supports a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine issue while interacting with the Indian community here.
Varanasi Students Protest for Removal of Mosque from College Campus
On Friday, hundreds of students gathered at the college gate, shouting "Jai Shri Ram" and waving saffron flags. They attempted to enter the campus, but were stopped by police.
PM Modi Pledges to Enhance Connectivity with Approval of Delhi Metro's Fourth Phase
Taking this to social media platform X, PM Modi wrote in a post, "We are committed to improving connectivity across the country. In this direction, our government has approved the Rithala-Kundli corridor under the fourth phase of Delhi Metro in the National Capital Region. This will make commuting between Delhi and Haryana easier."
India Advises Caution for Nationals in Conflict-Stricken Syria
"In view of the situation prevailing in Syria, Indian nationals are advised to avoid all travel to Syria, until further notification," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in its advisory.
Farmers’ March: Haryana Suspends Mobile Internet in Parts of Ambala
On Friday, officials said the suspension is aimed at maintaining peace and public order in the region.
Gaganyaan: India’s First Uncrewed Spaceflight Mission Expected This Month
In Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh said that the first uncrewed or experimental mission was expected by the end of 2024. Further, further two uncrewed missions were targeted for Q3 of 2025 and Q1 of 2026 respectively.
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