Moving ahead with its ‘one nation, one election’ plan, the government in September accepted the recommendations of the high-level committee for holding simultaneous polls for the Lok Sabha, state assemblies and local bodies in a phased manner.
Author: Press Trust of India
FBI Director Christopher Wray says he will resign before Trump-era begins
The FBI director told his colleagues that his goal is to keep the focus on the mission — “the indispensable work they are doing on behalf of the American people every day”.
Singapore urges foreign powers to not take advantage of fissures in Syrian society
The complex situation in Syria can only be resolved definitively through an inclusive, Syrian-led political process as affirmed in the UN Security Council Resolution 2254. Any meaningful political solution must respect the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence of Syria, it said.
US wants India-Bangladesh to resolve disagreements peacefully
Ever since former PM Sheikh Hasina’s ouster in August, violence against minorities, including Hindus — who make up almost eight percent of the country’s population, as per a 2022 census — has increased.
Indian Americans march from White House to US Capitol in protest against spate of attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh
Raising slogans like “We Want Justice” and “Protect Hindus”, the peaceful demonstrators have urged the outgoing Joe Biden administration and the incoming Donald Trump administration to ask the new government in Bangladesh (headed by Muhammad Yunus) to take steps to protect Hindus and also to take action against those attacking Hindus.
World Chess Championship: D Gukesh 1.5 points away from maiden trophy with win in 11th game against Ding Liren
Things turned upside down when Liren went for completing his development and missed out on a simple manoeuvre that would have probably given the defending champion slightly better prospects.
If US is subsidising Canada and Mexico, they should become states: Donald Trump
Trump, 78, has threatened to impose hefty tariffs on both Canada and Mexico if they don’t stop the flow of illegal immigrants into the US through their territories.
Donald Trump vows to deport 13,000 criminals, focus on legal immigration for law-abiding applicants
Incoming US President Donald Trump on Sunday, December 8, said he would go ahead with his plans to deport all illegal immigrants after entering the Oval Office, and said, at the same time, he would make it easier for people to come in, a move that could be helpful to Indians, who mostly enter the country legally.
Coffee consumption linked to increased lifespan, new research reveals
Researchers from Portugal suggested that as the global population ages, regular, moderate consumption of coffee could play an important role in supporting a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
India’s Foreign Secretary to visit Bangladesh on December 9 amid strain in ties
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Misri will travel to Bangladesh to attend a meeting under the framework of Foreign Office Consultations.
