Horn of Africa countries forecast to face flooding risks
Nairobi, Nov 20 (IANS) Eight countries in the Horn of Africa region are set to receive more than usual rainfall leading to floods, the Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) announced. “More than usual rainfall expected in most parts of Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Somalia, Ethiopia and […]
Three Palestinians killed in clashes with Israeli forces in West Bank
Ramallah, Nov 20 (IANS) Three Palestinian men were killed in clashes with Israeli forces after they were surrounded near the town of Qabatiya in Jenin, West Bank. “We were informed by the General Authority for Civil Affairs that three young men were killed by Israeli forces’ bullets near Qabatiya,” the Ramallah-based Palestinian Health Ministry said […]
J’khand records 31.37 pc voter turnout, polling officer in Deoghar removed over ‘bias’
Ranchi, Nov 20 (IANS) Voting for the second and final phase of the Jharkhand assembly elections is underway, with 31.37 per cent of voters turning out till 11 a.m. At 38.35 per cent, Maheshpur in Santhal Pargana has recorded the highest voter turnout, followed by Silli in Ranchi (37.60 per cent), Sarath (36.86 per cent), […]
Pramod Tiwari accuses BJP of electoral misconduct, says INDIA Bloc will win
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Congress leader Pramod Tiwari on Wednesday expressed confidence in the INDIA Bloc’s performance in the ongoing Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly elections and Uttar Pradesh bypolls and accused the BJP of resorting to unethical means, including the distribution of cash to influence voters, and raised concerns over electoral irregularities. Speaking on […]
Four-storey building in Hyderabad tilts, authorities begin demolition
Hyderabad, Nov 20 (IANS) Authorities in Hyderabad began demolishing a four-storey building that suddenly tilted, triggering panic among residents. Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) with the help of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) and other agencies was demolishing the structure in Siddiq Nagar in the Gachibowli area. Before launching the demolition, the […]
Bengal school job case: HC grants conditional bail to suspended TMC leader Kuntal Ghosh
Kolkata, Nov 20 (IANS) A single judge bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Wednesday, granted conditional bail to the suspended youth Trinamool Congress leader Kuntal Ghosh who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in January 2023 in connection with the cash-for-school job case. The bail was granted by the single judge bench of […]
Cryptocurrency fraud: Sharad Pawar slams BJP for naming his daughter
Baramati, Nov 20 (IANS) NCP(SP) Chief Sharad Pawar on Wednesday slammed the BJP for levelling allegations against his daughter and party MP Supriya Sule in connection with cryptocurrency fraud. “This is a classic example to show how BJP can stoop such a low. The IPS officer, who had made the complaint and allegations against Supriya […]
Jharkhand polls: Babulal Marandi, prominent figures cast votes amid voter enthusiasm
Ranchi, Nov 20 (IANS) The Jharkhand Assembly elections saw key political leaders and citizens actively participating in the democratic process. BJP state president and Rajdhanwar constituency candidate Babulal Marandi cast his vote in his native village of Kodaibank, located in the Tisri block of Giridih district. Speaking to the media after casting his vote, Marandi […]
Rising pollution: Schools closed in Rajasthan’s Khairthal-Tijara district from today
Jaipur, Nov 20 (IANS) In view of the rising pollution, schools were closed in Rajasthan’s Khairthal-Tijara district from Wednesday till November 23. Owing to pollution in the area, the Rajasthan government had announced the closure of schools from November 20 to 23 in Khairthal-Tijara district on Wednesday itself. Officials said the orders for school closure […]
Bengal govt to submit report on Beldanga clashes to Calcutta HC
Kolkata, Nov 20 (IANS) West Bengal government, on Wednesday, will submit a report to a division bench of the Calcutta High Court on the action taken by the administration over the clashes between two groups at Beldanga in Murshidabad district on the night of November 16. State government sources said the report will have details […]
