Divided G20 fails to agree on climate, Ukraine
G20 leaders failed to break a deadlock in UN climate talks at a summit in Rio that was dominated by divergences over the war in Ukraine and Donald Trump's impending return to the White House.
Maha campaign ends, assembly polls tomorrow
The election campaign for the Maharashtra assembly polls ended on Monday, with the ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance vying to retain power and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) combine hoping for a strong...
Car firms threaten to pull production from the UK over EV demands
Several major car makers are lobbying ministers to lower the 22 per cent electric vehicle sales target imposed this year, as Louise Haigh said the 'mandate will not be weakened'.
Naresh sent to judicial custody till Nov 25
Meena community takes out rally in his support
Morning Digest: SpaceX’s Falcon-9 deploys India’s GSAT-N2 satellite into orbit; Global South hit by several crises due to conflicts, says PM Modi at G-20 Summit, and more
The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 19, 2024
Stockpile diapers, medication, baby food: NATO members Sweden and Finland advise citizens on how to survive war
Sweden and Finland have updated guidance to their citizens on how to survive war, as NATO allies bolster defense measures against the backdrop of the Ukraine conflict.
Court intervenes in Gauteng government’s funding blunders
Dozens of organisations have not been paid by the provincial social development department.
Inside the nuclear war leaflet given to Sweden families as WW3 fears grow
Instructions on how to stockpile food and even seek shelter during a nuclear attack are included in the pamphlet given to millions of residents in Sweden as fears grow of World War Three
Maha campaign ends, polls tomorrow
Mumbai: The election campaign for the Maharashtra assembly polls ended on Monday, with the ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance vying to retain power and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) combine hoping for...
Moscow warns U.S. over allowing Ukraine to hit Russian soil with longer-range weapons
Kremlin warns Biden's decision to let Ukraine strike Russia with U.S. missiles escalates tensions, sparking international concern.
Hong Kong pro-democracy icons sentenced to years in jail
Joshua Wong and Benny Tai were convicted for attempting subversion in a controversial national security trial.
Car driven into crowd outside primary school in China
State media says "several students and adults were injured and fell to the ground".
Tiruchendur temple elephant ‘Deivanai’ tramples mahout, his relative, to death
Temple elephant Deivanai tramples mahout and relative to death at Tiruchendur shrine, shocking devotees, leading to closure.
BJP will kick out infiltrators once in power in Jharkhand: Yogi
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that once the BJP formed the government in Jharkhand, Bangladeshi infiltrators and Rohingyas, who are taking over the rights of locals in Santhal...
A closely watched trial over Idaho’s near-total abortion ban continues Tuesday
Physicians are expected to take the stand in Idaho's capital on Tuesday to argue that the state's near-total prohibition of abortion care is jeopardizing women's health, forcing them to carry fetuses with deadly anomalies, and preventing doctors from intervening in potentially fatal medical emergencies.
Divided G20 fails to agree on climate, Ukraine
G20 leaders fail to reach climate agreement amid tensions over Ukraine and Trump's return to power.
Abkhazia: Leader of Georgia breakaway region resigns
Aslan Bzhania is quitting days after crowds stormed government buildings over a controversial pro-Russia bill.
Reporters search for checked out Biden as president misses photo op
At the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, President Joe Biden missed the official group photo, prompting a frantic search by reporters and staffers. Biden was eventually spotted behind a palm tree after the shoot.
Thousands protesting New Zealand’s Indigenous bill set to march to parliament
Political turmoil erupts in New Zealand as thousands protest a bill redefining the founding treaty between the Crown and Māori.
Manipur BJP MLAs want Centre to declare Kuki militants responsible for Jiribam killings as ‘unlawful organisation’
Manipur violence: Manipur BJP MLAs urge Centre to review AFSPA after killings, demand action against Kuki militants within 7 days.
Ghose probe panel to summon KCR, Harish
Hyderabad: Justice P Chandra Ghose Commission on the Kaleshwaram project is likely to summon former chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao and former irrigation minister T Harish Rao as the commission...
Reckless teen hits speeds of 130mph and crashes into home in dad's BMW causing £357,000 damage
Samin Ahmed, 19, ploughed through the front of a house causing serious structual damage following a police chase that saw him reach speeds of around 130mph in his dad's BMW
Dissolving historic part of Nottinghamshire 'step too far' as plan could be scrapped
Over 1,000 people opposed the plans that would have seen the historic area wiped off the map
Derbyshire homes empty for more than 10 years causing 'nuisance' and attracting 'vermin'
A number of homes in the Derbyshire Dales have been empty for more than 10 years, causing a number of issues
‘AAP govt settling Rohingyas in Delhi, giving voter cards’
Opening a new front against the AAP government, the BJP on Monday accused Chief Minister Atishi’s government of facilitating the illegal settlement of Rohingya migrants in Delhi for political gains.
Hong Kong activists get 10 years prison in biggest national security case
Dozens of activists sentenced to prison in Hong Kong's national security case under Beijing's law, crushing pro-democracy movement.
No confidence in Biren Singh govt, NPP supremo says after a day after withdrawing support
A day after withdrawing support from the BJP-led government in Manipur, National People’s Party (NPP) supremo and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Monday said that there is no confidence...
Russia vetoes UN resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in war between Sudan's rival forces
Russia vetoed UN resolution for Sudan ceasefire, sparking outrage from UK, US, and China over humanitarian crisis.
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