Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu is on a five-day state visit to China which began on January 8. Sou Beijing: Amid the lapsing diplomatic relations, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Tuesday appealed for the promotion of tourism to his country. He was addressing the listeners at Maldives Business Forum in Fujian Province. In his words, China was the biggest market for Maldives in the pre-Covid era. However, the numbers declined drastically as corona waves hit the shores. The President wants the numbers to boost up and make China the most valuable market in terms of tourism. Maldives President calls China Closest…
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The death of the Hezbollah commander, Wissam Tawil, seems detrimental to any possibility of peace talks in the region. Israel Defence Minister has warned that they can “copy-paste” the country’s actions in Gaza to Beirut. Source: X Beirut: As the tensions continue to escalate, Israeli drone strike on Monday killed a senior Hezbollah commander of Radwan Force in southern Lebanon, as per Lebanese security sources. This comes days after Saleh Al-Arouri’s killing. The Shiite militant group suffered a significant loss with the death of Wissam Tawil, their highest-ranking member. The conflicts started on October 8, a day after Hamas carried…
Bangladesh Election witnessed yet another boycott as the ruling party emerged triumphant on Sunday. The questionable fairness of the poll was further tainted by the voter turnout of 40 percent. Source: X Dhaka: In a controversy-laden poll, The Awami League led by incumbent Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina emerged victorious for a record fifth time on Sunday. The PM secured her fourth consecutive win in the 12th general election. The Awami League managed to secure 222 out of the total 300 seats. The 76-year-old leader, who contested from Gopalganj-3 constituency, earned 2,49,965 votes. Her closest opponent M Nizam Uddin Lashkar, under…
On January 5, 2024, the Indian Navy’s esteemed marine commandos effectively executed a courageous rescue mission in the North Arabian Sea. Their mission was to save a total of 21 crew members, including 15 Indian nationals, who were aboard the Liberian-flagged vessel MV Lila Norfolk. This operation displayed their swift response in thwarting an attempted hijacking. Source: ANI New Delhi: Indian Navy showcased a ‘savvy action’ as its military commanders (MARCOS) on Friday successfully launched a rescue operation to save the crew onboard the distressed cargo vessel, MV Lila Norfolk. 15 of the 21 members on the Liberian-flagged vessel likely…
In Mahadev Book App case, the ED intends to provide the authorities in Dubai with the second chargesheet in order to ensure the deportation or extradition of the two primary promoters. Source: X New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has recently submitted a new charge sheet in the ongoing Mahadev betting app scam case before a special court in Raipur. In an effort to ensure the deportation or extradition of the app’s two primary promoters, Ravi Uppal and Sourabh Chandrakar, the financial crimes investigation agency will also share this second chargesheet with authorities in Dubai. This development has been reported…
In relation to the Delhi Excise Policy case, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was sent summons by the Enforcement Directorate for the third time. Skipping it by calling it unjust, the CM wrote a letter to the agency. Source: X New Delhi: Accusing the Enforcement Directorate of maintaining unwarranted secrecy, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal yet again skipped the summons sent by them. This is the third successive time that Kejriwal is rejecting the order to appear for the questioning related to the Excise Policy case. Kejriwal’s Letter to ED Skipping the summons, Kejriwal penned a letter addressed to the ED,…
Hit and run law has ignited a new line of protests by the truck drivers who feel apprehensive about the new provision that leads to 10 years of improvement and fine up to 7 lakh rupees. Source: X New Delhi: The truck drivers’ protests that gave a tumultuous start to the new year came to a halt after All India Motor Transport Congress’ (AIMTC’s) meeting with the government. AIMTC chief Amrit Lal Madan appealed to the protesters to end the strike after a meeting with MHA on Tuesday evening. The provision of the new penal law had sparked protests in…
Manipur violence unfolded a fresh tragic chapter on new year’s day. The incident erupted in the Lilong Chingjao area when unidentified gunmen in camouflage attire arrived and opened fire at the locals, killing at least four and injuring four others. File photo, Source: Scroll.in Imphal: Bloodshed writes the preface of the new year in Manipur as a fresh violence allegedly kills at least four people and injures four others in Thoubal district on Monday. The incident led to the reimposition of curfew in five valley districts, officials stated. Unidentified gunmen, dressed in camouflage attire, arrived in the Lilong Chingjao area…
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was elected as the president of Janata Dal (United) on Friday. This comes as Lalan Singh stepped down as the party’s chief. Source: X New Delhi: Ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar becomes the President of Janata Dal (United) as Lalan Singh (Rajiv Ranjan) quits. The decision was taken at the party’s national executive meeting on Friday. It has been reported that the majority of influential figures within the party believe that Nitish Kumar, who is the party’s most prominent figure, should assume leadership of the organization during this critical period.…
Eight Navy officers, arrested in August last year and sentenced to death in October this year, have earned a new lease on life as their punishment gets commuted to a jail term following a Qatari court judgment. Image for Representation, Source: Millenium Post In a positive turn of events, the death penalty awarded to the eight former Navy officers over an alleged case of espionage and corruption has been commuted, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated in a press release. The notification from the MEA in India acknowledges the Court of Appeal of Qatar’s verdict in the Dahra Global…
