Second Baltic Sea telecom cable damaged: Sweden
A Swedish government minister said Tuesday (November 19, 2024) that the country was investigating a damaged telecommunications undersea cable linking Lithuania and Sweden, a day after the announcement that a cable linking Finland and Germany was cut in what Berlin considers “sabotage”.Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin told AFP in a written statement that it […]
PM Modi Visits Guyana, Aims To Strengthen Cultural Ties, Energy Links
Prime Minister Narendra Modi starts a two-day visit on Tuesday to Guyana, the energy-rich nation with strong historic cultural links with India through a large community. He will co-chair the India-CARICOM summit with 14 nations participating, underscoring India’s role as the voice of the Global South that supports the political and economic aspirations of those […]
Take Two: Joe Biden Makes It Into G20 Leaders’ Photo
The first time G20 leaders took their photo together at a summit in Rio they forgot Joe Biden. On Tuesday they had a reshoot — with the outgoing US president firmly back in the frame. Biden, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni all missed the photo on Monday due to […]
Ukraine fires US-supplied longer-range missiles into Russia, Moscow says
Army Tactical Missile Systems (Atacms) can reach up to 300km (186 miles) and are tough to intercept due to their high speed Ukraine has fired US-supplied longer-range missiles at Russian territory for the first time, the Russian government said, a day after Washington gave its permission for such attacks. US officials also confirmed use of […]
Thousands of farmers protest against inheritance tax changes
Thousands of farmers protest against inheritance tax changes Thousands of people have protested in London over changes to inheritance tax for farmers announced in the Budget. Among those marching in Whitehall was TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson, who said “it’s the end” for farmers, as he called for the government to change its mind. Prime Minister […]
Russia Vows Response After Ukraine Fires Long-Range US Missiles
Russia warned on Tuesday that it would respond after Ukraine fired longer-range US missiles at its territory for the first time, as President Vladimir Putin issued a nuclear threat on the 1,000th day of the war. A senior official told AFP that a strike on Russia’s Bryansk region earlier on Tuesday “was carried out by […]
On Camera, Speeding Tempo Rams Bike, Drags It For 100 Metres In UP
A speeding pick-up truck in Uttar Pradesh’s Jhansi rammed into a car and then crashed into a bike that was crossing over from the wrong side, flinging the rider in the air and dragging the two-wheeler along the road for some 100 metres. The bike rider sustained severe injuries and is undergoing treatment, sources said. […]
Israel Offering $5 Million Reward For Each Gaza Hostage Freed: Netanyahu
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that Israel was offering a reward of $5 million to anybody who brings out a hostage held in Gaza. “Anybody who brings out a hostage will find with us a secure way for them and their family to leave” Gaza, Netanyahu said in a video filmed inside the […]
“Exposed”: BJP Alleges Bitcoin Scam In Maharashtra Poll, Supriya Sule Reacts
The Maharashtra Congress and ally Sharad Pawar’s faction of Nationalist Congress Party have been hit by corruption allegations on the eve of the crucial state elections. A retired police officer, Ravindranath Patil,  has accused Mr Pawar’s daughter Supriya Sule  and state Congress chief Nana Patole of being involved in  a fraud case involving cryptocurrency that […]
Explaining the farming tax change row
Thousands of farmers have gathered in Westminster in protest against changes to inheritance tax rules announced in the latest budget. From April 2026, inherited agricultural assets worth more than £1m, which were previously exempt, will be liable to the tax at 20% – half the usual rate. BBC Verify’s Ben Chu takes a look at […]
At G20 Summit, PM Modi Calls For Efforts Towards A More Sustainable Future
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged the G20 grouping to accelerate efforts to ensure a cleaner and more sustainable future for all. In an address at a session on sustainable development and energy transition at the G20 summit, PM Modi said it is essential for developed countries to fulfil their commitments to provide technology […]
India, Australia Launch Renewable Energy Partnership As PM Modi, Anthony Albanese Meet
India and Australia on Tuesday officially launched the Renewable Energy Partnership aimed at boosting two-way investment in the renewable energy sectors as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese here. The two leaders held the 2nd India-Australia Annual Summit on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro […]