Failed Climate Talks, Middle East Wars: 5 Takeaways From G20 Summit In Brazil
G20 leaders met in Rio de Janeiro on Monday for talks on climate change, ongoing wars in Ukraine, Gaza and Lebanon, and more, at a forum that highlighted differences between world powers but also delivered some successes. Here are five key takeaways from the summit: No climate breakthrough Hopes were high that G20 leaders would […]
Meta Plans To Appeal Indian Regulator’s Rs 213 Crore Penalty Order
After the Competition Commission imposed a Rs 213-crore penalty on Meta in relation to WhatsApp privacy policy, the company said it disagrees with the watchdog’s decision and plans to appeal. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Monday asked WhatsApp to refrain from sharing user data with other applications, owned by Meta, for advertising purposes […]
Rahul Gandhi Shares Photo With Indira Gandhi On Her Birth Anniversary
Congress MP and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi at Shakti Sthal on her birth anniversary. Taking to social media X, Rahul Gandhi shared photos from his childhood with Indira Gandhi and wrote in a post how his grandmother Indira Gandhi was an example of courage […]
“Escalating War”: Donald Trump’s Allies Slam Joe Biden Over Missiles For Ukraine
Donald Trump’s allies voiced vehement criticism Monday of President Joe Biden’s decision to let Ukraine use US-supplied long-range missiles for attacks inside Russia, accusing him of a dangerous escalation. With two months left in office, lame-duck US President Biden made a major policy change that yields to a long-standing request from Ukraine as it fights […]
Domestic Air Passenger Traffic Crosses 5.05 Lakh Mark On November 17
Marking a new record, domestic air passenger traffic crossed the 5 lakh mark for the first time in a single day on Sunday, reflecting strong travel demand amid festive and wedding season. In a post on X on Monday evening, the civil aviation ministry said that on November 17, Indian skies witnessed a historic milestone […]
Delhi Metro And NCR Transport Corporation Launch Integrated QR-Ticketing System Enabling Seamless Travel
Delhi Metro and NCR Transport Corporation on Monday launched an integrated QR-ticketing system allowing passengers to book tickets for both transporters through their respective mobile applications, a statement from RRTS said. Commuters can now book Delhi Metro QR code tickets through the RRTS Connect app and Namo Bharat QR code tickets through the DMRC Momentum […]
PM Modi Pays Tributes To Indira Gandhi On Her 107th Birth Anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid homage to India’s first woman Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi, on the occasion of her 107th birth anniversary. Posting a message on X, the Prime Minister said, “Tributes to our former Prime Minister, Smt. Indira Gandhi Ji on her birth anniversary.” Indira Gandhi, popularly known as the ‘Iron Lady […]
Where Is Meghan Markle? Questions Grow About Duchess Of Sussex’s Absence
November 27 marks seven years since Meghan Markle, then an actress, blogger, and Los Angeles native, stood beside Prince Harry in Kensington Palace’s Sunken Garden to announce their engagement. Since becoming the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan has been one of the most talked-about figures worldwide. However, as 2024 unfolds, questions are emerging about her unusually […]
‘Can hit lung function’: Exposure to even one hour of Delhi toxic smog may cost you
NEW DELHI: On Monday, Delhiites were thrust into a harrowing battle against the worst pollution this season, compelled to breathe air laden with dangerous contaminants and navigating a shroud of thick toxic smog.Even one hour of exposure to high levels of particulate pollutants, warn medical experts, can trigger immediate negative health impacts. When these particles […]
Where was Biden? The G-20 photo shows him out of the picture
(AP photo) Under sunshine and clear blue skies against a picture-perfect backdrop of Rio’s iconic Sugarloaf Mountain, the Group of 20 leaders gathered for their “family photo.” There was just one snag: US President Joe Biden was missing.The traditional photo opportunity descended into farce on Monday when Biden, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Italian […]
China’s foreign minister meets Jaishankar, calls for resumption of direct flights
Jaishankar meets Wang Yi. NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi met on Monday night met during the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro to discuss next steps after Ladakh disengagement.The ministers acknowledged the progress made on the recent disengagement in border areas of Ladakh and discussed future steps […]
‘Vibe is good’: Elon Musk, Donald Trump and Robert F Kennedy Jr bond over McDonald’s meal
Tesla CEO Elon Musk shared a McDonald’s meal with US President-elect Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr and Robert F Kennedy Jr on Donald Trump Force One.Musk on Monday shared a photo on X where the Trump team was seen having American fast foods including Filet-O-Fish sandwiches, Big Macs, and quarter-pounders.On X, he shared his thoughts […]