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'Diwali Ki Safai': Hulladek collects 15000 kg waste and e-waste during festivity

It was a Diwali celebration with a difference, for sure.

Russian glide bombs, drones and a ballistic missile kill 6 in Ukraine

Around two dozen people sought psychological help following the attack that damaged houses and stores

Haiti replaces its PM, marking more turmoil in its democratic transition process

A transitionary council created to reestablish democratic order in Haiti signed a decree Sunday firing interim Prime Minister Garry Conille and replacing him with Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, a businessman who was previously considered for the job.

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi eruption displaces over 12,000

Mount Lewotobi, located in Indonesia's Nusa Tenggara province, erupted again on Monday, forcing more than 12,000 residents to evacuate, according to the Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Centre and a local official.

Cambodia scheduled to graduate from least developed country by 2029

Cambodia and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) on Monday launched a policy brief on Cambodia's graduation from the least developed country (LDC) status.

Children's book by chef Jamie Oliver is withdrawn after criticism from Indigenous Australians

A children's book written by British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has been withdrawn from sale after it was criticized for causing offense to Indigenous Australians.

Afghan security forces discover weapons, ammunition in Herat province

Afghan security personnel have discovered a large amount of weapons and ammunition in Herat province, the provincial police office said in a statement on Monday.

17 Chadian soldiers and 96 rebels killed in a Boko Haram attack, army says

Boko Haram insurgents killed 17 Chadian soldiers in a weekend attack on a military post that also left 96 of the assailants dead in the country's west, Chad's army said.

Israeli Strikes in Lebanon, While Netanyahu Speaks With Trump

Israeli President Isaac Herzog is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday

Trump announces Tom Homan, former director of immigration enforcement, will serve as 'border czar'

President-elect Donald Trump says that Tom Homan, his former acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement director, will serve as \"border czar\" in his incoming administration.

Satellite images and documents indicate China working on nuclear propulsion for new aircraft carrier

China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship, in the clearest sign yet Beijing is advancing toward producing its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, according to a new analysis of satellite imagery and Chinese government documents provided to The Associated Press.

Japan's parliament reelects struggling leader Ishiba as prime minister

Japan's parliament reelected Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday after his governing coalition suffered the worst election loss in more than a decade, forcing the struggling leader to form his second Cabinet in just over a month since taking office.

First emperor penguin known to reach Australia found on tourist beach

An emperor penguin found malnourished far from its Antarctic home on the Australian south coast is being cared for by a wildlife expert, a government department said Monday.

Fire officials describe harrowing conditions as Southern California wildfire exploded

Fire authorities on Sunday described battling fierce, howling winds and rescuing people in a fast-moving Southern California wildfire that forced thousands of people to flee and destroyed at least 168 structures and damaged 67.

OCCASIONAL NOTE

THE Wembley Exhibition has closed, and a decision has yet to be taken as to whether it will reopen next year.

A time when truth does not matter

Most people agree that actual facts matter—in such activities as debate, discussion, and reporting.

Washington may well change for the better

Donald Trump will assume the American presidency on 20 January 2025.

Uncertain future

SIR, This refers to your editorial, \"Trump it is\" (7 November). Donald Trump staged a magnificent comeback to the White House, surviving a criminal conviction, indictments, an assassin's bullet and accusations of authoritarianism.

Safety Online

Australia's proposed social media ban for those under 16, led by its government, is a bold step aimed at addressing growing concerns around children's mental health.

Inclusive Growth

India's economic growth, celebrated in aggregate terms, hides an uncomfortable truth: much of this progress has bypassed the majority of the population, particularly in rural areas.

Europe in decline?

Europeans have long believed that soft power is their best instrument to promote their values and their security. But their strong sense of moral superiority is questionable. The rise of the ultra-right and the treatment of the migrants have created a gulf between Europe's self-perception and external perception

Europe in decline?

Europeans have long believed that soft power is their best instrument to promote their values and their security. But their strong sense of moral superiority is questionable. The rise of the ultra -right and the treatment of the migrants have created a gulf between Europe's self-perception and external perception

AAP has exceptionally shown how gvt schools can run:Kejriwal

As per AAP chief's claims, now even affluent families in Delhi are opting to enroll their children in government schools instead of private ones

DUSU election: Delhi HC directs DU to begin vote counting by 26 November

The Delhi High Court on Monday instructed Delhi University to begin the counting of votes for the Delhi University Student Union (DUSU) elections by November 26, provided that all public and private properties defaced during the election campaign are cleaned and repainted within a week.

Shah approves projects worth ₹ 725.62 crore for fire services expansion

A high-level committee, under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, has approved three projects of Rs 725.62 crore under \"Expansion and Modernization of Fire Services in the states\" for Chhattisgarh, Odisha and West Bengal.

Special campaign 4.0 launched by renewable energy ministry

The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances launched special campaign 4.0 for institutionalizing Swachhata and minimizing pendency in government offices from October 2-31.

Budget worth ₹ 2.94 lakh Cr presented in AP Assembly

The YSRCP boycotted the Budget session in the Assembly to protest against the Speaker

District collector, other officials attacked in Telangana over land acquisition

In a shocking incident in Telangana, angry villagers and farmers today attacked and chased district magistrate Prateek Jain and other officials with stones and sticks at Lagacharla village of Dudyala mandal of Vikarabad district when they tried to conduct a public hearing on the acquisition of land for a pharmaceutical company.

Udhayanidhi accepts AIADMK general secy's challenge for one-on-one debate

With the opposition AIADMK general secretary Edappadi Palaniswami throwing the gauntlet at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin for a one-on-one debate on the welfare and development programmes without any notes, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi had accepted the challenge.

PM warns against forces trying to destroy society

It is imperative to understand the seriousness of this attempt and defeat these forces unitedly: PM