Month: November 2024

As the US gears up for the 2024 presidential election, the potential return of Republican nominee Donald Trump has significant implications for India. Trump’s commitment to strengthening the India-US bilateral ties, particularly in trade, defense, and counter-terrorism, could reshape the geopolitical landscape and present both opportunities and challenges for India.

The inaugural J&K assembly session witnessed chaos as PDP MLA Waheed Para introduced a resolution challenging Article 370’s abrogation. BJP members vehemently opposed it, leading to heated exchanges. LG Manoj Sinha, in his address, lauded the peaceful elections and assured efforts for the restoration of statehood.

Lahore, Pakistan, experienced hazardous levels of air pollution for two consecutive days, ranking as the second most polluted city globally. The Punjab government attributed the pollution to winds carrying pollutants from India, specifically Amritsar and Chandigarh. They called for dialogue and cooperation between both countries to address the transboundary smog issue effectively.

Pakistan’s parliament has approved a bill extending the tenure of the army, navy, and air force chiefs from three to five years. The move, passed amidst opposition protests, is seen as a setback for former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who has accused the military of orchestrating his removal from office.

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Delhi government and police seeking an explanation for the non-compliance with its firecracker ban order during Diwali. The court highlighted the alarming air pollution levels in the city and indicated a potential year-round ban on firecrackers in the National Capital Region (NCR) to combat the issue.

From government agencies to private citizens – many are planning for Election Day unrest by boarding up their buildings. The Secret Service confirmed that it was erecting barriers around major sites in the nation’s capital, including the White House and the vice president’s residence at the U.S. Naval Observatory. Meanwhile, private businesses in major cities,…

Western security officials reportedly said they believe Russia is plotting to plant explosives aboard either commercial or passenger airplanes bound for the United States and Canada.  Two incendiary devices were shipped using the German logistics company DHL and ignited at DHL logistics hubs in Leipzig, Germany, and in Birmingham, England, in July, sparking a multinational…

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is telling Americans “do NOT vote for me” on the eve of Election Day, adding in a video that a vote for Trump is “the only way that we can get me and everything I stand for into Washington, D.C. and fulfill the mission that motivated my campaign.”  The fresh plea…