Indians are rapidly becoming the world's fastest-growing outbound traveler group, with experts predicting they will eventually surpass the Chinese. This surge is influencing hotel design and cuisine to cater to the unique preferences of Indian families, who often travel in multi-generational groups.

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is slated to meet his Chinese counterpart, Dong Jun, during the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus in Laos. This potential meeting, the first since 2020 border clashes, signals a step towards improved diplomatic relations as the two nations recently concluded military disengagement in eastern Ladakh.

Delhi NCR is experiencing severe air pollution, prompting the implementation of GRAP Stage 4 measures, including traffic restrictions and staggered office hours. The Supreme Court has mandated these measures remain in effect despite fluctuating AQI levels. Meanwhile, Delhi's environment minister criticizes the central government for inaction on stubble burning in neighboring states.

Anmol Bishnoi, brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, has been apprehended by California law enforcement. Facing 18 criminal cases and a ₹10 lakh reward from the NIA, Anmol is implicated in Baba Siddique's murder, allegedly coordinating logistics and procuring weapons.

During his visit to Nigeria, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with a handcrafted silver Kalash from Kolhapur. In a reciprocal gesture, PM Modi was bestowed with Nigeria's second-highest national honor, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger.

Following the controversial outcome of the UTM (United Transformation Movement) leadership election in Mzuzu, calls are intensifying for losing candidates Newton Kambala, Dr. Matthews Mtumbuka, and Patricia Kaliati to consider breaking away from the party and forming a new political movement. The leadership convention, held on Sunday, saw newcomer Dalitso Kabambe securing an overwhelming victory […] The post Calls Grow for Kambala, Kaliati, and Mtumbuka to Form New Party: A Justified Move for Malawi’s Political Future appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

At Muloza health center, in Mulanje district, Ellen Banda goes out of the facility a disappointed person. She has been provided with malaria medication, but the facility does not have pain killers. The clinician has hence advised her to buy the pain killers at a local pharmacy. “It becomes disapoting to walk a long distance […] The post The Cost of Innovation: Intellectual Property and Access to Medicines appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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According to the presidential press service, the meeting focused on the current situation, as well as the ways to stabilize it

Tensions flared up again in the Middle East on October 7, 2023 after militants from the Gaza Strip-based radical Palestinian group Hamas launched a surprise incursion on Israeli territory, killing many Israeli kibbutz residents living near the Gaza border

Russia’s Battlegroup Dnepr inflicted roughly 70 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed a US-made counterbattery radar station in its area of responsibility over the past day

A regiment of radiation, chemical and biological protection troops has been additionally deployed to the plant

Total gas consumption in the EU lost 2% in January-October 2024 year-on-year to 238 bln cubic meters

Rahul Gandhi, leader of the opposition, accused PM Modi of lying about his stance on reservation. Gandhi stated that the INDIA bloc aims to increase reservation quotas. He promised to raise ST, SC, and OBC reservations. Gandhi criticized BJP for allegedly favoring capitalists. Jharkhand and Maharashtra held assembly elections. Vote counting is scheduled for November 23.

Vijay Wadettiwar, Congress leader, dismisses dissent within the Mahayuti alliance as theatrics and highlights farmer distress, inflation, and the BJP's divisive politics as key election issues. He frames the Maharashtra assembly polls as a battle of ideologies between the Constitution and the RSS, emphasizing the MVA's commitment to social justice and economic well-being.

The Supreme Court has directed all NCR states to strictly implement GRAP Stage 4 pollution control measures, regardless of AQI fluctuations. The court mandated the formation of monitoring teams, establishment of grievance redressal mechanisms, and consideration of stopping physical classes. This decision comes as the court criticizes the Delhi government's delayed response and emphasizes citizens' right to a clean environment.

A priest in Hyderabad sustained injuries from a minor explosion that transpired near a temple on Monday. The incident occurred while the priest was clearing garbage outside the temple. Authorities swiftly responded, securing the area and transporting the injured priest to a hospital where his condition is reported as stable.

An icy dusting has covered the Scottish Highlands this morning where people were seen using brooms to clean their car windscreens.

«Russian Energy Week is not just a platform for discussing current problems and achievements in the energy sector, but also an important stage in the construction of a new global energy landscape,» Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said

According to Dmitry Suslov, retaliatory measures may include the handover of more advanced weapons to the forces «that are directly fighting against the US, particularly, in the Middle East»

The tree was selected from almost three dozen «candidates» according to «the Kremlin’s standards»

«We insist on a peaceful and diplomatic settlement of the crisis by its parties,» Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei stressed

The Russian troops destroyed two US-made Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, one German-made Marder infantry fighting vehicle and a German-made 155 mm PzH 2000 howitzer over the past day

SINGAPORE — Hin Leong founder Lim Oon Kuin was sentenced on Monday (Nov 18) to 17 years and six months jail for three charges of cheating and forgery in what prosecutors described as «one of the most serious cases of trade financing fraud that have ever been prosecuted in Singapore». The prosecution on Oct 15 sought a maximum sentence of 20 years for the 82-year-old better known as O.K. Lim, whose offences «affected the delivery of financial services in Singapore, and tarnished Singapore's hard-earned reputation as Asia's leading oil trading hub». Following a 62-day criminal trial, Lim, a legend in Singapore's oil industry, was convicted in May of two cheating charges and one count of instigating forgery for the purpose of cheating. His bail of $4 million had been extended. The former oil tycoon was found guilty of cheating HSBC through employees of his «family business», by claiming that Hin Leong had entered into two contracts to sell oil to China Aviation Oil (Singapore) and Unipec Singapore, and then applying for discounting of these purported transactions.

A tuition centre located at NEWest Mall in West Coast is offering parents free Coach bags - provided their children have attended classes with the centre for four years, Shin Min Daily News reported on Sunday (Nov 17). The Chinese Language Centre (CLC) outlet in that mall put up a sign outside their centre in October, indicating that they would be giving out these Coach bags. «In order to thank you for your support, if your same child has been studying in our centre for four years… you will get a brand-name Coach bag,» the sign reads. «Thank you for your support and trust in the past four years.» Speaking with Shin Min, a centre representative surnamed Zhang (transliteration) said that their centre was established in 2020 and the intention was to thank parents for their support. He declined to share details on the cost of each bag, how many bags they have prepared to give out and how many parents are eligible for the giveaway. Less is more? Reactions from parents about the giveaway have been mixed.

Mogadishu (HOL) — At least four people were killed and two others injured in a landmine explosion targeting a civilian vehicle on the road between Afgoye and Wanlaweyn districts in Somalia's Lower Shabelle region on Sunday afternoon.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre has declared that Jubbaland President Ahmed Madobe is ineligible to run for re-election, citing Article 70 of the Jubbaland Constitution, which limits the President to two terms.

The Mumbai Press Club criticized Rahul Gandhi for calling journalists «slaves» to their owners, deeming his remarks «condescending» and «dismissive.» The Club urged Gandhi to address systemic issues within the media industry rather than targeting individual journalists and highlighted the risks journalists face in challenging the system.

Amit Shah and PM Modi have praised the film Sabarmati Report. The film revisits the Godhra train burning incident and its aftermath. The film stars Vikrant Massey, Raashii Khanna, and Ridhi Dogra. It was released on Friday. The Sabarmati Report is based on true events. The film aims to uncover the truth of the controversial incident.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge launched a scathing attack on the BJP and RSS, calling them «poison» and «politically the most dangerous» entities in India. Kharge also criticized Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath for continuing his election rallies in Maharashtra despite the tragic fire at a Jhansi medical college.