The Supreme Court has directed the President of India to consider the mercy petition of Balwant Singh Rajoana, a death row convict in the assassination case of former Punjab CM Beant Singh. Rajoana has been imprisoned for 29 years and chose not to challenge his 2007 death sentence.

During a press briefing, Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's slogan, alleging a connection between the slogan and the awarding of Mumbai's Dharavi redevelopment project to the Adani Group. Gandhi framed the Maharashtra election as a contest between billionaires and the poor, pledging that a Congress government would prioritize farmers, the underprivileged, and the unemployed.

Violence continues to grip Manipur, claiming seven lives on Monday, including a protester in Jiribam. The discovery of bodies in Assam's Barak River heightened tensions. Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a high-level meeting to address the crisis, as curfews and internet shutdowns remain in effect. Public anger over the violence has escalated, with mobs targeting politicians' homes.

The Supreme Court has rebuked the Delhi government for delaying the implementation of stricter pollution control measures, ordering that GRAP Stage 4 remain in effect regardless of AQI fluctuations. The court stressed the urgency of the situation, emphasizing the right to a clean environment and criticizing inadequate enforcement of existing measures like the firecracker ban.

As Black Friday approaches, Seychellois entrepreneurs are being asked to seize the opportunity to promote their businesses and the products they have to offer. The chief executive of the Enterprise Seychelles Agency (ESA), Lisa Lautoy, made the statement during a recent press conference in which she called on businesses to participate in the event from November 28 to 30. «Black Friday is usually celebrated on the last Friday of November, this will be on the 29th this year, when businesses take the opportunity to promote their products, this is usually through mega sales. Here in Seychelles, we are not asking businesses to do mega sales. However, this is a day to promote your business, so seize the opportunity and make the most of the day,» said Lautoy. She explained that apart from sales, businesses could use other tactics to promote their business «For example, if your shop usually closes at 4.30 pm or 5 pm, if possible, on that day especially if you are in the town area you should keep your shop open longer.» Lautoy said, «This year, ESA will be collaborating with the Shreeji Group, which has different businesses under its portfolio such as Ani Décor, Gopi supermarket, and Lakshmi, that will be holding a three-day mega sale event at Camion Hall. Given that we are doing this event in town, we encourage other businesses to take this opportunity and extend their opening hours.» She stated that most often people complain about the opening hours of shops especially in the town area given that a large majority of customers end up working around the same time that the shops close. Lautoy said this opportunity would surely allow these businesses to establish contact with more clients and they can even market their products for the upcoming festive season.

Many in Somali society are concerned that online bravado can cross the line into hate speech, worsening clan-based rivalries

The peace at Institute of Technical Education (ITE) College West was shattered when a loud blast rocked the car park at 11am. Sensing that his presence was discovered, a «suicide bomber» detonated his backpack containing an improvised explosive device, injuring six students who were heading to class. Shortly after the «attack», several students, who are Civil Defence Lionhearters, rushed to the scene and tended to the wounded. Trained in improvised first aid and emergency skills by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), they used items such as belts and ties to stop the bleeding before SCDF officers arrived. The Singapore Police Force's (SPF) Ground Response Force and the Emergency Response Team from Jurong Police Division were also activated to the scene. The drama on Monday (Nov 18) was part of the counter-terrorism and emergency preparedness exercise code-named Exercise Heartbeat. The exercise was organised by the SPF, supported by SCDF, in collaboration with ITE College West and Public-Private Partnership Infrastructure Management, which is the premise owner of ITE College West campus. 

The political landscape of Malawi has been rocked by Dalitso Kabambe’s unexpected yet emphatic victory in the UTM (United Transformation Movement) primaries. For many, the outcome was surprising, but to those who have been watching the twists and turns of Malawian politics, it’s a clear testament to the poor leadership decisions made by former President […] The post Kabambe’s landslide victory: A scathing indictment of APM’s leadership failures appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

England secured promotion back to the top tier of the Nations League with a 5-0 romp over 10-man Ireland in interim manager Lee Carsley's last game in charge at Wembley on Sunday.

A rare Israeli strike in central Beirut killed the Hezbollah militant group’s chief spokesman on Sunday, while an Israeli strike in northern Gaza ’s Beit Lahiya killed at least 30 people, a hospital director there told The Associated Press.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Foreign Minister Ambassador Ahmed Moalim Fiqi received the credentials of the new International Organization for Migration (IOM) Chief of Mission to Somalia, Manuel Marques Pereira, during a meeting in Mogadishu on Sunday.

On Friday, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed 1,000 shelter kits, 1,000 clothing kits, and 80 tents to displaced persons in the Banadir region of the Federal Republic of Somalia.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia expresses its condolence to the people of Somaliland on the passing away of former President Ahmed Mohamed Mohamud (Siilaanyo).

Russia unleashed its largest air strike on Ukraine in almost three months on Sunday, launching 120 missiles and 90 drones that killed at least seven people and caused severe damage to the power system, officials said.

US-based NPR broadcaster notes that the stock of such missiles in Ukraine is limited, since they have already been used during the conflict

According to Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, the minister will hold a series of bilateral talks and meetings on the summit’s sidelines

«The global situation is approaching the dangerous threshold,» Kim Jong Un said

«The American imperialism has entered a phase of madness and revenge,» the Venezuelan president noted

These weapons were authorized for use in the Kursk Region only, the news outlet said

Eighteen children from Ewarton Primary School in St Catherine were earlier this month treated to full medical eye evaluation and refractive/optical evaluations through Viewpoint Ophthalmology and Dermatology. The effort was coordinated through...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP): Disgruntled X users are again flocking to Bluesky, a newer social media platform that grew out of the former Twitter before billionaire Elon Musk took it over in 2022. While it remains small compared to established online...

A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that eight million people die annually from smoking related complications. Despite efforts by governments and various organisations to create awareness about the dangers, around 1.3...

The Spirits Pool Association of Jamaica has thrown its support behind the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) and its ruling to grant a geographical indication (GI) designation for ‘Jamaican Rum’. The body said the landmark decision...

WESTERN BUREAU: Councillors in the St James Municipal Corporation (StJMC) are calling for greater enforcement from the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) in punishing individuals who illegally dump in their divisions, particularly in...

Hira Devi, an octogenarian from a Uttarakhand ghost village, is set to make her film debut in 'Pyre' at the Tallinn Black Nights International Film Festival. The film, inspired by Devi's own life, tells the story of an elderly couple's love.

Delhi's air quality plunged to its worst this season, reaching the 'severe plus' category. The Commission for Air Quality Management implemented emergency measures, including halting physical classes for most students and urging work-from-home arrangements. Construction activities, even on crucial projects, are now banned, and vehicular restrictions intensified.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Rio de Janeiro to participate in the 19th G20 Leaders' Summit. As part of the G20 Troika, India will play a key role in the summit, building on its successful presidency last year.

Mumbai is bracing for a series of dry days in November due to the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections. To ensure a peaceful election process, alcohol sales will be restricted on November 18, 19, 20, and 23. The BMC has also declared November 20 a public holiday to encourage voter participation.

Tributes flow for croc hunter George Craig, who helped put Far North Queensland on the tourism map and led a remarkable life of adventure.

Tributes flow for croc hunter George Craig, who helped put Far North Queensland on the tourism map and led a remarkable life of adventure.

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BEIRUT (AP) — An Israeli strike early Sunday in Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza killed at least 30 people, the director of a hospital there told The Associated Press. Hosam Abu Safiya with Kamal Adwan hospital in Beit Lahiya also said there...

A St Ann man who allegedly brandished an illegal gun on a woman during an argument has been arrested by the Ocho Rios police. The 37 year old is being held on suspicion of possession of a prohibited weapon and unauthorised possession of...