The United States' THAAD missile defense system was used in Israel for the first time to intercept a Houthi ballistic missile from Yemen. The interception's success is under analysis, with no confirmation if it was by the American or Israeli system. THAAD is designed to destroy missiles using hit-to-kill technology.
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Excise Minister RB Timmapur, a Dalit, asserts his capability to become Karnataka CM, questioning why someone from his community can't hold the top post. Although unsure of Congress Legislature Party's approval, he would follow the high command's decision. BJP criticizes the internal strife within Congress.
Chaitra Navratri, celebrated in March or April, marks the beginning of the Hindu lunar year and symbolizes the victory of good over evil. Devotees observe fasts, pray to Goddess Durga in her nine forms, and end the celebration with Ram Navami, the birth of Lord Rama.
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The death toll from Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) in Maharashtra has reached nine, with Mumbai and Pune reporting their first and eighth fatalities respectively. The total number of cases has risen to 203. Assam and Tamil Nadu have each reported a GBS-related death, while two suspected fatalities in Kolkata remain unconfirmed.
Following the terror attack in Pahalgam, which resulted in the deaths of at least 28 tourists, the Leader of Opposition spoke with Home Minister Amit Shah to assess the situation. He also contacted Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and J&K PCC President Tariq Karra, advocating for justice and support for the victims' families.
Haryana BJP issued a show cause notice to minister Anil Vij for his critical public statements against the party leadership and CM Nayab Singh Saini. Vij accused Saini's aide of supporting a rival candidate in the previous assembly election and demanded the resignation of the party chief, Mohan Lal Badoli, due to a gang rape case against him.
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Delhi received 41.2 mm of rain in the past 24 hours till 8.30 am on Saturday, marking the highest single-day December rainfall in 101 years. The heavy rainfall resulted from an active western disturbance and its interaction with easterly winds. The city's air quality improved to 'moderate,' with an AQI of 152.