The Supreme Court has commented that legislators appear to have forgotten to be respectful during dissent. This observation was made during a case involving RJD's Sunil Kumar Singh, who was expelled from Bihar legislature for alleged misconduct. The court refused to stay bypolls for Singh's seat and will have a final hearing on his petition in January.
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Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, will be laid to rest on Saturday in St Peter’s Square, concluding his 12-year papacy. World leaders, including US President Trump and UK Prime Minister Starmer, will attend. He will lie in state for three days, and his wish was to be buried at the Basilica of St Mary Major.
The DGCA has fined Akasa Rs 10 lakh for not compensating seven passengers who were denied boarding on a Bengaluru-Pune flight on Sept 6, 2024. Akasa grounded the original plane, and the replacement had non-operational seats. Despite arranging an alternate flight with IndiGo, Akasa failed to adhere to compensation rules until a show cause notice was issued.
President-elect Donald Trump receives an unconditional discharge for his hush-money conviction shortly before his inauguration, making history as the first felon president. Trump was sentenced remotely, focusing on allegations of misrecorded business documents to hide a payment to Stormy Daniels, a claim he denies with political motivations.
The teaser of Salman Khan starrer 'Sikandar' has been unveiled. The film is directed by AR Murugadoss and sees Khan alongside Rashmika Mandanna. It is set to release on Eid 2025.
Hamas and Islamic Jihad agree to a Gaza ceasefire and a prisoner exchange deal with Israel, where 33 hostages will be swapped for 1,000 Palestinian prisoners. This deal includes a phased release plan and ongoing negotiations for remaining captives. Israel maintains a buffer zone within Gaza, with international mediation from the US, Qatar, and Egypt.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized the seriousness of the 2023 attack on the Indian consulate in San Francisco, calling for accountability from the US. The assailants attempted arson and vandalized the consulate. Pro-Khalistani protestors were involved. An investigation was initiated, and the FBI assured aggressive pursuit of the culprits.
The MI Emirates secured their first win of the ILT20 2025 season with a 26-run victory against the Dubai Capitals. Tom Banton and Nicholas Pooran hit half-centuries, and Fazalhaq Farooqi delivered excellent bowling. Despite Shai Hope's century, the Capitals fell short, finishing at 161, unable to chase the Emirates' 187. Player of the Match: Tom Banton.
Shubman Gill's unbeaten century (101 not out) and Mohammed Shami's five-wicket haul propelled India to a six-wicket victory over Bangladesh in their Champions Trophy opener. India reached the target of 229, thanks to an 87-run stand between Gill and KL Rahul, who remained not out at 41. Closer to reaching his eighth ODI hundred, the 25-year-old Indian vice-captain, labelled by his captain Rohit Sharma as a “very, very classy player†in the pre-match presser, flicked Tanzim for a six to deep... Expand
India voted with 158 other countries at the UN General Assembly for resolutions demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of hostages, and access to humanitarian aid. The assembly also supported the UN agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA), despite Israel's ban on its operations, urging Israel to respect international law and allow aid delivery.