Morning Digest | BJP manifesto says CAA to give citizenship to all ‘eligible persons’; Biden tells Netanyahu U.S. would not take part in counter strike against Iran, and more
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BJP manifesto drops NRC, says CAA to give citizenship to all ‘eligible persons’
The BJP has dropped compilation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) from its manifesto that was released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 14. NRC was one of the prominent poll promises in the party’s 2019 manifesto. The 2024 manifesto, however, mentions “implementation of the CAA.”
Biden tells Netanyahu U.S. would not take part in Israeli counter strike against Iran
U.S. President Joe Biden has told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the United States would not participate in any Israeli counter-offensive against Iran, a White House official said on Sunday. In a statement issued late on Saturday following the attacks, Mr. Biden said he told Mr. Netanyahu that Israel had "demonstrated a remarkable capacity to defend against and defeat even unprecedented attacks."
BJP can’t be trusted, its manifesto is just a pack of lies: Mallikarjun Kharge
Criticising the Modi-led government for its failure to fulfil past poll promises such as providing two crore jobs annually and doubling the income of farmers, the Congress chief says the BJP’s manifesto is silent on issues such as rising food prices and unemployment; he also asserts the INDIA bloc’s main aim is to safeguard the Constitution and democracy.
Manipur police register Zero FIRs over killings of two Kuki-Zo men
The Editors Council claims Bangladesh's interim government allowed recent violence, linking it to the death of activist Sharif Osman Hadi.
Indian-American lawmaker Ro Khanna condemns the lynching of a Hindu garment worker in Bangladesh, urging global unity against hatred.
Internal divisions arise in the student-led NCP over a controversial alliance with Jamaat ahead of Bangladesh's upcoming elections.
Myanmar's junta holds controversial elections amid civil war, facing condemnation for repression and lack of genuine democratic participation.
Zelenskyy secures ally support en route to U.S. amid renewed Russian attacks on Ukraine and discusses peace efforts.
Iran's President claims the nation is in a full-scale, complicated war with the West, worse than the Iraq conflict.
Russia's missile strike on Kyiv kills one, escalating tensions before Zelenskyy-Trump peace talks amid ongoing conflict.
Tarique Rahman envisions a united and inclusive Bangladesh, emphasizing peace, security, and hope for all communities.
Switzerland's military chief warns the nation cannot defend against full-scale attacks, urging increased defense spending and modernization.
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake near Yilan, Taiwan, caused brief power outages but no major damage reported.
Ukraine's anti-corruption agency raids Parliament amid graft probe involving MPs, following scandals that prompted the chief of staff's resignation.
Netanyahu will meet Trump on December 29 to discuss Gaza ceasefire progress and regional security issues.
A tragic bus accident in Guatemala leaves at least 15 dead and 19 injured in dense fog on the Inter-American Highway.