Morning Digest | China steps up LAC air drills as talks stall; Sri Lankan Parliament to directly elect President today, and more
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China steps up LAC air drills as talks stall
China on Tuesday defended its stepped-up military activity near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) as “normal”, amid concerns from India on Chinese aircraft flying close to the contested areas even as border talks remain in a stalemate. After Chinese aircraft flew close to contested areas along the LAC, India scrambled aircraft in response and also raised the matter with the Chinese side, according to reports.
Sri Lanka to witness three-way contest for Presidency
Sri Lanka will witness a three-cornered race for Presidency on Wednesday, as the island awaits a new leader and government after an astounding people’s uprising ousted Gotabaya Rajapaksa last week. Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe; the formerly Rajapaksa-aligned, and now independent Dullas Alahapperuma; and the leftist Anura Kumara Dissanayake were on Tuesday nominated by parties in Parliament, a day ahead of the poll through a secret ballot.
Rishi Sunak tops new vote to edge closer to final spot in British PM race
Former U.K. Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, held on to his lead in the Tory contest after the fourth round of voting on Tuesday sent former equalities minister Kemi Badenoch out of the race with 59 votes from fellow Tory MPs. Mr. Sunak (42) won 118 votes, a gain of three since the third round of voting on Monday night. Trade minister Penny Mordaunt came in second with 92 votes, a gain of 10 votes since Monday, followed by Foreign Secretary Liz Truss who got 86 votes.
Sri Lanka failed to show fiscal prudence, India’s help unprecedented: Jaishankar
M. K. Faizy or K. Moideen Kutty was re-elected as the national president of the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) at the party’s two-day sixth national representative council meeting which ended here on Wednesday.
KEONICS will replace 17 non-compliant computers supplied to the Karnataka Information Commission following specification issues.
Amit Shah praises Gita Press for preserving Sanatan consciousness and shaping generations through literature and culture.
Madras High Court approves Chennai Corporation's plan for 300 shops at Marina Beach, appointing a retired judge to oversee allocations.
Hical Technologies rolls out ‘Corporate Commute’ to encourage employees to shift to public transport
Hical Technologies launches 'Corporate Commute' to promote public transport use among employees, enhancing sustainable commuting in Bengaluru.
Opposition condemns transfer of magistrate who ordered FIR against police in Sambhal violence, calling it politically motivated and undermining judicial independence.
Northern Railway extends Delhi-Katra special train services with four additional trips due to high passenger demand until January 27.
Lancet experts advocate for citizen-centric healthcare reforms in India, emphasizing its potential leadership role in the Global South.
Trump reiterates his claim of stopping the India-Pakistan war, despite India's denials of third-party intervention.
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan highlights Indian start-ups' potential to tackle global challenges at CMRIT's Silver Jubilee celebrations.
Explore the decline of Bengaluru's BDA complexes and the implications of their upcoming redevelopment on community spaces and services.
EU lawmakers suspend U.S. trade deal negotiations amid protests over Trump's Greenland acquisition demands and tariff threats.
Congress faces opposition from BJP and JD(S) in a stormy session over the controversial VB-G RAM-G job scheme reforms.