Morning digest | India defeats New Zealand to reach ICC World Cup final; Kuki-Zo grouping announces self-rule in some Manipur districts, and more
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The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 16, 2023
Kohli scores 50th ton as India march into World Cup final with 70-run win over New Zealand
Virat Kohli’s world record 50th ODI hundred and a scintillating century by Shreyas Iyer powered India into the final of the World Cup with a 70-run victory over New Zealand in their last-four clash here on Wednesday.
Kuki-Zo grouping announces self-rule in a few Manipur districts
The Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum (ITLF) representing the Kuki-Zo people in Manipur has announced “self-rule” in the districts dominated by the community members. The tribal community will have a separate chief minister, and government officials from the community who were forced out of State capital Imphal when the ethnic violence erupted in the State on May 3, will be given responsibilities, an ITLF leader said.
Uttarkashi tunnel collapse | Rescue of workers hinges on performance of new drill machine
An Indian Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft on November 15 flew a heavy drilling machine from Delhi to Chinyalisaur to bore a safe passage for 40 workers trapped for over three days in an under-construction tunnel 30 km away in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, officials said.
Joe Biden, Xi Jinping hold first talks in a year
Syrian state media reports Kurdish forces destroyed two key bridges in Raqqa amid advancing government troops.
Taiwanese journalist Lin Chen-you is accused of bribing military officers for sensitive information to relay to China.
Syrian army expands control over northern regions amid Kurdish clashes, following a decree recognizing Kurdish as a national language.
Indonesian authorities locate wreckage of missing surveillance plane with 11 on board; search for survivors continues amidst challenging conditions.
JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon confirms he was never offered the Federal Reserve chair, supporting Trump's claim.
Inmates in Guatemalan prisons take guards hostage, prompting negotiations as authorities refuse to meet their demands.
The EU and Mercosur sign a landmark free trade agreement, enhancing trade ties amidst global protectionism and geopolitical tensions.
EU leaders warn that Trump's tariff threats over Greenland could lead to economic decline and strain transatlantic relations.
An avalanche in Austria has claimed three more lives, raising the total fatalities to eight in recent incidents.
FBI's top 10 fugitive Alejandro Rosales Castillo arrested in Mexico, charged with murder, robbery, and kidnapping.
Israel criticizes the U.S. for announcing a Gaza oversight committee without coordination, conflicting with its policies.
Trump announces a 10% tariff on eight European nations opposing U.S. Greenland control, escalating to 25% if no deal is reached.
Thousands protest in Denmark against Trump's Greenland takeover, demanding respect for democracy and self-determination.