Morning Digest: MEA calls Canada’s claims against India ‘absurd’; Three militants, LeT ‘commander’, killed in Kashmir, and more
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Canada’s allegations against Union Home Minister Amit Shah were “absurd and baseless”, said an official of the Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday (November 2, 2024). The Official Spokesperson of the Ministry, Randhir Jaiswal, said Chargé d’Affaires of the High Commission of Canada Jennifer Daubeny was summoned on Friday (November 1, 2024) and conveyed that Ottawa’s charges will have “serious consequences” for bilateral relations.
Three militants, including wanted Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) ‘commander’ Usman Lashkari, were killed in two separate anti-militancy operations in Kashmir on Saturday (November 2, 2024). Two policemen and two CRPF jawans were also injured in the operations.
Three cleaning workers hired by the Railways were mowed down by a train on the Bharathapuzha bridge at Shoranur in Palakkad district of Kerala on Saturday (November 2, 2024). A search is on for another person, who reportedly was thrown into the river after being hit by the train.
New Delhi may be looking east, at Indonesia’s new President Prabowo Subianto, as chief guest for its Republic Day 2025 celebrations, sources said. A number of high-level interactions with the new Indonesian government and defence deals are on the anvil, besides a possible invitation to the Indonesian military to participate in the parade.
Faculty and staff members from across 24 Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) institutions have written to Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan expressing concern over the delay in implementation of the 7th Central Pay Commission revised pay scales, eight years after the announcement by the Centre.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has “destroyed” the dignity of the highest post of the country by repeatedly making “hollow promises” to 140 crore Indians, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said on Saturday (November 2, 2024).
Economic insecurity and cultural anxieties triggering white nativism is the familiar explanation for the sustained popularity of Donald Trump in the United States, but that may not be the whole story. Segments of Hindu and Muslim immigrants in the key swing State of Michigan also support the Republican for the same reasons, as they begin to view the Democratic Party’s cultural agenda disorienting and its soft border policy threatening their interests.
A federal judge weighing the merits of the Pentagon’s designation of rising Silicon Valley star Anthropic as a security threat repeatedly questioned the government’s reasons for vilifying the company
When the conflict in West Asia, which began with the U.S. and Israel’s attack on Iran on February 28, escalated into a regional war, analysts said that the war would last as long as Iran had missiles or until the Gulf nations ran out of interceptors. However, with “emergency” military sales, piling monetary costs and a strained supply chain, is the U.S. becoming too constrained in its effort to keep the war going — both militarily and monetarily?
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Jair Bolsonaro to serve his sentence at home due to health issues, monitored by police, with a review in 90 days.
A New Mexico jury finds Meta liable for harming children's mental health, marking a significant shift in accountability for tech companies.
Modi and Dissanayake discuss energy cooperation, West Asia conflict, and global supply chain disruptions in a recent phone call.
Russia launches a massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine, signaling the potential beginning of a spring offensive.
U.S. official Elbridge Colby emphasizes India's vital role in the Indo-Pacific, highlighting mutual benefits despite existing differences.
Philippine President Marcos declares national energy emergency amid Middle East conflict, ensuring fuel and essential goods supply stability.
Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr appointed as Iran's new security chief, succeeding Ali Larijani after his assassination.
Israel plans to occupy southern Lebanon amid escalating violence, targeting Hezbollah and causing widespread destruction and civilian casualties.
Trump reveals Secretary Hegseth was pivotal in discussing military action against Iran amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Iran arrests 466 individuals for online activities threatening national security amid ongoing tensions with Israel and the U.S.