Morning digest | Opposition cries foul as Modi is set to release PM KISAN funds; India takes on New Zealand in World Cup semifinal today, and more
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PM Modi announces ₹24,000-cr scheme for tribals in M.P., rescue efforts underway in Uttarkashi tunnel collapse, India & NZ face off in World Cup semifinal, EC issues notice to Priyanka Gandhi,
PM Modi to release PM KISAN funds on November 15; Opposition cries foul
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 15th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme at a function to be held in Jharkhand on Wednesday. The Opposition has alleged that the instalment was deliberately delayed to coincide with the ongoing Assembly elections to five States and it was a violation of the model code of conduct.
World Cup semifinal: India is the form team, but Kiwis will be up for a tough scrap
The World Cup semifinal, pitting India and New Zealand, features rivals with a recurring history of key ICC battles, be it the 2019 World Cup semifinal or the 2021 World Test Championship final.
In M.P., PM Modi announces ₹24,000-crore scheme for tribals
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday that the Central government will launch a scheme worth ₹24,000 crore for the welfare of tribal people on the occasion of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, celebrated on November 15 to mark the birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter and activist Birsa Munda
Uttarkashi tunnel collapse | Efforts on to create escape route for trapped workers
Indian student Sahaja Reddy Udumala dies from severe injuries in a house fire while pursuing her Master’s in Albany, NY.
U.K. sanctions British Sikh businessman Gurpreet Singh Rehal for alleged ties to pro-Khalistan terrorism, freezing his assets and disqualifying him as a director.
New York woman Stacey Taylor charged with smuggling Indian nationals into the U.S. faces severe legal consequences.
Supreme Court to review the constitutionality of Trump's birthright citizenship order impacting children of undocumented immigrants.
A U.S. deportation flight carrying 172 Venezuelan migrants lands in Caracas amidst heightened military tensions and ongoing drug trafficking claims.
FIFA awards President Trump a peace prize, marking a significant shift from its traditional sports focus during the 2026 World Cup draw.
PM Modi emphasizes the enduring India-Russia friendship, highlighting energy ties and new collaborations during Putin's visit.
German lawmakers approve a plan to boost military recruitment without reinstating conscription amid rising security concerns from Russia.
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Trump's new strategy prioritizes regional concerns, promoting resistance in Europe and reasserting U.S. dominance in Latin America.
Israel's cabinet approves a $35 billion defense budget for 2026, facing a challenging parliamentary vote amid political polarization.
Sri Lanka issues urgent landslip warnings as Cyclone Ditwah's death toll rises to 607 amid ongoing heavy rainfall and evacuations.
EU regulators fine Elon Musk's X 120 million euros for breaching digital laws on transparency and user safety.