Morning Digest | ‘Prachanda’ to take oath as Nepal’s Prime Minister today; China, Pakistan may jointly hit out at India sooner or later, says Rahul Gandhi, and more
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In riveting political drama in Nepal, Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ named Prime Minister; to take oath today
Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari on Sunday appointed Pushpa Kamal Dahal, leader of the parliamentary party of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre), Prime Minister of the Himalayan nation. A communication from the President’s Office in Sital Nivas said Mr. Dahal, better known as ‘Prachanda’, would be sworn in as Prime Minister at 4 p.m. on Monday.
China, Pakistan may jointly hit out at India sooner or later: Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said both China and Pakistan are together against India and may jointly hit out at the country sooner or later. During an interaction with ex-servicemen, which he shared on his YouTube channel on Sunday, Mr. Gandhi said India was “extremely vulnerable” and must act now or else, it would suffer a “huge setback”. The former Congress chief said the clashes between Indian and Chinese soldiers at Galwan and Doklam were linked and were part of China’s strategy to hit India together with Pakistan, a country with which it now had economic ties too.
Agra man from China tests positive for COVID-19
A 40-year-old man, who returned from China two days back, has tested positive for COVID-19 following which he has been isolated at his home in Agra, Chief Medical Officer Arun Srivastava said on December 25. His samples will be sent to Lucknow for genome sequencing, he said.
Former Bhutan king warned India about China: R&AW ex-chief A.S. Dulat
EAM Jaishankar highlights India-Russia ties as among the steadiest globally, emphasising economic engagement and strategic autonomy.
EAM Jaishankar highlights India-Russia ties as among the steadiest globally, emphasising economic engagement and strategic autonomy.
Qatar's Prime Minister highlights the Gaza ceasefire's critical phase, urging international cooperation for lasting peace and stability in the region.
Sudanese paramilitary drone strike kills 50, including 33 children, in Kordofan, escalating violence amid ongoing conflict.
A mass shooting at a Pretoria hostel leaves 11 dead, including a child, highlighting South Africa's escalating gun violence crisis.
Russia launches a massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine amid ongoing diplomatic talks to resolve the four-year conflict.
Israeli defence firm IWI plans to supply 40,000 LMGs to India next year, enhancing local production and collaboration.
Pakistan's Punjab Province foils a major terror plot, arresting 24 terrorists and seizing explosives during extensive operations.
Iranian authorities file a criminal case against marathon organizers for allowing women to compete without hijabs, amid rising enforcement calls.
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.