Netanyahu orders troops to make plan to ‘evacuate’ civilians from Rafah

Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Friday that he had ordered military officials to develop plans to “evacuate” Rafah, where half of Gaza’s 2.4 million residents are currently sheltering. A statement from the prime minister’s office said the prime minister had told officials to “submit a comprehensive plan to the cabinet to … Read more

Military orders boost Russian economic growth by 3.6%

The government Rosstat released the data in a statement. (representative) Russia’s economy grew 3.6% last year as long-term economic challenges persist, official data showed on Wednesday, as military spending increased due to the Ukraine offensive. The government Rosstat released the data in a statement. After Russia sent troops to Ukraine, the sanctions imposed by the … Read more

Ukraine Zelensky orders creation of independent military force for drones

In December last year, Zelensky promised that Ukraine would produce 1 million drones by 2024. Kyiv: President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday ordered the creation of a separate branch in Ukraine’s armed forces dedicated to drones, a weapon he and military officials say is vital to the war against Russia. Zelensky signed a decree calling on … Read more

Russia orders arrest of exiled writer Boris Akunin

Boris Akunin has long been a critic of the Kremlin. (document) Moscow: A Moscow court on Tuesday ordered the arrest in absentia of Boris Akunin, a best-selling Russian author who has written about Russia’s military. The 67-year-old was charged in December after expressing support for Kyiv during a phone call with a Russian prankster impersonating … Read more

Greta Thunberg defied police orders at London protests, prosecutors say

Greta Thunberg was arrested during a London protest on October 17 Activist Greta Thunberg ignored police orders to move during a climate demonstration, prosecutors told a London court on Thursday on the first day of a two-day public order offenses trial. Westminster Magistrates’ Court in central London heard that police gave the 21-year-old Swedish activist … Read more

News18 Evening Digest: Himanta orders registration of case against Rahul Gandhi; 1.5 lakh devotees flock Ayodhya Ram temple on first day and other top stories

Last updated: 23 January 2024, 17:04 IST In this evening’s digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay yatra and his tussle with Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. We are also covering Dos and Don’ts for visiting Ayodhya Ram Temple, apart from other top stories. Himanta orders registration of case … Read more

News18 Afternoon Digest: Assam CM Himanta orders action against Rahul Gandhi and other stories

Last updated: 23 January 2024, 14:42 IST In today’s Afternoon Digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on the clash between Assam government and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi; Among other stories, Myanmar military plane skidded off the runway at Mizoram airport and Namibian cheetah Jwala gave birth to three cute little cubs in Kuno National … Read more

FIR lodged against CRPF personnel for ‘violating’ prohibitory orders during interrogation of Soren

Last updated: January 22, 2024, 23:17 IST The Ranchi district administration has filed an FIR against senior CRPF personnel for “violating” prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC during the questioning of Chief Minister Hemant Soren by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case, an official said on Monday. He said that the … Read more

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh’s car attacked in Sonitpur, Assam, CM Himanta orders investigation

Curated by, Sheen Kachru Last updated: 21 January 2024, 17:51 IST The Congress on Sunday claimed that the vehicle of senior leader Jairam Ramesh was attacked and media persons accompanying the party’s ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’ were ‘scuffled’ by miscreants in Assam’s Sonitpur district. The incident reportedly happened when Rahul Gandhi got off his bus … Read more

Atishi orders inquiry against 12 DU colleges for misuse of government funds

Delhi Higher Education Minister Atishi on Saturday directed the Secretary (Higher Education) to investigate alleged irregularities in 12 government-funded Delhi University colleges, officials said. Atishi said there had been “major procedural irregularities” and the colleges had appointed 1,897 employees – 939 teaching and 958 non-teaching posts – without the approval of the Delhi government. “Major … Read more