Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the increasing use of drones and missiles by Russia, noting that over 2,000 Shahed drones equipped with Western components were deployed against Ukraine in October alone. He highlighted the need for stricter controls on exported components that are supplying Russia’s military efforts, stating that this amounts to more than 170,000.
With the tenure of the Panjab University Senate ending on Thursday, the university currently lacks a governing body, and there has been no update from the authorities regarding the scheduling of elections. The High Court has not provided interim relief to the petitioners who requested a one-year extension for the Senate’s tenure, deferring the issue.
Low visibility caused by heavy smog following Diwali significantly disrupted flight operations at Shri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport, leading to the diversion of three flights—one international and two domestic—to Chandigarh due to poor visibility this morning. On Saturday morning, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Amritsar reached 325, categorizing it as ‘very poor.’.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the elimination of Jaafar Khader Faour, a commander in charge of Hezbollah’s missile and rocket operations within its Nasser unit. On Saturday, the IDF revealed that Faour was killed during a precise airstrike carried out by an Israeli Air Force fighter jet in the village of Jouaiyya in southern.
Fifteen individuals sustained injuries during the annual ‘Hingot war’ in the Gautampura region of Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on November 2. This traditional event occurs each year the day after Diwali and attracts many participants who engage in tossing “burning arrows” at one another, viewing it as both a cultural practice and a demonstration of bravery..
Srinagar: In an encounter on Saturday in Anantnag district of Jammu & Kashmir, two unidentified terrorists were killed while clashes continued between security forces and militants holed up in downtown Srinagar. Officials reported that the militants were neutralized in the Larnoo forest area of Shangus, with their identities expected to be confirmed after the operation.
On Saturday, Mohan Yadav, the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, celebrated ‘Govardhan Puja’ at his residence in Bhopal, offering greetings to the state’s residents. During the festivities, he also fed cows at a gaushala located on the CM House grounds. CM Yadav emphasized the significance of culture in our festive traditions, stating that every celebration.
In Poitiers, west-central France, a shooting on Thursday night left at least five individuals injured, triggering a gang-related brawl with several hundred participants, according to French news channel BFMTV. The incident occurred around 10:45 pm local time when occupants of a vehicle opened fire in a public square. Among the injured were a 15-year-old boy.
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have introduced their daughter, born on September 8, 2024, sharing her name on the auspicious occasion of Diwali. Deepika revealed the name “Dua Padukone Singh” in an Instagram post featuring pictures of their daughter’s feet, explaining that “Dua” means ‘a prayer’ as she is the fulfillment of their prayers. She.
In October, India’s coal production totaled 84.45 million tonnes, reflecting a 7.48 percent increase from 78.57 million tonnes in the same month the previous year, as reported by the Ministry of Coal. Captive and other entities also reported strong performance, producing 16.59 million tonnes in October, a significant rise from last year’s 11.70 million tonnes,.
Flash floods in Spain have resulted in at least 205 confirmed fatalities and widespread destruction across the regions of Valencia, Castilla-La Mancha, and Andalusia. The intense rainfall, which exceeded 400 liters per square meter in many areas and reached 600 liters in some parts, overwhelmed the dry ground, leading to catastrophic flash floods. Social media.
