Friday, November 22
Engineer Rashid, Lok Sabha MP, has formed an alliance between his Awami Ittehad Party and Jamaat-e-Islami-backed candidates for the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections. He denied allegations of being a BJP proxy, criticized former chief ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, and condemned the central government's abrogation of Article 370.
A building collapse in Zakir Colony of Meerut has left 8-10 people trapped. Rescue efforts are ongoing with police and fire officials at the site. The Army, NDRF, and SDRF have been alerted for additional support, according to Selva Kumari, Commissioner of Meerut Division.
A building collapse in Zakir Colony of Meerut has left 8-10 people trapped. Rescue efforts are ongoing with police and fire officials at the site. The Army, NDRF, and SDRF have been alerted for additional support, according to Selva Kumari, Commissioner of Meerut Division.
Direct flights between India and other countries have increased significantly. IndiGo, Air India Group, Akasa, and new international airlines have boosted nonstop travel. In 2023, about 57% of passengers traveled directly compared to 54% in 2019. Middle Eastern hubs saw a decline in indirect passengers while Indian hubs gained traffic.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched an attack on the Congress, National Conference, and PDP for their dynastic politics in Jammu and Kashmir, alleging they stifled youth leadership. He highlighted efforts to promote grassroots democracy through recent elections. Modi also criticized past security concerns under Congress rule. These are the first assembly polls since Article 370's abrogation.
Sonia Gandhi, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, and other political figures paid tribute to CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury at the CPI(M) party office in Delhi. Yechury, who passed away on September 12, was lauded for his contributions to Indian politics and unwavering commitment to public service by leaders across party lines.
In an ongoing encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, four Army soldiers have been injured. The operation started based on intelligence inputs and continues in the Pingnal Dugadda forest area. One injured soldier has been moved to a Command Hospital, while three others are being treated locally. Further information is awaited.
