Latest news today (November 15): Presenting FE’s Breaking News today. We will keep you updated on all major news, views and much more throughout the day.
Pakistani Cricketer Babar Azam stepped down as captain
Babar Azam on Wednesday announced his decision to step down as Pakistan captain from all formats of the game after his side’s debacle in the ICC World Cup 2023 in India. The 28-year-old player has relinquished the captaincy role of the side from all formats, he made the announcement on X via a statement. (ANI)
King Charles III celebrates 75th birthday with Indian nurses
Britain’s King Charles III celebrated his 75th birthday by hosting a special reception at Buckingham Palace in London for Indian nurses and midwives along with other international medics who contribute to the country’s state-funded National Health Service (NHS). Indians lead the estimated 150,000 international nurses and midwives currently working in the NHS, which is also celebrating its 75th anniversary year.
Virat Kohli becomes first player in history of ODIs to score 50 tons
Star India batter Virat Kohli became the first player in the history of ODI cricket to score 50 centuries. Virat reached the milestone during India’s ongoing World Cup semifinal against New Zealand at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. Carrying forward the blazing start given by the openers — skipper Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill –, Virat brought up his 50th ODI ton of 106 balls with 8 four and 1 six. He later opened out before eventually falling for 117 off 113 balls. His knock was punctuated with nine fours and two sixes. (ANI) (READ MORE)
Manchester United CEO Arnold to leave club
Manchester United CEO Richard Arnold will leave the English soccer club by the end of the year, Sky News reported on Wednesday. Arnold was appointed for the top job in January 2022. General counsel and board director Patrick Stewart will be named interim CEO, according to a Sky News reporter’s post on social media platform X. (Reuters)
Bus accicent in Assar region of J&K killed 38 travellers, 19 injured
At least 10 people were killed when a bus carrying passengers skidded off the road and rolled down into a 300-foot gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district on Wednesday, Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar said. The bus bearing registration number JK02CN-6555 was reportedly carrying around 40 passengers, officials said, adding that it skidded off the road near Trungal-Assar on the Batote-Kishtwar national highway and fell 300 feet downhill. A rescue operation has been launched and some bodies have been retrieved, they added. (Read More)
Israeli military says engaged in firefight with Hamas militants as Al Shifa raid started
Israeli soldiers killed several Hamas militants at the outset of a raid on the Al Shifa hospital on Wednesday, where thousands of Palestinian civilians – patients, displaced people and medical staff – have been trapped during weeks of fighting. Israel said it launched the raid because Hamas has a command centre underneath Al Shifa and uses connected tunnels to conceal military operations and to hold hostages. Hamas denies it. (Reuters)
Haryana Roadways employees go on strike over death of driver
Employees of the Haryana Roadways went on a strike demanding the arrest of attackers who killed a bus driver after an argument in Ambala. The employees, under the banner of the Haryana Roadways Employees’ Union, proceeded on the strike from midnight. The protesting employees held ‘dharnas’ at several bus stands including Yamunnanagar, Charkhi Dadri, Karnal, Sonipat, Sirsa, Hisar and Narnaul. (PTI)
Palestinian Authority reacts to Al-Shifa raids
Health Minister Mai al-Kaila of the Palestinian Authority (PA) has condemned Israel for what she considers a “new crime against humanity, medical personnel, and patients.” According to the BBC, the accusation comes in response to Israel’s military operation within the hospital. In a statement released on Wednesday through the Palestinian news agency Wafa, she asserted, “We place full responsibility on the occupying forces for the well-being and safety of the medical staff, patients, and displaced individuals at Al-Shifa.”
Delhi Police questions Bihar youth in Rashmika Mandanna’s deepfake video case
A 19-year-old individual from Bihar has been interrogated by the Delhi Police in relation to a deepfake video featuring actor Rashmika Mandanna, which gained widespread circulation on social media recently. Officials reported on Wednesday that there is suspicion surrounding the youth, alleging that he initially posted the video on his own social media platform and subsequently disseminated it across various other platforms. The youth received a notice to participate in the investigation due to the video’s initial upload on social media being traced back to his account, as stated by a senior officer to PTI.
Gaza health official says Israeli forces in Al Shifa hospital basement, firing weapons
The Israeli military said it was carrying out a raid on Wednesday against Hamas militants in Al Shifa Hospital, having urged them to surrender with thousands of Palestinian civilians still sheltering inside Gaza Strip’s biggest hospital. Dr Munir al-Bursh, director-general of the Gaza health ministry, told Al Jazeera television that Israeli forces had raided the western side of the medical complex. (Reuters)
