Latest news today (November 23): Presenting FE’s Breaking News today. We will keep you updated on all major news, views and much more throughout the day.

WHO asks China to provide information on increase in respiratory illnesses, pneumonia in children

The WHO has made an official request to China for detailed information on an increase in respiratory illnesses and reported clusters of pneumonia in children in the country.

At least three children taken to hospital after Dublin stabbing

At least three children have been taken to hospital following a suspected stabbing in Dublin city centre on Thursday, national broadcaster Reuters reported.

Cauvery panel directs Karnataka to release 3216 cusecs water every day to Tamil Nadu for next 38 days

The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) recommended the Karnataka government on Thursday to release 3216 cusecs water every day to Tamil Nadu for the next 38 days starting November 24, 2023.

CISF diffuses 4 tiffin bombs in Chhattisgarh, averts potential damage

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has successfully averted potential collateral damages at Kirandul area in Chhattisgarh by detecting and neutralising four tiffin bombs strategically placed by Naxals, the Central Armed Force said on Thursday.

ED issues summons to actor Prakash Raj in Rs 100-cr ponzi scheme linked to Pranav Jewellers

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued summons to actor Prakash Raj in the Rs 100 crore Ponzi scheme linked to the Pranav Jewellers money laundering case.

PM Modi visits Krishna Janmabhoomi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers prayers at Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple, in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh

EC serves notice to Rahul Gandhi over ‘panauti’ remarks during election rally

The Election Commission (EC) issued a show-cause notice to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday for his “panauti” (harbinger of bad luck), “pickpocket” and loan-waiver remarks targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He has been asked to respond by Saturday evening. (Read More)

Ukrainian strike kills Russian actress performing in Ukraine, theatre says

A Russian actress has been killed in a Ukrainian attack while performing to Russian troops in a Russian-controlled area of eastern Ukraine, according to her theatre. The Russian theatre where actress Polina Menshikh, 40, worked said she had been killed while performing on stage in the Donbas region. Reuters could not verify details of the incident but military officials on both sides confirmed there had been a Ukrainian attack in the area on Nov. 19. (Reuters)

Heavy rains continue to batter Kerala

Incessant heavy rains, accompanied by thunder and lightning, continued to batter many districts of Kerala on Thursday, prompting authorities to urge people to exercise extra vigil in high ranges and low-lying areas there. As hilly areas witnessed landslides and mudslides in Idukki and Pathanamthitta districts, intense waterlogging affected the normal life of people in several places, cutting across villages and towns. (PTI)

Deepfakes massive threat to society, says IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw addressed media on Thursday regarding the deepfake menace. The minister said that the government is considering to bring a regulation on this. Calling it a big threat to the society, the minister said that deepfake creators will face penalty along with the social media platforms that host such content.

Fire breaks out in Mumbai high-rise building; 135 people rescued

On Thursday, a fire broke out at a 24-story residential structure in Mumbai, rescuing at least 135 people, according to city officials. The fire broke out at 3.40 a.m. on the third floor of a structure at New Hind Mill Compound at MHADA colony in Ghodapdeo, where the government had given flats to individuals, primarily mill workers, they added.

Policeman killed in Kapurthala after Nihangs open fire outside gurdwara

A policeman was reportedly killed and five others injured when a group of Nihang Sikhs opened fire at them in a gurdwara in Punjab’s Kapurthala late last night. (PTI)

OpenAI researchers warned board of AI breakthrough ahead of CEO ouster: Reuters

Ahead of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s four days in exile, several staff researchers wrote a letter to the board of directors warning of a powerful artificial intelligence discovery that they said could threaten humanity, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters. The previously unreported letter and AI algorithm were key developments before the board’s ouster of Altman, the poster child of generative AI, the two sources said. Reuters

Fire breaks out in vegetable Mandi in UP’s Etawah; no casualties reported

A fire broke out at Naveen vegetable Mandi on Wednesday night in Uttar Pradesh’s Etawah, a senior official said. No casualties have been reported in the incident. As soon as information was received, fire tenders were pressed into service and the blaze was brought under control, he added. The cause of the fire is not yet known.