Latest news today (November 27): Presenting FE’s Breaking News today. We will keep you updated on all major news, views and much more throughout the day.
Elon Musk agrees to coordination with Israel in providing Gaza with internet access
Twitter owner Elon Musk came to an agreement with Israel’s Ministry of Communications in which his firm Starlink will only provide internet services in Gaza in coordination with the ministry. The deal comes as Elon Musk is expected to arrive in Israel where he will meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Herzog. According to the deal, Starlink satellite units can only be operated in Israel with the approval of the Israeli Ministry of Communications, including in the Gaza Strip.
MP: Class 4 student attacked by classmates 108 times with geometry compass
A student of Class 4 was allegedly attacked by three of his classmates 108 times with a geometry compass during a fight at a private school in Indore city of Madhya Pradesh, an official said on Monday. Taking cognisance of the incident, the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) has asked for the investigation report from the police, the official said.
Pakistan’s jailed ex-PM Imran Khan sent to 14-day judicial remand in corruption case
A Pakistani accountability court on Monday sent Imran Khan on a 14-day judicial remand in a corruption case, rejecting the request of the country’s anti-graft body for extending the jailed former prime minister’s physical remand. The 71-year-old Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party chief has been incarcerated in the high-security jail in Rawalpindi since September 26 in various cases. (PTI)
Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: Robots to check on mental well-being of trapped workers
With the rescue operations progressing quickly, robotics specialist Milind Raj stated on Monday that the mental well-being of trapped personnel will be monitored by robots, adding that they are employing homegrown indigenous technology for the purpose.
Malaysia PM announces 30-day free visa entry for travellers from India
From December 1 Indians can travel to Indonesia visa free for next 30 days as announced by Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday. As per the announcement, The grant also valid for Chinese people. He said that the visa exemption is still subject to security screenings for past records of crime or violence.
IPL 2024: Hardik Pandya leaves Gujarat Titans, makes homecoming to Mumbai Indians
Star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya is set to move from Gujarat Titans (GT) to his former franchise Mumbai Indians (MI) after a trade between both franchises. “Gujarat Titans’ (GT) captain, Hardik Pandya, is set to move back to his first franchise, Mumbai Indians, following a trade between the two franchises,” said a statement from the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Israel and Hamas look to extend cease-fire on its final day
International mediators were pressing to extend a cease-fire in Gaza that has halted the deadliest Israeli-Palestinian violence in decades but is set to expire after Monday, as Israel and Hamas prepared for a fourth exchange of militant-held hostages for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.
Devotees take dip in rivers across UP on Kartik Purnima
On the occasion of Kartik Purnima, lakhs of devotees flocked to river banks in Varanasi and Ayodhya on Monday to take a dip. Due to the enormous number of devotees expected, security has been increased at the bathing ghats in both towns.
“We are expecting 30 to 40 lakh devotees in Ayodhya for the holy dip,” said Ayodhya District Magistrate Nitish Kumar. Kartik Purnima, also known as Dev Deepavali, is the concluding day of the Hindu month of Kartik.
District govt hospital in Kerala achieves landmark kidney transplant
A district-level government hospital in Kerala accomplished a historic feat by successfully conducting kidney transplant surgery, which, according to the state government, is a first-of-its-kind achievement in India. In a statement, the state health department said that the surgery was performed at General Hospital, Ernakulam on Sunday. A 50-year-old mother donated her kidney to her 28-year-old son, and both are reported to be recovering well since the surgery. Taking pride in the milestone achieved in the southern state’s public health infrastructure, the state government claims that this marks the first time an organ transplant surgery has been performed at a district-level government hospital in India. (PTI)
Election commission asks Telangana govt to stop disbursements under Rythu Bandhu
The Election Commission of India revoked Telangana’s license to give financial aid to farmers for Rabi crops under the Rythu Bandhu Scheme on Monday after state minister T. Harish Rao violated the poll code by making a public declaration about it. In a notification, the poll authority stated that no funds would be disbursed under the plan until the model code of conduct in the state of Telangana was repealed in all of its forms.
Environmental protesters board deep-sea mining ship between Hawaii and Mexico
Greenpeace activists have boarded a deep-sea mining ship in the Pacific Ocean between Hawaii and Mexico and said Sunday they’ll stay to protest exploration the ship is conducting to support activity that would destroy marine life.Australian-owned The Metals Company, whose subsidiary runs the ship, accused the protesters of endangering the crew and breaking international law. (AP)