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Mr Navin assumed the role in September 2023, succeeding S.K. Mishra
This is also the first time Mizoram has elected three women MLAs -- two from the ZPM and one from MNF.
The reasons behind the BJP’s victory in this round -- Modi factor, Hindutva, welfarism and party machinery -- may not work across states
In politics as in cricket, the better side wins. It is credit that must necessarily be shared between the leader/captain and members.
South Asia
Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa to quit after chased from home
Hundreds of thousands massed in Colombo demanding Rajapaksa take responsibility for shortages of medicines, food and fuel
Voting begins to elect Sri Lanka's new president in three-cornered contest
A candidate has to cross the magical figure of 113 in the 225-member House to win the election
At least 1,000 killed in Afghanistan quake, with fear toll will rise
The 5.9-magnitude quake struck hardest in the rugged east, where people already lead hardscrabble lives in the grip of a humanitarian crisis
Beijing Covid spike prompts mass testing, panic buying
Queues snaked around malls and outside office complexes on Monday as people waited to be swabbed for samples by health workers
Poverty in Sri Lanka to spike this year, warns World Bank
The heightened fiscal and external risks as well as the challenging political situation pose significant uncertainty to the economic outlook
Asia
Indonesia leader says Putin and Xi to attend G20 summit: Report
Jakarta has come under Western pressure to exclude Putin from the G20 gathering after announcing in April he had been invited
Ready for war with India if attacked: Pakistan new Army chief Munir
Munir made the remarks during his first-ever visit to troops in the frontline areas in Rakhchikri Sector of the Line of Control (LoC)
Cyclone Sitrang hits Bangladesh, hundreds of thousands of people evacuated
At least five people had been killed in the districts of Barguna, Narail, Sirajganj and the island district of Bhola
Facing COVID surge, China expanding hospitals, ICUs
Beijing rolls back anti-virus controls that confined millions of people to their homes, crushed economic growth and set off protests
Middle East
Earthquake toll in Turkey, Syria rises to more than 4,300
The confirmed death toll across the two countries has soared above 4,300 after a swarm of strong tremors near the Turkey-Syria border
Zalmay Khalilzad resigns as special Afghan envoy, replaced by Thomas West
Thomas West had previously served as the Deputy Special Representative
Senior Taliban commander among dead in hospital attack
At least 19 people were killed on Tuesday in the attack claimed by the Taliban's hardline rivals, the Islamic State-Khorasan
Iraqi prime minister survives assassination bid with drones
The attack was a major escalation amid tensions sparked by the refusal of Iran-backed militias to accept parliamentary election results
Taliban expand interim cabinet, 27 new members named
In September, the Taliban announced a new list of 17 more ministers in the caretaker Afghanistan Cabinet
Africa
Mauritius oil spill ship operator to pay $9.4 million
More than 1,000 tonnes of oil is believed to have leaked from the ship, with the rest siphoned out before it spilled
African continent hits 2 million confirmed coronavirus cases
African health officials also worry that the continent will suffer as richer countries buy up supplies
Maduro announces arrest of 'American spy' near Venezuelan refineries
The arrest occurred after a 'plan to cause an explosion' was 'discovered and dismantled' at El Palito refinery, authorities say
Biden administration proposes massive hike in immigration fees including H-1B visas
The application for the H-1B visa increases from USD 460 to USD 780, and L-1 from USD 460 to USD 1,385
Europe
UN gives $20 million to scale up Ukraine humanitarian aid
UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths said the $20 million will support emergency operations along the contact line
UN chief to meet with Putin, Zelenskyy to press for peace
In both visits, Guterres aims to discuss steps that can be taken right now to stop the fighting and help people get to safety
Russia may be in Ukraine to stay after 100 days of war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said this week that enemy forces now control almost 20 per cent of the country's territory
British PM Rishi Sunak reverses decision on COP27, says will attend climate summit
The Oppn described the reversed decision to attend as Sunak being
Boris Johnson to resign, will stay UK PM until new leader elected
The move came after days of high drama and a steady stream of resignations from his Cabinet since Tuesday
Americas
G-7 joins EU on $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian oil
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said that the pact will help restrict Putin's primary source of revenue for his illegal war in Ukraine
US abortion ruling sparks global debate, polarizes activists
The U.N. agency dealing with sexual and reproductive health said that whether or not abortion is legal 'it happens all too often'
Biden to decide on second term 'shortly' after new year: Top aide
At 80 he is already the oldest president in US history and if he served a second term he would be 86 by the time he stepped down
Not familiar with it, familiar with shared values with India: US on BBC documentary
Price said that there are numerous elements that bolster the US' global strategic partnership with India
Oceania
Indian student stabbed multiple times in Australia allegedly for cash
The incident took place on Oct 6 at about 10.30 pm, as Shubham Garg walked along the Pacific Highway, NSW Police Force said in a statement
New Zealand extends Delta outbreak lockdown
PM Jacinda Ardern said the initial three-day lockdown, which would have expired overnight Friday, would be extended by another four days
Coronavirus cases surge across Australia as omicron explodes
The surge has already overwhelmed testing stations, prompted new vaccine mandates and caused at least one state to cut back on surgeries
Facebook to restore Australia news pages as deal reached on media law
Prime Minister Scott Morrison had angrily accused Facebook of making a decision to 'unfriend' Australia
New Zealand temporarily suspends entry of travellers from India amid COVID-19 surge
The travel restriction comes after New Zealand recorded 23 new COVID-19 cases in managed isolation on Thursday, of which 17 came from India