Big headlines from national, international and sports world

National News:

1. PM Modi meets Indian expatriates in Guyana – Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the achievements of the Indian expatriate community in Guyana on 20 November 2024.
2. PM Modi reached Guyana – PM Modi visited Guyana on the last leg of his three-nation tour after the G20 summit in Brazil.
3. Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2023 awarded – This award was given to Daniel Barenboim and Ali Abu Awwad.
4. India-Italy defense cooperation – Both countries agreed on defense industrial roadmap and exchange of confidential information.
5. Decision on GST – The issue of reducing GST on EV batteries was handed over to the GST Council.
6. PM Modi’s statement on maritime security – India’s vision of making the maritime network independent and secure has been appreciated globally.
7. Supreme Court concerned over delay in delimitation in North-East – Supreme Court raised questions on the delay in the delimitation process in Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Assam.
8. Supreme Court will review Amol Palekar’s petition on censorship – The court accepted the petition questioning the actions of the Cinema Censor Board.
9. Highest number of women councilors in Tamil Nadu According to the report, 46% councilors are women, in which Tamil Nadu is at the forefront.
10. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla reviewed the preparations for the winter session.

International news:

1. Big campaign against terrorists in Balochistan – Pakistan started military action to control terrorism in Balochistan.
2. Iraq begins first census after 40 years.
3. Israel’s bounty on Gaza hostages – Israel announced a $5 million reward for the safe return of each hostage.
4. Donald Trump announces new appointments.
5. SpaceX launches giant Starship rocket.

State News:

1. Investment proposals worth Rs 85,000 crore approved in Andhra Pradesh.
2. Voting continues in full swing in Palakkad by-election.
3. Telangana HC’s big decision on contract employees.
4. Man bathes with dirty water in protest against water crisis in Guwahati.
5. Order to attach Himachal Bhawan in Delhi.

Sports News:

1. Argentina team will play matches in Kerala next year.
2. Shane Watson advised the Australian team to avoid clashing with Kohli.
3. Pep Guardiola extends contract with Manchester City.
4. Asian Champions Trophy: India defeated Japan to reach the final.
5. Rafael Nadal’s retirement and his unique sporting spirit.

Business & Startup News:

1. Microsoft introduced new AI technology.
2. 5000 MW Green Energy Project in partnership with Tata Power and Bhutan.
3. Meta challenged the fine imposed on WhatsApp’s privacy policy.

Today’s thought:
“Education is the key that opens the doors to a world of opportunities.”

Word:
Snivel: Meaning of crying or blowing nose, as well as weak emotional attitude.