Jerusalem, Nov 30 (UNI) The Israeli government confirmed late Wednesday night that the sixth batch of hostages released from the Gaza Strip by Hamas has returned to Israel. The 16 hostages, including 12 Israelis — some holding dual citizenship — and four Thai nationals, will undergo an initial medical examination before being escorted by security…
Tokyo, Nov 30 (UNI) Advance admission tickets for the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, went on sale on Thursday at discount prices, 500 days before the opening. Digital tickets with a QR code became available on the website of the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition, with prices starting at 4,000 yen…
Moscow, Nov 30 (UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday offered his deep condolences in connection with the death of former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. Kissinger, known for his contributions to contemporary political discourse and the field of international relations, died on Wednesday at his home in the US state of Connecticut. He…
New York, Nov 30 (UNI) Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger died on Wednesday at home in Connecticut at the age of 100, Kissinger Associates, Inc said in a statement. As Secretary of State under presidents Nixon and Ford, Dr. Kissinger “played central roles in the opening to China, negotiating the end of the…
New Delhi, Nov 30 (UNI) Supreme Court on Thursday quashed the re-appointment of Dr Gopinath Raveendran as the Vice Chancellor of Kannur University. A three-judge bench of the Top Court, headed by CJI Dr Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud, and also comprising Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, pronounced the verdict. The Apex Court pronounced the…
Hyderabad, Nov 30 (UNI) An estimated 36.68 percent of the over 3.26 crore electorate have exercised their franchise in the Telangana Assembly election till 1 PM on Thursday. Voters queued up in the polling booths across the state to exercise their franchise, amid tight security. The voting, which commenced at 0700 hours, is scheduled to…
Mumbai, Nov 29 (UNI) Mumbai Police arrested former Mayor Datta Dalvi, a Shiv Sena (UBT) leader, for allegedly using abusive language against Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, here on Wednesday. The action was taken on a complaint made by a ruling Shiv Sena activist, Bhushan Palande. In his complaint before Bhandup Police Station, Palande accused Dalvi…
Ramallah, Nov 29 (UNI) At least two Palestinian children were killed by Israeli army gunfire during its raid on the West Bank city of Jenin and its refugee camp, the Palestinian Health Ministry said on Wednesday. The ministry said in a brief press release sent to Xinhua that two children were killed as a result…
New Delhi, Nov 29 (UNI) Renowned Indian filmmaker, actor, and writer Rishab Shetty received the special jury award for his ground-breaking work on ‘Kantara’ at the prestigious 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). According to the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, the electrifying atmosphere at the festival’s closing ceremony saw the unveiling of the…
New Delhi, (UNI) Bollywood actress Fatima Sana Shaikh says she was nervous about playing the role of Indira Gandhi in the film Sam Bahadur. Sam Bahadur has been made on the life of the country’s first Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw. Vicky Kaushal is playing the title character in the film directed by Meghna Gulzar. Fatima…
