Israel Lebanon updates: Hezbollah fires over 180 rockets, other projectiles into Israel

A seven-day cease-fire was on Sunday brokered between the two warring tribes in the Kurram tribal district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after meetings between a provincial government delegation and elders from both Shia and Sunni communities.

Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif, spokesperson for the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, in a statement, said that as part of the agreement, elders from both tribes agreed to return prisoners and the bodies of those killed on both sides.

Twenty-four people died after two boats capsized off the Madagascar coast in the Indian Ocean, Somalia's government said Sunday.

Somalia’s Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi said 46 people were rescued.

“We are working tirelessly to ensure the survivors are brought back home safely and provided with the necessary care,” he said.

Most of the passengers were young Somalis, and their intended destination remains unclear. Many young Somalis embark every year on dangerous journeys in search of better opportunities abroad.

Former Delhi CM & AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal addressed a Dangal program organized in Karala village of Mundka assembly constituency

He says, " AAP govt is completing 10 years in Delhi, the kind of work that happened in Delhi, it is being discussed in every corner of the country. Those parties who used to abuse us for our schemes, they are using the same schemes to seek votes across the country..."

Lebanon's Hezbollah fired heavy rocket barrages at Israel on Sunday, with Israeli media reporting that a building had been hit near Tel Aviv, after a powerful Israeli airstrike killed at least 20 people in Beirut the day before.

Israel also struck Beirut's Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs, where intensified bombardment over the last two weeks has coincided with signs of progress in U.S.-led ceasefire talks.

Hezbollah, which has previously vowed to respond to attacks on Beirut by targeting Tel Aviv, said it had launched two precision missiles at military sites in Tel Aviv and nearby.

Hezbollah fired at least 185 rockets and other projectiles into Israel on Sunday, wounding seven people in the militant group's heaviest barrage in several days, in response to deadly Israeli strikes in Beirut while negotiators pressed on with cease-fire efforts to halt the all-out war.

Meanwhile, an Israeli strike on a Lebanese army centre killed one soldier and wounded 18 others on the southwestern coastal road between Tyre and Naqoura, Lebanon's military said. Israel's military expressed regret and said the strike occurred in an area of combat against Hezbollah, adding that its operations are directed solely against the militants. The strike was under review.

Iran is preparing to "respond" to Israel, Ali Larijani, a senior adviser to the country's supreme leader, said in an interview published by Iran's Tasnim news agency on Sunday.

On Oct. 26, Israeli fighter jets carried out three waves of attacks on Iranian military targets, a few weeks after Iran fired a barrage of about 200 ballistic missiles against Israel. Iran has previously vowed to respond to Isarel's attacks.

Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole on Sunday said that the Congress will ensure the newly-elected Mahayuti government fulfils promises it made to the people of the state in its election manifesto and speeches.

Addressing a press conference here, the Congress leader said the Mahayuti, which banked on the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin scheme for its victory in the state election, should immediately fulfil its promise of raising the monthly allowance for women from Rs 1,500 to 2,100.

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on Sunday refuted talk of his stir not being a factor in the Maharashtra assembly polls, which were swept by the Mahayuti comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP.

The Mahayuti won 40 out of 46 seats in the Marathwada region, including all five in Jalna, the epicentre of Jarange's stir for quota for the Maratha community in jobs and education. Poll observers attributed the success to schemes like ‘Ladki Bahin’ and a robust campaign.

The Mahayuti managed to tide over its poor performance in the Lok Sabha polls in north Maharashtra on the back of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'ek hai toh safe hai' slogan and some key initiatives targeting farmers to win 44 of 47 seats in the assembly elections.

Implementation of the Nilwande dam project and announcement of river linking plans like the Nar-Par project as well as moves to win back the support of onion farmers paid rich dividends in Nashik, Dhule, Ahilyanagar, Jalgaon, and Nandurbar districts, a BJP functionary said.

Rafael Nadal's relatively low-key retirement ceremony at the Davis Cup was defended by the head of the International Tennis Federation on Sunday as being dictated by the 22-time Grand Slam champion's wishes.

“Rafa is an amazing player and has a legacy of tennis that he will leave behind, inspiring millions of players around the world to play tennis, to continue to play. We felt it was very important to listen to what Rafa wanted and how he wanted to be celebrated. That's exactly what we did,” ITF President David Haggerty said at a closing news conference at the site of the Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup in southern Spain.

“We took his lead, and we delivered on that," Haggerty added. "People can have whatever opinions they want of whether it was right or not, but to me, the most important thing was we delivered a ceremony that was what Rafa wanted — and, being who he is, was a great evening, and it was much appreciated.” Feliciano López, the former player who is the Davis Cup Finals tournament director, deflected a question about the way Nadal was feted after his team, Spain, was eliminated by the Netherlands in the quarterfinals Tuesday.

Expressing gratitude to the people for greeting him on his electoral success, JMM leader Hemant Soren on Sunday urged those coming to meet him to gift him books, not flower bouquets.

Soren's JMM-led alliance stormed to power in Jharkhand for a second consecutive term on Saturday, winning 56 seats in the 81-member assembly, despite an all-out blitz by the BJP-led NDA, which managed only 24 seats.

"My heartfelt thanks to everyone for the good wishes I am receiving from across the country. Like 2019, I would again request everyone that if you are coming to meet me, then instead of a 'bouquet', give me a 'book'," he posted on X.

"While I was in jail, I got a lot of time to read the books that you all gifted me. Thank you to everyone for this," he added.

Floor leaders of several opposition parties of the INDIA bloc would meet Monday morning to chalk out their joint strategy for the upcoming winter session of parliament.

The leaders would meet at 10 AM at the office of the leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge. Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi is also likely to participate in the deliberations.

The opposition is seeking to corner the government on several issues, including Adani's indictment in the US, Manipur violence, and price rise.

The meeting also comes two days after the BJP-led alliance won Maharashtra assembly elections, while the INDIA Bloc won Jharkhand assembly polls.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Sunday that his government considers India's eastern region as the country's growth engine, while the area was considered backward earlier.

Addressing a gathering at the "Odisha Parba" event here, the prime minister said investments of Rs 45,000 crore have been approved within 100 days of the formation of a new government in the state.

"Odisha has always been a land of seers and scholars. The way the scholars here took our religious texts to every household and connected the public with those, it has played a crucial role in the cultural prosperity of India.

"There was a time when India's eastern region and the states there were called backward. However, I consider India's eastern region as the country's growth engine. That is why we have prioritised the development of India's eastern region," he said.

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday said the INDI alliance will review the reasons behind its massive defeat in the Maharashtra assembly polls.

The opposition Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP) of Sharad Pawar managed to win just 16, 20 and 10 seats, respectively, in the 288-member assembly, while the BJP bagged 132 along with 57 for Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena and 41 for NCP.

Yadav and his father Lalu Prasad Yadav offered prayers at Peetambara Peeth, a famous 'Shakti Peeth' of the country.

Uruguayans went to the polls Sunday for a second round of voting to choose their next president, with the conservative governing party and the left-leaning coalition locked in a close runoff after failing to win an outright majority in last month's vote.

The election has turned into a hard-fought race between Álvaro Delgado, the incumbent party's candidate, and Yamandú Orsi from the Broad Front, a coalition of leftist and centre-left parties that governed for 15 years until the 2019 victory of centre-right President Luis Lacalle Pou. It oversaw the legalisation of abortion, same-sex marriage and the sale of marijuana in the small South American nation.

Orsi's Broad Front took 44 per cent of the vote while Delgado's National Party won just 27 per cent in the first round of voting October 27. But the other conservative parties that make up the government coalition — in particular, the Colorado Party — notched 20 per cent of the vote collectively, enough to give Delgado an edge over his challenger this time around.

Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting on Sunday rated Shyreas Iyer, whom they have bought for Rs 26.75 crore in the mega auction, as the ideal choice to lead the team in IPL 2025 as the Indian batter has the experience of guiding Kolkata Knight Riders to tile earlier this year.

Iyer's Rs 26.75 crore bid briefly made him the most expensive IPL player in history before his India teammate Rishabh Pant set a new benchmark with a staggering Rs 27 crore deal with Lucknow Super Giants.

The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) announced on Sunday that over six lakh devotees have visited the Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple, within the first nine days of the Mandalam-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season.

TDB President P S Prasanth said the temple, which opened on November 16 (Vrishchikam 1), witnessed 6,12,290 pilgrims during this period. This marks a significant increase compared to the 3,03,501 devotees who visited during the same timeframe last year.

JK Makwana, Police Inspector Ahmedabad Crime Branch says, "As per the complaint of a person who does business of renting cars, the accused Mehul Shah contacted him to take a car on rent. He posted as Revenue Department director and an IAS officer. The accused gave a fake letter of Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Science and Research to the complainant for getting a siren and curtain fixed in the car..."

Addressing the ‘Odisha Parba 2024’, PM Modi says, "... In 2036, Odisha will celebrate its 100th year of its establishment... There was a time when the eastern part of India was considered backward. But I consider the North Eastern states as India's growth engine. The progress of Northeast is a priority..."

PM Modi addresses the ‘Odisha Parba 2024’. Watch

Dharmendra Pradhan addresses public gathering on Odisha Parba celebrations. Watch

MM leader Hemant Soren on Sunday met Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar and staked claim to form the government, soon after leaders of the INDIA bloc in the state unanimously elected him as the legislature party leader.

He resigned as the chief minister, before staking claim to form the government. He will officiate as the acting chief minister till oath is administered to him on November 28.

"I met the governor. We staked claim to form the government, and handed over support letter of alliance partners to him. He invited us to form the government. The swearing in ceremony will be held on November 28," Soren told reporters after meeting Gangwar.

"Various issues were raised by my party and the most important issue is Manipur violence. We demand a political solution, beginning with the resignation of the CM and we have to form an all-inclusive government... we have demanded a JPC over Adani row. Apart from this, even after four months of the Wayanad landslide, not a single rupee was given to those affected by the flood," says CPI Rajya Sabha MP P Santhosh Kumar on all-party meeting ahead of winter session.

JMM leader Hemant Soren meets Jharkhand Governor Santosh Gangwar. Watch

Three killed in clashes between mob and security personnel during mosque survey in UP's Sambhal: Moradabad divisional commissioner.

Hemant Soren hands over letter of support of alliance partners to Guv Santosh Gangwar: Raj Bhavan sources

Jharkhand CM and JMM executive president Hemant Soren says, "On 28 November the oath ceremony of the new government will take place..."

He adds, "Today we have started the procedure to form the (INDIA) alliance government and in that series, we have staked a claim to form Government in front of the Governor. I also tendered my resignation to him...Congress and the RJD in charge were also present here...On 28 November the oath ceremony will take place..."

"I primarily raised the issues related to Bihar. A flood occurred in the state and we have demanded a relief package to help those affected by the flood... We have also raised the issues of lateral entry and filling up of backlog of SC, ST should be given constitutional status... We also raised the issue of venture capital fund for SC and OBC... We have thanked the government for inaugurating AIIMS Darbhanga and have requested to open more of such institutions in Bihar," says LJP (Ram Vilas) leader Arun Bharti on all-party meeting ahead of the winter session.

"There are various reasons (for Raj Kapoor's movies being famous in Russia), music is something that touches everybody. You don't need to know the language as long as the melody is there. Also, the characters, and the stories he made films on were universally appealing, not just in the Soviet Union, but also in eastern Europe, middle-east, southeast Asia. I remember when I was a a student in New York, I would wait for cab drivers who are from Russia, or Ukraine, because whenever they would come to know that I am Raj Kapoor's family, they would give me free ride. That was his impact. When I was studying in New York, Raj Kapoor, and Guru Dutt were also being taught. That was his impact, and it was only through his work," says actor Ranbir Kapoor speaking about iconic actor and director Raj Kapoor at IFFI Goa.

Maharashtra news: NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar leaves from his residence

Delhi: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju says "JPC will come out with the report and table it in the House. If they get delayed, they will have to seek the permission of the House because in the Lok Sabha it was decided that the JPC report has to be tabled before the last day of the first week of the Winter session of the Parliament. If there is a delay they'll have to seek the permission of the House."

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has opened three new forward bases in the "hardcore" Maoist violence affected districts of Chhattisgarh's Bastar region to provide security forces with "strategic" hubs for launching intensified anti-Naxal operations.

The forward operating bases (FOB) have come up in Tumpalpad and Rayagudem in Sukma district and Kondapalli in the adjoining Bijapur district. These bases have been made operational over the last week or so, officials told PTI.

On the all-party meeting, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said "A total of 42 leaders from 30 political parties were present in the meeting...There are many topics. Everyone has asked for discussion on some topics but we want that there should be a good discussion in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. The government is ready to discuss any topic."

He added, "Our only request is that the House should run well and there should be no ruckus... Every member wants to participate in the discussion but the House should run well... To run the winter session well, everyone's cooperation is needed and everyone's participation is necessary."

Delhi Police issued an advisory in connection with Samvidhan Divas Padyatra on November 25 alerting commuters about traffic restrictions near India Gate.

To ensure smooth traffic management in the vicinity of C-Hexagon and round about MLNP, no vehicle will be allowed to halt or park anywhere on C-Hexagon and other surrounding areas as mentioned in the routes to avoid, it said.

Police also asked to avoid Tilak Marg, Ashoka Road, Shahjahan Road, C-Hexagon, India Gate, Zakir Hussain Marg, Akbar Road upto R/A Gol Methi, and Janpath and surrounding areas including MLNP, the advisory said.

It is further requested people to avoid the tunnels of Pragati maidan approach to India Gate.

Pakistan's capital was put under a security lockdown on Sunday ahead of protests by supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan calling for his release.

Highways leading to Islamabad through which supporters of Khan, led by members of his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, are expected to approach the city and gather near the parliament, have been blocked.

BSP chief Mayawati said her party won't contest bypolls anymore, alleges irregularities in voting.

Israel's yearlong crackdown against Palestinian citizens who speak out against the war in Gaza is prompting many to self-censor out of fear of being jailed and further marginalised in society, while some still find ways to dissent — carefully.

Ahmed Khalefa's life turned upside down after he was charged with inciting terrorism for chanting in solidarity with Gaza at an anti-war protest in October 2023.

On incident of stone pelting in UP's Sambhal, BSP chief Mayawati said, "I would also like to tell the UP government that after the unexpected results of the by-elections in UP yesterday, there was a lot of tension in the entire Moradabad division, especially in Sambhal district. In such a situation, the government and administration should have taken forward the work of surveying the mosque-temple dispute in Sambhal."

She added, "This would have been much better, but by not doing so, whatever ruckus and violence happened during the survey today, the UP government and administration are completely responsible for that. This is highly condemnable. This work should have been done peacefully by taking both parties together, which is not being done. I strongly appeal to all the people of Sambhal to maintain peace there...."

Police used tear gas and "minor force" in the face of stone pelting by locals here on Sunday as tension escalated during a second survey of the Mughal-era mosque, claimed to be originally the site of an ancient Hindu temple.

Ten people have been detained and a probe was launched into the violence, an official said, PTI reported.

Two more infants rescued from a fire that ripped through the Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College here have died, taking the total toll in the blaze to 17, a senior official said on Sunday.

Thirty-nine newborns were rescued from a devastating fire in the medical college hospital's neonatal intensive care unit on the night of November 15.

One Jawan injured in pressure IED blast planted by naxals between Raigudem & Tumalpad. More details awaited

Pakistan Sunday suspended mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns” as supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan geared up for a protest in the capital.

The government and Interior Ministry posted the announcement on social media platform X, which is banned in Pakistan. They did not specify the areas, nor did they say how long the suspension would be in place.

All party meet underway ahead of Winter Session of Parliament which will begin tomorrow November 25 and continue till December 20.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister Anupriya Patel arrive for the all-party meeting at the Parliament.

The Winter Session of Parliament will begin tomorrow, 25th November and continue till 20th December.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will discuss the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine war with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Monday during his visit to Ankara, a Turkish official said, as per Reuters.

Russia struck Ukraine with a new hypersonic medium-range ballistic missile on Thursday in response to Kyiv's use of U.S. and British missiles against Russia, marking an escalation in the war that began when Moscow launched a full-scale invasion of its neighbour in February 2022.

The Madhya Pradesh government has appointed 1988 batch IPS officer Kailash Makwana as the state's next director general of police (DGP).

An order issued late Saturday night stated Makwana will replace incumbent DGP Sudhir Saxena, who is set to retire on November 30.

Makwana is currently chairman of the MP Police Housing Corporation. He will take over as the new DGP of the state on December 1.

On the eve of Parliament's Winter Session, the government will meet floor leaders of political parties to ensure the smooth functioning of the House against the backdrop of the BJP and its rival alliance's surprise victories in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, respectively.

The Winter Session of Parliament, beginning Monday, is scheduled to last till December 20. The government has listed 16 bills, including the Waqf Amendment Bill, for consideration, while the opposition is keen to raise the issues of the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur and the indictment of businessman Gautam Adani by a US court on allegations of bribery.

Manipur Police arrested seven more people for causing damage and engaging in arson at the residences of legislators in Imphal Valley on November 16, an official statement said on Sunday.

From Kakching district police arrested three persons on Friday, the police statement said.

An incident of stone pelting took place in Sambhal when a survey team reached Shahi Jama Masjid to conduct a survey of the mosque. Police used tear gas to control the situation.

Following a petition filed by senior advocate Vishnu Shanker Jain in the court of the civil judge at Sambhal claiming the mosque of being a temple, a similar survey was carried out on 19th November, in the presence of the local police and members of the mosque’s management committee.

Fire broke out in Kolkata's Ultadanga area at around 7:30 am. Six fire tenders present at the spot. More than 10 houses were burnt in the fire. Details awaited.

Four key ministers in the JMM-led Hemant Soren government faced crushing defeat in Jharkhand assembly polls despite a stellar performance by the coalition which retained power for the second consecutive term.

The ministers who bit dust included Health minister Banna Gupta who courted several controversies besides Water Resources minister Mithilesh Thakur.

A day after the fatal stabbing of a Delhi Police constable, the main accused in the case was shot dead in an encounter with the personnel of the force in south Delhi's Sangam Vihar area, officials said.

Constable Kiran Pal was stabbed to death by three people on Saturday while on night patrolling duty in southeast Delhi's Govindpuri area. Two accused -- Deepak Max and Krish Gupta -- were arrested later in that day. The third accused, Raghav -- who stabbed Pal with a knife -- was hiding in Sangam Vihar

Thousands of Colombians took to the streets to oppose the policies of President Gustavo Petro, who accused demonstrators of trying to destabilize the government.

Protesters in cities including Bogotá, Medellín and Cali decried a series of proposed health, labour and pensions reforms and accused Petro's administration of corruption.

The summit's main agenda item - setting a new annual target for global climate finance - had nations wrangling for two weeks. Even after reaching a deal for $300 billion a year by 2035, many developing countries said the amount was far too low.

After nearly a decade of efforts to establish a rulebook for carbon credits, COP29 reached a deal to allow countries to begin establishing these credits to bring in funding and offset their emissions, or to trade them on a market exchange.

In the end, the summit failed to set steps for countries to build on last year's COP28 pledge to transition away from fossil fuels and triple renewable energy capacity this decade.

A thick layer of smog engulfs Akshardham Temple and surrounding areas as the air quality deteriorates to 'Severe' category in several parts of the national capital, Pollution board stated.

AQI in Anand Vihar is at 473

Authorities said they shot and killed a man in Jordan who opened fire on a police patrol near the Israeli Embassy, an attack that left three police officers hurt.

The shooting happened early Sunday in the Rabiah neighbourhood of Amman.

A layer of smog blankets the New Delhi Railway Station as AQI is recorded at 328, categorised in 'very poor' category.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke about the idea of 'Brand Bharat' and said it is "statement of authenticity" in representation, articulation or beliefs, and equally a message that "we are now more comfortable in our own skin".

In a virtual address at India Ideas Conclave, he also underlined that it is also the "brand of Vishwa Bandhu" as on the big stage, a "multi-vector approach" engages the Quad and BRICS, Russia and Ukraine, Israel and Iran and the Global North and Global South.

India on Sunday rejected a new climate finance package of $300 billion for the Global South at the UN climate conference in Baku, saying it was too little and too late.

"USD 300 billion does not address the needs and priorities of developing countries. It is incompatible with the principle of CBDR (Common but Differentiated Responsibilities) and equity, regardless of the battle with the impact of climate change," said Chandni Raina, Adviser, Department of Economic Affairs.

The current proposal calls for a two-month cease-fire during which Israeli forces would withdraw from Lebanon and Hezbollah would end its armed presence along the southern border south of the Litani River. Thousands more Lebanese army troops would patrol the border area with UN peacekeepers, and an international committee would monitor the deal's implementation.

The officials said Israel wanted more guarantees that Hezbollah's weapons are removed from the border area. Israeli officials have said they would not agree to a deal that did not explicitly grant them freedom to strike in Lebanon if they believe Hezbollah is violating it.

Israeli airstrikes Saturday in central Beirut killed at least 20 people, officials said, as the once-rare attacks on the heart of Lebanon's capital continued without warning while diplomats scrambled to broker a cease-fire.

The escalation comes after US envoy Amos Hochstein travelled to the region in pursuit of a deal to end months of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah that has erupted into full-on war.