(2024-01-05). 'Blatant support to Israel': Sandeep Pandey on why he returned Magsaysay Award, US degrees. ummid.com Sandeep Pandey, a renowned Social Activist and General Secretary of the Socialist Party in India, announced on January 1, 2024, his decision to return the Magsaysay Award and the degrees he received in the US, to protest the US role in Israel's attack on Gaza.
(2024-01-05). Trucks off Indian roads, fuel stations down shutter as Transporters go on strike. ummid.com Trucks, buses, taxis and other transport vehicles were off the roads and fuel stations have announced shutdown as the transporters began their three-day strike against the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Monday January 01, 2024.
(2024-01-05). India-Russia Ties Get a Makeover. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-05). GATE 2024 Admit Card – How and Where to Download. ummid.com The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru is set to release today i.e. Wednesday January 03, 2024 the Admit Card (Hall Ticket) of the candidates who have registered for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2024).
(2024-01-05). 2024 Year to See Elections in 70 Countries, Results to Have Global Impact. ummid.com 2024 will be a historic election year, when democracy will undergo a major test with elections in approximately 70 countries including the United States, India, Mexico and South Africa.
(2024-01-05). IIMC invites applications for 5 PG Diploma in Journalism Courses for 2024. ummid.com The Indian Institute of Journalism (IIMC) has invited applications for admission in five different PG Diploma in Journalism courses for the year 2024-25 to be done through CUET PG Entrance Exam.
(2024-01-05). Indian warship INS Chennai intercepted hijacked merchant vessel MV Lila Norfolk at 3:15 pm: Officials. devdiscourse.com Indian warship INS Chennai intercepted hijacked merchant vessel MV Lila Norfolk at 3: 15 pm: Officials.
(2024-01-05). Liberian cargo ship with 15 Indians onboard hijacked in Arabian Sea. ummid.com A Liberian cargo ship with at least 15 Indian crew members onboard, has been hijacked by around five-six armed hijackers near the coast of Somalia in the Arabian Sea Friday January 05, 2024.
(2024-01-05). India, China Eye Strategic Areas Bordering 'Last Barrier' Bhutan. latintimes.com Squeezed between giant arch-rivals India and China, the landlocked mountain kingdom of Bhutan was long isolated by icy Himalayan peaks.
(2024-01-05). MoU signed between Indian Railways and CII to promote green initiatives. devdiscourse.com The Indian Railways (IR) has signed an MoU with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to reduce energy and water consumption, lowering GHG emissions. IR and CII have renewed their MoU for a third consecutive term. The MoU was signed and exchanged on January 4, 2024, between Railway Board Principal Executive Director/ME (EnHM & Project), Shailendra Singh, and CII Deputy Director General, Seema Arora, in the presence of Railway Board Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Jaya Varma Sinha, Board Members, and other senior officers.
(2024-01-05). Indian Navy deploys warship, surveillance aircraft after hijacking of merchant vessel in Arabian Sea. devdiscourse.com The Indian Navy deployed a warship and a maritime patrol aircraft in the Arabian Sea following hijacking of a Liberian-flagged merchant vessel that is understood to have over a dozen Indian crew members.
(2024-01-05). India's GDP to grow by 7.3 pc in 2023-24: Govt estimates. devdiscourse.com The Indian economy is estimated to grow by 7.3 per cent in the 2023-24 fiscal against 7.2 per cent a year ago, mainly due to good show by mining and quarrying, manufacturing and certain segments of services sectors.
(2024-01-05). Within US-Occupied Nation Of Puerto Rico, Solidarity With Palestine Grows. popularresistance.org Within the boundaries of US-occupied Puerto Rico, the movement for Palestinian liberation has been growing. On December 18, a demonstration organized by students and the Palestinian diaspora on the island marched from the Israeli consulate in San Juan to the US Federal Court. The formation "Mothers Against the War" has been calling protests on a weekly basis outside of the consulate. | Jocelyn Velázquez of Jornada Se Acabaron las Promesas spoke at a November 12 rally outside the Puerto Rico Capitol in San Juan, starting off her speech by applauding the people of Palestine as well as the Palestinian resistance. "W…
(2024-01-05). BJP launches wall writing campaign in U'khand for Lok Sabha polls. devdiscourse.com The BJP on Friday launched its booth-level wall writing campaign for the Lok Sabha polls from Chinyalisaur in Uttarkashi district with the message of a third encore for the Narendra Modi government.
(2024-01-05). Modi's Attempt to Woo Christian Community. ummid.com On 25th December, Prime Minister Narnedra Modi invited many Christians for an interaction and to greet them. He lauded the community for their social work and hailed the inclusive teachings of Lord Jesus Christ.
(2024-01-05). SC dismisses plea for recognition of Shahi Idgah mosque as Krishna Janmabhoomi. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : The Supreme Court on Friday, January 5, dismissed a plea seeking recognition of Mathura's Shahi Idgah mosque site as the Krishna Janmabhoomi. A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta said that it was not inclined to interfere with the order of the Allahabad High Court which had earlier dismissed the …
(2024-01-05). SC dismisses plea for recognition of Shahi Idgah mosque as Krishna Janmabhoomi. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : The Supreme Court on Friday, January 5, dismissed a plea seeking recognition of Mathura's Shahi Idgah mosque site as the Krishna Janmabhoomi. A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta said that it was not inclined to interfere with the order of the Allahabad High Court which had earlier dismissed the …
(2024-01-05). Thousands of Sri Lankan electricity workers hold three-day anti-privatisation protest, defying government threats. wsws.org While workers are determined to fight privatisation, the Ceylon Electricity Board's trade union front is restricting them to futile campaigns, claiming this will pressure the Wickremesinghe government to change course.
(2024-01-05). Convergence of HIV and non-communicable disease epidemics: geospatial mapping of the unmet health needs in an HIV hyperendemic community in South Africa. reliefweb.int Country: South Africa | Source: British Medical Journal | Diego F Cuadros, Chayanika Devi, Urisha Singh, Stephen Olivier, Alison C Castle, Yumna Moosa, Johnathan A Edwards, Hae-Young Kim, Mark J Siedner, Emily B Wong, Frank Tanser | Abstract | Introduction As people living with HIV (PLHIV) are experiencing longer survival, the co-occurrence of HIV and non-communicable diseases has become a public health priority. In response to this emerging challenge, we aimed to characterise the spatial structure of convergence of chronic health conditions in an HIV hyperendemic community in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. | Me…
(2024-01-05). LeT terrorist behind killing of army official, Kashmiri Pandits shot dead in Shopian encounter: Police. devdiscourse.com A Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist involved in the killing of an army officer and Kashmiri Pandits was gunned down in an anti-terror operation in the Shopian district, the police informed on Friday. The slain terrorist was identified as Bilal Bhatt.
(2024-01-05). Hokersar: The forgotten Wetland of Kashmir. muslimmirror.com By Babra Wani Hokersar, a scenic wetland in the heart of Kashmir, is recognised for its rich biodiversity and stunning beauty. It is one of the largest freshwater lakes in the Kashmir valley, with an area of 13.75 square kilometres and located at an elevation of 1,585 metres above sea level. The Doodh Ganga and …
(2024-01-05). SC issues notice on plea against ban on halal products in UP. muslimmirror.com The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine a plea filed by Jamiat Ulama-e-Maharashtra and others challenging the registration of FIR and ban imposed by the Uttar Pradesh government on storage, distribution and sale of food products with halal certification. Initially, a bench of Justices B.R. Gavai and Sandeep Mehta was not inclined to entertain …
(2024-01-05). SC issues notice on plea against ban on halal products in UP. muslimmirror.com The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine a plea filed by Jamiat Ulama-e-Maharashtra and others challenging the registration of FIR and ban imposed by the Uttar Pradesh government on storage, distribution and sale of food products with halal certification. Initially, a bench of Justices B.R. Gavai and Sandeep Mehta was not inclined to entertain …
(2024-01-05). Gujarat tattooist inks 'Shri Ram' on devotees for free ahead of Ram temple consecration in Ayodhya. devdiscourse.com With religious fervour gaining momentum as the day of Ram temple consecration in Ayodhya nears, a tattooist in Gujarat's Navsari city has been offering to ink Lord Ram's name on devotees free of cost.
(2024-01-05). North and South Korea Fire Artillery Near Border. news.antiwar.com Following a series of provocative US and South Korean war games, North Korea responded by a major artillery drill. Pyongyang fired over 200 rounds in the direction of a disputed border group of South Korean islands. Seoul subsequently ordered the evacuation of residents of two islands. On Friday, North Korean forces fired artillery toward South …
(2024-01-05). Covid test mandatory in Karnataka for patients with respiratory and flu-like illnesses. devdiscourse.com Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Friday said he has directed health officials to make Covid test mandatory for those with Influenza Like Illness (ILI) or Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI).
(2024-01-05). Bombay High court grants bail to Mirza Himayat Baig 13 years after his 2010 arrest in German Bakery Blast Case. muslimmirror.com Over a decade after being apprehended by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in connection to the 2010 Pune German Bakery blast, Mirza Himayat Baig has been granted bail by the Bombay High Court. A panel comprising Justice Revati Mohite-Dere and Justice Gauri V Godse concluded the hearings and reserved the verdict on December 19, 2023, …
(2024-01-05). Bombay High court grants bail to Mirza Himayat Baig 13 years after his 2010 arrest in German Bakery Blast Case. muslimmirror.com Over a decade after being apprehended by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in connection to the 2010 Pune German Bakery blast, Mirza Himayat Baig has been granted bail by the Bombay High Court. A panel comprising Justice Revati Mohite-Dere and Justice Gauri V Godse concluded the hearings and reserved the verdict on December 19, 2023, …
(2024-01-05). Turkey, Malaysia Back South Africa's ICJ Genocide Case Against Israel. popularresistance.org South Africa is no longer alone in bringing its claim of genocide by the Israeli government to the International Court of Justice, following announcements from the Turkish Foreign Ministry and the Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs that they support the case. | Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesperson Oncu Keceli said Wednesday that those responsible for the killing of tens of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza since October 7 "must be held accountable before international law." | "Israel's murder of more than 22,000 Palestinian civilians, the majority of whom were women and children, in Gaza for nearly three mont…
(2024-01-05). Gaza Destroys Western Divide-and-Rule Narratives. libya360.wordpress.com Sharmine Narwani Since Israel's assault on Gaza began, three separate polls show that Arab and Muslim populations are shifting their support away from Washington's regional allies toward West Asia's Axis of Resistance. It could be a clean sweep. Decades of western-led narratives crafted to exploit differences throughout West Asia, create strife amid the region's myriad…
(2024-01-05). March for Gaza at the National Mall, January 13. workers.org
(2024-01-05). 'Beheaded Babies' — How UK Media Reported Israel's Fake News as Fact. libya360.wordpress.com Hamza Ali Shah Journalists watch Israel bomb Gaza. (Photo: Alexi J. Rosenfeld / Getty) Britain's national press have been indispensable allies of Israel throughout its brutal war on Gaza. The assertion that during Hamas' attack in southern Israel on 7 October babies were beheaded gained traction almost immediately. On the morning of 10 October, Israeli…
(2024-01-05). John Mearsheimer: Genocide in Gaza. scheerpost.com 
By John Mearsheimer / Substack I am writing to flag a truly important document that should be widely circulated and read carefully by anyone interested in the ongoing Gaza War. Specifically, I am referring to the 84-page "application" that South Africa filed with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on 29 December 2023, accusing Israel …
(2024-01-05). South Africa takes Israel to ICJ: Arab dictators' betrayal facilitates Israeli genocide of Palestinians. muslimmirror.com By Latheef Farook South Africa which, once fought for its own liberation war against an apartheid regime supported for decades by U.S , has initiated case against Israel at the International Court of Justice- ICJ-to force Israel to stop its genocide on Gaza's 2.3 million Palestinians and declare Israel has breached its obligations under the …
(2024-01-05). International pressure increases on Israel as it continues committing genocide in Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org Israel has come under fire over comments from a number of ultra right-wing ministers and politicians who have called for the complete and permanent transfer and expulsion of the Palestinian population of Gaza. The officials have suggested that Gazans should be forcibly transferred to other countries in the region, as well as to countries in Africa. | The United Nations, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, France, the European Union, as well as Israel's primary backer, the United States, among others have condemned these statements and noted that such a move would constitute a grave violat…
(2024-01-05). PMPI Urges Ceasefire in Gaza, Backs International Call for Peace and Humanitarian Aid. pressenza.com With the start of the new year, violence is escalating and getting worse, with reports that more than 200 Palestinians have been killed since January 1, 2023. This war has taken the lives of more than 22,000 people, mainly women and…
(2024-01-05). UK Professor to Defend Israel in ICJ Genocide Case. libya360.wordpress.com Editorial Comment: "Expect the UK to intervene on Israel's side in the South African case against Israel for Genocide at the International Court of Justice. If Israel loses, British ministers, civil servants and military personnal could end up in the dock for genocide — not only in the Hague, but in the UK, "Craig Murray sagely…
(2024-01-05). Argentine courts grant union's request and suspend Milei's labor reform. peoplesdispatch.org The Argentine judiciary has granted a request from the National Confederation of Labor (CGT), the country's main trade union center, and suspended the effects of the labor reform provided for in the "decree" launched by the government of ultra-right Javier Milei last December. The court decision published on January 3 is a precautionary one, i.e. it suspends the measure. | The decision was taken by the National Chamber of Labor Appeals, the first instance in the Argentine judiciary for appeals on labor issues. The court argued that there was no proven need or urgency to make the decision without consulting the Ar…
(2024-01-05). SpaceX Sues To Stop US Hearing Over Fired Workers. latintimes.com SpaceX on Thursday went to court to try to derail a US National Labor Relations Board hearing over complaints by workers who say they were fired for criticizing chief executive Elon Musk.
(2024-01-05). BNP declares 48-hour strike on election day, urges nationwide election boycott. muslimmirror.com By Muhammad Shoaib The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has called for a 48-hour strike on the day of the national election, starting from next Saturday at 6: 00 a.m. until Monday, January 8 at 6: 00 a.m. This announcement was made by the BNP senior joint secretary general in a virtual press conference yesterday. Additionally, BNP is …
(2024-01-05). BNP declares 48-hour strike on election day, urges nationwide election boycott. muslimmirror.com By Muhammad Shoaib The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has called for a 48-hour strike on the day of the national election, starting from next Saturday at 6: 00 a.m. until Monday, January 8 at 6: 00 a.m. This announcement was made by the BNP senior joint secretary general in a virtual press conference yesterday. Additionally, BNP is …
(2024-01-05). Israel cannot be a colonial power and a democracy. therealnews.com 
Israel's status as a bona fide democracy is often taken to be a self-evident truth, but a more critical look at the history and reality of Zionism calls this into question. After all, how can a democracy exist in a country constitutionally defined as an ethnostate that can only exist through the suppression and gradual elimination of its Others? Israeli historian Ilan Pappé joins The Chris Hedges Report for a discussion on Israel as an inherently colonial, and therefore anti-democratic, project. | Ilan Pappé is a professor with the College of Social Sciences and International Studies at the University of Ex…
(2024-01-05). Ukraine: USG Humanitarian Response to the Complex Emergency (01/04/2024). reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-05). Iraq: Government to Start Process of Ending US-led Coalition's Mission. libya360.wordpress.com Rayhan Uddin A member of Iraq's Popular Mobilisation Forces holds a sign honouring one of the group's slain members at a funeral procession in Baghdad, on 4 January 2024 (AFP) Iraq's prime minister said on Friday that the government will put together a bilateral committee to prepare for the end of a US-led coalition's mission in…
(2024-01-05). Sayyed Nasrallah: A significant national achievement is that the Sanaa government has evolved from being an internal faction to becoming a pivotal component of the international equation, compelling the world to reckon with it despite attempts to marginalize it. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-01-05). Global minimum tax of 15% for multinational companies comes into force. pressenza.com Many major multinational companies must pay a global minimum tax of at least 15% on corporate profits for the first time. The historic tax reforms went into effect on Monday, nearly three years after 140 countries agreed to a new tax system, which is expected to increase tax revenues by $220 billion a year. | The United States is not currently participating in the reform despite having endorsed the agreement in 2021. | Countries that have implemented the 15% tax since 1 January include the UK, Australia, South Korea, Japan and Canada, as well as the European Union and countries known as tax havens, such as Irelan…
(2024-01-05). Scandal Unveiled: Guyana's Government Finances ExxonMobil's Taxes. orinocotribune.com The vice president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, has made reports of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana's continued violations of international law and the Geneva Agreement in favor of the transnational oil company ExxonMobil in regards to the Essequibo territorial dispute, stating that new irregularities are being unveiled on the submissive nature of the Guyanese government towards the US oil corporation. | "More irregularities continue to come to light regarding the 'business' relationship between Guyana and ExxonMobil," Rodríguez reported via social media this Wednesday, January 3. "The Guyanese lawyer, Chris…
(2024-01-05). China's 4th C919 aircraft conducts flight training in E China. ecns.cn The 4th C919 aircraft was delivered to China Eastern Airline and will conduct flight training at Taizhou International Airport in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province.
(2024-01-05). Urdu Kitab Mela is back, this time in Mumbai at much bigger scale. ummid.com The Urdu Book Fair, popularly known as Urdu Kitab Mela, organised every year by the National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language (NCPUL), is back with its 26th Edition all set for a grand inauguration on Saturday January 06, 2024 in Mumbai on a much bigger venue.
(2024-01-05). The operation is a "political message to MOSSAD not to escalate" uwidata.com Just one day before the terror attack in Iran's city of Kerman which killed more than 100 people, the Turkish authorities arrested 34 people alleged to cooperated with the Israeli Secret Service MOSSAD. The Turkish counter-terrorism operation was labeled "mole" and pursued jointly by state attorney, police and National Intelligence Organization (MIT). The Minister of …
(2024-01-05). Homicides Declined Across America But Memphis Recorded New Record Of Over 400. moguldom.com There was some good news in 2023, Homicides dropped by over 10% in America's biggest cities during the year. After several years of distressingly high homicide rates, data from police departments in the five largest U.S. cities — New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, and Phoenix — show significant reductions in homicides. National data from …
(2024-01-05). Loong products made in Yiwu gain global popularity. ecns.cn As the Chinese Year of the Dragon approaches, Yiwu International Trade Market, home to over 2.1 million types of goods, has unveiled a diverse range of Chinese Loong-themed products. These items are not only supplied to the Chinese market but also enjoy robust sales in Southeast Asia, Europe, and other regions.
(2024-01-05). "Enough of CFA franc monetary colonialism". Revolutionary governments in the Sahel aspire to a free currency. pressenza.com On 16 September 2023, Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso signed the Liptako-Gourma Charter, establishing a new alliance between the three French-speaking African states of the Sahel. An alliance that laid the groundwork for even greater change. | In December, the leader of Niger's revolutionary government announced on Niger's national television the shared goal of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso to establish not only a military and political alliance, but also a monetary one: "Beyond the security ambit, our alliance must evolve in the political ambit and the monetary ambit". | The three countries, and five others in the re…
(2024-01-05). US: Imam shot dead outside mosque in Newark, New Jersey. ummid.com Hassan Sharif, Transportation Security Officer at Newark Liberty International Airport who was also working as Imam, was shot dead outside the local mosque where he was leading daily Muslim prayers.
(2024-01-05). NCCA's Heneral Tuna Contest: Outstanding Digital Art from Young Filipinos. pressenza.com 
Earthlings from all over the Country Celebrate Filipino Values through Digital Art: | November 2023 was a busy month for the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) as it celebrated Filipino Values Month with a slew of activities celebrating the values that shape Filipino society, capped by a digital poster-making contest featuring Heneral Tuna, the witty and fierce blue alien cat from NCCA's eponymous animated and book series. | The Heneral Tuna Digital Poster Making Contest featured artworks done by Filipino high school and college students, with each poster interpreting the theme, "Filipino…
(2024-01-05). Wreckage clean-up starts at Tokyo airport. ecns.cn Smoke rises from the burnt Japan Airlines (JAL) Airbus A350 plane as officials remove its wreckage after a collision with a Japan Coast Guard aircraft at Haneda International Airport in Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 5, 2024.
(2024-01-05). She cranes finalize preparations for test series, vitality netball nations cup. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Netball Team, she cranes has finalized preparations for the international test series against the Wales Netball Team, the Welsh Feathers. The team under the guidance of veteran coach Fred Mugerwa and his assistant Nurudine Kato had nearly four weeks of immense preparation for the Test series where they …
(2024-01-05). Home Affairs system back online. sanews.gov.za Home Affairs system back online | The Department of Home Affairs says its system is back online and services are once again available to citizens and other clients. | The department experienced a technical problem on the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) mainframe which affected access to the National Population Register (NPR). | In a statement on Thursday afternoon, the department said the system was back online from midday and services were available. | "Technicians from the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) are monitoring the system to ensure that the solution is sustainable. Further updates…
(2024-01-05). 'Incirlik is Yours': How Erdoƒüan Handed a Major Military Base to the Americans. libya360.wordpress.com Matt Kennard US President George W. Bush (R) meets with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan in the Oval Office at the White House, 2 October 2006, Washington DC. (Photo: Jay L. Clendenin-Pool/Getty Images) The US and UK militaries refuse to tell Declassified if a US Air Force flight from Turkey to the UK's Cyprus…
(2024-01-04). Xi sends condolences to Iran over terror attacks. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolence to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Thursday, a day after major terror attacks in the country, saying that China firmly supports Iran's efforts to safeguard its national security and stability.
(2024-01-04). Xi's efforts in protecting Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. ecns.cn The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, known as the "Roof of the world," has a profound influence on the global climate. President Xi Jinping has shown deep concern for the ecological and environment protection of the plateau. Over the years, he has often inspected Gansu, Qinghai provinces and the Tibet Autonomous Region, outlining a clear vision to develop the plateau into an international ecological civilization.
(2024-01-04). Legoland Shanghai to open early next year. ecns.cn Legoland Shanghai Resort, the international IP-based theme park operated by British entertainment group Merlin Entertainments Ltd, is set to open in the spring or summer of 2025. It is expecting 3 to 5 million visitors per year.
(2024-01-05). Migration as Economic Imperialism. counterpunch.org 
Numbering an estimated 169 million, [1] international migrant laborers are generally regarded in mainstream economic circles as playing a substantial role in poverty alleviation and economic development in their home countries. This is accomplished, it is asserted, through remittances sent home by migrants, reaching an estimated $647 billion arriving in low- and moderate-income countries in 2022, a
(2024-01-05). Situation Report – Sri Lanka 05th January 2024 at 0900hrs. reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-05). Investigan posible suicidio colectivo en Sri Lanka. telesurtv.net Reportan fallecimiento por envenenamiento de siete personas, entre ellas un predicador que trasmitía que a través del suicidio se podía acelerar el viaje a la reencarnación.