People celebrate, after Syrian rebels announced that they have ousted President Bashar al-Assad, at Majdal Anjar in Bekaa, Lebanon, December 8, 2024.
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Russia says Syria’s Assad has left country, gave orders for peaceful power handover
Crowds gathered in Syria’s Damascus on Sunday (December 8, 2024) to celebrate the fall of Bashar Assad’s government with chants, prayers and the occasional gunfire after opposition fighters entered the capital following a stunning advance. Syrian rebels declared President Bashar al-Assad’s ouster after seizing control of Damascus on Sunday (December 8, 2024), ending his family’s iron-fisted rule after more than 13 years of civil war in a seismic moment for West Asia.
World Chess Championship 2024: Gukesh beats Ding Liren in 11th game, takes lead for first time
Young Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh on Sunday (December 8, 2024) took a giant step towards the World Chess Championship title by defending champion Ding Liren in the 11th game, taking a 6-5 lead in the contest after a spate of draws. With just three games to go, Gukesh now has a crucial lead in the 14-round classical format match.
Protesting farmers suspend ‘Dilli chalo’ foot march for the day
Protesting farmers on Sunday (December 8, 2024) afternoon suspended their foot march to Delhi for the day after some of them suffered injuries in tear gas shelling by Haryana security personnel here along the state’s border with Punjab. Farmer leader from Punjab Sarwan Singh Pandher said at least eight farmers were injured and one of them was rushed to the Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Australia beats India by 10 wickets to level series in Pink-ball Test
On the third day, just a mere 16.1 overs were needed as the dregs of defeat stained India’s measured progress so far in its sojourn Down Under. Australia registered an emphatic 10-wicket victory over the visitors in the second Test that concluded with two days to spare. And Pat Cummins and his men drew level at 1-1 in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series with three Tests remaining to be played.
Bomb hoax at three major commuter stations in Lucknow
Police sprang into action after an unidentified caller claimed that bombs had been at three major commuter stations in Lucknow on Sunday (December 8, 2024) morning, but it turned out to be a hoax.
Burkina Faso junta appoints new Prime Minister
Burkina Faso’s ruling military junta appointed a new Prime Minister, a day after dissolving the government without providing any reason. Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo, until now Communications Minister and spokesperson of the government, will be the West African country’s new Prime Minister, junta leader Ibrahim Traore said in a presidential decree read on state television Saturday.
Congress demands discussion in Parliament on India-China relations
Criticising the government over its statement in Parliament on India-China ties, the Congress on Sunday (December 8, 2024) claimed that the Modi government has agreed to a “new normal” over the “old normal” prevailing before April 2020 which was unilaterally disturbed by China.
Under-19 men’s Asia Cup: Bangladesh defends title defeating India by 59 runs in final
The batters could not capitalise on the good job done by the bowlers as India suffered a massive 59-run defeat to Bangladesh in the low-scoring U19 Asia Cup title clash, in Dubai on Sunday (December 8, 2024.
Ballari maternal deaths: CM Siddaramaiah announces ₹5 lakh ex-gratia to families of victims
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday (December 8, 2024) announced ₹5 lakh compensation to the next of kin of the women who died following childbirth complications in Ballari Medical College and Research Centre. At least five maternal deaths have been reported in the past month in the BMCRC. Taking a serious view of it, the CM ordered the suspension of the Karnataka Drug Controller Umesh S.
India to create comprehensive anti-drone unit for border security: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday (December 8, 2024) said India will soon create a comprehensive anti-drone unit to secure its borders as the “menace” of unmanned aerial vehicles is going to get serious in the coming days.
India to become $30 trillion-economy by 2047: Dharmendra Pradhan
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has asserted that India will become a $30 trillion-economy by 2047. Delivering a lecture at the concluding function of XLRI-School of Management’s year-long platinum jubilee celebration in Jharkhand’s Jamshedpur, on Saturday (December 7, 2024), Mr. Pradhan said India, the fastest-growing global economy, is currently in the fifth position and will bag the third spot in the next three years.
Maharashtra special Assembly session: MLAs-elect of Maha Vikas Aghadi take oath on second day
On the second day of the three-day Special Session of the Maharashtra Assembly, on Sunday (December 8, 2024), the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) MLAs-elect took their oaths. The leaders had boycotted the first day, on Saturday (December 7, 2024), alleging misuse of electronic voting machines (EVMs) and raising concerns over the massive mandate secured by the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance.
South Korean prosecutors detain ex-Defence chief over martial law imposition
South Korean prosecutors on Sunday (December 8, 2024) detained a former Defence Minister who allegedly recommended last week’s brief but stunning martial law imposition to President Yoon Suk Yeol, making him the first figure detained over the case.
Sonia Gandhi linked to an organisation financed by George Soros Foundation, alleges BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday (December 8, 2024) alleged that former Congress president Sonia Gandhi, as the co-president of the Forum of Democratic Leaders in the Asia-Pacific (FDL-AP), was linked to an organisation financed by the “George Soros Foundation.”
Published – December 08, 2024 06:49 pm IST