Calcutta HC Transfers Investigation To CBI, Says Principal’s Conduct Raises ‘Suspicion’

On Nov 22, 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed the use of the new intermediate-range ballistic missile named Oreshnik in a strike on Ukraine, emphasizing its nuclear-capable capabilities. The missile, deployed in a non-nuclear hypersonic configuration, successfully hit its target in the city of Dnipro, marking a significant development in Russia's military capabilities. Full Article

Telangana Minister for Information Technology, Industries & Commerce D. Sridhar Babu announced the formation of a joint consultative committee on industries with CII and the launch of new policies on Global Capability Centres and IT. The committee will include special chief secretary-Industries and CII leaders to address industry issues, while new policies on GCC, IT, and Industries are expected to be introduced soon to consolidate Hyderabad's position as a preferred destination for leading firms. The...

South Korean National Security Director Shin Wonsik revealed that Russia has supplied anti-air missiles and economic aid to North Korea, raising concerns of potential technology transfers. The US and South Korea suspect that North Korea has sent troops to support Russia in its conflict with Ukraine, with the nature of the exchange between the two countries sparking intense scrutiny. Seoul and Washington fear the possibility of sensitive nuclear and missile technology being shared between Russia...

An encounter occurred between security personnel and Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, starting in the morning during an anti-Naxalite operation in a forest near Bhejji police station. The gunfight is still ongoing, with preliminary reports suggesting that some Naxalites have been killed. Further details are yet to be confirmed. Full Article

US Attorney Breon Peace has the right to issue arrest warrants against Adani and seven others indicted, with the possibility of extradition for those residing in countries with treaties like India. The indictment includes charges of securities and wire fraud, bribery of Indian government officials, and violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, involving billions of dollars in schemes to deceive US investors and institutions. The defendants, including Adani and his nephew Sagar, face serious...

The United States believes Russia fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile on Ukraine, based on the design of a longer-range ICBM, causing concerns about European missile defense. The experimental missile was said to be limited in quantity, initially mistaken for an ICBM, and was launched with a conventional warhead but could potentially be modified. Russian President Putin confirmed the strike on a Ukrainian military facility with the new missile, raising fears of escalation in the ongoing...