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A Russian missile attack on Kyiv resulted in at least one person dead and 12 others injured, with several embassies sustaining damage. The attack occurred around 7 am, with five ballistic missiles intercepted by Ukrainian air defenses. Falling debris caused damage and injuries in Kyiv's city center, with multiple districts affected. Several embassies, including those of Albania, Argentina, Palestine, North Macedonia, Portugal, and Montenegro, were damaged. Ukraine's foreign ministry condemned the assault as "barbaric," with...

Eight idols in Hindu temples in Mymensingh and Dinajpur districts, Bangladesh, were vandalized over two days, leading to one arrest. Three idols were damaged in Haluaghat sub-district, Mymensingh, with two at Bonderpara Temple and one at Polashkanda Kali Temple; one suspect was arrested. In Dinajpur's Birganj sub-district, five idols were damaged at Jharbari Shashan Kali Temple, sparking diplomatic tensions between India and Bangladesh over minority safety concerns. Full Article

Two days after an Indian Navy speedboat collided with a ferry near Mumbai, Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi visited the Western Naval Command headquarters to discuss the crash with top officials. Fourteen people, including a sailor, died in the incident when the Navy speedboat crashed into the ferry 'Neel Kamal' while heading to Elephanta Island, prompting the Navy to launch a 'Board of Inquiry' to investigate the collision. Admiral Tripathi also conducted an aerial...

In the Hindu epic Ramayana, Prince Rama, his wife Sita, and brother Lakshmana encounter the demon Viradha in the forests of Dandakaranya, leading to Sita's abduction. In a theatrical adaptation in Odisha, a performer playing Viradha used a live pig in a shocking scene, sparking outrage from animal rights activists and lawmakers. The incident has highlighted the evolving nature of Jatra, a traditional form of folk theatre in the region, which now includes more stunts...

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) concluded its Special Sailing Expedition from Kanpur to Kolkata, covering 1,650 km along the Ganges, as part of Republic Day Celebrations 2025. Major General Vivek Tyagi flagged in the expedition, involving over 400 cadets from 17 Directorates, aiming to showcase the cultural and ecological importance of Indian rivers through social initiatives and interactions with local communities. The cadets sailed in DK Whalers and undertook activities like coastal cleaning, anti-pollution campaigns,...

The Indian government has provided assistance to workers in Libya, arranging for their food and daily necessities, with the Charge d'Affaires meeting them on November 4. Due to lacking proper documentation, the workers now require an exit permit to leave the country, which the Embassy is working on with Libyan authorities. Once the exit permit is secured, the Embassy will facilitate their return home, staying in contact with the workers, their employers, and closely monitoring...