Uttar Pradesh police, in a joint operation with Mumbai police, arrested the alleged main shooter, Shiv Kumar, and four accomplices in connection with the murder of former Maharashtra minister Ziauddin Siddique. Kumar, who allegedly shot Siddique six times, was apprehended in Bahraich. He had been communicating with handlers while on the run.
Two days after Donald Trump’s presidential victory, the US conducted a nuclear weapons program flight test. The Los Alamos National Laboratory launched a payload to assess component and technology performance in missile-like conditions. This test aligns with the US’s nuclear warhead upgrades and new designs, ensuring stockpile safety and reliability.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma urged the central government and the Jharkhand government to investigate the rising issue of infiltration in Jharkhand. He emphasized the need to acknowledge the problem to find solutions and criticized the state government’s reluctance to admit its existence.
India is set to advocate for transparent climate finance definitions at COP29, emphasizing the need for predictable funding mechanisms. The nation will prioritize the principles of the UN Convention and Paris Agreement, particularly regarding developed nations’ responsibilities in emissions reduction and financial contributions.
A groom, his father, and brother, were killed in a car crash on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway in India. The family was returning from wedding preparations when their car collided with a stationary truck. Police suspect fog and high speed contributed to the accident. Cash, jewelry, and wedding items were recovered from the wreckage.