Morning Digest | EAM Jaishankar pitches for two-state solution for Gaza crisis at NAM Summit; Republic Day 2024 parade to be women-centric, and more
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At NAM summit, Jaishankar pitches for two-state solution for Gaza crisis
The violence in Gaza requires a “sustainable solution”, said External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday. Speaking at the NAM summit in Ugandan capital Kampala, he drew attention to the ongoing violence and urged to prevent spread of the violence to other parts of the West Asian region. Mr. Jaishankar’s remarks came in the backdrop of the strong criticism that the Israeli military attacks on Gaza Strip has drawn at the NAM summit.
Supreme Court designates 56 lawyers, including Bilkis Bano’s counsel, ‘senior advocates’
Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud and judges of the Supreme Court held a Full Court meeting on Friday to designate 56 lawyers as senior advocates.
Republic Day parade to be women-centric, showcasing India as ‘mother of democracy’
The country’s cultural heritage and diversity will take centre stage at this year’s Republic Day parade on January 26, showcasing India as the ‘mother of democracy’ and will also be women-centric. For the first time, the parade will commence with music played using Indian musical instruments by 100 women artists, instead of the military band as was earlier, Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane said on Friday.
Does Ram belong to BJP, RSS only? No, says Farooq Abdullah
Hundreds of Israelis gather in Tel Aviv to watch Hamas release three Israeli hostages from Gaza.
U.N. chief demands respect for DRC's territorial integrity to avoid regional war at African Union summit.
Zelenskyy calls for European armed forces; Scholz defends democracy; Vance warns of free speech retreat; Trump-Putin peace talks.
First bus of freed Palestinian prisoners leaves Israeli jail Ofer, as 369 detainees set for release after hostage exchange.
Lebanon's President condemns attack on UN convoy in Beirut, vows to maintain security; protesters block roads in capital.
President Donald Trump seeks to reverse environmental standards for household appliances, yearning for old-school gas stoves and light bulbs.
Syrian forces uncover defunct drug factory in former Hezbollah stronghold near Lebanese border, cracking down on smugglers.
Cook Islands signs strategic partnership with China, raising concerns in New Zealand over growing Chinese presence in the Pacific.
Trump and Musk fire thousands of federal workers, sparking legal challenges and criticism over government downsizing efforts.
NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy discusses incomplete radio transmissions and altimeter issues in Black Hawk helicopter crash investigation.
Missouri judge blocks abortion restrictions, Planned Parenthood prepares to resume services, citing politically motivated barriers to care.
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