Morning digest | PPP and PML-N agree to form new govt. in Pakistan; BJP calls for simultaneous polls with common voter list, and more
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Here is a select list of stories to start the day on Feb 21, 2024
BJP calls for simultaneous polls with common voter list
The BJP on Tuesday batted for simultaneous polls to the Lok Sabha, state Assemblies and local bodies with the same voter list for all three. A presentation was made before a High-Level Committee (HLC) formed to look into the feasibility of the “One Nation, One Election” idea. The panel is headed by former president of India, Ram Nath Kovind
Punjab Police gear up for farmers march
A day ahead of their Delhi Chalo march, the protesting farmers on Tuesday were making efforts to mobilise their supporters to swell the scale of their march, even as Punjab Police is leaving nothing to chance as inputs indicate plans of the protesters to storm the barricades of Haryana police and enter Haryana, a move which would disturb the law and order situation in both the States.
PPP, PML-N reach new govt. formation agreement in Pakistan
The Pakistan People’s Party and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz finally reached an agreement to establish a new coalition government in Pakistan after days of negotiations on Tuesday, February 20, 2024,party leaders said.
INDIA bloc an ‘opportunistic alliance’ against the BJP: Amit Shah
President Biden signs legislation designating the bald eagle as the official national bird of the United States.
Kurdish-led SDF launches counter-offensive against Ankara-backed SNA near Syria's border, intensifying clashes post-Assad era.
Iran lifts ban on WhatsApp after two years, sparking debate among officials and lawmakers over internet restrictions.
Israeli troops evacuate Indonesian Hospital in Gaza, amid ongoing conflict with Hamas, displacing patients to Gaza City.
Russian cargo ship Ursa Major sank in Mediterranean, leaving two missing crew members, according to Spanish and Russian authorities.
Syria's new leader consolidates rebel factions under Defence Ministry to prevent clashes, appoints former rebel as defence minister.
American Airlines grounds all U.S. flights due to technical issue, disrupting Christmas Eve travel plans for thousands of passengers.
Gene Spector, a former executive in Russia, faces espionage charges after a previous bribery conviction, receiving a 15-year jail term.
Indian Ocean tsunami 2004: Former Indian Navy Officer Commodore G Prakash reflects on the 2004 Asian tsunami, emphasizing the importance of disaster response and management.
India to provide ₹2,371 million to Sri Lanka for 33 development projects in education, health, and agriculture sectors.
After the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year regime on August 5, Bangladesh has experienced a sharp rise in mob violence, fabricated cases, robbery, mugging and extortions.