Fri Nov 15 01:02:12 UTC 2024: ## News Headlines: November 15, 2024

**Sri Lanka: Ruling Party Poised for Parliamentary Election Victory**

The National People’s Power party, led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, is projected to win a landslide victory in the Sri Lankan parliamentary election held on Thursday.

**India Seeks Extradition of Pro-Khalistan “Terrorist” Arsh Dalla**

Indian authorities are pursuing extradition of Arshdeep Singh Gill, alias Arsh Dalla, after his arrest by Canadian police in Ontario. The Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed they will be filing an extradition request.

**Delhi Schools Shift to Online Classes Due to Pollution**

Chief Minister Atishi has ordered all primary schools in Delhi to move to online classes in response to escalating pollution levels.

**Trump to Nominate Anti-Vaccine Activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Lead HHS**

President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the head of the Department of Health and Human Services.

**Political Parties Demand Action in Manipur Missing Persons Case**

Both the BJP and Congress in Manipur have joined forces to pressure the government for the safe return of six women and children missing since November 11.

**Modi Criticizes MVA in Mumbai Rally**

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a rally in Mumbai ahead of the Maharashtra elections, criticized the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance for insulting Savarkar and Bal Thackeray. He called for a clear mandate for the Mahayuti alliance.

**Tamil Nadu Doctors End Strike After Talks with Health Minister**

The Tamil Nadu Government Doctors Association has withdrawn its indefinite strike after talks with the state’s Health Minister on Thursday.

**Congress Accuses BJP of Using Divisive Slogans in Maharashtra**

The Congress party has accused the BJP in Maharashtra of using inflammatory slogans like “batenge to katenge” and “vote jihad” to distract from real issues like food inflation.

**Prayagraj Student Protest Gains Political Traction**

The recent student protest in Prayagraj against the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission’s examination format has been utilized by opposition parties in their campaign for the upcoming Assembly bypolls.

**Delhi High Court Summons Individuals for Editing ANI Wikipedia Page**

The Delhi High Court has issued summons to three individuals accused of editing the Wikipedia page of news agency Asian News International (ANI) in a defamation suit filed by the agency.

**DRDO Successfully Tests Extended Range Guided Pinaka Rocket System**

The Defence Research and Development Organisation has successfully conducted flight tests of the guided Pinaka multi-barrel rocket system, enhancing its range to over 75km. This move paves the way for the system’s induction into service.

**New Zealand Fast Bowler Tim Southee Announces Retirement**

Veteran New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee has announced he will retire from international cricket after the Black Caps’ home test series against England in December.

**Pakistan Denies Back Channel Diplomacy with India**

Pakistan has denied any back channel diplomacy with India, after India refused to send its cricket team to the Champions Trophy scheduled for February-March next year.

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