Sat Nov 16 14:29:06 UTC 2024: ## National and International News Roundup: November 16, 2024

**Jhansi Hospital Fire Aftermath Sparks Outrage:** A viral video showing the cleaning and liming of the Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, ahead of Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak’s visit following a fire that killed 10 newborns, sparked widespread condemnation. Social media users and political parties criticized the administration’s insensitivity.

**Manipur Body Discovery Fuels Protests:** The discovery of three bodies in a river on the Assam-Manipur border has ignited protests in Imphal. The bodies, believed to be those of three individuals abducted on November 11th, are suspected to be victims of armed groups.

**Congress Criticizes Modi’s G20 Trip Amidst Manipur Crisis:** The Congress party criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming three-nation trip (Nigeria, Brazil, Guyana) for the G20 summit, questioning his absence from violence-torn Manipur.

**Maharashtra Economy Under Fire:** Former Union Minister P. Chidambaram criticized the Maharashtra government, claiming the state’s economy is declining under the BJP-led Mahayuti administration.

**Election Commission Seeks Clarification on BJP-Congress Complaints:** The Election Commission has requested comments from BJP president J.P. Nadda and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge regarding cross-complaints of election code violations.

**Shiromani Akali Dal President Resigns:** Sukhbir Singh Badal resigned as president of the Shiromani Akali Dal following a declaration of religious misconduct by the Akal Takht.

**Modi Looks Forward to “Meaningful” G20 Discussions:** Prime Minister Modi expressed his anticipation for productive discussions at the upcoming G20 summit in Brazil, building on India’s previous presidency.

**Tragic Border Crossing Attempt:** A family of four from India perished attempting a perilous border crossing into the U.S. from Canada in sub-zero temperatures in January 2022.

**Sri Lanka Election Results in Landslide Victory:** Sri Lanka’s National People’s Power party secured a two-thirds majority in the snap general election, leading to the appointment of a new Prime Minister and Cabinet.

**UN Urges G20 Leaders for Bold Climate Action:** UN climate chief Simon Stiell urged G20 leaders to take swift action on emissions to prevent climate-driven economic devastation. The upcoming summit in Rio de Janeiro will be attended by world leaders including Modi, Xi Jinping, and Biden.

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