Mon Nov 25 09:53:56 UTC 2024: ## National and International News Roundup: Sambhal Violence, Delhi Pension Announcement, and More
**Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh:** Tensions remain high in Sambhal following violent clashes during a mosque survey. Authorities are investigating allegations of pre-planned violence involving stones and firebombs. The main petitioner in the mosque dispute claims to possess historical maps proving the site was once a temple.
**Delhi, India:** Ahead of state elections, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced an expansion of the city’s elderly pension program, adding 80,000 recipients to the existing 450,000. The increased pension benefits will cost the government an estimated ₹10,000 Crores annually. Kejriwal criticized the BJP’s pension policies in other states.
**International News:** A Russian plane caught fire upon landing at Antalya Airport in Turkey, though all 95 passengers and crew escaped. A major drug bust by the Indian Coast Guard seized 5 tons of narcotics in Andaman waters. In the Middle East, Hezbollah launched 250 rockets into Israel, injuring seven, while an Israeli citizen was murdered in the UAE following a kidnapping. Scientists announced the discovery of a large water reservoir on Mars.
**Other News:**
* **India-Australia Cricket:** India achieved a historic cricket victory over Australia, their largest win in Australia since 1977.
* **Politics:** Speculation continues regarding the next Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Parliament’s winter session faced disruptions due to protests. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra questioned the government’s response to the Sambhal incident.
* **Economy:** The Adani Group’s shares saw an 8% increase despite recent controversies. The Indian stock market experienced a significant surge. The NTPC Green Energy IPO allotment is finalized today.
* **Other:** Reports suggest potential changes to the US military concerning transgender personnel. A bus carrying actors from the film “Kantara Chapter 1” overturned in an accident. Various weather alerts are in effect across several Indian states.
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