Top 10 Stories from Around the World
1. Lok Sabha Elections Voter Turnout
The second phase of Lok Sabha elections saw Tripura with the highest voter turnout at 77.53%, while Uttar Pradesh had the lowest at 52.74%, according to data from the Election Commission of India.
2. Tragic Death of Premature Palestinian Baby
A premature Palestinian baby, saved from her mother’s womb after the mother was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza, has sadly passed away, as confirmed by the doctor caring for her.
3. China’s Alleged Interference in US Elections
Secretary of State Antony Blinken mentioned evidence of China’s interference in US elections, despite earlier commitments by Chinese President Xi Jinping not to do so.
4. Sri Lanka’s Airport Management Transfer
Sri Lanka has transferred the management of its Chinese-funded airport to foreign companies, including one from India, to address losses from ‘debt diplomacy’ with China.
5. Bru Migrants Voting in Tripura
Bru migrants in Tripura voted in the Lok Sabha elections for the first time since their resettlement following a four-party agreement in 2020.
6. Israeli Hostage’s Experience with Hamas
An 18-year-old Israeli hostage revealed her experience of being held captive by Hamas, including a proposal for marriage from one of her captors.
7. Arrest of Indian-origin Student at Princeton University
An Indian-origin student at Princeton University was arrested and banned from campus for participating in pro-Palestine protests.
8. Yuvraj Singh Named Ambassador for T20 World Cup
Yuvraj Singh has been appointed as the ambassador for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies, expressing his honor to be part of the tournament.
9. Ayushmann Khurrana at Times 100 Gala
Indian actor Ayushmann Khurrana attended the Times 100 Gala in New York, representing Bollywood among other prominent artists.
10. Delhi High Court’s Criticism of AAP-led Delhi Government
The Delhi High Court criticized the AAP-led Delhi government and Municipal Corporation of Delhi for failing to provide textbooks to over 200,000 students in public schools.
