Top 10 world news: UNSC demands ceasefire in Gaza; Cong’s 6th list of candidates for Lok Sabha polls, and more

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC), on Monday (Mar 25) passed a resolution calling for an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas during the month of Ramadan. In other news, the Congress party released its sixth list on Monday (Mar 25) including candidates that have been fielded from Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu.

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UNSC passes resolution demanding ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Gaza during Ramadan; US abstains from voting

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The United Nations Security Council (UNSC), on Monday (Mar 25) passed a resolution calling for an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas during the month of Ramadan.

Lok Sabha polls 2024: Congress releases sixth list including names of five candidates

With Lok Sabha elections drawing closer, the Congress party released its sixth list on Monday (Mar 25) including candidates that have been fielded from Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu.

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to step down amid aircraft safety issues crisis

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun will step down at the end of 2024, said the company on Monday (Mar 25) as a part of a sweeping management shakeup in the United States-based aircraft manufacturer.

US court agrees to block collection of Trump's $454 million civil fraud ruling

An appeals court in New York, on Monday (Mar 25) agreed to pause former United States President Donald Trump's $454 million civil fraud judgment if he posts a $175 million bond within 10 days.

South China Sea: Philippines summons Chinese diplomat over ‘unacceptable, aggressive’ actions by coastguard

The Philippines on Monday (Mar 25) summoned the Charge d'affaires of the Chinese embassy in the country and registered strong protest over ‘aggressive actions’ by the Chinese coastguard in the South China Sea.

After Navalny’s death, wife of another Putin critic fears for his safety

In the wake of Alexei Navalny's death in an Arctic penal colony last month, the wife of jailed Russian dissident Vladimir Kara-Murza raised alarm on Monday (Mar 25), warning that the lives of many political prisoners in Russia, including her husband's, were at risk.

Papua New Guinea earthquake: Five killed, 1,000 houses damaged; rescue efforts underway

At least 1,000 homes were destroyed and five people were killed when an earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck Papua New Guinea, officials said Monday (Mar 25).Emergency relief crews and officials were battling with challenges as they carried out rescue efforts.

Freak accident: Indian PhD student in London dies after being hit by garbage truck while cycling home

An Indian student died after being hit by a garbage truck while cycling on the streets of London last week. The victim, identified as 33-year-old Cheistha Kochhar, was pursuing a PhD at the London School of Economics (LSE).

IPL 2024 Schedule - Final in Chepauk; Chennai, Ahmedabad to host playoffs

The wait is over as the BCCI has announced the complete schedule of IPL 2024 on Monday (March 25), having announced the first leg of it till April 7 earlier.Chennai and Ahmedabad have been allotted the playoffs, with the final has been scheduled at Chepauk in Chennai on May 26.

BJP, Kangana Ranaut slam Congress’ Supriya over objectionable post; ‘every woman deserves dignity’

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday (Mar 25) slammed Congress national spokesperson Supriya Shrinate over a now-deleted Instagram post that featured a picture of actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut accompanied by an objectionable caption, demanding Shrinate's immediate sacking from the party.