Today's News Headlines

1.Powerful earthquake strikes Philippines, followed by major aftershocks:

A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Saturday, the US Geological Survey reported, followed by four major aftershocks that sent residents fleeing from coastal areas amid fears of a tsunami. The initial quake struck off the coast of the country at a depth of 32 kilometres (20 miles) at 10:37 pm local time (1437 GMT) about 21 kilometres northeast of Hinatuan municipality on Mindanao island, the USGS said.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/powerful-earthquake-strikes-philippines-followed-by-major-aftershocks-101701559130875.html

2.COP28 delegates urge greater action on climate-linked health risks

Physicians, activists and country representatives at this year's COP28 U.N. climate summit in Dubai have called for greater global efforts to protect people from the increasing health and safety risks posed by climate change. With global temperatures set to continue climbing for decades, experts say countries will need to boost funding for healthcare as heatwaves become more dangerous and diseases like malaria and cholera spread.

https://www.arabnews.com/node/2419541/pakistan

3.Israel-Palestine takes centre stage in discussion on conflicts around the world:

From the complex genesis of the state of Israel to what India’s stand should be, the Israel-Palestine conflict was thoroughly dissected and closely examined by the experts in a session titled Fields of Fire: Conflicts Around the World at the Bangalore Literature Festival on Sunday (December 3). In conversation with former diplomats Navtej Sarna and Talmiz Ahmad, along with Nitin Pai, the co-founder of the Takshashila Institution, journalist Neena Gopal began by asking Mr. Ahmad, the former Indian ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Oman and the UAE, about Doha and its significance to the current Gaza-Israel conflict.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/israel-palestine-takes-centre-stage-in-discussion-on-conflicts-around-the-world/article67601995.ece

4.India, US to team up for Pacific Islands:India and the US are mulling over plans to team up and deliver development projects in the strategically vital Pacific Islands, according to persons aware of the matter. This comes as the islands attract increased attention from China given their location along key maritime trade routes and suitability for military power projection. These 14 island-nations include the Marshall Islands, Fiji, Tonga, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and Nauru.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india-us-to-team-up-for-pacific-islands-11701623773869.html

5.India agrees to withdraw soldiers from Maldives, says President Muizzu:Indian government has agreed to withdraw its soldiers from the Maldives, the Indian Ocean archipelago's President Mohamed Muizzu said on Sunday. Muizzu won the presidential election in September, having campaigned to alter the Maldives's "India first" policy and promising removal of a small Indian military presence of some 75 personnel.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/india-agrees-to-withdraw-soldiers-from-maldives-says-president-muizzu-101701609034356.html

6.Cyclone Michaung latest updates: Section 144 in Puducherry, heavy rain warning in TN; here's what we know so far:

Cyclone Michaung latest updates: As cyclone 'Michaung' is expected to make landfall tonight in Southern Andhra Pradesh and the North coast of Tamil Nadu, several parts of Chennai continue to receive heavy rainfall with very strong winds. Teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) rescued around 15 people from Chennai's Tambaram area as it witnessed severe waterlogging.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/cyclone-michaung-latest-updates-section-144-in-puducherry-trains-cancelled-tamil-nadu-rains-imd-heavy-rain-warning-11701660938529.html

7.India to lead way in meeting climate targets, says environment secy:

India will proactively lead the way in achieving all its climate targets, said environment, forest and cimate change secretary Leena Nandan on Sunday. Speaking at a UNFCCC COP 28 side event in Dubai, Nandan highlighted India's success in decoupling emissions from economic growth. “India has continued to grow, it has also progressively decoupled emissions from economic growth, and this has resulted in achievement of 33% reduction in emission intensity of GDP in 2019 itself," she said.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india-to-lead-way-in-meeting-climate-targets-says-environment-secy-11701604298598.html

8.Set up selfie points with PM image in background:UGC The University Grants Commission has asked universities and colleges across the country to set up ‘selfie points’ at strategic locations in their campus to raise awareness among youngsters about India’s achievements in various fields. The selfie points are to be created “in accordance with approved designs in 3D layouts shared by the ministry of education”.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/set-up-selfie-points-with-pm-image-in-background-ugc/articleshow/105690740.cms

9.WSU hospitality and tourism expert Dipra Jha earns international recognition:

Washington State University Associate Professor Dipra Jha’s global hospitality and tourism education work has earned him a spot on the International Hospitality Institute’s list of 100 most influential people in U.S. hospitality and travel.Jha is the assistant director of the School of Hospitality Business Management in the Carson College of Business and will be featured in the December edition of the Global Hospitality Magazine.

https://news.wsu.edu/news/2023/11/27/hospitality-and-tourism-expert-dipra-jha-earns-international-recognition/

10.The Taj Mahal New Delhi’s Grand Relaunch: The iconic Taj Mahal, New Delhi, one of the most distinguished addresses of the national capital, celebrated the completion of its remarkable transformation setting a new benchmark in hospitality. The grand re-imagining of Taj Mahal, New Delhi is a testament to its enduring 45-years legacy, skillfully intertwining the cherished echoes of the past with the sophistication of the present.

https://www.hotelierindia.com/operations/the-taj-mahal-new-delhis-grand-relaunch

 

 

 

 

 

 

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