Biggest Story In India Headlines 19th November 2024
Speculation is rampant about a change in Iranian politics, as unconfirmed rumors are circulating that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has lapsed into a coma. The 85-year-old leader who has been at the head of Iranian politics since 1989, is thought to be gravely ill.
Recent reports indicate the secretive meetings held by the Assembly of Experts in late September allegedly chose Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the Supreme Leader, as his future successor. Unconfirmed, this decision raised issues of public dissent amidst an undemocratic succession process. Mojtaba’s increasing power has influenced Iranian policies and criticism of his lack of political experience were noted.
Khamenei’s last public appearance was on November 7, during a session of the Assembly of Experts, fueling further speculation about his health. With rising tensions in the Middle East, a leadership change could have profound implications for the region.
Anil Deshmukh, ex-minister in the Maharashtra ministry and senior NCP-SP leader, suffered head injuries after his vehicle was pelted with stones near Nagpur. The incident happened while returning from a meeting in Narkhed village.
Visuals of the injured politician have gone viral showing him being rushed to the Katol Civil Hospital for treatment. Local authorities have initiated investigation into the attack.
Salil Deshmukh, son of Deshmukh, will contest against BJP’s Charansingh Thakur in the state assembly election. This political charged situation has heightened the attack tension, with police strengthening security in the locale .
Keerthy Suresh, one of the most popular actresses, is said to be tying the knot with her longtime boyfriend Antony Thattil in a great destination wedding in Goa next month. Antony is a businessman from Kochi and owner of a prominent resort chain. Keerthy has been Antony’s girlfriend for over 14 years.
The wedding ceremony will be on December 11-12. The ceremony is reportedly an intimate affair with only the family and close friends to be present. Keerthy’s parents, producer Suresh Kumar, and actor Menaka, are said to be elated over their daughter’s union. Fans eagerly await an official word from the couple.
On the birthday of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi paid his tributes to his grandmother as a symbol of braveness and love.
In an exceptionally solemn ceremony at Shakti Sthal in Delhi on Saturday, Rahul along with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge laid floral tributes to this leader often referred to as India’s ‘Iron Lady.
In an emotional post on X (formerly Twitter), Rahul praised Indira Gandhi, claiming that she had taught him to walk fearlessly on the path of national interest. Congress leaders from all over the country saluted and celebrated the great legacy of one of India’s most influential leaders.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will lead a high-level meeting to mitigate the worsening crisis in Manipur. This follows after the withdrawal of National People’s Party’s (NPP) support for the BJP-led government, citing the latter’s failure to restore peace and stability in the state.
Reports of internal dissent among lawmakers have been added to the woes faced by Chief Minister Biren Singh despite the BJP majority in the Manipur assembly, with tensions running high. Shah’s intervention will play a crucial role in devising a roadmap for reconciliation and governance.
In the latest incursion into privacy, explicit videos allegedly featuring Pakistani TV host Mathira Mohammad have surfaced on the internet. Mathira, who has been associated with Pakistani and Indian films, had denied this video, labeling it as “fake” and alleging that her images have been misused.
This incident shares the same lines of controversy involving other social media influencers Minahil Malik and Imsha Rehman, that have run protests regarding the exploitation of public figures in Pakistan as well as questions over data privacy.
On her social media accounts, she attacked those using her name falsely and demanded accountability.
Almost immediately after millions of users began to leave Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter), a decentralized social media platform stood up as a strong contender: Bluesky. Bluesky was founded by Jack Dorsey, who started it as a project for Twitter before it became independent in 2021.
This is because the platform experienced an increase in user activity after the controversy surrounding Musk’s policies and the U.S. election results. Bluesky has overtaken Meta’s Threads regarding web visits with 19 million active users. Though, Threads still leads in app usage. The increasing popularity of Bluesky is seen as a change of heart among users seeking more alternative platforms.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has named Omkar Salvi as the new bowling coach for the upcoming IPL season. Known for his expertise in developing fast bowlers, Salvi previously led Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy team to a title after an eight-year drought and played a key role in Kolkata Knight Riders’ IPL 2024 victory.
According to Mo Bobat, the Director of Cricket at RCB, Salvi is most likely to stand strong in the bowling department for RCB. The franchise hopes that his technical acumen and leadership skills will help them win their maiden IPL title.
India is all set to lock horns with Malaysia in a highly exciting international football friendly on November 18 at Hyderabad’s GMC Balayogi Stadium. The two teams have so far won 12 games each in their 32 previous outings, so the match is sure to be a close knitted one.
Fans can watch the action live on JioCinema and Sports 18. The game, scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST, will be an opportunity for both sides to fine-tune their plans ahead of major tournaments.
Portugal’s 1-1 draw against Croatia in the UEFA Nations League was notable for the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo. The 39-year-old striker, who scored twice in Portugal’s previous win over Poland, was released from national duty as the team had already secured a spot in the quarterfinals.
Coach Roberto Martínez explained that the decision allowed younger players to gain experience ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ronaldo’s no-show highlighted their reliance on their talisman; the team badly failed to break the Croatian defense while he was away.
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