INSTABILITY

Speculation arises over potential Israeli involvement in Iranian President Raisi's helicopter crash

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, known for his hard-line stance and ties to the supreme leader, died at 63 in a helicopter crash along with Iran's foreign minister and other officials. Raisi's tenure included significant actions like large-scale executions in 1988, uranium enrichment for potential nuclear weapons, and a major drone and missile strike against Israel. The crash, attributed to bad weather, has sparked speculation of foul play, with some suggesting possible Israeli involvement. However, experts and Israel deny this theory, as such an act would constitute a direct act of war.

Gurucharan Singh’s father reveals ‘Taarak Mehta’ star often appeared ‘troubled’

As per a Deccan Herald report, Singh possessed over 27 email accounts, fearing surveillance by unknown entities, prompting him to frequently change his email addresses. Additionally, reports revealed that Singh oversaw ten bank accounts and relied heavily on credit cards. It was also noted that he frequently utilized these cards and faced financial instability.

PM Modi taunts Sharad Pawar; says 'wandering soul' enjoys spoiling others work

Pakistan's economic outlook 'uncertain', says ADB as it predicts 1.8% growth for FY2024

Asian Development Bank cautions on Pakistan's economic outlook due to political instability. Reforms are vital for GDP growth and inflation control. Positive growth shift anticipated with agriculture and industry recovery, despite challenges like current account deficit.

Opposition pushing India towards instability: PM Modi

The PM emphasised that welfare of tribals has always been a top priority for BJP. He said a tribal is the president of India today and a record number of Eklavya schools for tribals have come up during his tenure. "Our priority has always been garib kalyan.... Congress always ignored the welfare of the poor," he said.

Vistara instability will reduce by this week: CEO Vinod Kannan

Vistara CEO Vinod Kannan announced on Wednesday that the airline's operations would return to normalcy by the end of the week. The airline had canceled approximately 22 flights on Wednesday. Kannan explained that some flights would be reduced to allow more buffer time for pilots in case of unforeseen circumstances.

Myth debunking 101: 'Early career change leads to instability'

Transitioning careers in your late 20s to early 30s is a common dilemma, often clouded by misconceptions about its impact on professional growth. Rohan Sylvester, a Talent Strategy Advisor at Indeed, highlights that changing careers at this stage can lead to growth and success if planned properly.

Global fertility rates to decline, shifting population burden to low-income countries

The study reported in The Lancet projects 155 of 204 countries and territories worldwide, or 76%, will have fertility rates below population replacement levels by 2050. By 2100, that is expected to rise to 198, or 97%, researchers estimated.

Himachal politics: Vikramaditya Singh pauses his resignation for now, says the decision will be taken in coming times

Congress MLA Vikramaditya Singh's decision not to press his resignation until central observers' efforts are complete has caused political instability and posed problems for the Congress party in Himachal Pradesh. The crisis in Himachal politics casts doubt on the government's stability.

Global economy is weighed down by war, uncertainty and instability, trade chief warns

World Trade Organisation Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala highlighted global economic challenges, urging reform amid uncertainty. She praised the WTO's role but warned of rising prices affecting people's livelihoods and fueling political tensions. With elections in many countries, including the US, looming, the WTO faces potential changes in leadership and policies. Okonjo-Iweala emphasized the importance of multilateralism in trade, addressing criticisms from the US and others. Despite efforts to address issues like overfishing subsidies, the WTO's future remains uncertain amidst global economic complexities.

Any instability in Afghanistan threat to whole region: Deputy NSA Vikram Misri

India's Deputy National Security Advisor, Vikram Misri, has emphasized that the Afghan territory should not be utilized by terrorist organizations like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) for training and shelter. Speaking at a conclave in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Misri highlighted India's concerns about the potential threat posed by these Pakistan-based groups using Afghanistan as a base for attacking India.

Seen from abroad, Pakistan elections disappoint, add to instability

Pakistan's recent election has produced a disappointing result for its foreign partners and rivals, with little reason for optimism about the government that will emerge from it. The two largest political parties have been wrangling over who will be prime minister after an inconclusive vote last week forced them to join forces and try to form a coalition in a parliament dominated by independents.

Pakistan: PPP, PML-N agree in principle to save country from 'political instability'

The leaders of two parties spoke about the overall situation of the country and political cooperation in the future, according to the statement released by PML-N President on X. Shehbaz Sharif and Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari agreed to cooperate politically to bring the nation to political stability.

Instability increases when long-standing agreements not observed: Jaishankar

Jaishankar mentioned that contemporary concerns in the Indian Ocean also extend to various 'grey areas,' including those related to climate change and natural disasters. He stressed the importance of addressing these challenges through consultation, cooperation, and a collective effort by the Indian Ocean states.

Kaun humko nishane par lega, teer hamare haath mein hai: JDU's Neeraj Kumar on Bihar political instability

Neeraj Kumar, a leader of the Janata Dal-United (JDU), responded to the political instability in Bihar by stating that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar does not aspire for any post and those who are confused should know better. Congress leader Prem Chandra Mishra questioned why Nitish Kumar is remaining silent and called for clarity. In 2022, Bihar CM snapped ties with the BJP, alleging conspiracy and attempts to influence JD-U MLAs to rebel against him.

"If Nitish switches sides again, his image will...": Congress' Tariq Anwar on Bihar political instability

Tariq Anwar told that if Nitish switches sides again, there will be a loss to the opposition alliance and no one can deny it. "The political instability that is arising in Bihar is being created by BJP itself because they are very worried about the INDIA bloc. I still feel that Nitish Kumar will not take any such step which will tarnish the image of him and his party. He has already changed sides twice and if he does so for the third time then his image in the eyes of the people of Bihar will be destroyed," he said.

Indian assets deployed in Arabian Sea, won't allow instability: Navy chief R Hari Kumar

​​On the situation in the Arabian Sea and Red Sea area, the Navy chief said Indian assets are already deployed in the area for two anti-piracy operations. He was speaking to the media on the sidelines of the fourth edition of the Global Artificial Intelligence Summit.

Myanmar instability, weapons with Manipur groups key issues in restoring peace: Lt Gen Kalita

Eastern Army Commander Lt General RP Kalita identified the prevalence of firearms among warring groups in Manipur and instability in Myanmar as major hurdles to restoring peace in the Northeast. Kalita emphasized the need to recover stolen weapons and ensure a weapons-free society, addressing challenges posed by the difficult terrains along the India-Myanmar border.

Three things will work for India in 2024 in an era of heightened geopolitical instability

Negotiating India's rise through this uncertain world will take a lot out of our policymakers. It's not only maintaining that strategic autonomy, which helps India cherry-pick its partners and allies, is getting harder to do. It is deeper - maintaining that policy wiggle room, exploiting short-term opportunities or even taking hits on the chin. As foreign minister S Jaishankar observed, 'A large part of our geopolitical calculations rests on which nations are likely to be reliable partners during times of stress.' There aren't that many walking around this year.

Myanmar instability, weapons with Manipur warring groups have grave implications for state: Kalita

"The availability of a large number of weapons with both communities, as also the instability in Myanmar across the border, has certain implications for the situation in Manipur," General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Army Command, Lt General Kalita said.

RBI's now tackling systemic instability

The timing of the RBI move also suggests it is now sanguine about consumption recovery and industrial credit revival. Its monetary tightening cycle has been particularly sensitive to sacrificing growth, and the squeeze on consumer credit is being applied when its impact is unlikely to be felt acutely.

A UN envoy says the Israel-Hamas war is spilling into Syria, adding to growing instability there

Geir Pedersen told the Security Council that, on top of violence from the Syrian conflict, the Syrian people now face “a terrifying prospect of a potential wider escalation” following Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks on Israel and the ongoing retaliatory military action.

How RPF constable roamed for 40 minutes, fired indiscremately in running train

Over 40 minutes, Singh moved through several coaches, firing at passengers. He killed another unidentified passenger in the pantry car and then shot Asghar Abbas Ali in coach S6. Passengers tried to hide as he continued firing, and some bullets shattered the train's windowpanes. Singh spoke incoherently about "Pakistan," "media coverage," and domestic politics during the spree, and his remarks were recorded on camera.