Former Delhi Minister Kailash Gahlot joins BJP, a day after quitting AAP | Top News of Nov 18, 2024

[00:00:09] Hello, this is your daily dose of news from Onmanorama. I am your host Vaishnavi and these are the major news stories of Monday, Nov 18, 2024.

[00:00:21] Former Delhi Minister Kailash Gahlot joined the BJP on Monday, a day after a signing from the Aam Atmi Party.

[00:00:29] The Supreme Court criticised the Delhi government for delaying the implementation of stricter anti-pollution measures under Grab Stage 4 and stated that these measures would remain in effect until further court approval.

[00:00:44] Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Brazil on Monday for the second leg of a three nation visit, during which he will attend the G20 summit on Nov 18 and 19.

[00:00:57] Bangladesh's chief advisor, Muhammad Yunus, announced on Sunday that the interim government would seek the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India after being ousted following mass protests in August.

[00:01:11] US President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use long-range American missiles, specifically the army tactical missile system, against military targets inside Russia.

[00:01:22] Let's get into details.

[00:01:25] Former Delhi Minister Kailash Gahlot joined the BJP on Monday, a day after a signing from the Aam Atmi Party.

[00:01:32] He criticised AAP for frequently clashing with the central government and straying from the values that initially attracted supporters.

[00:01:39] Gahlot denied claims that his resignation was due to pressure from the Enforcement Directorate and CBI, calling it part of a false narrative.

[00:01:47] He stated that AAP had compromised its values and emphasised the importance of maintaining good relations with the central government for Delhi's development.

[00:01:55] AAP, however, suggested that Gahlot's resignation was influenced by ongoing investigations by central agencies.

[00:02:02] The Supreme Court criticised the Delhi government for delaying the implementation of stricter anti-pollution measures under GRAB Stage 4 and stated that these measures would remain in effect until further court approval.

[00:02:15] The court sought details on the steps taken by the government to address the rising pollution levels.

[00:02:20] As air quality worsened to the severe plus category, stricter measures were enforced, including a ban on truck entry and suspension of construction activities.

[00:02:30] Doctors issued health warnings advising the public to avoid outdoor activities and wear protective masks, as even healthy individuals could face respiratory issues and other health complications.

[00:02:42] Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Brazil on Monday for the second leg of his three nation visit, during which he will attend the G20 summit on November 18th and 19th.

[00:02:52] Modi's arrival follows a productive visit to Nigeria, where he held talks with President Bola Ahmed Dinubu and engaged with the Indian community.

[00:03:00] As part of the G20 Troika, which includes Brazil, South Africa and India, Modi will participate in the summit alongside global leaders such as Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden.

[00:03:12] In the final leg of his trip, Modi will visit Guyana from November 19th to 21th, the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the country in over 50 years.

[00:03:21] The visit is in response to an invitation from President Mohammed Irfan Ali.

[00:03:27] Bangladesh's chief advisor, Mohammed Yunus, announced on Sunday that the interim government would seek the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India after being ousted following mass protests in August.

[00:03:39] Yunus made the statement during an address marking the 100th day of his government, emphasising that they would request India to return Hasina, who has been in India since her resignation.

[00:03:48] This marks a shift in Yunus' earlier position. In an interview with the Financial Times last month, he had stated that the government wouldn't immediately pursue Hasina's extradition.

[00:04:00] Yunus also claimed that around 1,500 people were killed and nearly 20,000 injured during the protests against Hasina's government and his administration is carefully investigating these deaths.

[00:04:12] U.S. President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use long-range American missiles, specifically the army tactical missile system, against military targets inside Russia.

[00:04:22] This decision, confirmed by a U.S. official, comes in response to North Korea's involvement in supporting Russia's war effort.

[00:04:29] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has long advocated for this approval, which represents a significant shift in U.S. policy.

[00:04:36] Biden's decision and the ongoing devastation come as Ukraine braces for a potentially severe third winter of conflict.