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Israel's Strike On Beirut, Cyclone Alert In Tamil Nadu, Protest In Pakistan|November 27 News Wrap

 November 27 News Wrap: Top stories of the day include Israel's brutal ai⛎rstrike on Beirut between Israel ඣand Lebanon, the ongoing row over the CM face in Maharashtra, a ban on wrestler Bajrang Punia, and much more.

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News Wrap (Clockwise): Ceasefi🐎re between Israel🍎 and Lebanon, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, Wrestler Bajrang Punia, Pakistan protest march Photo: AP/PTI
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Hello, readers! We bring you the top stori🏅es of the day with this news wrap. Today's rundown includes Israel's strikes on Beirut moments after approving US-brokered ceasefire with Hezbollah.

Apart from this, Bangladesh is witnessing escalating unrest over the detention of a prominent Hindu leader 🦹Chinmoy Krishna 𝔍Das Brahmachari while Pakistan. Wrestler Bajrang Punia has been suspended for Anti-doping Code Violation

Here is a look at the top stories of November 27.

Israel Strikes Beirut Moments After Approving US-Brokered Ceasefire

A few hours before the strike, Israel approved a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon's Hezbollah, marking a significant step toward halting over 14 months of cross-border skirmishes that have contributed to the wider unrest in the Middle East🌼. The deal, brokered by the United States, is seen as a major breakthrough in efforts to stabilize the region, though it does not address the ongoing and increasingly devastating conflict in Gaza.

Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena To Support BJP's Next CM Pick

Clearing the way for formation of new government in Maharastra, the state's caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde fac☂tion on Wednesday announced his support BJP's pick for the next CM.

Speaking at a press conference, Shinde said he will "fully support" the BJP leadership's decision to name the next CM and he would not be a hurdle in the process.

Cyclone Alert: Rains Continue To lash Tamil Nadu, Schools Are Closed

High alert has been sounded for coastal a🧸reas, even the Chennai city and its suburbs have been experieܫncing widespread rainfall since Tuesday morning and are under a yellow alert.

Besides Tamil Nadu heavyꦰ rainfall are affecting neighbouring regions of Kerala and Andhra Pradesh. Cyclonic storm is also predicted to move towards✨ the coast of the state.

Pakistan: 6 Dead In Protests By Imran Khan’s Supporters

On Tuesday night, Pakistan's security forces launched an operation to disperse the protesters after they breached barriers and reached D-Chowk, an area housing key government offices and buildings. Broadcasters Geo News and ARY reported that a mass💙ive raid was launched by security forces amidst a pitch-dark central Islamabad, where lights had been turne🥃d off and teargas was fired.

Bangladesh Calls ISKCON 'Religious Fundamentalist'

Bangladesh government on Wednesday called the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) a "religious fundamentalist organisation". They were responding to a writ petition filed in the High Court seeking a ban on ISKCON in Bangladesh.

Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a prominent Hindu leader in Bangladesh, was arrested under sedition charges over the hoisting of a saffron flag and highlighting the selective targeting of minorities in Bangladesh. Das has been a vocal advocate for the r𓆏ights of Hindus in the country.

Bajrang Punia Suspended For Four Years By NADA For Anti-doping Code Violation

Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist wrestler Bajrang Punia on Tuesday was suspended for four years by National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) due to his refusal to provide his sample for dope test on March 10 during selection trials for the national team. (More Sports News)

NADA had earlier provisionally suspended Punia on April 23 this year. The wrestler than appealed against the suspension which was revoked for some till the agency issued the notice of charge on June 3.

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