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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been awarded Guyana's highest civilian honour, 'The Order of Excellence', by President Mohamed Irfaan Ali, recognizing his significant contributions to global diplomacy, particularly for developing nations, and his role in enhancing India-Guyana relations. During the award ceremony at the State House in Georgetown, Modi dedicated the accolade to the people of India, highlighting the historical ties between the two nations. He is only the fourth foreign leader to receive this prestigious award. Modi underscored the importance of technological advancement in bridging gaps between countries, echoing President Ali's sentiments on innovation as a means to combat poverty and foster global unity. He expressed India's readiness to collaborate closely with Guyana, emphasizing that their shared democratic values are crucial for both bilateral relations and the broader Global South. 
Published: Nov 21 2024, 11 am ISTeznews.inArchbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby announced his resignation, effective January 6, following a critical report on the Church's handling of a serial abuse case involving lawyer John Smyth. The independent Makin Review revealed that Smyth was responsible for "prolific, brutal and horrific" abuse of up to 130 boys and young men during the 1970s and 1980s, and that Church officials were aware of his actions as early as 2013 but failed to report them to authorities. Welby, who has served as the Church's highest-ranking cleric since 2013, initially resisted calls to resign, citing a lack of prior knowledge about the abuse. He plans to fulfill his official duties until his 69th birthday, after which Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell will assume his responsibilities. The process of appointing Welby's successor will be overseen by the Crown Nominations Committee and could take several months.
Published: Nov 21 2024, 11 am ISTeznews.inMarius Borg Hoiby, the eldest son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, is under investigation for a second rape allegation, police confirmed on Wednesday. His arrest occurred on Monday in connection with the first allegation of sexual assault. Following the emergence of this new accusation, which involves sexual intercourse without consent with a woman unable to resist, police requested his detention, which a judge granted for one week. Prince Haakon expressed confidence in the judicial process, while Borg Hoiby's lawyer, Oyvind Bratlien, indicated plans to appeal the ruling, noting the judge's decision for a shorter detention period as a positive sign. The allegations follow a previous incident in August involving bodily harm during a dispute at a woman's apartment, where a knife was reportedly found lodged in a wall. Borg Hoiby, who has no official royal duties, was raised alongside his step-siblings, Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus.
Published: Nov 21 2024, 12 pm ISTeznews.inThe founder of the bankrupt Indian tech firm Byju's, Byju Raveendran, allegedly attempted to use concealed loan proceeds to secretly repurchase a software company, Epic!, from a US trustee, according to a recent court filing. Raveendran has been navigating a complex legal landscape as Byju's faces court oversight in both India and the US, where it owes over $1.2 billion to creditors. Nebraska businessman William R. Hailer, who claims to have been manipulated in Raveendran's efforts, testified that Raveendran wired $11.25 million to his company to present a façade of financial stability to lenders. This money reportedly originated from OCI Ltd., a UK logistics firm linked to the loan proceeds. As Byju's battles creditors in multiple courts, lenders allege Raveendran concealed $533 million in funds, while the company is also undergoing insolvency proceedings in India.
Published: Nov 21 2024, 11 am ISTeznews.inA fishing village and popular tourist destination in southwest Iceland was evacuated late Wednesday following the seventh volcanic eruption in the region within a year. The Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) confirmed the eruption of the Sundhnukagigar fissure near Grindavik on the Reykjanes Peninsula at 2314 GMT. While no infrastructure was immediately threatened, Grindavik, known for its proximity to the Blue Lagoon hot spa, was evacuated as a precaution. This marked a continuation of volcanic activity that began in March 2021 after an eight-century dormancy. Live images showed lava erupting from a fissure, although the latest eruption was reported to be smaller than the previous one in August. Most of Grindavik's 4,000 residents had evacuated a year ago, with many homes now sold to the state, while some residents had recently returned. Iceland, situated on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, is home to 33 active volcanic systems, more than any other European nation.
Published: Nov 21 2024, 9 am IST
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