Today in History (November 22nd, 1963)
On November 22, 1963, John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, while riding in an open car. This tragic event remains one of the most notorious political murders in recent American history, deeply impacting the nation and the world. The assassination marked a pivotal moment in U.S. history and has since become the subject of extensive investigation and speculation.
Summary of Today’s News
Gautam Adani indicted in U.S. over charges of bribery, securities fraud.
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a criminal case against Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group, and associates, charging them with bribery, securities fraud, and wire fraud. The DOJ alleges over $250 million in bribes to Indian officials for solar contracts and misleading U.S. investors. The SEC has also filed a civil complaint. Adani Group denied the charges, calling them baseless. Following the allegations, Adani Group shares lost $27 billion in value, with Adani Enterprises Ltd. seeing a 23% drop.
India to host global meet of cooperatives in Delhi from Nov. 25.
India will host the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) Global Conference in Delhi from November 25 to 30, marking the first time in ICA’s 130-year history. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the “United Nations International Year of Cooperatives 2025” on November 25. Around 3,000 delegates, including 1,000 from abroad, are expected, with special guests like Bhutan’s Prime Minister and Fiji’s Deputy Prime Minister. The event, focused on “Cooperatives Build Prosperity for All,” will highlight India’s strength in cooperatives and be carbon-neutral, with 10,000 peepal trees planted to offset emissions.
‘Global consensus must to face challenges in using AI for governance’
Global regulations for AI are essential to address issues like copyright, data protection, and cyber threats. AI can improve governance, as seen in Tamil Nadu, where AI mobile vans detected tuberculosis more effectively than traditional methods. It also helped prevent elephant deaths in Coimbatore. India plans an AI safety institute and is working on global AI rules. Strong digital infrastructure, cultural considerations, data protection, and localization are crucial for India to become a global AI leader alongside the U.S. and China.
ICC issues arrest warrants against Netanyahu, Gallant, Hamas leaders.
The ICC issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Gallant, and Hamas leader Mohammed Deif, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity during the Gaza war and the October 7, 2023, attacks. Netanyahu condemned the warrants, while the ICC cited deprivation of essential resources in Gaza. Hamas also criticized the decision. The practical impact may be limited as Israel and the U.S. are not ICC members, and two Hamas leaders initially targeted were killed in the conflict.
