ABP Live News Shots: This week, councillors became fighters throwing punches and kicks at each other during a Shamil Municipal Council meeting in Uttar Pradesh. On the other hand, in a first, a woman will now be heading the country's Central Industrial Security Force. Pakistan has banned new celebrations to show solidarity with Palestinians. Apart from this, a probe has revealed a shocking mistake by Israeli soldiers that led to the death of three hostages. Flooding in tunnels forced thousands with no way out in the UK as many trains got cancelled.
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UK: Thousands Stranded As 14 Trains Cancelled Due To Flooded Tunnels Ahead Of New Year's Eve
At least 14 Eurostar trains on Saturday were cancelled due to flooding in tunnels in southern England, stranding thousands of passengers shortly before New Year's Eve, news agency AFP reported. The tunnels near Ebbsfleet International station in Kent were flooded as the Met Office issued rain, snow, and ice warnings for wide portions of the UK. Eurostar, which operates trains from London to Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam via Ashford, which is located halfway between London and the southern English coast, apologised to customers for the inconvenience.
Caught On Cam: Punches And Kicks Rain As UP Municipal Council Meet Turns Into WWE Arena
A recent municipal council meeting in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli turned into a boxing arena after members were seen in a video landing punches on each other. The video of the incident has gone viral, with former UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, taking a swipe at the ruling BJP, said one should come to such meetings only after arranging their own security.
Pakistan PM Bans New Year Celebrations To Show Solidarity With Palestinians Amid Israel-Hamas War
Pakistan caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Thursday announced a ban on the New Year celebration in the country to express solidarity with the People in Gaza. In a brief address to the nation, Kakar urged to show solidarity with the Palestinians and exhibit sobriety and humility at the New Year.
In a serious revelation, an Israeli military investigation report released on Thursday disclosed that Israeli soldiers ignored cries for "help" when they stormed a Gaza building, where three hostages were later killed by mistake.
Nina Singh First Woman To Become CISF Chief, Rahul Rasgotra To Head ITBP
Three Manipur-cadre IPS officers were appointed as chiefs of central paramilitary forces on Thursday, with astute Intelligence Bureau officer Rahul Rasgotra getting the charge of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police and Nina Singh becoming the first woman to head the Central Industrial Security Force.