The leaders of the opposition bloc are set to engage in virtual discussions today to address crucial matters such as seat-sharing and involvement in the upcoming Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi spearheads this outreach initiative. Jairam Ramesh, the Congress general secretary overseeing communications, announced that the meeting is scheduled for 11.30 am and will take place over the Zoom platform. The discussions are expected to play a pivotal role in strategizing and coordinating the opposition’s approach in the context of the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra and broader political dynamics in India. Dig deeper

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The Yemeni capital, Sanaa, is reportedly under attack by the United States and Britain, according to the Houthi movement’s TV channel Al-Masirah. The airstrikes follow US President Joe Biden’s recent commitment to escalate military actions against Yemen’s Houthi rebels if they persist in attacking shipping in the Red Sea. Despite numerous prior American and British airstrikes targeting facilities of the Iran-backed Houthi group, the attacks on Sanaa indicate an intensification of efforts to curb Houthi activities. The situation underscores the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region and the complexities surrounding the Yemeni conflict. Dig deeper

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