November 27 witnessed significant developments across global and Indian landscapes, from a shocking shooting incident near the White House to intensifying political tensions in Karnataka. Here are the five essential stories that dominated news headlines today.
Washington National Guard Shooting Condemned as Terror Act
US President Donald Trump has strongly condemned the shooting of two National Guard soldiers near the White House in Washington, labeling it an "act of terror." The incident left both troops critically injured after an Afghan national identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal opened fire on them.
According to official reports, the suspect had previously served in the Afghan Army alongside American forces and entered the United States in 2021. In response to the attack, President Trump announced that the US would re-examine every single alien who has entered the country from Afghanistan during the Biden administration.
Congress Leadership Crisis Deepens in Karnataka
The power struggle between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has reached a critical point, forcing the Congress high command to intervene directly. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, who met both leaders during his recent visit to Bengaluru, confirmed he would discuss the matter with senior leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.
The tension stems from the 2023 assembly elections victory, where Siddaramaiah was appointed Chief Minister despite many party members crediting Shivakumar, the KPCC president, for the electoral success. Supporters of Shivakumar have been advocating for a mid-term leadership change, though the party had previously ruled out such a possibility in 2023.
Legal and Social Developments Make Headlines
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court directed comedians including Samay Raina and others to host two programs monthly featuring success stories of persons with disabilities. This directive came during proceedings concerning a plea against jokes made by Raina and other social media influencers during the "India's Got Latent" show.
The court also asked the Central government to consider framing legislation that would make derogatory remarks against persons with disabilities and rare genetic disorders a penal offense, similar to provisions under the SC-ST Act.
Meanwhile, in international news, Adiala jail officials confirmed that former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan remains "perfectly healthy" and receiving all necessary medical care while serving time for corruption charges. The clarification came after rumors about his health circulated on social media platforms.
Kerala Defies Central Labour Codes
In a bold move, Kerala Labour Minister V Sivankutty declared that the state will not implement the four labour codes recently introduced by the Central government. The codes include the Code on Wages, Code on Social Security, Industrial Relations Code, and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSH) Code.
Sivankutty stated that various trade unions had unanimously passed a resolution urging the Union Government to withdraw these codes, which they consider anti-worker and drafted without adequate consultation or deliberation.
