Former Georgian footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili was sworn in as the president of Georgia in a ceremony held at the Parliament in Tbilisi, following weeks of protests and the refusal of his pro-Western predecessor to step down, Al Jazeera reported on Sunday.
At least two people were killed and dozens injured in the attack at a Christmas market, CNN reported. The incident occurred when a car deliberately rammed into a crowd of people at the market, causing multiple fatalities and injuries.
The 11 Indian nationals who died in an Indian restaurant in Gudauri, Georgia due to carbon monoxide poisoning are mostly from the state of Punjab, the sources said the embassy is working to repatriate the mortal remains at the earliest.
The Embassy of India in Georgia on Monday confirmed the deaths of 11 Indian nationals in Gudauri, Georgia, and expressed deep condolences to the bereaved families.
This comes amid ongoing political turmoil following the 'controversial' elections in October. The polls were marred by reports from observers citing incidents of bribery and double voting.
Youngster Georgia Voll on Tuesday added to the Australia Women's squad for their upcoming ODI series against New Zealand after an impressive debut series against India, according to ICC.
"Abhay Kumar (IFS: 2003), presently Deputy Director General, Indian Council for Cultural Relations, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Georgia," the MEA said in a statement.
Georgia Voll and Ellyse Perry's magnificent centuries powered Australia to an intimidating total of 371 against India. The target proved invincible, as India managed to score only 249, handing Australia an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, according to ICC.
Harmanpreet Kaur-led Team India won the toss and decided to bat against Tahlia McGrath's Australia in the first ODI match of the series at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane on Thursday.
Georgian police arrested opposition leader Zurab Japaridze after using water cannons and tear gas to disperse tens of thousands of protesters demanding the government resume talks on joining the European Union, Al Jazeera reported on Monday.
Protests continue in Georgia as pro-EU protestors clashed with the police in the capital city of Tbilisi for the fourth day straight on Sunday night, Al Jazeera reported.