Health Department of the country has put on alert after 9 members of a family in Jaipur tested positive for Covid-19, days after four of them returned from South Africa. Chief Medical and Health Officer Dr Narottam Sharma said 14 samples were taken for testing from the family, nine of which tested positive for the infection.
India stays strong on day 1 of Mumbai Test after Mayank Agarwal ton against New Zealand, 221-4 at stumps
India stays strong on the first day of the Mumbai test, after losing three quick wickets in a span of 15 balls. Opening batsman Mayank Agarwal registered his fourth Test ton and put the Men in Blue back in the match.
Agarwal (120*) and wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha (25*) were still on the crease at the stumps of day 1, while India is at 221-4.
Actor Kangana Ranaut’s car stopped by protesting farmers in Punjab seeking apology
Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut’s car was stopped by farmers in Punjab’s Kiratpur Sahib, farmers were seeking an apology from the actress for her controversial statements on farmers during a protest against farm laws bills.
Opening batsman Mayank Agarwal smashes hundred against New Zealand in Mumbai Test match
Indian opener Mayank Agarwal smashed his fourth Test century in the second test match against New Zealand in Mumbai. Agarwal scored this hundred when there was no support from the middle order after Kohli and Pujara both went for a duck in a single over.
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandavia urges opposition parties to trust scientists, decisions on booster dose and vaccination of kids soon
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandavia on December 3 urged opposition parties to trust the scientists to fight with the new variant Omicron. Mandavia also said that the health ministry will soon decide on the vaccination of kids and booster dose for those who are fully vaccinated.
18 passengers found Covid positive from ‘at risk’ countries, genome sequencing for Omicron underway
Amid the breakout of the new coronavirus variant Omicron, 18 passengers found Covid positive who travelled from countries ‘at risk’. Total 16,000 passengers travelled from the countries ‘at risk’, but only 18 tested positive for covid 19. However, genome sequencing for the new variant Omicron is still underway said Health Ministry.
Indian captain Virat Kohli departs for duck against New Zealand in Mumbai Test
India captain Virat Kohli departed for a duck against New Zealand in his comeback match against New Zealand in the Mumbai Test match. Kiwi spinner Azaz Patel dismissed him by LBW, after getting Cheteshwar Pujara’s wicket in the same over.
Jagdish Thakor appointed as new president of Gujarat Congress
Congress has appointed Jagdish Thakor as the new president of the Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee. Jagdish Thakor will be replacing Amit Chavda from the post. Chavda had resigned from the post after the poor performance of Congress in the local body elections in February.
12 Omicron suspects admitted to LNJP hospital in Delhi so far
Amid the scare of new corona various variant Omicron, 12 suspects have been admitted to Delhi LNJP hospital so far. Earlier on December 2, India confirmed its first two cases of the new variant Omicron, both from Karnataka. The Health Ministry has urged everyone to wear masks and get vaccinated as soon as possible.
Police recover tiffin bomb and hand grenades from Punjab’s Gurdaspur district
The police have recovered a tiffin bomb with four hand grenades from Salimpur Afghana village of Punjab’s Gurdaspur district. However, the police have not made any arrests over this incident as the persons behind are still unknown.
Schools to be closed from noon today and tomorrow in Andhra Pradesh in wake of Cyclone Jawad
Amid the scare of Cyclone Jawad, Andhra Pradesh on December 3 ordered schools in Visakhapatnam and Srikakulam districts to be closed from noon today and tomorrow for safety concerns. 65 ongoing trains have also been cancelled on December 3 and 4.
Famous Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala joins Congress in Chandigarh
Famous Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala joins Congress months ahead of the assembly elections in Punjab. The 28-year-old Punjabi singer and actor will contest in the upcoming Punjab Assembly polls from Mansa or, Maur, said a senior Congress leader in Punjab.
Gita Gopinath to be IMF’s first Deputy Managing Director
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Bengaluru Omicron patient’s 5 contacts test positive for coronavirus
The cases of Omicron has now been reported in India and one of the patients who tested for Omicron is a doctor, who was fully vaccinated. And, now the report states that his five contacts have tested positive for coronavirus.
Reacting apparently to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s comment on poll promises, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday slammed the grand old party, saying they are badly exposed in front of the people.
In Karnataka, Congress is busier in intra-party politics and loot instead of even bothering to deliver on development, the Prime Minister said in a post on X. “Not only that, they are also going to roll back existing schemes,” he claimed.
The Congress Party is realising the hard way that making unreal promises is easy but implementing them properly is tough or impossible, Modi said. “Campaign after campaign they promise things to the people, which they also know they will never be able to deliver. Now, they stand badly exposed in front of the people!” the Prime Minister said.
Earlier, Kharge made the guarantees remark while pulling up Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar over his statement that the state government would review the ‘Shakti’ guarantee.
“If we do not go as per the budget, we will go bankrupt and there will be no money to even develop roads. If this government fails, there will be nothing left to pass on to the next generation (of Congress leaders) except for the bad name and the latter has to bear the brunt for another 10 years,” he said while interacting with reporters.
However, Shivakumar on Friday said his statement on the ‘Shakti scheme’ was distorted and presented as if the Congress government in the state wanted to withdraw it.
“Check any state where the Congress has Governments today – Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana- the developmental trajectory and fiscal health is turning from bad to worse. Their so-called Guarantees lie unfulfilled, which is a terrible deceit upon the people of these states,” PM Modi said.
The victims of such politics are the poor, youngsters, farmers and women, who are not only denied the benefits of these promises but also see their existing schemes diluted, he added.
“The people of the country will have to be vigilant against the Congress sponsored culture of fake promises! We saw recently how the people of Haryana rejected their lies and preferred a Government that is stable, progress oriented and action driven. There is a growing realisation across India that a vote for Congress is a vote for non-governance, poor economics and unparalleled loot. The people of India want development and progress, not the same old,” said PM Modi.
In Himachal Pradesh, salaries of Government workers are not paid on time, PM Modi claimed. The Prime Minister said, in Telangana, farmers are waiting for the waiver they promised.
Previously, in Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan Congress promised certain allowances which were never implemented for five years, he said. The Prime Minister said there are numerous such examples of how the Congress works.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday paid the last rites of BJP leader Devender Singh Rana. Abdullah was accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, Ministers Satish Sharma and Javed Ahmed Rana, and Party Treasurer Shammi Oberoi.
The 59-year-old Rana, BJP MLA from Nagrota and brother of Union Minister Jitendra Singh, passed away on Thursday at a private hospital in Haryana’s Faridabad.
Rana is survived by his wife, Gunjan Rana, their daughters Devyani and Ketki, and son Adhiraj Singh.
“The terrible news from late last night isn’t really sinking in. I know the last few years have been marked by our differences Devender but I prefer to focus on the fun times we shared together, the excellent work we did together & the memories. You have been taken from us all too soon & will be missed. May your soul rest in peace now DSR. My heart goes out to your family as I struggle to find the words to convey my condolences to them,” the Chief Minister posted on X.
Apart from Omar Abdullah, Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Ravinder Raina and Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat were among those who attended the last rites of Rana.
On his demise, the National Conference party said: “JKNC President Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Vice President & Chief Minister Omar Abdullah are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Devender Rana, MLA Nagrota. They expressed their heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and supporters, acknowledging his dedicated service and contributions to the people of J&K. The JKNC leadership and party members stand in solidarity with his loved ones during this difficult time.”
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourned the demise of Rana and said he was a veteran leader who worked diligently towards Jammu and Kashmir’s progress.
“Shri Devender Singh Rana Ji’s untimely demise is shocking. He had just won the Assembly polls and had also played a noteworthy role in making the BJP stronger in J&K. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with his family and supporters. Om Shanti,” PM Modi said on X.
In a post on X, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Rana, who was always dedicated to the peace and development of Jammu and Kashmir and the interests of the people, made an invaluable contribution to the progress of the region. His demise is an irreparable loss for the BJP family, he added.
BJP chief JP Nadda also paid tribute to the party leader and said: “His dedication to public service and contributions towards the development of the people of Jammu & Kashmir will be remembered. His departure is an irreparable loss to the party”.
Rana’s elder brother and Union Minister Jitendra Singh posted on X, “Untimely demise of my brother Sh Devender Singh Rana is a deep personal loss, which is not only irreparable but painful and the void created will continue to haunt me for the rest of my life. I sincerely thank all those standing by me and the family in these testing times”.
After India-China disengagement, Indian troops start patrolling Demchok sector in eastern Ladakh
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Friday that he interacted with Chinese soldiers at Bumla Pass during Diwali celebration with Indian Army personnel in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang district.
Two days after the disengagement between India and China, Indian troops started patrolling the Demchok sector in eastern Ladakh on Friday.
On Wednesday, both countries agreed to disengage and initiate coordinated patrols based on their understanding of the Line of Actual Control in the Demchok and Depsang sectors.
Patrolling by Indian troops in the Demchok sector of Eastern Ladakh kicked off Friday. Patrolling in the Depsang sector is expected to start soon, according to ANI. Coordinated patrolling means that both sides will be aware of each other’s patrol schedules.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Friday that he interacted with Chinese soldiers at Bumla Pass during the Diwali celebration with Indian Army personnel in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang district.
Sharing a video of him interacting with the Chinese soldiers on X, Rijiju said: “After talking to Chinese soldiers and seeing the infrastructures, everyone will feel proud of India’s border development now.”
The Union Minister said he also celebrated Diwali at the Army Helipad in Tawang. “It felt proud to celebrate Diwali with brave soldiers. Our country is safe only because of their dedication and courage. Jai Hind!” the senior BJP leader said.
On Thursday, soldiers from India and China shared sweets at various border locations in the Ladakh sector to celebrate Diwali. The exchange occurred at Hot Springs, Karakoram Pass, Daulat Beg Oldi, KongkLa, and the Chushul-Moldo border meeting point.
Additionally, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi emphasised that rebuilding trust along the LAC would be a gradual process, aiming to revert to the status quo of April 2020. He detailed that key measures—disengagement, de-escalation, and buffer zone management—are vital for alleviating tensions between the two nations. He also noted that this process would occur in phases, with each stage focusing on diminishing hostilities.
Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong remarked that differences between neighboring countries like India and China are natural, but the critical aspect lies in how these differences are managed and resolved.
The border standoff began in eastern Ladakh in 2020 due to Chinese military actions and has led to prolonged tensions that have significantly affected relations between the two countries.
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