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
Indians are everywhere. From being a Twitter CEO to now IMF’s Deputy Managing Director, it has been proved time and again by Indians, that they can reach anywhere they want to. Gita Gopinath is set to IMF’s First Deputy Managing Director as First Deputy Managing Director Geoffrey Okamoto is set to leave the Fund in 2023. Now, Gita Gopinath has been proposed to take the top position.
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.
The government has listed five new ones and one to amend the contentious Waqf law out of 15 bills for the winter session of Parliament. The session will kick off on November 25 and conclude on December 20.
The government has introduced five new bills, including the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024, which aims to promote coasting trade and increase the participation of Indian-flagged vessels owned and operated by Indian citizens for both national security and commercial purposes.
Another significant legislation that will be introduced by the government is the Indian Ports Bill, 2024. This bill is designed to implement measures for the conservation of ports, enhance security, and manage pollution, ensuring compliance with India’s international obligations and statutory requirements.
Additionally, the government plans to introduce the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024, which aims to meet India’s obligations under maritime treaties and support the development of Indian shipping while ensuring the efficient operation of the Indian mercantile marine in a way that serves national interests.
Pending legislation includes the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which is awaiting consideration and passage after the joint committee of both Houses submits its report to the Lok Sabha. The committee is expected to report by the end of the first week of the winter session.
Currently, there are eight bills, including the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, pending in the Lok Sabha, while two additional bills are in the Rajya Sabha.
Furthermore, the government has also listed the Punjab Courts (Amendment) Bill for introduction, consideration, and passage, which seeks to increase the pecuniary appellate jurisdiction of Delhi district courts from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 20 lakh.
The Merchant Shipping Bill, along with the Coastal Shipping Bill and the Indian Ports Bill, is slated for introduction and eventual passage.
International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant against Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu over war crimes
The court accused Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defence Minister Gallant of crimes against humanity, including murder, persecution, inhumane acts, and the war crime of starvation as a method of warfare.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) today issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.
The court accused Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defence Minister Gallant of crimes against humanity, including murder, persecution, inhumane acts, and the war crime of starvation as a method of warfare. The leaders allegedly restricted essential supplies such as food, water, and medical aid to civilians in Gaza, resulting in severe humanitarian crises and deaths, including among children.
Last year in October, Israel had launched attacks on Gaza in retaliation for the surprise attack by Hamas. The Israel-Hamas war has led to the death of thousands of civilians, while lakhs have been displaced. The major infrastructures in Gaza, including hospitals and schools, were also destroyed as Israel vowed to wipe out Hamas.
The International Criminal Court stated that it found reasonable grounds to believe the accused intentionally targeted civilians and limited medical supplies, forcing unsafe medical procedures, which caused immense suffering. This ruling was based on the findings from at least October 8, 2023 until at least May 20, 2024.
The court remarked that it has assessed that there are reasonable grounds to believe that PM Netanyahu and Defence Minister Gallant bear criminal responsibility as civilian superiors for the war crime of intentionally directing attacks against the civilian population of Gaza.
Furthermore, it also noted that the lack of food, water, electricity and fuel, and medical supplies created conditions of life calculated to bring about the destruction of part of the civilian population in Gaza, leading to death of civilians, including children due to malnutrition and dehydration.
Additionally, the International Criminal Court dismissed two challenges by Israel against its jurisdiction in the situation in the State of Palestine.
Notably, Israel had contested the ICC’s jurisdiction, claiming it could not be exercised without Israel’s consent. Nonetheless, the Chamber ruled that the Court has jurisdiction based on Palestine’s territorial scope, including Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem. It further noted that Israel’s objections were premature, as jurisdictional challenges under the Rome Statute can only be made after an arrest warrant is issued.
Reportedly, Israel had also requested a fresh notification regarding the investigation, started in 2021. Denying the request, the court stated that Israel had earlier declined to request a deferral, making additional notifications unnecessary.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday accorded a tax-free status to ‘The Sabarmati Report’ film, based on the train burning incident at Godhra in Gujarat in 2002, in the state.
The announcement was made after Chief Minister Adityanath attended the screening of Vikrant Massey and Raashii Khanna-starrer ‘The Sabarmati Report’ in Lucknow with the film’s cast.
Speaking to reporters, actor Vikrant Massey thanked the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister for making ‘The Sabarmati Report’ film tax-free in the state. “I want to thank Yogi Adityanath ji. This is an important film and I appeal to everyone to go and watch this film,” he said.
Chief Minister Adityanath along with many of his cabinet colleagues watched the film ‘The Sabarmati Report’ under a special screening at a cinema hall in the capital, said a spokesperson of the state government.
Several people associated with the film unit were also present on the occasion. Later the chief minister announced to make this film tax-free in UP.
The BJP-ruled states have been praising the makers of The Sabarmati Report, claiming the team has tried to bring out this truth in front of the people of the country through the film.
The saffron party is appealing to people to watch this film and try to get closer to the truth of Godhra.
Uttar Pradesh becomes the sixth BJP-ruled state after Haryana, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat to declare lead actors Vikrant Massey and Raashii Khanna’s film tax-free.
Adityanath said along with identifying the faces of those who are conspiring against the country for political gains, there is also a need to expose them. The film team has discharged its responsibilities to expose the truth, he said, adding an attempt has been made to bring the real truth in front of the country in a big way through the film.
The Sabarmati Report is said to be based on the incident of setting fire to a train full of ‘karsevaks’ in Godhra on February 27, 2002, killing 90 devotees. After this incident, communal riots broke out in Gujarat. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have also praised this film.
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