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LIVE Top News Today: 9 members of Jaipur family back from South Africa test positive, Health Department on alert amid Omicron scare

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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.

Read Also: Punjabi singer-rapper Sidhu Moose Wala joins Congress, CM Channi addresses joint press conference

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.

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Congress, BJP attack Bhagwant Mann over remarks on Punjab blasts

Congress and BJP have jointly criticised Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann after he linked recent blasts near defence sites to political motives, triggering a controversy.

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A political row has erupted in Punjab after Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann linked recent blast incidents to political motives, drawing sharp criticism from both the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

The controversy follows two low-intensity explosions reported within a short span of time — one near the Border Security Force (BSF) headquarters in Jalandhar and another close to an army cantonment area in Amritsar. The incidents raised concerns over security, particularly given the sensitive nature of the locations.

In response, Mann suggested that the blasts could be part of a larger political strategy. His remarks triggered a strong backlash, with opposition parties accusing him of politicising a serious security issue.

Leaders from the Congress criticised the Chief Minister’s statement, calling it inappropriate and alleging that such comments undermine the gravity of the situation. They stressed that matters related to national security should be handled with caution and responsibility.

The BJP also joined the criticism, questioning the basis of Mann’s claims and urging the state government to focus on investigation and law enforcement instead of making political allegations.

The developments have led to an unusual moment where both Congress and BJP appear aligned in their criticism of the Aam Aadmi Party-led government in the state.

Meanwhile, the blasts themselves have intensified concerns over safety in border regions, with authorities continuing their investigation into the incidents. No casualties were reported, but the proximity to defence establishments has made the issue particularly sensitive.

The episode has further escalated political tensions in the state, with security and accountability emerging as key points of debate.

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Himanta Biswa Sarma resigns as Assam chief minister, oath ceremony likely after May 11

Himanta Biswa Sarma resigns as Assam Chief Minister after BJP-led NDA’s victory. He will continue as caretaker CM until the new government is sworn in after May 11.

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma resigned from his post on Wednesday, paving the way for the formation of a new government after the BJP-led NDA secured a decisive victory in the 2026 Assembly elections.

Sarma submitted his resignation to Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya at Lok Bhawan in Guwahati. The Governor accepted the resignation and asked him to continue as the caretaker Chief Minister until the new government takes charge.

The resignation comes after the NDA’s strong electoral performance, where the alliance won a clear majority in the 126-member Assembly, ensuring its return to power for another term.

Oath ceremony expected after May 11

Speaking to reporters after submitting his resignation, Sarma said the swearing-in ceremony for the new government is likely to be held after May 11.

He indicated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to attend the ceremony but is unavailable until May 11, which has influenced the tentative schedule.

Decision on next chief minister soon

Sources suggest that central observers, including senior BJP leaders, are expected to arrive shortly to oversee the selection of the legislature party leader. The newly elected MLAs will then decide on the next Chief Minister.

Despite the formal resignation, party sources indicate that Sarma is likely to continue in the role for another term, given the BJP’s strong mandate in the state.

The move marks the beginning of the government formation process in Assam following the election results declared earlier this week.

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Rahul Gandhi and Vijay alliance took shape through backchannel talks, early signals from Congress leaders

Congress outreach and political calculations led to Rahul Gandhi and Vijay coming together after the Tamil Nadu 2026 election results.

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The coming together of Rahul Gandhi and actor-politician Vijay in Tamil Nadu after the 2026 Assembly elections was not sudden, but the result of behind-the-scenes political manoeuvring and early signals within the Congress.

According to media reports, some leaders in the Tamil Nadu Congress had already sensed the scale of Vijay’s surge during the campaign, anticipating what was later described as a “wave” in favour of his party.

After the results, where Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerged as the single largest party but fell short of a majority, communication channels between the Congress leadership and Vijay quickly became active.

A key moment in this evolving political equation was a phone call from Rahul Gandhi to Vijay, congratulating him on the party’s strong performance. The conversation was seen as more than a courtesy, signalling the possibility of cooperation at a time when government formation required additional support.

Reports indicate that discussions within Congress weighed the political benefits of supporting Vijay, especially given the shifting dynamics in the state where traditional dominance by major Dravidian parties has been challenged.

With TVK needing allies to cross the majority mark, Congress emerged as a potential partner, leading to a broader political realignment in the state. This development also triggered tensions within opposition alliances, highlighting the strategic importance of the decision.

The evolving partnership reflects a mix of electoral pragmatism and changing voter sentiment, particularly the growing influence of younger voters, which leaders acknowledged as a key factor in the election outcome.

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