Jawaharlal Nehru University’s administration has firmly advised its student’s union to cancel the screening of Raam Ke Naam documentary helmed by Anand Patwardhan. The administration said that such an unauthorised activity may disturb the communal harmony and the peaceful environment of the campus.
Veteran journalist Vinod Dua passes away at 67
Veteran journalist Vinod Dua passed away on December 4 after his long time battle with poor health. Her daughter Mallika Dua confirmed the demise of her father by sharing an Instagram story of the same. Vinod Dua was battling with life since April this year when he was infected with Covid, since then he was in hospital.
AAP MLA Raghav Chadha pays surprise visit to Chamkaur Sahib, exposes illegal mining in Punjab CM Channi’s constituency
Aam Aadmi Party MLA Raghav Chadha on Saturday paid a surprise visit to Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi’s constituency and exposed alleged illegal mining in the state. AAP leader Raghav Chadha said that it was a mega raid by the party to expose the reality of Punjab o its people.
New Zealand bowled out for 62 runs in 2nd Test match, India leads by 263
India bowled out New Zealand for just 62 runs on day 2 of the 2nd Test match in Mumbai. Mohamed Siraj drew the first blood after dismissing Kiwi openers in the same over and after that New Zealand’s innings rattled against the Indian bowlers. R Ashwin picked 4 wickets, while Md Siraj, Axar Patel, and Jayant Yadav scalped 3, 2, and 1 wicket, respectively.
India reports 3rd confirmed case of Omicron variant from Jamnagar, Gujarat
India reported 3rd confirmed case of the Omicron variant from Gujarat’s Jamnagar. A person who came from Zimbabwe was infected with the new variant Omicron. The state health department confirmed that his sample has been sent to Pune.
The first case of #Omicron variant in Gujarat reported in Jamnagar. A person who came from Zimbabwe was infected with the variant. His sample has been sent to Pune: State health department
Tamil Nadu makes passing Tamil exam mandatory for state government jobs
The Tamil Nadu government on December 4 passed an order to make Tamil exams mandatory for all state government jobs. Now, those who aspire to take government jobs in Tamil Nadu must pass class 10 with a subject of Tamil language, and it must have a minimum of 40% marks in it.
Mumbai Police files first chargesheet against Param Bir Singh and 3 others including Sachin Waze
The Mumbai Police filed a first chargesheet against Ex-CP Param Bir Singh and 3 others, in connection with extortion calls that were made to a hotelier Bimal Agarwal.
Meanwhile, Singh was suspended from the Maharashtra Police force on Thursday.
Ajaz Patel becomes third bowler to take 10 wickets in Test inning
The left-arm spinner of New Zealand Ajaz Patel has become the third bowler after Jim Laker and Anil Kumble to take ten wickets in a Test inning, against India. The Test innings are currently taking place in Mumbai.
Mayank Agarwal departs after completing 150 runs against New Zealand
Indian opener Mayank Agarwal departed after completing his 150 runs against New Zealand on day 2 of the Mumbai Test match. While Axar Patel on the other end is still going strong and is about to complete his half-century. India is currently batting at 305-7. Kiwi spinner Azaz Patel took all seven wickets.
India to tour South Africa for 3 Tests and 3 ODIs, amid Omicron scare
BCCI secretary Jai Shah on December 4 confirmed that India will tour South Africa amid the Omicron scare. India will play 3 Tests and 3 ODIs, while the T20 series will be played later. Earlier, there were speculations that the Indian team might cancel the South Africa tour due to the sudden boom in the new variant Omicron.
Former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Konijeti Rosaiah passes away at 88
The former chief minister of Andhra Pradesh Konijeti Rosaiah passed away on Saturday. He was 88-years-old. In the year 2009-2010, he served as the CM of Andhra Pradesh. Konijeti Rosaiah also served as the governor of Tamil Nadu.
PM Modi to inaugurate and lay foundation stone of multiple projects worth around Rs 18,000 cr in Dehradun today
According to Uttar Pradesh BJP general secretary Kuldip Kumar, the Prime Minister will arrive at Dehradun’s Parade Ground, the rally location, at 12.30 p.m. He will then inaugurate the seven developmental projects and lay foundation stones of 11 others worth Rs 18,000 crore. PM Modi will also lay the foundation stone of the Delhi-Dehradun economic corridor which will reduce the time travel hours between these cities from 6 hours to 2.5 hours. Later, he will address the nation at 1 pm.
Manufacturing of over five lakh AK-203 Rifles to start at Amethi, Uttar Pradesh
AK-203 Rifles with a 7.62 x 39mm calibre will replace the INSAS Rifle, which has been in service for nearly three decades. The AK-203 Assault Rifles are light and easy to use, having a range of 300 metres. Soldiers will benefit from modern assault rifles with proven technology.
PM Modi extends his greetings to Indian Navy, says they are forefront of mitigating crisis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of Navy Day, extended his greetings to the Indian Navy. PM Modi said that our nation is proud of the exemplary contributions of the naval army that they have always been at the forefront of any mitigating crisis situation like natural disasters.
Prof. Yogesh Singh, Vice Chancellor of the University of Delhi, has been entrusted with the additional charge of the post of Chairman, AICTE till the appointment of a Chairman of AICTE or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
It is noteworthy that AICTE Chairman Prof. TG Sitharam was relieved of his duties after his term ended on December 20, 2025. According to a letter issued by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, on Monday, Prof. Yogesh Singh’s appointment is until the appointment of a regular AICTE Chairman or until further orders whichever is earlier.
Prof. Yogesh Singh is a renowned academician with excellent administrative capabilities, who has been the Vice-Chancellor of University of Delhi since October 2021. He has also served as the Chairperson of the National Council for Teacher Education. In August 2023, he was also given the additional charge of Director of the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA).
Prof. Yogesh Singh served as the Vice-Chancellor of Delhi Technological University from 2015 to 2021; Director of Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, Delhi from 2014 to 2017, and before that, he was the Vice-Chancellor of Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda (Gujarat) from 2011 to 2014. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra. He has a distinguished track record in quality teaching, innovation, and research in the field of software engineering.
Goa nightclub fire case: Court extends police custody of Luthra brothers by five days
A Goa court has extended the police custody of Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the nightclub where a deadly fire killed 25 people, by five more days.
A court in Goa on Monday extended the police custody of Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra, the owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, by five more days in connection with the deadly fire incident that claimed 25 lives on December 6.
The order was passed as investigators sought additional time to question the two accused in the case linked to the blaze at the Anjuna-based nightclub.
Owners were deported after fleeing abroad
According to details placed before the court, the Luthra brothers had left the country following the incident and travelled to Thailand. They were subsequently deported and brought back to India on December 17, after which they were taken into police custody.
Advocate Vishnu Joshi, representing the families of the victims, confirmed that the court granted a five-day extension of police custody for both Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra.
Another co-owner sent to judicial custody
The court also remanded Ajay Gupta, another owner of the nightclub, to judicial custody. Police did not seek an extension of his custody, following which the court passed the order, the victims’ counsel said.
The Anjuna police have registered a case against the Luthra brothers for culpable homicide not amounting to murder along with other relevant offences related to the fire incident.
The Delhi High Court has sought responses from Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi on a petition filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the National Herald case. The petition challenges a trial court order that refused to take cognisance of the agency’s prosecution complaint.
Justice Ravinder Dudeja issued notices to the Gandhis and other accused on the main petition, as well as on the ED’s application seeking a stay on the trial court’s December 16 order. The high court has listed the matter for further hearing on March 12, 2026.
The trial court had ruled that taking cognisance of the ED’s complaint was “impermissible in law” because the investigation was not based on a registered First Information Report (FIR). It observed that the prosecution complaint under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) was not maintainable in the absence of an FIR for a scheduled offence.
According to the order, the ED’s probe originated from a private complaint rather than an FIR. The court further noted that since cognisance was declined on a legal question, it was not necessary to examine the merits of the allegations at that stage.
The trial court also referred to the complaint filed by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy and the summoning order issued in 2014, stating that despite these developments, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) did not register an FIR in relation to the alleged scheduled offence.
The ED has accused Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, late Congress leaders Motilal Vora and Oscar Fernandes, Suman Dubey, Sam Pitroda, and a private company, Young Indian, of conspiracy and money laundering. The agency has alleged that properties worth around Rs 2,000 crore belonging to Associated Journals Limited (AJL), which publishes the National Herald newspaper, were acquired through Young Indian.
The agency further claimed that Sonia and Rahul Gandhi held a majority 76 per cent shareholding in Young Indian, which allegedly took over AJL’s assets in exchange for a Rs 90 crore loan.
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