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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.

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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.

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Suvendu Adhikari after Bengal win says Akhilesh Yadav is next

Suvendu Adhikari says Akhilesh Yadav is next after BJP’s Bengal win, shifts focus to Uttar Pradesh elections 2027.

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Following the Bharatiya Janata Party’s sweeping victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026, senior leader Suvendu Adhikari made a strong political statement, indicating that the party’s next focus will be the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections in 2027.

Riding on the momentum of the party’s performance in Bengal, Adhikari said that several opposition leaders have already lost political ground and added that Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav would be “next” in line.

The BJP leader, who secured key victories in constituencies such as Bhabanipur and Nandigram, also claimed that the defeat of the ruling Trinamool Congress marked the beginning of a political decline for Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. He asserted that her “political exile has started,” referring to her electoral losses in recent contests.

Adhikari further criticised the Trinamool Congress, comparing it with other opposition parties and alleging that it lacked ideology and was driven by family-based politics. He also suggested that several leaders and workers from the TMC could shift allegiance to the BJP in the coming period.

The BJP’s strong showing in West Bengal marks a major political shift in the state, where the party has managed to significantly expand its footprint. Political observers say the latest remarks underline the party’s intent to carry its electoral momentum into upcoming state elections, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, which is expected to be a key battleground in 2027.

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PM Modi thanks voters of West Bengal, hails Syama Prasad Mookerjee dream

PM Narendra Modi welcomes BJP crossing majority in West Bengal, calling it a historic mandate by the people.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi credited the BJP’s victory in the elections to the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026 to the people of the state and each and every party worker who has suffered in promoting the party and disseminating its message over the last 30-odd years. He thanked the people of Assam for re-electing the party.

Addressing party workers at the BJP headquarters, Modi invoked Jana Sangh found Syama Prasad Mookerjee, who worked for the purpose of a united Bengal, and Sri Aurobindo and said their spirits will be at peace at last. Paying paeans to the vision of Tagore, he recounted that the Nobel laureate had wished for a country where one can hold one’s head high without fear.
The PM said the people of Bengal have chosen the governance model of the party. He promised jobs for the youth, increased safety for women. He said the first cabinet meeting will implement Ayushman Bharat in the state. In the same breath, he promised to act against infiltrators decisively.
Pointing to the violence-less election this time, he said not one citizen has been hurt or killed while it many have died in previous polls.
He appealed to the workers of other parties to end the cycle of violence that had plagued the state for all this time and instead serve Bengal and its people.
The problems posed by the war in Iran found place in the PM’s speech. He noted that the whole country is at a disadvantage but people are soldiering on to achieve Viksit Bharat.
Referring to the importance of nari shakti in the development of India, he took potshots at the Congress and other opposition parties for opposing the women’s reservation bill. Modi reminded the audience that he had warned the Congress, Trinamool Congress and DMK for opposing it and they have been taught a lesson. Referring to Kerala, he said the BJP will see gains in the future. He mocked the Communist Party of India (Marxist) for not having any government left in the country after the loss of the Pinarayi Vijayan-led Left Democratic Front in Kerala.
Attacking the Congress, he said it has become the hub of urban naxals and said the people have thrown out communist thought in the country. The Congress has no understanding of the aspirations of the people. The BJP will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with the people of Tamil Nadu and Kerala as well, he said.

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BJP crosses majority in West Bengal, PM Narendra Modi says lotus blooms in first reaction

PM Modi hails BJP’s majority in West Bengal, calling it a historic mandate and thanking voters across the state.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed the Bharatiya Janata Party’s strong performance in the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026, saying the “lotus has bloomed” in the state as the party crossed the majority mark in early results.

In a post on X, Modi thanked the people of West Bengal and described the outcome as a reflection of public trust. He said he bows to every voter for their support, adding that the mandate reflects faith in governance and development-focused politics.

The BJP’s surge in the 294-seat assembly marks a significant political shift in the state, where the party has not previously formed a government. The results indicate a major challenge to the long-standing dominance of the Trinamool Congress.

The election is part of a broader round of state polls across India, where the BJP has shown strong momentum. The party’s performance in West Bengal is being seen as one of the most significant developments in this election cycle.

With counting trends favouring the BJP, focus now turns to final results and the formation of the new government in the state.

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