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Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has made way for Indian Parag Agrawal as its CEO. Twitter India has been at some rough patches with the Government of India. After Microsoft and Google, this appointment is important for Indians in the tech world. Dorsey has been at the receiving end of Donald Trump “affections” following the former US President’s ban on Twitter.

Lucknow airport puts Omicron restriction in place

Amidst the fear of the new variant of coronavirus, Omicron, several states have been issuing guidelines and advisories for the travellers. Now, Lucknow DM issued protocols for passengers arriving at Lucknow airport. In the advisory, it was mentioned that passengers showing symptoms in the thermal scanning will be subjected to a free RT-PCR test. RT-PCR test of 10% passengers arriving on all domestic flights to be done on a random basis.

Tejashwi Yadav leads attack on Nitish govt, says Bihar is poorest state of India, what’s the point of ’15 saal bemisaal’

The opposition leader of Bihar, Tejashwi Yadav, lead an attack on the Nitish government. He said that in the NITI Aayog’s poverty index repor5t, Bihar has been found to be the poorest state of India. He further said that if the Chief Minister of Bihar was serious about it, then there would’ve been an improvement. He concluded by saying that what’s the point of ’15 saal bemisaal’ if the situation is this worse?

43 students, 1 teacher of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Backward Classes Welfare school in Telangana tests positive for COVID-19

Amidst the rising concerns over the new variant of coronavirus, Omicron, 43 students, 1 teacher of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Backward Classes Welfare school tested positive for coronavirus. Currently, Telangana has been reporting 100-150 cases every day.

Bill to cancel farm laws passed in Parliament

The Farm Laws Repeal bill was presented at 12:06 p.m. and passed at 12:10 p.m., despite opposition demands for a discussion. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi was disappointed as the farm laws were repealed without debate. He further added that the government was afraid of having a debate.

Lok Sabha adjourned till 2:38 PM

During the passing of the cancel bill of farm laws, the ruckus was created as the opposition was mentioning that there should be discussion over this too. The opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge said that the three farm laws are being repealed because of upcoming elections in five states.

19 people including 7 police personnel, who were on duty during President’s visit test positive for COVID-19 in Haridwar

The government officials who were on duty during President Ram Nath Kovind’s visit to Haridwar has tested positive. According to reports, 19 people were found positive including 7 police personnel. Ashok Kumar, Uttarakhand DGP, said that they were all present when President visited Haridwar and Rishikesh.

Tom Latham hits 2nd consecutive half-century, New Zealand needs 170 for their big victory

New Zealand opening batsman Tom Latham on day 5 of the Kanpur test match, hit his second consecutive fifty after India gave the target of 284 runs to win the match. Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson And Ross Taylor are still on the crease and are on course for their big victory.

Live score: NZ- 118/3

Bitcoin won’t be considered as legal tender, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to Lok Sabha

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharamn on November 29 at the Winter session of Parliament said that Bitcoin will not be considered as a legal tender, as the government does not have any data of its transfers. Earlier this Indian government had announced that they will ban all private cryptocurrencies except a few ones.

Farm Laws bill repealed by Lok Sabha amid ruckus by opposition MPs, session adjourned till 2:00 pm

The Farm Laws repeal bill passed by Lok Sabha amid the ruckus by opposition MPs on the first day of the Winter session of Parliament. Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar tabled the Farm Laws Repeal Bill 2021. The session is again adjourned till 2:00 pm.

Chandiwal Commission cancels bailable warrant against Mumbai to cop Param Bir Singh in connection with money laundering case

Former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh has been denied a bailable warrant by the Chandiwal commission, in connection with corruption allegations against former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh.

Rajya Sabha speaker Venkaiah Naidu adjourns Rajya Sabha proceedings for 1 hr to mourn passing away of MP Oscar Fernandes

M. Venkaiah Naidu adjourned the Rajya Sabha proceedings for one hour to mourn the passing away of sitting MP Oscar Fernandes. The three farm laws bills are supposed to be repealed on the first day of the Winter session of Parliament.

Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla adjourns session till 12 noon after sloganeering by Opposition MPs

Lok Sabha speaker om Birla adjourned the Winter session of Parliament till 12 noon after the opposition members started sloganeering in support of farmers and demanding the repealing of three farm laws bill.

Winter session of Parliament with national anthem in both houses, PM Modi and senior BJP leaders present in Lok Sabha

The Winter session of Parliament began with the national anthem in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. PM Modi along with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and senior BJP leaders were present in parliament. The three farm laws are supposed to be repealed in the parliament today

67 people found Covid positive in Maharashtra’s Thane, 59 were fully vaccinated

In Maharashtra’s Thane, approx 67 people found Covid positive in an old age home, among 59 were fully vaccinated. They all have been admitted in a government hospital. The new covid variant Omicron is likely to be more dangerous than its previous variants.

Farm Laws bill to repeal in Lok Sabha as Winter Session of Parliament begins

On the first day of the Winter session of Parliament 2021, the BJP government will repeal the three farm laws bill on November 29. However, opposition parties are demanding compensation to each family of deceased farmers who died during a protest against the farm bills.

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Congress to hold meeting of its Rajya Sabha MPs at Congress Parliamentary Party Office

Amid three first day of the Winter session of Parliament where three farm laws bills are supposed to be repealed, Congress has called a meeting of its Rajya Sabha MPs at the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) office on November 29.

Japan bans international arrivals amid sudden spread of Omicron variant of Covid 19

Amid the sudden spread of ‘Omicron’ the new variant of Covid 19, Japan has banned international arrivals in their country. Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Monday that the measure will take effect from Tuesday i.e., November 30.

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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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