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A day after UP Teachers’ Eligibility Test (UPTET) -2021 paper leak, the Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday suspended secretary of Prayagraj-headquartered Exam Regulatory Authority (ERA), Uttar Pradesh, Sanjay Kumar Upadhyay with immediate effect.

Japan confirms its first case of Omicron despite having in place one of the best precautionary measures

Japan confirmed its first case of the Omicron variant of coronavirus on Tuesday, a day after closing its borders to all foreigners. The first case of Omicron has been detected amid one of the world’s toughest precautionary measures.

Arvind Kejriwal says need to be prepared amid Omicron variant scare

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday held a meeting with officials over the omicron variant that has sparked widepsread concerns. Addressing the officials, he said we need to be prepared. He also informed that Delhi government have prepared 30,000 oxygen beds and 6,000 oxygen cylinders to tackle the situation.

Karnataka govt says sample of South Africa returnee different from Delta variant

As the cases of a new variant of coronavirus, Omicron has been reported in 14 countries, there is a fear in India. Amidst this, two South African returnees in India tested positive for coronavirus. However, the Karnataka government said that the sample of one of the two recent South Africa returnees appears different from the Delta variant. The sample has been sent to ICMR, and by the evening ICMR will report to the government about the sample.

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 11 am, December 1

The Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till 11 am, December 1. The house was adjourned after there were sloganeering by the opposition leaders. Union Minister Piyush Goyal also slammed the opposition and said that everyone saw that the opposition didn’t even let PM introduce ministers in the last session. They had no regard for the large number of women who were being inducted.

MHA extends containment guidelines till December 31

The Ministry of Home Affairs extended the containment guidelines till December 31. In the guidelines, it was mentioned that there will be rigorous screening and testing of all international arrivals. Apart from this, the contacts of international travellers will also be closely tracked and tested according to MoHFW guidelines and the samples of travellers turning positive will be sent to the Genome sequencing laboratories.

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami announces to repeal Char Dham bill

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that the state government has decided to repeal the Char Dham Devasthanam Management Board Bill. This has come after the priests of the Chardham — Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri came together to oppose the bill and demanded its dissolution.

VP Venkaiah Naidu says MPs have all right to protest, walking out but do not offend the Parliament

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu commented on the MPs walking out of Parliament in a form to protest against Rajya Sabha’s decision to suspend 12 MPs for causing a ruckus in the monsoon session. Naidu said that MPs have all the right to protest, walking out but they should not offend the Parliament.

Opposition leaders including MP Derek O’Brien walk out of Parliament in protest against suspension of 12 MPs

In a move to protest against Rajya Sabh’s decision to suspend 12 MPS from the rest of the Winter session of the Parliament, several MPs from the opposition walked out of Parliament, including MP Derek O’Brien. O’Brien said that treasury members should have been suspended and not the opposition members.

PM Modi holds meeting with top ministers in Parliament to discuss strategy for the ongoing winter session

Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a meeting with senior cabinet members including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar. Opposition parties are also present at the Parliament to discuss future strategy after the suspension of 12 Rajya Sabha MPs for the remaining part of the Winter session. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is also a part of the meeting.

India reports 6,990 new Covid cases, 15.9% lower than yesterday; active cases decline to 1,00,543

In the last 24 hours, India recorded 6,990 new Covid cases, the lowest in 551 days, bringing the country’s total number of coronavirus cases to 3,45,87,822. According to the health ministry, the number of Covid cases has decreased by 15.9% since yesterday. Kerala leads the way with 3,382 cases, followed by Tamil Nadu (730 cases), Maharashtra (536 cases), West Bengal (511 cases), and Mizoram (437 cases).

Read Also: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says no steps have been taken to ban cryptocurrency advertisements yet

New Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar receives guard of honour

New Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar has taken over as the new Chief of Indian Navy today. He succeeded Admiral Karambir Singh, who is the incumbent Indian Navy chief. Prior to this, Admiral R Hari Kumar was the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C) of the Western Naval Command. He was the first flag officer to be appointed as commandant of the Naval War College in Goa, as well as the head of the INS Vikramaditya’s overseas committee.

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Delhi Palam fire leaves 6 dead, massive rescue operation underway

Six people died after a fire broke out in a residential building in Delhi’s Palam. Firefighters continue rescue efforts with 30 tenders at the spot.

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A tragic fire incident in southwest Delhi’s Palam area on Wednesday morning claimed the lives of six people, triggering a large-scale emergency response.

According to officials, the blaze erupted in a residential building, prompting immediate action from fire and police authorities. Around 30 fire tenders were rushed to the spot to control the flames and carry out rescue operations.

Authorities said they received a distress call at approximately 7 am reporting the fire at a house within the building. Firefighters were deployed swiftly amid concerns that several residents could be trapped inside the structure.

A fire services official stated that initial information suggested people might still be inside, leading to an intensive search and rescue effort. Emergency teams, including police personnel, reached the congested locality to assist in evacuation and crowd management.

The firefighting operation was still ongoing at the time of reporting. The exact cause of the fire has not yet been determined, and further details are awaited as authorities continue their investigation.

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Centre mandates 60% free seat allocation on flights, caps selection fees

Airlines must now offer 60% seats without extra charges and ensure better seating arrangements for passengers under new government rules.

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In a significant move aimed at protecting air travellers, the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation has directed airlines to ensure that at least 60 per cent of seats on every flight are offered without any additional selection fee. The decision follows widespread complaints from passengers about hidden charges, particularly for seat selection.

The directive has been issued through the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, which has introduced a series of passenger-friendly norms to enhance transparency and improve the overall flying experience.

Under the new guidelines, airlines have also been instructed to seat passengers travelling on the same PNR together, preferably in adjacent seats. This is expected to address long-standing concerns among families and group travellers, who often face inconvenience due to scattered seating arrangements.

The regulator has further emphasised the need to safeguard passenger rights in situations such as flight delays, cancellations, and denied boarding. Airlines have been asked to prominently display these rights across their websites, mobile applications, booking platforms, and airport counters to ensure better awareness.

In addition, carriers must establish clear and transparent policies regarding the carriage of sports equipment, musical instruments, and pets. The move comes in response to frequent complaints over inconsistent rules and high charges. Airlines have been directed to align such policies with safety and operational standards while ensuring they are communicated in a simple and passenger-friendly manner.

To improve accessibility, the regulator has also asked airlines to share passenger rights information in regional languages.

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Mamata Banerjee warns BJP, EC over Bengal polls, says they will be accountable

Mamata Banerjee holds BJP and Election Commission responsible for any incidents during Bengal polls, raising concerns over officer transfers.

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has held the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Election Commission of India responsible for any untoward incidents in the state during the upcoming assembly elections, following the transfer of key officials.

Addressing concerns over administrative reshuffles, Banerjee said that changes involving senior bureaucrats, including the chief secretary and home secretary, could affect governance and law and order in the state during a crucial period.

The Trinamool Congress chief also announced candidates for 291 constituencies for the elections scheduled to be held in two phases on April 23 and 29.

Criticising the Election Commission, Banerjee alleged that the transfers were being carried out in a manner that benefits the BJP. She questioned the timing of the decisions and said such actions weaken the state administration at a sensitive time.

She further raised concerns about disaster management and essential services, stating that experienced officials familiar with the state’s situation have been replaced. According to her, this could impact administrative efficiency if any emergency arises before the new government is formed.

Protecting Bengal’s identity

Banerjee emphasised that the election is not merely about forming a government but about safeguarding Bengal’s identity and existence. She accused the BJP of misusing central agencies and attempting to influence the electoral process.

She urged that elections should be conducted peacefully, without external interference, and in line with democratic principles. The chief minister also expressed confidence that her party would return to power with a stronger mandate.

Appealing to voters, she called for support for the Trinamool Congress, asserting that the people of Bengal will ultimately decide the outcome and protect their democratic rights.

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