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Big Stories Today: Lok Sabha adjourned till Monday over Lakhimpur Kheri, PM Modi gets highest Bhutan honour, India crosses 100 Omicron cases

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Omicron variant

India crossed the 100 mark of confirmed cases of new variant Omicron after Delhi and Telangana reported more fresh cases on Friday. Only Delhi reported 10 confirmed cases on December 17. Now the total tally of confirmed cases of Omicron in India are 101.

Kerala contributes 40 % to total number of Covid cases, says Health Ministry

Out of all active Covid cases in India, only Kerala contributes 40 per cent to the total case, said Health Ministry on Friday. As per the health ministry, new daily cases have been below 10,000 on a per day basis for the past 20 days. Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary of Health Ministry said that currently, India is administering Covid vaccine doses at the highest rate in the world.

PV Sindhu crashes out of World Badminton Championships 2021 after losing to Tai Tzu Ying in quarter-finals

Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu crashed out of the BWF World Badminton Championships 2021, after losing to Taiwan’s Tai Tzu Ying in the quarter-finals of the tournament. Tai Tzu defeated Sindhu in straight sets by 21-17 and 21 13 to qualify for the next round of the tournaments.

Lok Sabha adjourned till Monday amid uproar by opposition MPs over Lakhimpur Kheri incident

Lok Sabha has been adjourned till Monday, December 20, amid the uproar caused by the opposition MPs over the Lakhimpur Kheri incident and the suspension of MoS Ajay Mishra Teni. The opposition members demanded that MoS Home Ajay Mishra Teni should resign from his post.

Rajnath Singh welcomes French Defence Minister Florence Parly for guard of honour in Delhi

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday welcomed French Defence Minister Florence Parly for a guard of honour in New Delhi. Defence Minister of France Florence Parly, who is on her visit to India, paid offered flowers at the National War Memorial and paid tributes to the soldiers.

Delhi reports 10 new confirmed cases of Omicron variant, total tally reaches 20 in national capital

Amid the scare of new covid variant Omicron, Delhi reported 10 more confirmed cases of Omicron. Now total tally of Omicron cases in the national capital reaches 20.

Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan pays last respects to Group Captain Varun Singh

Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan paid last respects to Group Captain Varun Singh, the lone survivor of Tamil Nadu chopper crash, at Bairagarh crematorium in Bhopal. He was under treatment at Command Hospital in Bengaluru, Karnataka where he passed away on December 15.

Bhutan confers PM Modi with Ngadag Pel gi Khorlo, country’s highest civilian award

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be conferred with ‘Ngadag Pel gi Khorlo’, the highest civilian award of Bhutan. The announcement came through the official Facebook account of the PMO Bhutan Office.

Read Also: Parliament proceeding disrupted second day in a row over Opposition demands sacking Ajay Mishra Teni, Rahul Gandhi again calls him criminal

India reports 7,447 new Covid cases, 391 deaths and 7,886 recoveries in last 24 hours

India on December 17 reported 7,447 new Covid cases, 391 deaths and 7,886 recoveries in the last 24 hours. The active cases are now 86,415 while total recoveries are 3,41,62,765 and the total number of deaths to the virus are 4,76,869. Total 1,35,99,96,267 vaccination have been completed by the government.

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Who is Rinku Majumdar? Former Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh ties the knot at 60

The wedding was an intimate affair, attended by close family members. Senior BJP leaders, including state president Sukanta Majumdar, visited Ghosh’s New Town residence earlier in the day to extend their congratulations.

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Dilip Ghosh, a prominent figure in West Bengal’s BJP, tied the knot with Rinku Majumdar, a fellow party member, in a private ceremony on Friday evening in New Town.

The 60-year-old Ghosh, who has been acquainted with Majumdar since 2021, shared that the marriage fulfils his late mother’s wish. He emphasised that his personal life will not affect his commitment to politics, stating, “I will remain as dedicated to my political responsibilities as ever.”

Ghosh, a long-time member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) since his youth, joined the BJP in 2015. As the former state president of the Bengal BJP, he played a pivotal role in elevating the party to the primary opposition force in West Bengal, overtaking the CPI(M).

Known for his candid and humorous remarks, Ghosh previously represented Kharagpur as a Member of Parliament and is expected to be a key player in the state’s upcoming 2026 assembly elections.

The wedding was an intimate affair, attended by close family members. Senior BJP leaders, including state president Sukanta Majumdar, visited Ghosh’s New Town residence earlier in the day to extend their congratulations.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee conveyed her heartfelt congratulations to Ghosh and his bride, Rinku Majumdar, on their marriage. According to reports, Banerjee sent a floral bouquet along with a warm message to Ghosh’s home in New Town, Kolkata, with the delivery facilitated by local police.

Several prominent Trinamool Congress members, including Kunal Ghosh, Debangshu Bhattacharya, and Kalyan Banerjee, also joined in offering their best wishes to the couple, reports said.

Reports indicate that the marriage proposal originated from Majumdar’s side. A party insider revealed that the decision was finalised earlier this month during an IPL match both attended, sparking their mutual agreement to tie the knot.

Who is Rinku Majumdar?

Rinku Majumdar, who has been active in the BJP since 2013, has held significant roles in the party’s Mahila Morcha (women’s wing), OBC front, and handloom cell. This is her second marriage, and she has a son employed at an IT company in Kolkata’s Salt Lake area. Speculation about their relationship grew after they were seen together at Eden Gardens on April 3, watching an IPL match.

Reflecting on their connection, Rinku shared with a news outlet, “I’ve worked with the BJP at the grassroots level since 2013. My first conversation with Dilip happened just before the 2021 elections at Eco Park—it was very brief. We spoke more during this year’s Lok Sabha elections, but it was always professional.”

She added, “In September, when I was considering settling down, I proposed to him. I wanted someone from New Town who would respect my political career. Dilip stood out as an honest, principled, and strong individual—qualities I admire. I thought, why not him?”

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FIR filed against Sunny Deol, Randeep Hooda for hurting sentiments of Christians in Jaat

The creators of “Jaat” have exciting news: a sequel to the popular action drama has been officially announced! The Bollywood film, featuring Sunny Deol, debuted in theatres on April 10, 2025.

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An FIR has been filed against actors Sunny Deol, Randeep Hooda, and three others following a complaint that a scene in the film ‘Jaat’ has “hurt the sentiments” of the Christian community, police reported on Friday (April 18, 2025).

According to the complaint submitted by a leader of the Christian community, the film, which premiered on April 10, features scenes that allegedly disrespect Jesus Christ and Christian religious practices.

Viklav Gold, the complainant, has also pointed out the controversial timing of the film’s release, coinciding with Good Friday, observed on April 18 of this year.

The FIR, lodged on Wednesday evening at the Jalandhar Cantt police station by Sanjeev Kumar, the station house officer, names actors Sunny Deol, Randeep Hooda, and Vineet Kumar, as well as director Gopichand and producer Naveen.

“The FIR was filed under Section 299 of the IPC, which pertains to deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings by insulting a religion or its beliefs,” the SHO stated.

The creators of “Jaat” have exciting news: a sequel to the popular action drama has been officially announced! The Bollywood film, featuring Sunny Deol, debuted in theatres on April 10, 2025.

Directed by the talented Gopichand Malineni, “Jaat” is produced by Mythri Movie Makers and People Media Factory. The production team took to social media to tease the sequel, stating, “This time, the mass spectacle will be even bigger, bolder, and wilder.”

“Jaat” unfolds the story of a village in Andhra Pradesh beset by injustice and brutality, longing for a hero. Enter Jaat, an outsider who learns of the village’s plight and resolves to confront the corrupt system.

The film also boasts an impressive cast, including Randeep Hooda, Vineet Kumar Singh, Regina Cassandra, and Saiyami Kher in key roles. In its review, The Hindu commented, “The violence is overt, with severed heads featured prominently, and it exploits crimes against the vulnerable to provoke the audience. If you’re willing to set aside your discerning taste, this mass spectacle is yours to enjoy.”

At the box office, “Jaat” earned an impressive ₹20 crore within its first two days in India and was approaching ₹60 crore by the end of its first week. Meanwhile, Sunny Deol is currently busy filming “Border 2,” the follow-up to the iconic 1997 war drama, as well as “Lahore 1947,” directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and produced by Aamir Khan, featuring Preity Zinta.

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Seelampur murder: AAP slams BJP over law & order situation in Delhi

While reassuring the public that the assailants will be apprehended and face severe repercussions, Tiwari also called for calm, urging that police operations not be obstructed.

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The tragic stabbing of a 17-year-old boy in the Seelampur area of northeast Delhi has ignited a heated exchange between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Opposition Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday, April 18. Both parties are pointing fingers at each other regarding the city’s declining law and order situation. The incident occurred on Thursday, April 17, in the J-Block locality of New Seelampur.

Atishi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Delhi Assembly and a senior AAP leader, accused the BJP-led Central Government and the Delhi Police of failing to protect citizens. “The murder of this 17-year-old in Seelampur highlights the worsening law and order in Delhi,” she stated in a post on X.

She questioned, “What is the Delhi Police doing? What is Home Minister Amit Shah’s response? What is the double-engine government up to?” referencing the BJP leadership in both the central government and the local police force. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta promised that the victim’s family would receive justice.

“I have spoken with the Commissioner of Police, and all efforts are being made. I hope the perpetrators will be caught soon, and we will ensure justice for the victim’s family,” she remarked.

In response to the Opposition’s criticism, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari, representing North East Delhi, condemned the incident and stated that law enforcement is treating the matter with utmost seriousness.

“The murder of Kunal, a 17-year-old Dalit youth in Seelampur, is deeply concerning, and the residents’ anger is understandable,” he posted on X. “I’ve been in touch with senior police officials since last night. Many suspects have been identified, and a thorough investigation is currently underway,” he added.

While reassuring the public that the assailants will be apprehended and face severe repercussions, Tiwari also called for calm, urging that police operations not be obstructed.

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