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RPSG Group submits highest bid of Rs 7000 crore for new IPL team

RP Sanjiv Goenka Group have submitted the highest bid of 7,000 crores for the new IPL team. The race to buy a new IPL team is still on as other bidders are also bidding for the new teams. Private Equity player CVC Capital has the 2nd highest bid of Rs 5,200 crore for second IPL team. The Manchester United owners and the Adani Group are out of bidding. CVC Capital for Ahmedabad and RP Sanjiv Goenka Group for Lucknow in IPL 2022.

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar in AIIMS, tests positive for malaria

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences on Monday afternoon, after being diagnosed with malaria.

Admitted in the old private ward at AIIMS, he is being treated by Dr Neeraj Nischal, Professor of Medicine, with a team of doctors.

Govt committed to re-establish Sanatan culture, says Assam CM in a public rally

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that his government is committed to re-establishing the Sanatan culture in areas of the state where indigenous people face threats to their identities due to illegal migrants.
He said this while addressing a public rally for the bye-election to Bhabanipur constituency.

Navjot Sidhu hits out at Centre over expanding BSF jurisdiction in Punjab

Punjab Chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi and state Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu attacked the union government on Monday on the issue of expanding the jurisdiction of the Border Security Force (BSF) in Punjab.

Channi called it an infringement on federalism, while Sidhu accused the union government of weakening the federal structure by creating a state within a state.

10 parties, including Adani Group, Manchester United, submit bids in Dubai for 2 new IPL teams in 2022

The bidding process for the two new IPL teams in 2022 has began on Monday in Dubai. Ten parties, including the Manchester United, Adani Group, RPSG Group, Torrent Pharmaceuticals, and Hindustan Media Ventures Pvt Ltd. submitted their bids to own a team at one of the six cities — Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Cuttack, Dharamsala, Guwahati and Indore.

Samyukt Kisan Morcha to oppose BJP in UP assembly polls, says Rakesh Tikait

Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait on Monday targeted the BJP government over farm laws and urged the farmers not to vote for BJP in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh assembly election. He said, “The Samyukt Kisan Morcha will oppose the BJP in state assembly elections.”

He also visited the family of Arun Narwar who was allegedly killed in police custody in Agra in Uttar Pradesh and demanded a compensation of Rs 40 lakh and government job to his kin.

Supreme Court allows Karti Chidambaram to travel abroad

The Supreme Court on Monday said that Congress MP Karti Chidambaram, being investigated in a money-laundering case, can travel abroad if he deposits ₹ 1 crore

He has been allowed to travel between today and November 21. Earlier this year, he was asked to deposit ₹ 2 crore for travelling abroad.

He has been allowed to travel between today and November 21.

Rajinikanth gets Dadasaheb Phalke Award

South Star Rajinikanth received India’s highest film honour Dadasaheb Phalke Award from Vice President Venkaiah Naidu at New Delhi’s Vigyan Bhawan today. The superstar dedicated the award to his producers, directors, film fraternity and fans.

PM Modi says Uttar Pradesh to soon become medical hub of India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated 9 medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh. At an event in Siddhart Nagar, he said UP will soon become the medical hub of India. PM Modi’s visit to Uttar Pradesh comes just months before the next year’s assembly elections in the politically crucial state.

NCB’s Sameer Wankhede moves court against lurking threat of arrest

NCB’s Mumbai-based zonal director Sameer Wankhede filed an affidavit before the special Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) court, saying that he is is under a lurking threat of arrest due to malafide intent. He requested the court to pass appropriate order and take cognizance of pressure exerted on officers in the sub-judice matter.

Producers Guild of India condemns vandalism of Ashram 3 set in Bhopal

The Producers Guild of India condemned the act of violence, harassment, and vandalism faced by the crew of the web series Ashram. On Sunday, Bajrang Dal workers attacked the set of Ashram over the name of the series and they even inked the face of director Prakash Jha. Read the full story.

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PM Modi leaves for Uttar Pradesh to inaugurate medical colleges

In today’s top news, Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Siddharthanagar and Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh to inaugurate various medical colleges and to launch health infrastructure schemes. PM Modi is also going to launch Pradhan Mantri Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana in Varanasi.

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Jammu & Kashmir: 5 soldiers killed after Army vehicle plunges into gorge in Poonch

“Today at around 17:40 hrs (5.40 pm), an Army vehicle of 11 Maratha Light Infantry, which was on its way from from Nilam headquarters to Balnoi Ghora Post along the LoC, met with an accident near Ghora Post,” said officials.

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Five soldiers lost their lives and several others were injured when an Army vehicle veered off the road and fell into a deep gorge in the Balnoi area of Mendhar, Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Tuesday, according to officials.

The incident occurred as the vehicle, part of the 11 Madras Light Infantry (11 MLI), was traveling from Nilam Headquarters to Balnoi Ghora Post. Reports indicate that the vehicle plunged approximately 350 feet into a steep gorge near its destination.

Upon learning of the accident, the Quick Reaction Team from 11 MLI rapidly mobilized to the scene to initiate rescue operations. The injured personnel received immediate medical attention, and efforts are currently underway to evacuate them for further treatment.

In a message on X, the White Knight Corps expressed their deep condolences for the tragic loss of five courageous soldiers, stating, “All ranks of #WhiteKnightCorps extend their deepest condolences on the tragic loss of five brave soldiers in a vehicle accident during operational duty in the #Poonch sector. Rescue operations are ongoing, and the injured personnel are receiving medical care.”

“Today at around 17:40 hrs (5.40 pm), an Army vehicle of 11 Maratha Light Infantry, which was on its way from from Nilam headquarters to Balnoi Ghora Post along the LoC, met with an accident near Ghora Post,” said officials.

This incident follows a similar accident last month, where one Army personnel died and another was injured when their vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a gorge in Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir. This crash, which occurred on November 4 near Badog village in Kalakote, resulted in Naik Badri Lal and Sepoy Jai Prakash suffering critical injuries; Lal ultimately succumbed to his injuries while in treatment.

On November 2, another tragedy struck when a vehicle skidded off a hilly road in Reasi district, claiming the lives of a woman and her 10-month-old son, while three others sustained serious injuries.

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Over 350 Himachal Pradesh roads shut amid snowfall, 4 dead

Meanwhile, post-monsoon rainfall from October 1 to December 24 has shown a deficit of 92% of the normal level of 70.4 mm.

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In Himachal Pradesh, a significant snowfall in the past 24 hours has resulted in four fatalities and the shutdown of approximately 700 electric transformers along with over 350 roads, including three national highways. This has left around 500 vehicles stranded, among which are more than 300 buses.

The snowfall, which began yesterday, has been recorded in various districts such as Kinnaur, Lahaul and Spiti, as well as the higher elevations of Shimla, Kullu, Mandi, Chamba, and Sirmaur.

On a positive note, the situation has attracted a large number of tourists heading to Shimla and nearby areas in hopes of enjoying a white Christmas. According to MK Seth, president of the Shimla Hotel and Tourism Stakeholders’ Association, hotel occupancy in the historic town has exceeded 70%, 30% higher than usual.

Tragically, four individuals lost their lives in accidents over the last day, with several others injured due to vehicles skidding in hazardous conditions. Key national highways connecting Attari to Leh, Sanj to Aut in Kullu, and Khab Sangam in Kinnaur to Gramphoo in Lahaul and Spiti are currently blocked.

Among the affected areas, Shimla has the highest number of closed roads, totaling 89, followed by Kinnaur with 44 and Mandi with 25. The State Emergency Operation Centre reported that 683 transformers are inactive, leaving some regions without electricity.

Authorities have urged tourists to follow the advice of district officials and police, heed local guidance, and avoid driving on snowy roads. Khadrala experienced the highest snowfall, receiving 24 cm, followed by Sangla with 16.5 cm, and Shillaro at 15.3 cm. Other areas such as Chopal and Jubbal recorded 15 cm each, while Kalpa received 13.7 cm, Nichar 10 cm, Shimla 7 cm, Pooh 6 cm, and Jot 5 cm.

Manali and Dalhousie suburbs also saw snowfall since Monday, with light rain experienced in parts of the mid and lower hills. An intense cold wave is affecting the lower hills of Mandi, while cold conditions are noted in Una and Chamba.

The Meteorological Office reported dense, moderate, and shallow fog in Bilaspur, Sundernagar, and Mandi. An ‘orange’ warning has been issued for severe cold in Bilaspur, Una, Hamirpur, and Mandi, and a ‘yellow’ warning for dense fog in areas around the Bhakra dam reservoir and Balh Valley in Mandi until Thursday.

The coldest recorded temperature was in Kukumseri, Lahaul and Spiti, at minus 6.9 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, post-monsoon rainfall from October 1 to December 24 has shown a deficit of 92% of the normal level of 70.4 mm.

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Delhi Pollution: GRAP 4 revoked in capital, NCR as air quality improves

The GRAP 4 measures were implemented in Delhi after the air quality index (AQI) hit alarming levels on 16th December 2024

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Delhi Pollution: GRAP 4 revoked in capital, NCR as air quality improves

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) today revoked Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). Nonetheless, measures under stages 1, 2, and 3 will remain in force to manage pollution levels. The GRAP 4 measures have been in effect in the entire NCR since December 16 after deterioration in air quality. 

This move follows after the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 401 at 8 AM. The AQI on Monday fell into the severe category, measuring 403 at 7 am. Reportedly, AQI in several areas of the national capital was also recorded as ‘severe.’

Reports said, Anand Vihar recorded an AQI at 439, 456 at Ashok Vihar, 473 at Bawana, 406 at CRRI Mathura Road and 430 at Narela. Notably, an AQI between 0-50 is considered good, 51-100 is satisfactory, 101-200 is moderate, 201-300 is poor, 301-400 is very poor, and 401-500 is severe.

The GRAP 4 measures were implemented in Delhi after the air quality index (AQI) hit alarming levels on 16th December 2024. The Air Quality Index breached the 350 mark during the day, prompting the GRAP Sub-Committee to implement Stage-III measures. On the same day, by 10 PM, the AQI soared to 401, surpassing the severe plus category threshold. According to the Supreme Court instructions, Stage-IV measures were immediately introduced to tackle the crisis.

The apex court had earlier mandated precautionary measures, requiring Stage-III actions for AQI above 350 and Stage-IV for AQI exceeding 400. These directions were reiterated on 5th, 12th, and 19th December 2024, underlining the urgency to address Delhi’s air pollution.

As Delhi continues to battle hazardous air quality, the intensified measures under GRAP Stages I, II, and III will focus on curbing pollution sources and improving monitoring. Furthermore, residents are urged to remain cautious and adhere to guidelines issued by the authorities to mitigate the impact of air pollution on health and daily life.

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