West Bengal Law Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Moloy Ghatak was questioned in Delhi by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with an alleged coal smuggling case on Thursday
Australia win toss, elect to bat against Sri Lanka
12 NDRF teams deployed in 6 Kerala districts as IMD issues orange alert for rain on Friday
Kerala Revenue Minister K Rajan said on Thursday that 12 NDRF teams have been posted in six districts including Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Idukki for which India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Friday.
He said: People are being shifted from a 27-km area of Mullaperiyar dam in Idukki district where water flow is expected to be on the higher side. In six camps, 339 families have been rehabilitated
Released Rs 44,000 crore today to States, UTs with legislature as GST compensation, says Finance Ministry
Finance Ministry on Thursday informed that the total amount released in current fiscal year as back-to-back loan in-lieu of GST compensation is Rs 1,59,000 crores. It is in addition to normal GST compensation being released every 2 months out of actual cess collection.
Three prime accused convicted in Rewari gangrape case, quantum of sentence on Friday
A special court has found three men guilty of gangraping a school student in 2018 in Haryana’s Rewari district. The quantum of sentence shall be pronounced Friday.
Nishu Phogat, Manish and Pankaj Fauji were convicted on Thursday while five other accused, Teen Dayal, Naveen alias Nicku, Dr Sanjeev, Manjit and Abhishek, were acquitted.
Non-bailable warrant issued against former Mumbai police chief Parambir Singh in Thane
A court in Thane has issued non-bailable warrant against former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh in the extortion case. The crime branch is probing the allegations of extortion against Param Bir Singh. On October 9, the Mumbai Police issued a summons for Param Bir Singh to appear before the police in the case.
No drugs found on Munmun Dhamecha, don’t know why she was being tortured, says Munmun’s lawyer
After Bombay High Court has granted bail to Aryan Khan, Arbaz Merchant, Munmun Dhamecha, Munmum’s lawyer said that No drugs were found on Munmun.
He said, “I don’t know why she was being tortured in the case and her image was tarnished.”
Bombay High Court grants bail to Aryan Khan and 2 others in drugs-on-cruise case
Bombay High Court has granted bail to Aryan Khan, Arbaz Merchant, Munmun Dhamecha after hearing the arguments for 3 days. The detailed order will be given tomorrow. Former Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi, who represented Aryan Khan said that all would come out of the jail by tomorrow or Saturday.
The 23-year-old son of Shah Rukh Khan has been in custody since October 3, hours after raids on a cruise ship party by the Narcotics Control Bureau.
32 students test positive for Covid-19 at Karnataka’s residential school
Thirty-two students including 10 girls and 22 boys from Jawahar Navodaya Vidayalaya in Karnataka’s Kodagu district, have been tested positive for the Covid-19.
The school’s Principal, Pankajashan, said that all students are being treated at the district hospital and their condition is improving.
Truck runs over 3 women farmers near protest site in Haryana
Three women farmers died while two more were injured after a truck allegedly rammed into them on Thursday morning in Jhajjar district of Haryana.
Police said the women had been part of farmers’ protests and were waiting for an autorickshaw to return to their native village in Mansa, Punjab when the incident took place. The victims have been identified as Amarjeet Kaur, Gurmail Kaur and Harsinder Kaur.
ASEAN key pillar of India’s Act East Policy, says PM Modi at Indo-ASEAN summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 18th ASEAN summit on Thursday via virtual conference. In his address, PM Modi focused on the challenges faced by the countries during the Covid pandemic and said that mutual cooperation has helped the world fight the pandemic.
Border Security Force (BSF) personnel shot and killed an individual attempting to cross the India-Pakistan border in the Ganganagar district of Rajasthan late on Tuesday, according to police.
Jitendra Kumar, the station house officer at Kesrisinghpur police station, stated that the man was trying to breach the barbed wire fence when he was spotted by BSF personnel. “They advised him to leave the area, but when he continued to advance, the BSF personnel shot him,” said the SHO.
Sriganganagar Superintendent of Police Gaurav Yadav confirmed that the suspect was allegedly trying to enter Indian territory around midnight on December 24, 2024. Despite warnings from the BSF soldiers, he did not heed their calls, which resulted in the shooting.
The incident occurred near a village in the Kesarisinghpur area. Items recovered from the intruder included Pakistani currency notes, a cigarette packet, an identity card, and other belongings. Authorities are currently gathering more information about him.
Ongoing discussions are taking place between the armed forces and police officers regarding the incident. An FIR has been filed that includes charges of trespassing and violations of the Passports Act and the Foreigners Act, according to Kumar. “We are investigating the case under these acts,” he added.
This incident is one of several similar occurrences along the border. In August, the BSF apprehended an intruder named Jagsi Kohli, who had entered about 15 kilometers into Indian territory in Barmer after locals alerted authorities that he was asking for directions to Tharparkar, a district in Pakistan’s Sindh province.
In March of this year, another person attempting to cross the border in Ganganagar was shot by BSF personnel. There have been additional incidents reported in October 2022 and twice in March 2021, all resulting in fatalities among the intruders.
Amit Shah, JP Nadda, Chandrababu Naidu among leaders at NDA meet in Delhi amid Ambedkar row
The alliance had decided to convene on the birthday of the late BJP leader, noted for successfully leading the first coalition government to complete its term.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP chief J.P. Nadda and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu among leaders of the NDA met in New Delhi on Wednesday to discuss different issues including Shah’s comment on BR Ambedkar days ago in Rajya Sabha.
In attendance, apart from Shah, Nadda and Naidu, JD-U leader and Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Apna Dal (S) president and Union minister Anupriya Patel, as well as JD (S) leader and Union minister H.D. Kumaraswamy were present.
Also present were Jitan Ram Manjhi, leader of Bihar’s Hindustani Awam Morcha (S) and a minister in the Modi government, Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) president Upendra Kushwaha, a Rajya Sabha MP, and Thushar Vellappally, president of Bharath Dharma Jana Sena.
While the specific agenda of the meeting was not officially disclosed, sources indicated that discussions revolved around good governance and various political issues—principles that were central to Vajpayee’s tenure as Prime Minister. The alliance had decided to convene on the birthday of the late BJP leader, noted for successfully leading the first coalition government to complete its term.
Following the meeting, Nadda shared on X, “Attended the NDA leaders’ meeting in New Delhi today. Under the visionary leadership of PM Narendra Modi, India is achieving unprecedented milestones and has positioned itself as a global superpower. The NDA government remains committed to realizing the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat@2047’, ensuring a brighter and more prosperous future for all.”
Sanjay Nishad, chief of the NISHAD Party in Uttar Pradesh, described the meeting as “informal” and focused on Vajpayee’s legacy. He emphasised the importance of unity among all alliance members heading into future elections, mentioning that they congratulated the BJP leaders for their electoral victories in Haryana and Maharashtra.
Nishad further outlined that the meeting addressed coalition strategies to ensure that Prime Minister Modi’s initiatives effectively reach the populace and that electoral promises are fulfilled. He raised the topic of providing reservations for the fishing community, stating, “I presented evidence on this issue, as it was a poll promise. They will follow up with us next week to discuss it.”
Responding to inquiries about whether Amit Shah’s controversial remarks on Ambedkar were discussed, Nishad said, “We are here for the welfare of the people. Our energy should focus on achieving success in that area, rather than engaging with negativity from opposition parties.”
The NDA meeting underscores the alliance’s commitment to the proposed simultaneous elections, with all members backing the initiative. A Joint Committee of Parliament, established to review two bills related to simultaneous polls, is set to convene on January 8.
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday emphasised the urgent need for peace in the state, which has faced ethnic violence since May of last year, and called on two communities to reach a mutual understanding.
Speaking at the Good Governance Day event held at the state BJP headquarters, Singh expressed confidence that the BJP could restore stability to the northeastern state, highlighting the party’s commitment to coexisting harmoniously.
“What is happening in Manipur today has multiple causes. Those who seek to divide the state are now questioning the government’s actions… they are driven by a desire for power,” Singh remarked.
He mentioned several initiatives, such as ‘Meeyamgi Numit’ (People’s Day), designed to foster closer relationships between officials and the public. “We do not oppose any specific community. The BJP’s position is clear: we advocate for the idea of living together and have initiated efforts to strengthen ties between the police and the community,” he stated.
Singh added that the state government is diligently addressing the needs of internally displaced persons by establishing committees throughout the administrative framework. He claimed that the administration is responding quickly to the displaced people’s needs in areas such as education and agriculture.
“We have not made any mistakes. Our goal is to ensure the well-being of future generations. It is essential for both communities to remain calm. Rather than dwelling on the past, we should concentrate on the upcoming NRC process, capturing biometrics, and using 1961 as the foundation year for the Inner Line Permit,” Singh said.
He also highlighted the government’s commitment to acting within a democratic and constitutional framework, noting that achieving these goals will take time. “What we require now is immediate peace and a resolution of misunderstandings between the two communities,” he concluded.
The ongoing violence has resulted in the deaths of over 250 individuals and left thousands homeless due to clashes between the Meitei community and Kuki-Zo groups since last May.
“Only the BJP can save Manipur. BJP leaders possess strong values of nationalism and social justice, practicing reality-based politics in the nation’s interest. If I am not nominated for a ticket by the BJP, I will remain loyal to the party,” Mr. Singh added.
He also highlighted several unity-focused projects initiated by the BJP government, mentioning that a Unity Mall featuring stalls from all ethnic groups in the state will be constructed with an investment exceeding ₹140 crores.
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