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Delhi Police reopen road at farmers’ protest site in Tikri

Delhi Police on Saturday reopened the road at the farmers’ protest site in Tikri.

DCP Parvinder Singh said: There are still some temporary structures on the road. As per farmers’ request, only 2-wheelers, 3-wheelers, and emergency vehicles will ply on this road.

PM Modi, other leaders participate in session on Global Economy and Global Health at G-20 summit

The first session of the G20 Rome Summit kicked off on Friday as World leaders including Prime Minister narendra Modi gathered to discuss the global economy and health.
PM Modi will discuss the global economic situation, Covid-19 pandemic, sustainable development, and climate change with G20 leaders.

Mumbai court issues non-bailable warrant against former Mumbai Police chief Param Bir Singh

Mumbai’s Esplanade court issues a non-bailable warrant against former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh and two others in the alleged extortion case.

Earlier on Thursday court in Maharashtra’s Thane issued a non-bailable warrant against him in connection with an alleged extortion case.

IMD issues orange and yellow alerts for various districts of Kerala for the next four days

In its latest weather bulletin, the India Meteorological Department has issued orange and yellow alerts for various districts of Kerala for the next four days.
The spell of Heavy rain is likely to continue for next few days.
Several parts of the southern districts of the state continued to receive widespread rainfall and waterlogging was reported in low-lying areas

Virat Kohli comes to Mohammed Shami’s defence, a week after Pakistan thrashing

India Cricket team captain Virat Kohli comes to Mohammed Shami’s defence and said that attacking someone over religion is most pathetic.
He said: “We’re playing on the field, we’re not a bunch of spineless people on social media. This has become a source of entertainment for some people which is very sad. All this drama created on the outside is based on people’s frustrations.”

PDP President Mehbooba Mufti writes to PM Modi over arrests of Kashmiri students in Agra

PDP President Mehbooba Mufti wrote to PM Modi regarding the arrests of 3 Kashmiri students in Agra for allegedly celebrating Pakistan’s win over India in a T20 World Cup cricket match.

She says: “I request you to intervene so that future of these youngsters is not destroyed.”

Actor Puneeth Rajkumar’s last rites in Bengaluru tomorrow, says Karnataka CM Bommai

Karnataka Chief Minsiter Basavaraj Bommai said that actor Puneeth Rajkumar’s daughter has reached Delhi from the United States and will arrive in Bengaluru by 7 pm and as per our tradition, we don’t perform funeral after sunset. His last rites will be performed at Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru tomorrow, he added.

PM Modi reaches at G20 summit venue in Rome, received by Italian PM Mario Draghi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the G20 summit in Italy on Saturday and hold discussions on global economic and health recovery from the pandemic, sustainable development, and climate change.

PM arrived in Rome on Friday to participate in the G20 Summit.

Goa’s environment, fishermen’s interest top priority, says Rahul Gandhi in Goa ahead of 2022 assembly polls

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi reached Goa on Saturday ahead of next year’s assembly elections in the state. The Congress leader drove to the fishing village of Velsao where he met with the fishermen.

Rahul hit out at the BJP on increasing fuel prices. He pointed out that crude oil prices were much higher when the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) was in power and yet, people are forced to pay more now when fuel prices in the international market are lower.

Karnataka Governor, CM Basavaraj Bommai pay final respects to Kannada film star Puneeth Rajkumar

Karnataka Governor Thawarchand Gehlot and Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai this morning paid their final tributes to actor Puneeth Rajkumar, who died yesterday of a heart attack.
Rajkumar is likely to be cremated with full state honours at 6.30 pm at the Kanteerava Stadium, where his body has been lying in state so tens of thousands of grieving fans can pay their respects.

By-elections underway in 30 assembly constituencies in different states

By-elections are being held in three parliamentary constituencies and 30 assembly constituencies in different states today.

Voting for bypoll to Kusheshwar Asthan assembly seat in Darbhanga, Bihar underway. 21.79% voter turnout recorded till 11am in Kusheshwar Asthan and Tarapur assembly seats.

Negative RT-PCR test mandatory for entry into Tripura

The Tripura government has made it mandatory for travellers entering in the state to produce a negative RT-PCR report.
The decision case after a surge in Covid-19 cases is witnessed in a few states.
This rule will be applied specifically to passengers travelling to Tripura from states where more than one district has positivity rate of 5% or more irrespective of Covid-19 vaccination status.

PM Modi accompanies NSA Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to meet Pope Francis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Rome to attend the 16th G20 Summit, will shortly hold a one-on-one meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican City.

This comes ahead of the delegation-level talks during which PM Modi and Pope Francis are expected to discuss a range of areas of interests, in terms of the general global perspectives and issues such as Covid-19.

Read Also: PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi, others pay tribute to late Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar

After spending 26 days in custody, Aryan Khan reaches Mannat

Aryan Khan, the son of superstar Shah Rukh Khan, today left Arthur Road Jail after spending 26 days in custody.
The 23-year-old was granted bail on Thursday by the Bombay High Court in the drugs-on-cruise case but spent two additional nights in jail as his bail papers missed the 5:30 pm deadline on Friday after an anxious wait that went down to seconds.

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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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