10 Dec, 23:44 (IST)

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says a no-deal Brexit is now a strong possibility: Reuters.

10 Dec, 23:06 (IST)

Kerala recorded 76.38 percent voter turnout in second phase of local body elections held in 5 districts today. 36,72,206 men, 38,51,350 women and 15 transgenders exercised their franchise: State Election CommissionKerala local body polls are being held in 3 phases, counting on December 16.

10 Dec, 22:21 (IST)

The TIME Magazine has announced four finalists for "2020 person of the year". The list includes Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Dr Anthony Fauci and George Floyd. 

10 Dec, 21:50 (IST)

Rajasthan: 9 newborns died at JK Lone Hospital in Kota in the last 24 hours. District Collector forms an Investigation committee."Out of 9 newborns, 3 were brought dead, 3 had congenital diseases and 2 were referred cases," says JK Lone Hospital Medical Superintendent, S C Dulara.

10 Dec, 20:44 (IST)

Rakesh Tikait, a spokesperson of the Bharatiya Kisan Union, has said that farmers will continue to protest peacefully against the Centre's farm laws. "If Centre was agreeing to 12 of our demands out of 15, that means the bills are not right, then why not destroy them. We had demanded one law on MSP but they brought 3 bills through the ordinance...Our protests will continue peacefully," he said.

10 Dec, 20:00 (IST)

After reports suggested Sharad Pawar is likely to take over as chairperson of the UPA, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) said no such discussion had taken place. "There are unsubstantiated reports in media regarding NCP National President Sharad Pawar taking over as chairperson of UPA. Nationalist Congress Party would like to clarify that there is no discussion within UPA partners regarding any such proposal," NCP leader Mahesh Tapase said.

10 Dec, 20:00 (IST)

After reports suggested Sharad Pawar is likely to take over as chairperson of the UPA, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) said no such discussion had taken place. "There are unsubstantiated reports in media regarding NCP National President Sharad Pawar taking over as chairperson of UPA. Nationalist Congress Party would like to clarify that there is no discussion within UPA partners regarding any such proposal," NCP leader Mahesh Tapase said.

10 Dec, 19:19 (IST)

An earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale has struck off Taiwan, according to the US Geological Survey. 

10 Dec, 18:28 (IST)

Congress leader and former Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Ram Lal Rahi passes away in Sitapur.

 

10 Dec, 18:15 (IST)

Andhra Pradesh reports 538 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases in the State to 8,73,995 as per State Health Department. Total active cases stand at 5,237.

 

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Mumbai, December 10:  A delegation of opposition parties on Wednesday met President Ram Nath Kovind to seek repeal of the three new farm laws enacted in September, alleging that the government had “insulted” the farmers by getting these passed in Parliament in an “undemocratic” manner without discussion and consultation.

Canada approved the COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE, clearing the way for shots to be delivered and administered across Canada.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday inaugurated a truck-mounted anti-smog gun to combat the worsening dust pollution in the national capital, where the air quality has been in the unhealthy category all through the winter.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen gave themselves until Sunday to decide on the future of post-Brexit negotiations after a three-hour dinner left the two sides "far apart"

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