WB: BJP writes to Dy Election Commissioner for deployment of female CPF personnel in Assembly polls."In minority (Muslim) areas,female voters normally come clad in burqa. It's not possible for CPF jawans to establish their identity before permitting them entry in booths,"it reads
Madhya Pradesh: A driver posted with Special Armed Force & his wife allegedly murdered with sharp-edged weapon in Indore. "Their close relatives could be involved in this case. Two persons have been identified & police are searching for them," says DIG Harinarayan Chari Mishra.
We've taken necessary action. These things shouldn't have happened. PM is worried about this development. Such things won't be repeated. We'll give full support to company to let them continue with their production: Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa on violence at Wistron iPhone plant
Swiss court rejects Russia's appeal against Olympic ban for doping but cuts ban length to 2 years from 4 years. The ruling will leave Russian athletes without their flag and national anthem at 2021 Tokyo Olympics and at the 2022 soccer World Cup in Qatar: Reuters
Maharasthra: NCB issues notice to filmmaker Karan Johar, seeking details of parties he organised. He has been asked to send his response & produce documents/electronic evidence, with regard to the video in circulation, given by Maninder Singh Sirsa with his complaint
AAP leader Atishi and Raghav Chadha moves Delhi High Court challenging Delhi Police order denying them the permission to stage a peaceful protest outside Union Home Amit Shah residence.
AAP leader Atishi and Raghav Chadha moves Delhi High Court challenging Delhi Police order denying them the permission to stage a peaceful protest outside Union Home Amit Shah residence.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan writes to PM Narendra Modi regarding the investigation in the gold smuggling case. He writes, "Enquiries should do not become roving and fishing expeditions leading to the total loss of credibility of central investigation agencies".
Himachal Pradesh Election Commission announces elections to municipal councils/Nagar panchayats in the state; voting and counting of votes to take place on January 10
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar writes an open letter to farmers over the new farm laws. He writes, "Misunderstanding has been created among some farmers' unions regarding these laws".
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar writes an open letter to farmers over the new farm laws. He writes, "Misunderstanding has been created among some farmers' unions regarding these laws".
Manipur reported 81 new COVID-19 cases, 143 recoveries and 3 deaths today, says State Health Department, Manipur. Total cases so far: 27,454. Total recoveries: 25,250. Active cases: 1,872. Total Deaths till date: 332. Recovery rate: 91.97%
Karnataka reported 1,236 new COVID-19 cases, 1,497 discharges and 10 deaths today. Total cases: 9,05,901. Total discharges: 8,78,696. Death toll: 11,981. Active cases: 15,205.
Delhi reports 1,363 new COVID-19 cases, 2,391 recoveries and 35 deaths in the last 24 hours. Total cases: 6,13,357. Total recoveries: 5,90,977. Death toll: 10,182. Active cases: 12,198
Delhi: AAP MLAs raise slogans against Centre's 3 Farm Laws during a special session of Delhi Assembly & tear copies of the laws.House adjourned till 11 am tomorrow amidst the uproar.
Mumbai, December 17: In a tragic incident, a Sikh priest shot himself at Singhu Border in Delhi on Wednesday. Sant Baba Ram Singh was a religious preacher. He reportedly shot himself in solidarity with protesting farmers against the recently enacted farm laws
AC local services on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)-Kalyan section begins from today. A local said," It's a good step and will be a relief for us in summer." Central Railway has decided to run 10 AC local services on the section from today.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the centenary celebration of the Aligarh Muslim University on December 22. He will be the chief guest and attend the program virtually with Union Education Minister, Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, the university said. The Vice-Chancellor of the University has appealed to all concerned to keep the Centenary Programme above politics".
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