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PPP leader accuses Imran Khan of alleged inclusion of Afghans in voter list

Former President and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Asif Zardari on Monday said Pakistan Tehreeke-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan supports Afghans because he allegedly got them included in the voter lists, Dawn newspaper reported.

ISRAELI DEFENCE MINISTER SAYS WAR AGAINST HAMAS WILL END AFTER ACHIEVING GOALS

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has said that the war against Hamas in Gaza will end after Israel achieves its goals, The Times of Israel reported.

ELECTRIC VEHICLES: FICCI SUBMITS PROPOSAL FOR FAME III

Over 30 million Electric Vehicles Adoption Can Be Supported by FAME III in next 5 years

KERALA HIGH COURT ALLOWED IN-CAMERA PROCEEDINGS FOR FORMER GOVT PLEADER'S ANTICIPATORY BAIL IN ALLEGED RAPE CASE APPLICATION

The Kerala High Court in the case P.G. Manu v. State of Kerala observed and has directed in-camera proceedings to be held for hearing the case against former Senior Government Pleader P.G. Manu, who in the case is presently facing allegations of sexual assault of a female client in the guise of providing legal assistance for her.

DELHI HIGH COURT: TRIAL HAS TO BE BEGIN DE NOVO WHEN CASE IS COMMITTED BY MAGISTRATE TO SESSION COURT

The Delhi High Court in the case Shankar @ Gori Shankar v. State Of NCT Of Delhi And Anr observed and has ruled that when a case is committed by the Magistrate to the Court of Session, the trial would have to begin de novo.

Jaishankar speaks to Israeli FM, reviews situation amid war

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar spoke with Israel’s Foreign Minister Eli Cohen on Tuesday, in what is being viewed as India’s diplomatic efforts to see that the crisis is resolved through dialogue and diplomacy.

Defence Ministry clears 70,000 Sig Sauer assault rifles for Indian Army

In a major boost to the firepower of soldiers, the Indian Army will get 70,000 more Sig Sauer assault rifles which will be given to troops deployed in counterterrorism operations and other duties.

INDIAN GOODS WORTH USD 3.7 BN ENTERING OMAN TO GET BOOST BY FREE TRADE AGREEMENT

Indian goods worth USD 3.7 billion such as gasoline, iron and steel, electronics, and machinery will get a significant boost in Oman, once both sides reach a comprehensive free trade agreement, a report said on Tuesday.

PEOPLE'S PRINCESS DIYA KUMARI, ONE OF 2 RAJASTHAN DCMS

Springing its third surprise for the chief minister’s post in the Hindi heartland states that it won in the recent elections, the BJP named first-time MLA Bhajanlal Sharma for the top job in Rajasthan.

BJP masters caste matrix with ST, OBC and Brahmin CMs in heartland states

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to pick Bhajan Lal Sharma, a state BJP general secretary, as the new Chief Minister not only brings the party closer to Brahmin voters in Rajasthan and other Hindi-belt states but also energises the cadre ahead of the Lok Sabha elections as it again sets an example that a common worker of the party can also rise to the top post.

Delhi HC rejects NewsClick's challenge against income tax orders

The Delhi High Court has dismissed NewsClick’s plea challenging the orders dated November 3 and February 20 issued by the Income Tax Department, stating that a prima facie case in its favor has not been established.

USE AI WITH UTMOST CAUTION: PM MODI

Highlighting that artificial intelligence (AI) has a significant impact on both present and future generations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that one must proceed with extreme caution to safeguard all sections of society.

Centre mulls change to bring CEC, ECs on par with SC Judges: Source

The Centre has decided to retain the status of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other Election Commissioners (ECs) equivalent to judges of the Supreme Court following the Opposition protests and objections from former chief election commissioners.

India's retail inflation shoots up to 5.5 percent in Nov, 2023

India’s retail inflation measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) shot up to 5.55 percent in November 2023, from 4.9 percent in October 2023, driven by food items as shows official data released on Tuesday  and uncomfortably above the Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) long-term target of 4 percent which shifts the possibility of a rate cut to not before the August 2024.

SC RESERVES ORDER ON PLEAS AGAINST VALIDITY OF SEC 6A OF CITIZENSHIP ACT

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its order on petitions challenging the Constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act pertaining to the conferment of Indian citizenship on illegal immigrants in Assam.

DELHI HC REJECTS OMAR ABDULLAH'S DIVORCE PLEA

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed Jammu & Kashmir National Conference leader Omar Abdullah’s plea seeking divorce from his estranged wife, saying there was no merit in his appeal.

SC DEFERS HEARING ON CBI PLEA AGAINST BAIL TO DEEPAK. CHANDA KOCHHAR

The Supreme Court on Tuesday deferred until 3 January 2024 the hearing on CBI’s plea challenging the Bombay High Court order granting bail to former ICICI Bank CEO and MD Chanda Kochhar and her husband Deepak Kochhar in a loan fraud case.

TELANGANA GOVT TO MAKE AVAILABLE LPG CYLINDERS AT RS 500: UTTAM REDDY

Minister for Irrigation, CAD, Food & Civil Supplies Capt N Uttam Kumar Reddy reiterated that the Congress Government in Telangana would implement the promises of giving Gas gas cylinder for Rs 500 and a bonus of Rs 500 per quintal for paddy, the two assurances among six guarantees given during elections, within 100 days of coming to power.

6 arrested in Delhi for robbing a couple

The Delhi Police has arrested six people for allegedly robbing a couple of Rs 50 lakh which they were carrying to purchase jewellery, a senior official said on Tuesday.

RAHUL RESPONDS TO AMIT SHAH'S REMARKS IN RS ON NEHRU, KASHMIR ISSUE

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi sharply responded to Home Minister Amit Shah’s comments in the Rajya Sabha targetting Jawaharlal Nehru on the Kashmir issue, asserting that Shah lacks historical knowledge and continually revises history.

VISHNU DEO SAI TO TAKE OATH AS C'GARH CM TODAY

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister designate Vishnu Deo Sai and his council of ministers will be taking oath on December 13 in Raipur, a state government official said on Tuesday.

Shah introduces three amended criminal law bills in Lok Sabha

In the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, Home Minister Amit Shah introduced three amended criminal law bills, namely ‘The Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023,’ ‘The Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023,’ and ‘Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023.’

Congress' 'Money Heist' story better than Netflix's: PM Modi

Taking a fresh swipe at the Congress over the recovery of over Rs 300 crore in cash from premises linked to Congress Rajya Sabha MP Dheeraj Sahu in his native Jharkhand and neighbouring Odisha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said one need not be hooked on to popular Netflix series 'Money Heist' when the story of the Congress 'looting' public money over the last 70 years was unfolding before their eyes.

FIRST TIME MLA BHAJANLAL SHARMA NEW BJP CM OF RAJ

Two other Brahmin CMs in the country are Mamata and Himanta

SENSEX HITS 70K PEAK, NIFTY SHY OF 21K IN METAL AND IT STOCKS

Equity benchmark Sensex breached a new milestone of 70,000 points before closing 102 points higher, while Nifty settled just shy of the 21,000 mark on Monday, driven by gains in banking, IT and metal shares.

Travis Head wins ICC men's Player of the Month award for Nov 2023

Australian batter Travis Head, who smashed an explosive century to help Australia secure their sixth ICC Cricket World Cup title, has been named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for November 2023.

MCDONALD CONSIDERS WHITE-BALL SPECIALIST AS POTENTIAL REPLACEMENT FOR WARNER

Australian head coach Andrew McDonald has indicated that, although selectors haven’t firmly decided on who will replace David Warner as an opener, doors are open for batters with strong white-ball form.

ENGLAND'S WHITE-BALL COACH, MOTT, URGES FANS TO BE PATIENT

England’s head coach, Matthew Mott, has urged fans to be patient with the new-look white-ball team, considering it is a work in progress.

Women's cricket outpaces men's progress since 2019: Ganguly

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly feels that women’s cricket has made immense strides in growth and reach since 2019, perhaps more than their male counterparts.

GAVASKAR URGES CSA TO ADOPT EDEN GARDENS MODEL OF COVERING GROUND

Legendary Sunil Gavaskar has urged Cricket South Africa to take a page from Eden Gardens’ playbook after rain forced the abandonment of the first T20I between India and South Africa at Durban without a ball being bowled.