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2 dead, 75 rescued after speed boat crashes into ferry off Mumbai coast

A local leader claimed that the speed boat belonged to the Navy, but there was no confirmation from the Navy on this

House panel flags fund lapses in scheme for vulnerable tribal groups

No allocations were made to states like Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, which have significant tribal populations

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Parliament highlights: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned after uproar over Shah's Ambedkar remarks

Parliament winter session 2024 highlights: The 'One Nation, One Election' Bill was tabled in the Lower House of the Parliament on Dec 17

House panel flags concerns over lapses in tackling atrocities against SCs

The committee underscored that tackling atrocities against SCs requires "sincere and coordinated" efforts by state governments, supported by central resources

Delhi court grants Umar Khalid 7-day interim bail to attend family wedding

Khalid is required to surrender before the Jail Superintendent on the evening of January 3, 2025

Govt sets Rs 1 cr fine for airline bomb hoaxes under revised security rules

Hoax bomb threats on airlines now attract fines up to Rs 1 crore under revised Aircraft Security Rules as the Centre aims to curb disruptions, and enhance safety

Centre grants approval for 47 ethanol projects in Bihar for loan subsidies

The government is implementing the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme nationwide, with Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) selling petrol blended with ethanol

No returns after investing 8 lakh: Woman quits YouTube, deletes all content

Indian YouTuber Nalini Unagar quit YouTube after three years. She claimed that she invested Rs 8 lakh but earned nothing from Google's video platform

Delhi LG urges Atishi to table pending CAG reports, says 'deliberate lapse'

LG VK Saxena called the lapse 'conscious and deliberate' and recommended a special Assembly session on December 19 or 20 to address the issue

SJM dubs proposal to introduce 35% GST on 'sin goods' as bad idea

If the upcoming GST Council meeting approves this higher slab, it would make GST even more complex and inefficient and encourage smuggling

Cyclonic system over Bay of Bengal to bring heavy rain to Andhra: IMD

IMD predicted 'heavy rain' at isolated places in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh (NCAP), Yanam, South Coastal Andhra Pradesh (SCAP), and Rayalaseema

No provision of free travel for Maha Kumbh Mela: Railways ministry

It added that the Indian Railways was committed to ensuring seamless travel for passengers during the Maha Kumbh

No attempt to build Ayodhya mosque, reclaim given land: BJP leader to UP CM

Sunni Central Waqf Board later formed the Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation to build a new mosque on the land allotted by the state government in the Dhannipur area of the district

Amit Shah's Ambedkar remark sparks chaos, Congress demands resignation

Congress protests Amit Shah's remarks on BR Ambedkar, demands his resignation, while BJP defends the Home Minister

SC grants time to Yasin Malik, 5 others in cases to respond to CBI plea

On November 28, the top court sought a response from Yasin Malik and others on the CBI's plea to transfer the trial

Explained: 'One Nation One Election initiative', key reforms and challenges

The 'One Nation, One Election' is a bold initiative that promises cost savings and administrative efficiency but also raises concerns about its impact on federalism, representation, and practicality

Rs 14,131.6 crore recovered from Vijay Mallya's asset sales: FM Sitharaman

The Enforcement Directorate has restored assets worth Rs 22,280 crore to victims or rightful claimants from cases involving economic offences, the finance minister informed Lok Sabha

Bihar fully prepared to create robust biz ecosystem: Deputy CM Choudhary

In a message to investors before this mega event, Choudhary said, I firmly believe that Bihar is a safe state and its infrastructure is strong

Judges' pensions as low as Rs 10,000: SC calls situation 'pitiable'

The Supreme Court had earlier ruled that pensionary benefits must be calculated based on the past drawn salary as a High Court judge, ensuring parity across the judiciary