Updates: New Maharashtra govt to be sworn in Mumbai at 5 pm on Dec 5; PM Modi to attend

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1:40 PM

Police conduct raids in Srinagar against suspects spreading seditious propaganda

Police conducted raids across multiple locations in Srinagar on Saturday as part of an investigation into suspects accused of spreading seditious propaganda to incite unlawful and violent activities. A spokesperson stated that the searches were carried out in the Batamaloo and HMT areas in connection with a case registered under Section 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act at the Shergari police station.

1:07 PM

Samajwadi Party MP Zia Ur Rehman leaves for Sambhal amid ongoing tensions

Amid chaos before the SP delegation's planned visit, Samajwadi Party (SP) Lok Sabha MP Zia Ur Rehman Barq announced on Saturday that he was heading to Sambhal district in Uttar Pradesh. He stated that they would devise a strategy after consulting SP chief Akhilesh Yadav if the police blocked their visit to the violence-hit district.

 

 

12:09 PM

How can govt be part of probe into itself: Cong's dig at MEA on Adani issue

The Congress criticised the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) statement that the Indian government is not involved in the US investigation into the Adani Group, questioning how the government could investigate itself. In its first official response since the industrialist was accused of fraud by US prosecutors, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that India has not yet received any request for cooperation in the case.

11:43 AM

Misuse of power, money to control election during Maha polls: Sharad Pawar

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday claimed the misuse of power and money to control the entire election mechanism, which was never before seen in any state assembly or national polls, was witnessed in Maharashtra.

10:43 AM

Sambhal district administration prohibits entry of outsiders till December 10

To ensure peace and order, the Sambhal district administration on Saturday imposed a ban on the entry of outsiders until December 10. This decision is significant as it coincides with the planned visit of a 15-member Samajwadi Party (SP) delegation to Sambhal, which aimed to investigate the violence that erupted following a survey at the Shahi Jama Masjid complex.

 

 

 

10:30 AM

Priyanka Gandhi to visit Wayanad for 1st time as MP today, to hold public meeting

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to visit her constituency Wayanad in Kerala today for the first time after taking oath as the member of Parliament. Priyanka will be accompanied by her brother and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi during her maiden visit as MP. Gandhis were seen leaving from their residences in the national capital earlier in the day.

10:06 AM

BSF Guwahati Frontier seizes narcotics worth Rs 12.7 cr this year

The Guwahati Frontier of the Border Security Force (BSF) has been actively working to combat the smuggling of narcotics and contraband across India’s international borders. From January 1 to November 29, 2024, the BSF seized narcotics and contraband items valued at Rs 12.7 crore, including phenyl, gold, Yaba tablets, ganja, and others, according to a statement from BSF Guwahati.

 

9:54 AM

Arunachal govt launches 'Mission Himveer' to boost local economy

Giving a boost to market linkages for agri-horti producers of Arunachal Pradesh, the state government launched 'Mission Arun Himveer' with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Arunachal Pradesh Agriculture Marketing Board (APAMB) and the Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), North East Frontier, in presence of Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu.

 

 

9:22 AM

PM Modi to attend all India DGP/IGP conference in Odisha's Bhubaneswar today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the all-India conference of Director Generals/Inspector Generals of Police in Bhubaneswar for two days starting from today. The three-day conference, being held from November 29 to December 1, will include deliberations on critical components of national security, including counterterrorism, left-wing extremism, coastal security, new criminal laws, and narcotics, among others.

8:58 AM

Pawan Kalyan cracks down on illegal rice smuggling at Kakinada port

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan conducted an inspection at Kakinada Port to investigate the illegal transportation of rice. During his visit, he examined 1,064 tons of rice sacks loaded onto a barge that were allegedly intended for illegal export to West African countries.

8:40 AM

Security continues to be deployed in UP's Sambhal, Samajwadi Party delegation likely to visit Sambhal today

Security continues to be deployed in UP's Sambhal following the stone pelting incident on November 24 over the Shahi Jama Masjid survey. A Samajwadi Party (SP) delegation is likely to visit Sambhal today. 

8:25 AM

Cyclone Fengal: Coastal areas witness high tides, heavy rain in Tamil Nadu

As Cyclone Fengal approaches the coastal districts of Tamil Nadu, many coastal areas have experienced changes in weather, including high tides and rainfall, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported. According to the IMD, Cyclone Fengal is expected to hit the coastal area today evening. The weather department has issued warnings for North Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and the adjoining south Andhra Pradesh coasts.

8:24 AM

Delhi's air quality continues to remain in 'very poor' category, AQI hits 349

A layer of haze covered the national capital as the air quality continued to remain in the 'Very Poor' category, in several areas in Delhi. High levels of air pollution was seen in major areas like Anand Vihar, New Delhi Railway Station and Connaught Place.