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10:52 AM

Parliament security breach: CIU brings all six accused together to match sequence of events

The Counter Intelligence Unit (CIU) of the Special Cell of Delhi Police has brought all the six accused in the Parliament security breach case to check if the sequence of events as claimed by each of them earlier matches. As per the Delhi Police, all 6 were kept at five different units of the Special Cell where they were subjected to sustained grilling. On 20 December, the accused were handed over to the CIU (Counter Intelligence Unit) where they faced joint interrogation. The seven-day custody of four of the accused -- Manoranjan, Amol, Sagar and Neelam - is set to expire today.

10:31 AM

Delhi Police questions 2 more people in relation to Parliament security breach

As per media reports, the Delhi Police has questioned two more people in connection with the Parliament security breach case. While one of them is said to be a close friend of accused Manoranjan D and belongs to Karnataka, the other hails from Uttar Pradesh, police sources told media. A team of the Special Cell questioned the duo on Wednesday, they added.

10:12 AM

CM Arvind Kejriwal replies to ED, says summons politically motivated, illegal

In a reply to ED, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal called its summons illegal and politically motivated. Kejriwal was summoned by the Enforcement Directorate for questioning in the excise policy-linked money laundering case on Thursday. However, the Delhi CM left for an undisclosed location for a 10-day Vipassana meditation course on 20 December. "Kejriwal called the fresh summons politically motivated and illegal. In his reply, he said that he has lived his life through transparency and honesty and has nothing to hide. He said he is ready to accept any legal summons," sources told media.

10:06 AM

Three deaths, 300 fresh Covid-19 infections reported in Kerala

Kerala has reported 300 fresh Covid-19 cases and three deaths in the last 24 hours, as per the data on the Union Health Ministry website on 21 December. Of the 358 Covid cases reported nationwide till 8 am today, 300 were from Kerala, taking the number of active cases in the state to 2,341, according to the Ministry website

9:37 AM

NDRF personnel distribute relief material in the flood-affected area of Tamil Nadu

8:37 AM

Viksit Bharat Yatra signifies PM's resolve for all-round development, says J-K LG Manoj Sinha

"Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra is a resolve and guarantee of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to fulfil the dreams of common man. It has a pivotal role in bringing transformation in the lives of people by ensuring that all the benefits reach citizens and to bring holistic, inclusive development in rural and urban areas," the Lt Governor said. The Lt Governor joined the yatra, which aims to spread the word about the central government's flagship schemes ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha election, in Udhampur district on 20 December, 2023.

8:31 AM

Donald Trump urges Supreme Court to put off hearing case on immunity claim

Media reports suggest that former US President Donald Trump has urged the Supreme Court to reject federal prosecutors' request to immediately review his claim that he cannot be prosecuted for trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat. Trump's brief said the question should be "resolved in a cautious, deliberative manner, not at breakneck speed." 

8:31 AM

UNSC again delays vote on Gaza aid resolution amid talks to avoid US veto

After days of intense negotiations, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) today delayed the vote on a resolution calling for more humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, as per media reports. The resolution, which also called for a suspension in fighting, has been delayed for the third time this week, as US President Joe Biden said the US' support for the resolution remains to be unresolved. 

8:28 AM

'This action is inappropriate' says Sachin Pilot on suspension of MPs

Congress leader Sachin Pilot lashed out at the BJP and asked them if the opposition did not have the right to put forward its view. His remarks come on the backdrop of 143 MPs getting suspended from Parliament on the grounds of disruption.