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1:38 PM

1984 anti-Sikh riots: SC seeks CBI's response on ex-councillor's plea for suspension of sentence

The Supreme Court has sought a response from the CBI on a petition filed by former Congress councillor Balwan Khokhar, serving life imprisonment in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, seeking suspension of his life sentence.

1:23 PM

MVA members decide against taking oath as MLAs to protest EVM 'misuse'

Opposition Maha Vikas Agahdi (MVA) members in Maharashtra on Saturday decided not to take oath as MLAs on the first day of the special three-day assembly session, alleging misuse of EVMs in the recently-held state polls.

1:13 PM

Assam CM expands cabinet, 4 new ministers take oath

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday expanded his cabinet with four ministers taking oath. Assam Governor Laxman Prasad Acharya administered the oath of office to the four new ministers - Prasanta Phookan, Kaushik Rai, Krishnendu Paul, and Rupesh Goala. All of them are BJP legislators.

1:05 PM

Rajnath Singh, Rahul Gandhi extend greetings on Armed Forces Flag Day

The Armed Forces Flag Day is observed every year on December 7 since 1949 in honour of martyrs and the men and women in uniform who valiantly fight to protect our nation's honour at the borders.

12:49 PM

Political donation record: Musk spent $270 million on Trump's campaign

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has spent at least $270 million to support Donald Trump's bid for the US presidency, making him the largest political donor in the country, according to new federal filings.

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12:30 PM

Post-election power struggles spark concerns over democracy across US

Lawmakers in several states have already initiated or indicated plans to alter or nullify certain results

12:18 PM

73 complaints against vulgar ads on private TV channels: Govt tells Parl

Seventy-three complaints have been received against obscene and vulgar advertisements on private television channels by the regulatory bodies over the past three years, the government has told parliament.

In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan said the complaints were "suitably" addressed by a three-level grievance redress system.

11:52 AM

Wedding season in India sets new record for hotel bookings and revenue

As the wedding season in India intensifies, hotels are experiencing a surge in bookings, with many properties fully booked or sold out. 

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11:50 AM

Trump travels to Paris for Notre Dame Cathedral's reopening, to meet Macron

Trump's visit to France comes as Macron and other European leaders are trying to cultivate the president-elect's favor and persuade him to maintain support for Ukraine

11:21 AM

Telcos urge govt to halt internet shutdowns, cite major disruptions

In a letter to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), telecom companies reported that since April 2024, there have been over 3,711 hours (equivalent to 154 days) of internet shutdowns across 11 telecom circles.

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11:05 AM

New Maharashtra Assembly special session begins today; 288 MLAs to take oath, Speaker election on agenda

The three-day special session of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly is scheduled to begin on Saturday with the swearing-in of newly-elected MLAs and the election of a new Speaker for the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. The election for the Speaker is expected to take place shortly after, as the Assembly gears up for the winter session in Nagpur from December 16 to 21.

10:51 AM

South Korean president apologises, vows accountability for martial law attempt

South Korea's president apologised on Saturday for public anxiety caused by his short-lived attempt to impose martial law earlier this week, and said he would leave it to his conservative political party to chart a course through the turmoil left in its aftermath including matters related to my term in office", hours ahead of a parliamentary vote on impeaching him.

10:35 AM

Police find bag carried by gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare's CEO, say he likely fled NYC on bus

The gunman who killed the CEO of the largest US health insurer likely left New York City on a bus soon after the brazen ambush that has shaken corporate America, police officials said Friday. But he left something behind: a backpack that was discovered in Central Park.

10:30 AM

Five killed as car plunges into lake in Telangana's Yadadri Bhuvanagiri

Five people lost their lives after a car plunged into lake at Jalalpur village of Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district on Saturday morning.

According to preliminary investigation, the incident occurred early morning around 5:30 am. There were six people in the car. They all were residents of LB Nagar RTC Colony in Hyderabad. They were all travelling from Kothagudem to Pochampalli.

10:28 AM

Committed to improving connectivity across country, says PM Modi after cabinet approves Delhi Metro corridor

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the Central government is committed to improving connectivity across the country. His statement followed the Union Cabinet's approval of the Rithala-Kundli corridor under the fourth phase of Delhi Metro in the National Capital Region. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "We are committed to improving connectivity across the country. In this direction, our government has approved the Rithala-Kundli corridor under the fourth phase of Delhi Metro in the National Capital Region. This will make commuting between Delhi and Haryana easier."