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3:23 PM

Bangladesh HC acquits all accused, including ex-PM Khaleda Zia's son, in 2004 Hasina attack case

The Dhaka High Court scrapped the lower court's verdict and acquitted all accused, including former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia's son Tarique Rahman and former state minister Lutfozzaman Babar, in a 2004 grenade attack in ousted premier Sheikh Hasina's rally. The High Court annulled the trial court verdict and acquitted all convicts including Tarique Rahman," a spokesman for the attorney general's office said.

3:13 PM

Our fight is for the spirit of our country, says Priyanka Gandhi

Congress MP P"riyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday launched a scathing attack against the BJP-led Centre, saying that today the fight is against the force that is weakening the rights of the people and handing over them to a few "businessmen friends." Addressing a meeting in Mananthavady here, she said, "We are fighting against a force that is doing everything in its power to destroy the institutions upon which our country was built."

2:54 PM

Man posing as Army jawan held in Gujarat's Porbandar

Police have arrested a 30-year-old man posing as an Army solider in public in Gujarat's Porbandar city allegedly with an intention to deceive people, an official said. The accused, Sanjay Dodia, resident of Shapar Veraval in Rajkot district, was apprehended from Kamla Baug area of Porbandar city on Saturday and later released on bail, he said.

2:51 PM

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi holds roadshow in Kerala's Wayanad

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra held a roadshow in Kerala's Wayanad this morning. Huge number of people gathered on both sides of the road as Priyanka Gandhi's motorcade passed through the lanes of Wayanad's Mananthavady. People were seen holding tricolor balloons and waving at their MP. Gandhi also addressed a public rally at Mananthavady. During the address, the Congress leader thanked the people of Wayanad for choosing her to be their MP.

2:35 PM

Judicial panel members visit Sambhal, inspect areas where violence broke out

Amid tight security, members of a judicial commission on Sunday visited the Shahi Jama Masjid here and other areas which witnessed violence over a court-ordered survey of the Mughal-era mosque. Panel head retired Allahabad High Court judge Devendra Kumar Arora and retired IPS officer Arvind Kumar Jain were the two members of the three-member Commission which visited the areas that witnessed violence on November 24.

2:06 PM

BSF deploys 2 more battalions in Jammu to check infiltration from Pakistan

The Border Security Force (BSF) has completed the deployment of two fresh battalions, comprising more than 2,000 personnel, in the Jammu region to better plug infiltration from across the Pakistan front and check the recent spurt of terrorist activities in the area.

1:42 PM

Cyclone Fengal: Disaster personnel use boats to rescue people in flooded Cuddalore

Many districts in Tamil Nadu are witnessing incessant rainfall after Cyclone Fengal made landfall last on November 30. Residential areas in Cuddalore district were flooded due to heavy rainfall and disaster teams are using boats to rescue people. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team led by District Collector Balaraman is rescuing the affected people with the help of boats.

1:35 PM

India's Jay Shah takes over as new ICC chairman

The BCCI's outgoing secretary Jay Shah on Sunday took charge as the chairman of the International Cricket Council, becoming the fifth Indian to head the global body. The 36-year-old Shah, who has been the BCCI secretary for the last five years, was the unanimous choice of ICC's Board of Directors and replaced New Zealand attorney Greg Barclay, who didn't wish to continue for a third consecutive term.

1:13 PM

Three people killed in road accident in Karnataka

Three people were killed when the car they were travelling in crashed into a tree in the district, which borders Andhra Pradesh, this morning, police said. While three people died on the spot, another occupant of the car was injured, they said. The incident occurred when they were returning to Ballari via Anantapur in the neighbouring Andhra Pradesh from Bengaluru International Airport. The driver lost control of the car and hit the tree at 4 am.

12:52 PM

Raised law and order issues hoping for action from Centre but I was attacked instead: Kejriwal

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal targeted the BJP-led central government for alleged inaction on law and order issues here, claiming that instead of taking action against criminals, an attack was orchestrated on him during his November 30 padyatra in Malviya Nagar.

12:09 PM

Cyclone Fengal: Unprecedented rainfall paralyses life in Pondy

Normal life was crippled in Puducherry on Sunday due to heavy rains that lashed the union territory in the wake of Cyclone Fengal, which crossed the coast here on November 30 night. According to India Meteorological Department, Puducherry recorded 46 cm rainfall during the last 24 hours ending 9 am today.

11:53 AM

Delhi's air remains under 'very poor' AQI for eighth consecutive day

National capital continued to grapple with toxic air as its air quality remained in the "very poor" category for the eighth consecutive day today. The Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 329 at 9 AM, a slight dip from Saturday's 24-hour average of 346, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Out of the 38 monitoring stations across the city, 23 stations recorded "very poor" AQI, according to the Sameer app, which provides hourly data.

11:40 AM

Man arrested with six rifles in Mizoram's Serchhip

A man was arrested with six 12 bore single barrel rifles in Mizoram's Serchhip district, the Assam Rifles said in a statement. Acting on a tip-off about the smuggling of weapons, Assam Rifles and state police set up a check post on November 29 and intercepted a vehicle, it said. A thorough search of the vehicle resulted in the recovery of the rifles, it added.

11:26 AM

PM Modi greets people of Nagaland on statehood day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people of Nagaland on their statehood day and wished for the state's continuous progress in the times to come. "Greetings to the people of Nagaland on their Statehood Day. Nagaland is widely admired for its rich culture and the wonderful nature of people belonging to the state," Modi said in a post on X. "Naga culture is known for its spirit of duty and compassion. Praying for Nagaland's continuous progress in the times to come," he added.

11:16 AM

Indian Army continues flood relief operations in cyclone-affected region of Puducherry

The Indian Army has launched flood relief operations in Puducherry following heavy rainfall caused by Cyclone Fengal, which has resulted in widespread waterlogging. The operations were initiated in response to a formal requisition from the District Collector of Puducherry, requesting immediate assistance.