Actor-turned-politician Vijayashanti, who quit Congress and joined Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today, said the BJP will form government in Telangana in 2023.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with French President Emmanuel Macron. PM Modi conveyed to Macron his condolences for the terror attacks in France, and reiterated India's full support to France in the fight against terrorism, extremism and radicalism.
Former Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging him to withdraw three recently-passed farm laws. "Three Acts in question that have pushed the country into deep turmoil must be withdrawn without making farmers and their families endure any more suffering in this biting cold," Badal has written.
Delhi's Azadpur Mandi and all other mandis in the city to remain closed tomorrow, in support of 'Bharat Bandh' call made by farmers: Adil Ahmed Khan, Chairman, Azadpur Mandi
Kerala Government has decided to move to Supreme Court against the Centre's Farm Laws. "We will move SC this week itself. The anti-farmer laws will not be implemented in Kerala and an alternative law will be considered," said Kerala Agriculture Minister VS Sunil Kumar
Tamil Nadu reports 1,312 new COVID-19 cases, 1,389 discharges, and 16 deaths today: State Health Department, Govt of Tamil Nadu. Total cases: 7,91,552. Total discharges: 7,69,048. Death toll: 11,809. Active cases: 10,695.
Kerala reports 3,272 fresh COVID-19 cases and 4,705 recoveries today. The total numbers of active cases and recovered cases are 59,467 and 5,77,616 respectively.
The bandh will be observed the whole day tomorrow. Chakka jam till 3 PM. It will be a peaceful bandh. We are firm on not allowing any political leaders on our stage: Farmer leader Dr Darshan Pal at Delhi-Haryana Singhu border.
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India postpones Chartered Accountants Foundation Examination paper-1 that was scheduled to be held tomorrow to 13th December due to 'unavoidable circumstances'.
Delhi reports 1,674 new COVID-19 cases, 3,818 recoveries and 63 deaths today.Total cases 5,93,924. Total recoveries 5,61,732. Death toll 9,706. Active cases 22,486.
Indian Navy has recovered the body of the missing MiG-29K pilot Commander Nishant Singh on the seabed 70 metres below water. It has been found 30 miles off Goa coast after extensive search. The aircraft had crashed on Nov 26 while operating over Arabian Sea: Indian Navy officials
Some political parties are trying to spoil the atmosphere, especially the present stand taken by them on model APMC Act shows their double standards: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Police use tear gas shells &water cannon on BJP Yuva Morcha workers protesting against West Bengal govt, at Tinbatti. "Many BJP workers injured during their peaceful protest. Democracy being murdered in West Bengal," says MP& National Pres, BJP Yuva Morcha, Tejasvi Surya.
BEST buses will be operational tomorrow and will not be part of 'Bharat Bandh'. Protective iron grills and other protective gears will be used while plying the buses tomorrow: PRO, Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport
Assam Rifles in Mizoram have seized contrabands & smuggled goods worth approx Rs 57 lakhs in Champhai district. Recoveries included 18.4 tons of illegal Areca nuts, 90 gms of heroin, one Kenbo bike and an air rifle.
Mumbai, December 7: In view of the COVID-19 situation prevailing in the region, the Noida police extended restrictions under Section 144 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) throughout the Gautam Budh Nagar district. The imposition of Sec 144 restricts public gatherings and holding of the congregations.
Nepal to announce revised height of Mt Everest on Tuesday. Protesters gathered in large numbers in front of High Commission flouted social distancing norms during a pandemic. Permission was sought from Metropolitan Police London for a drive past protest involving about 40 vehicles.
With agitating farmers continuing to block most border points in Delhi, traders and agriculture produce market committees on Sunday said prices of fruits and vegetables are likely to shoot up in the capital city this week
Shiv Sena supports 'Bharat Bandh' called by farmers on December 8, tweeted party leader Sanjay Raut
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