Latest News: 5 People, 3 Children Drown as Boat Capsizes in MP
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Sushil Modi to File Nomination for RS Bypoll Today
Former Bihar deputy chief minister and BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi will file his nomination as NDA candidate for Rajya Sabha bypoll on Wednesday, 2 December, in Patna.
Source: ANI
BJP MP & Actor Sunny Deol Tests COVID-19 Positive
Bollywood actor and BJP MP from Gurdaspur, Sunny Deol has been tested positive for COVID-19 in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district. This was confirmed by Dr Ranjeet Thakur, Block Medical Officer in Manali.
Source: ANI
Mumbai: CM Yogi Adityanath Arrives at BSE for Listing LMC Bond
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath arrived at Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in Mumbai on Wednesday, 2 December for the listing of the bond of Lucknow Municipal Corporation, reported ANI.
8 Killed as Truck Overturns on Car in UP's Kaushambhi
Eight persons were killed in Kaushambhi district on Wednesday morning when a truck, laden with stones, overturned on a car that was parked near the road. All the eight passengers in the car were killed on the spot. At least two more are feared trapped.
Source: ANI
Opening Trade: Sensex Drops by 60.37 Points; Nifty Slips by 15.3 Points
In the opening session, BSE Sensex dropped by 60.37 points to 44,595.07, meanwhile, Nifty slipped by 15.30 points to 13,093.75, reported PTI.
Nirav Modi's Extradition Hearing Scheduled for 7 & 8 Jan, 2021
Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi's final extradition hearings in a UK Court has been scheduled to be held on 7 and 8 January 2021. Nirav Modi is, one of the prime accused in the Rs 13,500 crore Punjab National Bank scam of 2017, as a 'fugitive economic offender'
Stop Data Collection Through Central Monitoring System: Delhi HC to Centre
Delhi HC has issued notice to Centre and others, on a plea seeking to stop the collection of data through Central Monitoring System, NATGRID & NETRA. The plea filed by petitioner CPIL said that these three systems create a 360 degrees surveillance on public and breach their right to privacy, reported ANI.
Joshua Wong and Two fellow Hong Kong Activists Jailed for Protests
Dissident Joshua Wong is among three Hong Kong activists has been jailed for taking part in last year's democracy protests as a crackdown on Beijing's critics.
Source: AFP
BV Srinivas Appointed as the President of Indian Youth Congress
The Congress on Wednesday, 2 December appointed BV Srinivas as the President of Indian Youth Congress. Last year in July Srinivas was appointed interim president of Indian Youth Congress, reported ANI.
NGT Extends Ban on Firecrackers During COVID-19
The National Green Tribunal has extended the ban on the sale and use of all kinds of firecrackers during the COVID-19 pandemic, in the National Capital Region and all cities/towns in the country where the ambient air quality falls under the ‘poor’ and above category, reported ANI.
100% Motor Vehicle Tax Exemption for Stage Carriages and Educational Institutions Vehicles: Punjab Govt
Punjab Cabinet on Wednesday, 2 December approved 100 per cent exemption from the motor vehicle tax for state stage carriages buses and educational institutes’ buses till 31 December, 2020. This move is to support private transport operators amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Source: ANI
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar Connects With Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar has expressed his gratitude upon connecting with Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi. They spoke on bilateral cooperation regarding health and food security, and discussed regional and international views, ANI reported.
4 Yr Old Boy Falls Into an Open Borewell in Mahoba, UP
A four year old boy fell into an open borewell in the Kulpahar area of Mahoba in Uttar Pradesh. The rescue operation is currently underway.
(Source: ANI UP)
Bhopal: Govt Offices to Remain Closed on 3 Dec to Commemorate Bhopal Gas Tragedy
The Madhya Pradesh government has announced that all government offices will remain closed on 3 December to commemorate the Bhopal Gas Tragedy.
Source: ANI
Uttrakhand Revokes Escape Channel Status Given to Ganga in Har Ki Pauri
The Uttarakhand government has repealed the order that granted escape channel status to river Ganga in Haridwar’s Har Ki Pauri.
Source: ANI
Residential Colonies in Maharashtra Having Caste-Based Names to be Renamed
The Maharashtra Cabinet has cleared the proposal to rename all residential colonies having caste-based names.
Source: ANI
Two Vehicles Carrying Petroleum Have Passed Through Atal Tunnel : BRO
Border Road Organisation (BRO) has said that two vehicles carrying petroleum passed through Atal tunnel in Himachal Pradesh today.
Source: ANI
Amit Shah Addresses Inaugural Session of All India DGP/IGP Conference 2020
The HMO has reported that Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the inaugural session of All India DGP/IGP Conference 2020 via video conferencing today in New Delhi. He also awarded police medals for meritorious service to the valiant officers virtually.
Source: ANI
Chattisgarh CM Requests PM Modi to Make COVID-19 Vaccine Free for His State on Priority Basis
In a letter to PM Narendra Modi, Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel has said that Chhattisgarh is a tribal-dominated state, therefore Covid-19 vaccine should be made available in the state free-of-cost on priority basis in the first phase itself.
Source: ANI
Indigenous Akash & Russian Igla Air Defence Missiles Fired From Suryalanka, AP
Vice Chief of IAF Air Marshal HS Arora overlooked the test firing of Indigenous Akash & Russian Igla air defence missiles from IAF station Suryalanka in Andhra Pradesh yesterday.
Source: ANI
5 People, 3 Children Drown as Small Boat Capsizes in MP
Five people, including three children have drowned as a result of a small boat capsizing in Madhya Pradesh's Agar Malwa district.
Source: PTI
MEITY Issues an Order to Wikipedia to Remove the Link to the Wrong Map of J&K
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology issued an order under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 that directed Wikipedia to remove the link from their platform that has shown the wrong map of Jammu and Kashmir.
Source: ANI
Five People Die by Browning in Pacheti Dam in Agar Malwa District, MP
Five people have died by drowning in Pacheti dam in Agar Malwa district, Madhya Pradesh. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced that an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakhs and Rs 5,000 for performing their last rites will be given to their families.
Source: ANI
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