Latest News: Jagannath Temple Reopens for Devotees After 9 Months
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Trump Pardons 15, Including Two Charged In Russia Probe
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a wave of pardons including two for men who pleaded guilty in Robert Mueller's investigation and also to Republican allies who once served in Congress and military contractors involved in the deadly shooting of Iraqi civilians.
In total, Trump granted clemency to 15 people and five commutations that were announced Tuesday evening by the White House, the Hill reported.
(Source: ANI)
Two People Killed in Gas Leakage in Phoolpur
Two persons have died in a gas leakage at IFFCO (Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited) plant in Phoolpur. A plant unit has been closed. The gas leakage has stopped now, Prayagraj DM Bhanu Chandra Goswami said.
(Source: ANI)
Israel to Hold Snap Election in March
Israel will hold snap election in March as Parliament failed to meet deadline to pass a budget triggering 4th election in 2 years.
Tamil Nadu Govt Grants Permission for Jallikattu Event
The Tamil Nadu government has granted permission to hold Jallikattu event, with certain restrictions.
(Source: ANI)
West Bengal Issues Show-Cause Notice to Agnimitra Paul
West Bengal BJP has issued a show-cause notice to Agnimitra Paul, state president of Bharatiya Janata Mahila Morch, over "anti-party" statements given by her on 18 December.
(Source: ANI)
Puri's Jagannath Temple Reopens for Devotees After 9 Months
Jagannath Temple in Puri in Odisha reopens for devotees after remaining closed for nine months in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.
(Source: PTI)
Award in India-UK Agreement for Promotion and Protection of Investments Case Passed: Finance Min
The Ministry of Finance, according to ANI, has informed that the award in the arbitration case under the India-UK Agreement for Promotion and Protection of Investments invoked by Cairn Energy Plc and Cairn UK Holdings Limited against Government of India has been passed.
The Indian Government, according to the Finance Ministry, “will study the award and all its aspects carefully in consultation with its counsels. After such consultations, the Government will consider all options and take a decision on further course of action, including legal remedies before appropriate fora.”
Films Division, 3 Other bodies to Merge With National Film Development Corporation: Javadekar
Union Cabinet has approved the merger of Films Division, Directorate of Film Festivals, National Film Archives of India, and Children's Film Society, India with National Film Development Corporation: Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Union cabinet decisions.
3 Security Personnel Injured in Grenade Attack in J&K Ganderbal
Three security personnel were injured in a grenade attack by militants at Duderhama in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal, reported ANI. All injured personnel shifted to hospital.
India Test-Fires Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile off Odisha Coast.
India successfully test-fired a medium-range surface-to-air missile (MRSAM) off the Odisha coast on Wednesday, 23 December, defence sources said, according to IANS.
The missile was reportedly fired from a ground mobile launcher at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Balasore at about 3.55 pm, the sources said. The missile, according to IANS, is jointly developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Israel Aerospace Industries.
About 8,100 people were shifted from villages within 2.5 km radius of ITR ahead of the missile test, and lodged in temporary camps as part of safety measures, the district administration said, reported IANS.
Pre-Budget Meeting for Union Budget 2021-22 Concluded
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, according to ANI, concluded pre-Budget meetings for the forthcoming Union Budget 2021-22. More than 170 invitees representing 9 stakeholder groups participated in 15 meetings scheduled during this period, reported ANI.
Assam Rifles Troops Recover Illegal Consignment Worth Rs 2 Crore
Assam Rifles troops in Manipur today intercepted and recovered an illegal consignment of smuggled goods worth Rs 2 crores (approximately) in Tengnoupal district. Carriers and recovered goods handed over to Customs, reported ANI, citing Assam Rifles.
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