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PM Modi to Inaugurate Agra Metro Project Today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the construction work of Agra Metro Project today, via video conferencing on Monday, 7 December.
Source: ANI
J&K: Fourth Phase of Polling for DDC Elections Underway
The polling for the fourth phase of Jammu & Kashmir District Development Council elections for 34 constituencies is underway. More than seven lakh voters will cast their votes today.
BJP wins 6 of 9 Seats in UP Council Polls
The Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) has won six out of the nine seats in the graduate and the teachers' constituencies where results have been declared.
Delhi: Five Arrested Following Exchange of Fire
Five people have been arrested following an exchange of fire in Shakarpur area of Delhi. Two of them are from Punjab, three are from Kashmir, DCP Special Cell Pramod Kushwaha told the ANI.
Weapons and other incriminating material were also recovered from the accused people.
According to ANI report, the group was backed by ISI for Narcoterrorism. The name of the terror organisation is yet to be confirmed.
Sensex Rises to 45,164 Points; Nifty at 13,000
BSE Sensex rose from 84.62 points to 45,164.17 in the opening session, meanwhile Nifty advances 25.30 points to 13,283.85, reported PTI
SC Refuses to Quash FIRs Against Anchor Amish Devgan
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to quash the FIRs filed against television anchor Amish Devgan for making derogatory remarks against a Sufi saint. The SC has ordered the transfer of all FIRs lodged against Amish Devgan in various states to Rajasthan's Ajmer
Solan: Fire Breaks Out Baddi Industrial Area, One Person Injured
A fire broke out at a factory in Baddi industrial area of Solan district in Himachal Pradesh early morning today. "One person sustained injuries in the fire which has now been doused off. An investigation will be conducted to ascertain the cause of fire," ANI quoted SP Rohit Malpani as saying.
NCRB Include Transgender as Separate Category in Gender Classification, Informs Delhi HC
National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has informed Delhi High Court that it has agreed to include transgender as a separate category in the gender classification of prisoners in their annual publication of prison statistics 2020.
PM Modi Inaugurates Construction of Agra Metro Project
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the construction work of the Agra Metro project in Uttar Pradesh through video conferencing. Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and other dignitaries took part in the event organised at 15 Battalion PAC parade ground in Agra.
Source: IANS
Telugu Actor-Turned-Politician Vijayashanti Joins BJP
Telugu Actor-Turned-Politician Vijayashanti, who quit the Congress last week, joined the ruling Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) on Monday, 7 December, a day after meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah.
Thane Court Grants Bail to 47 People Arrested in Palghar Mob Lynching Case
A Thane court on Monday granted bail to 47 people arrested in connection with the Palghar mob lynching case.
(Source: PTI)
Two Minors from PoK, Who Inadvertently Crossed LoC, Repatriated
Two minor sisters from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), who were detained after they inadvertently crossed the Line of Control (LoC) into Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, were repatriated, officials said on Monday.
(Source: PTI)
Ex-Bihar Dy CM Sushil Kumar Modi Elected Unopposed to Rajya Sabha
Former Bihar deputy chief minister and senior BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi has been declared elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha.
(Source: PTI)
PM Modi Speaks to French President Macron; Discusses Terrorism, COVID-19
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday, expressing his condolences over the recent terror attacks in France, and reiterating India’s support in the fight against terrorism, extremism and radicalism, the PMO said.
“The leaders also discussed other bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest, including improving affordability and accessibility of COVID-19 vaccines, post-COVID economic recovery, cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, maritime security, defence cooperation and climate change,” the PMO added.
(Source: ANI)