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The iconic Taj Mahal in Agra received a bomb threat via email today, a senior police official said. "Tourism department received the email. Based on that, a case is being registered at Tajganj police station. Further investigation is being done,"  ACP, Taj Security, Syed Areeb Ahmed said today.  Amidst the ongoing logjam concerning the CM's post in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde was taken to private hospital in Thane city for a medical check-up. Earlier, Shinde had travelled to his village in Satara district, leading to speculation about his dissatisfaction with the way the new government was shaping up. However, he denied any dissatisfaction, saying that he had developed a high fever while in his village and dismissed any claims of political unrest.  Farmers staging a protest demonstration have continued their dharna at the Delhi-Noida border. On Monday, farmers from various regions of Uttar Pradesh attempted to march toward Delhi but were intercepted at the Delhi-Noida border, where they subsequently commenced their protest, demanding fair compensation for government-acquired agricultural lands. The protest, organised by the Bhartiya Kisan Parishad (BKP) and other farmer groups, comes amid heightened security measures and traffic advisories in the Noida-Delhi region. 

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath should immediately accept the "genuine demands" of farmers affected by the Greater Noida, Noida, Yamuna Expressway, UPSIDC and other projects, the SKM said on Monday and added that their sit-in stir would continue till the demands were met. In a statement, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) -- an umbrella organisation of 12 farmers' bodies -- said the farmers successfully organised a militant and massive "Delhi Kooch (March to Delhi)" on Monday under its banner to bring their issue to the notice of Parliament, which is sitting for the Winter Session.Thousands of farmers dared barricades, barbed wires, trucks and shipping containers put on their way to Delhi by the Uttar Pradesh Police, it claimed.  The farmers are now sitting on a dharna at Dalit Prerana Sthal on the Noida-Delhi Highway. 

  Refuting speculation of a deadlock over the Chief Minister's post, Shiv Sena leader Deepak Kesarkar asserted on Monday that caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is not the reason behind the delay in forming Maharashtra's new government. The BJP and its allies emerged triumphant  in the the Maharashtra Assembly elections, held on November 20, 2024. The BJP is the largest party in the 288-member Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, bagging 132 seats. The Shiv Sena, led by Eknath Shinde, secured 57 seats, wheras the NCP under Ajit Pawar’s leadership won 41 seats.

 

10:31 PM

Sebi revises guidelines on mobile and e-mail alerts for investors

Capital markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday revised its guidelines on the use of shared mobile numbers and e-mail addresses by stock brokers for investor alerts with an aim to enhance operational convenience.

The updated rules, effective immediately, aim to strike a balance between regulatory compliance and operational flexibility for brokers.

10:14 PM

Rain-battered TN districts battle with inundation woes, CM announces relief

Several districts in Tamil Nadu adversely battered by torrential rains were battling with inundation woes, badly damaged roads, and lack of access to essential commodities on Tuesday.

In certain areas like Arasur in Villupuram district, people confronted with depleted essential commodities, resorted to a sudden agitation demanding the essentials.

9:28 PM

Discussions on with Westinghouse for Kovvada nuclear project: Govt

The Union government on Tuesday said discussions were in progress with the Westinghouse Electric Company of the US for a viable project proposal to build six 1000-MW nuclear reactors at Kovvada in Andhra Pradesh.

In a written reply in Lok Sabha, Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Jitendra Singh, said the land for the main plant area for Kovvada Nuclear Power Plant of 2079.66 acres has been acquired and mutated in the name of Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL).

9:09 PM

Delhi govt to pay Rs 8,000 to over workers hit by construction ban in city

The Delhi government decided on Tuesday to pay financial assistance of Rs 8,000 to each of the over 90,000 registered workers affected by the construction ban in the city due to severe air pollution.

The construction ban was imposed on November 18 under the Graded Response Action Plan measure to check pollution.

8:25 PM

Bradman's baggy green cap fetches Rs 2.63 crore at auction

Sir Don Bradman's iconic baggy green cap fetched a staggering Rs 2.63 crore after the rare piece of cricketing history was put up for auction here on Tuesday.

Auction house Bonhams said Bradman wore the cap -- almost 80 years old -- during India's 1947-48 tour of Australia, his last Test series on home soil.

8:12 PM

Seventh game of World Chess Championship between Gukesh, Ding Liren ends in draw

The seventh game of World Chess Championship between India's D Gukesh and defending champion Ding Liren of China ends in draw in Singapore.

7:37 PM

Fadnavis reaches Maha caretaker CM Shinde's official residence Varsha in Mumbai

BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis reaches Maharashtra caretaker CM Eknath Shinde's official residence Varsha in south Mumbai.

7:33 PM

Delhi's Nov PM2.5 level reaches highest monthly average in 8 years despite GRAP

Delhi's November PM2.5 level reaches highest monthly average in 8 years despite GRAP, said report.

7:32 PM

LS passes The Banking Laws

Lok Sabha passes The Banking Laws

7:31 PM

Assam CM meets Union Ministers Gadkari, Nadda, Goyal, Scindia

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday had a series of meetings with Union Ministers, including Nitin Gadkari and J P Nadda, and discussed with them various issues concerning the state.

In his meeting with Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Gadkari, Sarma discussed a number of ongoing national highway projects in Assam, besides the Guwahati ring road project.

7:21 PM

South Korean prez declares emergency martial law, accusing Oppn of anti-state activities Seoul

South Korean president declares emergency martial law, accusing opposition of anti-state activities Seoul

7:09 PM

India, Moldova discuss potential areas of collaboration in agriculture, allied sectors

India and Moldova on Tuesday discussed the potential areas of collaboration in the field of agriculture and allied sectors to strengthen bilateral relation.

Ana Taban, Ambassador of Moldova to India, paid a courtesy visit to Agriculture Secretary Devesh Chaturvedi here, according to an official statement.

6:32 PM

Centre urges Delhi HC to allow release of funds for participation, training of sportspersons

The Centre on Tuesday urged the Delhi High Court to allow it to release funds to the national sports federations for preparation and participation of national sportspersons in international events and other activities associated with their training.

A bench of Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, which heard the application in detail, said it would pass an order on the Centre's plea.

 

6:02 PM

Ukraine's Naftogaz CEO Chernyshov appointed deputy PM to lead unity ministry

Ukraine's parliament on Tuesday approved state gas and oil company Naftogaz CEO Oleksiy Chernyshov as Deputy Prime Minister to lead a newly-created ministry for unity, lawmakers said.

5:44 PM

Nepal PM seeks economic support from China

Nepal's veteran communist politician K.P. Sharma Oli, returning as the country's prime minister this year for a fourth time, sought to kick-start infrastructure projects with Beijing this week amid a pivot away from India's sphere of influence.

Oli arrived in China on Monday for a four-day visit, his first to a foreign country since his July swearing-in, and breaking tradition by not making New Delhi, with which Kathmandu has centuries-old ties, his initial port of call.