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9:35 PM

Mizoram sets up human rights panel

The Mizoram government has constituted a state human rights commission in compliance with an order of the Aizawl bench of Gauhati High Court, an official said on Thursday.

 

During the hearing of a PIL filed by Zofa Welfare Organisation (ZWO) last week, government advocate H Lalmalsawmi informed the court about the formation of the human rights panel and the creation of 16 posts for it, the official said.

 

On November 27, the government advocate submitted two notifications to the Gauhati High Court's Aizawl bench confirming compliance with the court's directive issued on September 6.

 

The division bench comprising Justice Nelson Sailo and Justice Marli Vankung noted that the government's notifications issued on October 11 showed that the Mizoram State Human Rights Commission was constituted by the state government under the provisions of Section 21(4) & (1) of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.

 

The panel is headquartered in Aizawl and 16 posts, including the chairperson, two members, officers and staffers, were created for it.

9:01 PM

RBI approves Canara Bank's plan to divest stake in Canara Robeco and Canara HSBC Life Insurance via IPO

Reserve Bank of India gives nod to Canara Bank to divest its shareholding in Canara Robeco Asset Management Company Ltd and Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company Ltd by 13% and 14.5% respectively

through Initial Public Offer.

9:01 PM

Nasa's stuck astronauts mark six months in space with two months to go before returning to Earth

8:54 PM

Air India taking steps to deal with fog, poor visibility in winter season

Air India on Thursday said it has taken various steps, including adjusting flight schedules, and increasing the number of CAT-III trained pilots, among others, to deal with the issues of fog and poor visibility this winter season.

 

Fog and poor visibility conditions impact a large number of flights every year, particularly those originating from Northern India.

 

The Tata Group-owned Air India faced a Rs 30 lakh fine from the DGCA in January this year for not having enough pilots trained to fly in low visibility conditions ahead of the fog season.

 

"Air India has adjusted flight schedules to minimise disruptions to long haul and metro-to-metro flights with onward connectivity during the fog window. It has also increased the number of CAT-III trained pilots who are certified to land in low visibility operations and CAT-III instrument landing system," Air India said without giving the number of such pilots.

8:53 PM

Collective efforts behind Mahayuti's historic mandate: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday lauded the new government in Maharashtra as a blend of experience and dynamism and said it is due to the collective efforts of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his two deputies that the Mahayuti alliance got a historic mandate.

 

In a post on X, Modi congratulated Fadnavis and two deputy chief ministers, Eknath Shinde of the Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar of the Nationalist Congress Party, on taking oath.

 

"This team is a blend of experience and dynamism and it is due to this team's collective efforts that the Mahayuti has got a historic mandate in Maharashtra. This team will do everything possible to fulfil the aspirations of the people of the state and to ensure there is good governance," he said.

 

Modi assured all possible support from the Centre in furthering development in Maharashtra.

8:51 PM

IMD's forecast accuracy improved over last five years: Jitendra Singh

Earth Sciences Minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday said there has been a 40 to 50 per cent improvement in the forecast accuracy of all severe weather events such as heavy rainfall, fog, heat/cold waves, and thunderstorms over the last five years by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

 

In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, he said the ministry has continuously enhanced and upgraded meteorological observations, communications, modelling tools, and forecasting systems.

8:33 PM

Nykaa Fashion CEO Nihir Parikh quits with immediate effect

7:27 PM

Commission for Air Quality Management has decided to revoke Stage-IV and Stage-III of Grap in the entire NCR

Commission for Air Quality Management has decided to revoke Stage-IV and Stage-III of Grap in the entire NCR, with immediate effect. Grap Stages II and I to however remain in-force in the entire NCR.

7:21 PM

RBI to announce decision on key interest rate Friday morning

The Reserve Bank on Friday morning will announce the decision on interest rate after the conclusion of the three-day monetary policy panel meeting, amid high inflation and weak GDP growth numbers.

Experts are of the view that the central bank is likely to opt for status quo on the short-term lending rate (repo), and will possibly tinker with cash reserve ratio (CRR) keeping in mind the mixed economic trends.

"Coming up: Monetary Policy Statement by #RBI Governor @DasShaktikanta on December 06, 2024, at 10:00 am," the Reserve Bank announced on social media platform 'X'.

7:19 PM

Mobile internet ban extended till Dec 7 in nine districts of Manipur

The Manipur government on Thursday extended the suspension of mobile internet for two days in nine districts of the state till December 7.

 

An order issued by the Home Department said the suspension was extended in Imphal West, Imphal East, Kakching, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Churachandpur, Kangpokpi, Pherzawl and Jiribam till 5.15 pm of December 7.

 

"The state government after reviewing the prevailing law and order situation and its correlation with the general operation of internet services has decided to continue suspension of mobile internet and mobile data services, including VSATs and VPN services..., it said.

 

Internet services have been temporarily suspended since November 16, after violence broke out in the state following the recovery of the bodies of three women and three children in Jiri and Barak rivers in Manipur and Assam, respectively.

 

The Manipur government had conditionally lifted the suspension on broadband services on November 19, considering the hardships faced by common people, healthcare facilities, educational institutions and other offices.

7:08 PM

One woman killed, child injured in stampede during ‘Pushpa-2’ screening in Hyderabad

One woman killed, child injured in stampede during ‘Pushpa-2’ screening at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad yesterday, Dy Commissioner of Police, Central Zone, Hyderabad said on Thursday, "A case has been booked Under Section 105,118(1) r/w 3(5) BNS act in Chikkadpally Police Station based on the complaint of the family members of the deceased person and is being investigated. Stringent action as per law will be taken against all the persons responsible for the chaotic situation inside the theatre leading to the death of a person and injury to others."

7:07 PM

Members of Opec+ oil producers' alliance postpone production increases as crude prices stagnate, reports AP

7:03 PM

PM Modi to inaugurate cultural festival focussing on northeast India on Friday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a three-day event here on Friday that will highlight the vast cultural tapestry of northeast India, bringing together an array of traditional arts, crafts and cultural practices. The 'Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav' is being held in Bharat Mandapam, a statement said. It added the event will feature a variety of programmes and other exercises aimed at promoting economic opportunities in areas such as traditional handicrafts, handlooms, agricultural products and tourism.

5:58 PM

Syria rebels say seized control of Hama city's prison, released hundreds of inmates, reports AFP

5:56 PM

Blinken accuses Sergei Lavrov of spreading a "tsunami of misinformation"; blames Moscow for escalation of war

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken accuses Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov of spreading a "tsunami of misinformation"; blames Moscow for escalation of war

5:54 PM

Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day

5:34 PM

Assam cabinet to be expanded by inducting four ministers on December 7: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

5:25 PM

The Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024 passed in Rajya Sabha

4:25 PM

Honda to recall over 205,000 US vehicles over fuel leak concern: NHTSA

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday that Honda would recall about 205,760 SUVs in the United States over a fuel leak issue. The recall includes some Passport and Pilot vehicles from model years 2023-2025.

4:20 PM

Isro's PSLV rocket carrying Proba-3 lifts off from Sriharikota

Isro's PSLV rocket carrying European Space Agency satellites Proba-3 has successfully completed the lift-off from Sriharikota. 

3:52 PM

People neither have respect nor fear of law: Gadkari in LS on deaths in road accidents

Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said that despite the government's continuous efforts to reduce deaths in road accidents, the casualties have been on the rise as people neither have respect nor fear of the law. Responding during Question Hour in the Lok Sabha, Gadkari said he himself has been a victim of a road accident and is sensitive about the issue.

3:17 PM

LS adjourned after protests over BJP's attempts to link Opposition to George Soros

Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned twice on Thursday over BJP member Nishikant Dubey's remarks targeting Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and seeking to link him to a US-based multi-billionaire George Soros.

3:01 PM

Services on Delhi Metro's blue line back to normal after delays

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced on Thursday that services on the Blue Line have been restored after disruptions due to a cable theft incident between Moti Nagar and Kirti Nagar stations.

2:43 PM

Low GDP growth: Don't throw baby out with the bathwater, urges CEA

Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran has cautioned against "overinterpreting" the dismal Q2 GDP figures, emphasising that India's underlying growth story remains intact amid global uncertainties.

2:40 PM

NBCC India subsidiary secures Rs 600-Cr order; Shares advance over 3%

Shares of state-owned Navratna company NBCC (India) rallied 3.40 per cent to hit a day's high of Rs 103.40 on the BSE on Thursday, December 5, 2024, after its subsidiary, HSCC (India), bagged work orders worth Rs 600 crore.

2:31 PM

Opposition makes constant attempts to derail govt: BJP leader Nishikant Dubey slams Congress in Lok Sabha

Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 2 pm on Thursday after a word of war broke out between BJP leader Nishikant Dubey and Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi after BJP alleged Congress' hand in 'attacks on national interest from abroad.'

2:15 PM

Rahul Gandhi 'traitor of highest order,' claims BJP

The BJP on Thursday claimed a link between Rahul Gandhi and international forces, including an investigative media platform, trying to destabilise India and that the Congress leader was a "traitor of the highest order". Citing a report in the French media outlet 'Mediapart,' Patra claimed that billionaire investor George Soros and some US-based agencies, investigative media platform Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), and Gandhi occupy three sides of a "dangerous" triangle trying to destabilise India and stoke public disaffection for a regime change.

1:48 PM

Jitender Singh Shunty joins AAP ahead of Delhi Assembly elections

Padma Shri awardee and social worker Jitender Singh Shunty joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday ahead of the Delhi Assembly polls slated for February next year. Shunty, the president of the Shaheed Bhagat Singh (SBS) Foundation, gained recognition for his humanitarian efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic.

1:23 PM

Sambhal administration will put up posters of perpetrators of Nov 24 violence, says official

The Sambhal administration on Thursday said it will put up posters of those involved in the November 24 violence. "We will put up posters of those involved in Sambhal violence ... in all likelihood today," District Magistrate Rajender Pensiya told PTI. He said the authorities have identified more than 400 people and arrested 32 so far in connection with the violence that broke out last month over a local mosque survey.

1:06 PM

News update: Stephen Marandi takes oath as pro-tem Speaker of Jharkhand assembly