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8:24 PM

BJP MP PP Chaudhary appointed as the Chairperson of JPC for 'One Nation One Election'

BJP MP PP Chaudhary appointed as the Chairperson, 27 members from LS; 12 from RS in JPC for 'One Nation One Election'.

8:20 PM

Union Cabinet today approved the Minimum Support Price for Copra for the 2025 season

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says, "A series of decisions have been taken for the welfare of farmers. It reflects our commitment, the Prime Minister's commitment towards improving the lives of farmers... In our country, Karnataka has the highest share of Copra production... For procurement of Copra, both NAFED and NCCF will be the central nodal agencies and apart from this, the state governments will have a big role in it, so this procurement will be done with the cooperation of the state government corporations."

7:50 PM

BJP staged premeditated drama to divert attention from Shah's Ambedkar remarks: Ramesh

5:53 PM

India's forex reserves fall to $652.87 billion, down $1.98 billion as of December 13

5:53 PM

CCI approves Ultractech Cement's acquistion of India Cements

5:39 PM

Rate cut would help in reviving economic growth without worsening inflationary situation: MPC' s Nagesh Kumar

4:58 PM

Would like to remind all concerned to be mindful of their public comments: MEA on Mahfuj Alam's comments

"We have registered our strong protest on this issue with the Bangladesh side. We understand that the post being referred to has reportedly been taken down," external affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.

4:41 PM

Maharashtra Congress unit to have a new chief soon: Nana Patole

Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole on Friday said the party's state unit will soon have a new chief as he has asked their central leadership to relieve him of the post. He said a decision on the new Maharashtra Congress chief will be taken soon. We have authorised the party's central leadership to name the new leader, he said.

4:30 PM

PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Rajasthan accident involving LPG tanker

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Friday to enquire about the incident and assured him of all possible support. PM Modi said in a post on X, "Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in the accident on Jaipur-Ajmer highway in Rajasthan. Condolences to those who lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. 

4:13 PM

Teenager injures several students, his teacher in knife attack: Croatian police

A student injured his teacher and several other students in a knife attack at his school in the Croatian capital, Zagreb, police said Friday. They said the attack happened at 9:50 am at a school in the Precko neighbourhood. They described the attacker as a “young male” and said he had been detained. They did not confirm media reports that one student had died.

4:09 PM

Germany votes to end controversial gas-storage fee at borders

Germany’s parliament abolished a controversial gas-storage fee at cross-border points after central European states complained that it harmed their efforts to ditch Russian gas by making the fuel pricier.

3:56 PM

Responsibility of Punjab govt to look after health of protesting farmer leader Dallewal: SC

The top court asked the Punjab govt to take a call on hospitalising farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal on the basis of health conditions. 

3:46 PM

News update: Navy chief holds meeting on Naval craft-ferry crash

3:39 PM

Untrue: Ex-CJI D Y Chandrachud on reports he was being considered for NHRC chairperson

Former chief justice of India DY Chandrachud on Friday said media reports of him being considered for the National Human Rights Commission chairperson's post were "untrue". "This is untrue. Presently, I am enjoying my retired life," Chandrachud said.

3:22 PM

Probe launched following claims of illegal occupation of temple land in Bareilly

A probe has been launched into a land dispute involving the Ganga Maharani temple here following claims by the temple committee that the land has been occupied illegally, officials said on Friday. They said District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar has ordered the probe, with a directive to the occupant, Wahid Ali and his family, to vacate the property within seven days.

2:59 PM

AAP replaces Naresh Yadav from Mehrauli seat

The Aam Aadmi Party on Friday replaced its Mehrauli candidate Naresh Yadav, convicted last month in the Quran desecration case, with Mahender Chaudhary for the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls. Yadav, the sitting MLA from Mehrauli, was convicted by a Punjab court with two-year sentence in the 2016 Quran desercration case. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national general secretary (organisation) Sandeep Pathak issued the party's fifth list and named Chaudhary as the candidate from Mehrauli seat.

2:33 PM

PM Modi expresses condolences at Chautala's death

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed anguish at the death of former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala.

Expressing his grief, Modi said on X, "He (Chautala) was active in the state politics for many years and strove constantly to advance the work of Devi Lal." Devi Lal, former deputy prime minister, was Chautala's father. PM Modi expressed condolences to his family members and supporters. 

2:27 PM

Attacks on 'Marathi manoos' on rise after BJP's win in Maharashtra polls, says Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena UBT leader Sanjay Raut highlighted an incident at Kalyan in Thane district, where non-Marathi-speaking people allegedly attacked a Marathi-speaking family. He further dubbed the Maharashtra government as "inauspicious" over the death of 14 people in the collision between a navy craft and a passenger ferry. He alleged that dacoity and murders were taking place in villages and districts.

2:16 PM

Fadnavis announces probes into Parbhani violence, Beed sarpanch murder

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced judicial probes into the Parbhani violence and the murder of village head Santosh Deshmukh in Beed district. He also assured the House that those responsible for unleashing anarchy in Beed district would be punished irrespective of their political links.

1:56 PM

Two jawans injured in IED blast triggered by Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur

Two personnel of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) were injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast triggered by Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district on Friday, police said.

1:35 PM

SC asks Punjab govt to shift fasting farmer leader Dallewal to makeshift hospital

The Supreme Court asked the Punjab government Advocate General Gurminder Singh to file an undertaking during the course of the day with regard to shifting of the 70-year-old Dallewal to the makeshift hospital setup near the protest site at Khanauri border between Punjab and Haryana.

1:18 PM

Om Prakash Chautala, former Haryana chief minister and INLD chief, dies at 89

Chautala served as Haryana’s chief minister four times, navigating turbulent political chapters during his terms in 1989-90, 1990, 1991, and 1999-2005.  Read here for more details.

1:03 PM

Former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala passes away at 89

Chautala, a seven-time MLA, served as the chief minister of Haryana for a record four terms.

12:50 PM

NRI among two dead as car crashes into tractor-trolley in Punjab

Two people, including an Australia-based NRI, died and one sustained serious injuries when the taxi they were travelling in collided with a sugarcane-loaded tractor-trolley at the Sugar Mill flyover on National Highway 44 here, police said on Friday. The incident occurred on Wednesday night, resulting in the death of NRI Dilpreet Singh (28) and the taxi driver, Yugraj Masih (38), they said.

12:12 PM

Bihar Business Connect: Adani group to invest Rs 20,000 crore, says Pranav Advani

Adani group plans to invest Rs 20,000 cr in setting up thermal power plant in Bihar, says Director Pranav Adani at Bihar Business Connect. 

12:01 PM

Bombay HC upholds tender awarded to Adani Group to redevelop Dharavi slum sprawl

The Bombay High Court on Friday upheld the tender awarded to Adani Properties Private Limited by the Maharashtra government for the Dharavi slum redevelopment project.

11:09 AM

News update: US diplomats travel to Syria for first time since Assad's fall

US diplomats travel to Syria for first time since Assad's fall, including hostage negotiator seeking info on Austin Tice.

10:53 AM

Monthly electricity billing for power loom units under consideration, says Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has said that the monthly electricity billing system for power loom units in the state was under consideration.Stalin made a surprise visit to a private power loom unit here on Thursday night and interacted with the owner and workers of the factory.

10:13 AM

Karnataka Dy CM rules out any interference in police action against BJP leader Ravi Belagavi

Karnataka Deputy CM rules out any interference in police action against BJP leader Ravi Belagavi Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Friday ruled out any interference in the police action and arrest of BJP MLC C T Ravi, for allegedly using a derogatory word against Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar.

Calling Ravi a "filthy mouth", he accused the former BJP national general secretary of using derogatory words against several people in the past.

9:32 AM

Death count in Mumbai ferry accident rises to 14, navy chief expresses condolence

"The death toll in the incident of the 'Neelkamal' passenger vessel capsizing after collision with a Navy boat near Gateway of India rises to 14, as another body is recovered by the rescue teams. The identity of the deceased is yet to be ascertained," BMC said. The Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, along with all personnel of the Indian Navy, extended condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the boat accident that claimed 14 lives at Mumbai Harbour on Wednesday.