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4 min read Last Updated : Dec 20 2024 | 10:42 PM IST

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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.

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First Published: Dec 20 2024 | 8:58 AM IST