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9:44 PM

Houthis say US missile targeting Yemen's navel forces exploded near Gabon-owned ship

A spokesperson for Yemen's Houthi group said on Sunday that a missile from a U.S. battleship targeting Yemen's naval forces in the Red Sea exploded near a Gabon-owned ship.The Gabon-owned ship was travelling from Russia, Mohammed Abdul-Salam said.

9:44 PM

Madhya Pradesh cabinet expansion to take place tomorrow

"Tomorrow at 3:30 pm Madhya Pradesh cabinet expansion will take place...under the leadership of PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP chief JP Nadda, we will come again as double engine govt," said Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav.

8:58 PM

Tamil Nadu CM seeks immediate financial support from union government for flood relief

"Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi called me to inquire about the unprecedented floods in Southern Tamil Nadu, immediately after Cyclone Michaung. I have explained to him the massive rescue and relief efforts undertaken by the State government, despite resource constraints, and sought immediate financial support from the Union government. Prime Minister has assured the support of the Union government to overcome these twin calamities and conveyed that he has deputed Hon'ble Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to assess the flood situation", tweets Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin.

8:58 PM

PM to release Madan Mohan Malaviya's collected works on his 162nd birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the first series of 11 volumes of 'Collected Works of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya' on the occasion of the noted freedom fighter and educationist's 162nd birth anniversary on Monday. An official statement said that in Amrit Kaal, it has been the prime minister's vision to bestow fitting recognition on freedom fighters who have contributed immensely to the nation. The 'Collected Works of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya' is an endeavour in this direction, it said.

8:57 PM

My Facebook account has been hacked: Kapil Sibal

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal said on Sunday that his Facebook account has been hacked for the last 10 days."My Facebook account has been hacked for the last 10 days," Sibal said in a post on 'X'.Earlier in November, the Rajya Sabha MP hit out at the central government after Opposition party leaders received an 'Apple warning message' claiming a privacy breach attempt on their devices.

8:19 PM

UK to send naval ship to Guyana amid Venezuela border dispute

Britain will deploy a naval ship off Guyana later this month, its ministry of defence said on Sunday, as the South American nation faces a border dispute with neighbour Venezuela over the oil-rich Essequibo region.The deployment follows a visit by a British junior foreign minister to Guyana earlier this month, intended to offer the UK's support for the country, an ally and former British colony.Guyana and Venezuela agreed earlier this month to avoid any use of force and not to escalate tensions in the long-running dispute.

8:19 PM

Almost 2,500 terrorists captured outside of Gaza since start of war: IDF

The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) reported that its Special Forces, together with the Shin Bet (Israel's anti-terror General Security Service) operated overnight in a counter-terrorism operation in the Nur al-Shams refugee camp near the town of Tulkarm.As part of the operation, combat engineering devices uncovered and destroyed IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices) that were deployed under and on the sides of the roads. In addition, a wanted person suspected of trafficking in weapons was arrested.

8:19 PM

Delhi Health Minister takes swift action against substandard drugs

Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj has directed the Secretary (Health) to make prompt alternative arrangements, in place of ‘substandard drugs’ so that the public is not inconvenienced and the treatment of patients is continued uninterrupted.

8:18 PM

Three Naxalites killed in encounter with police on Dantewada-Sukma border in Chhattisgarh: Police

In a significant operation, security forces engaged in a fierce exchange of fire with Naxals in the dense jungle between Tumakpal and Dabba Kunna village at the Dantewada-Sukma border area. The encounter resulted in the death of three Naxals, and their bodies were subsequently recovered by the police.During the operation, security forces seized a substantial cache of arms, ammunition, and materials associated with Naxal activities. The successful mission underscores the ongoing efforts of the security forces to combat insurgency in the region and maintain law and order. Investigations into the incident are underway to gather more details about the Naxal presence and their activities in the area.

 

8:18 PM

PM to hand over Rs 224 cr pertaining to dues of the Hukumchand Mill workers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the programme ‘Mazdooron Ka Hit Mazdooron ko Samarpit’ and will hand over a cheque of about Rs 224 crore pertaining to the dues of the Hukumchand Mill workers, to the official liquidator and heads of the Labour Union of Hukumchand Mill, Indore on 25th December at 12pm via video conferencing. The programme will mark the settlement of long pending demands of the Hukumchand Mill workers. Prime Minister will also address the gathering on the occasion

8:11 PM

Israeli military says some 8,000 Palestinian fighters killed in Gaza war

Israeli forces have killed some 8,000 Palestinian fighters in the Gaza war, a military spokesperson said on Sunday, adding that the figure was drawn from accounts of targeted strikes and battlefield tallies as well as the interrogations of captives.

6:52 PM

Traffic congestion witnessed in Manali as people throng to hilly areas ahead of Christmas and New Year

2:40 PM

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh comments on suspension of newly elected WFI body

After the Union Sports Ministry suspends the newly elected body of the Wrestling Federation of India, former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh says, "...Sanjay Singh is not my relative...The announcement to hold U-15 and U-20 nationals in Nandini Nagar was to ensure sports events should resume..."

 

 

2:25 PM

Union Minister Anurag Thakur welcomes Madhya Pradesh CM Yadav

2:07 PM

K T Rama Rao says Congress govt hell-bent on destroying image of Telangana

1:30 PM

"If we have to end terrorism, we have to find ways through which it can be ended": Abdullah

On a retired police officer shot dead by terrorists in Kashmir, National Conference MP Farooq Abdullah says, "...We were part of India, are part of India and will remain part of India. If we have to end terrorism, we've to find those ways through which it can be ended... The government should think that terrorism will not end through the army or police..."

 

1:05 PM

WFI President Sanjay Singh comments on the suspension of newly elected body of WFI

On suspension of newly elected body of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) by Union Sports Ministry, Sanjay Singh (who was elected as new WFI president) says, "I was in the flight. I've not received any letter yet. First, let me see the letter, only then I will comment. I heard that some activity has been stopped."

 

12:59 PM

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses rally in Gujarat's Ahmedabad

12:51 PM

He stopped suddenly in between his call for Aazan: Kin mourns killing of retired J-K cop

Benumbed and distraught after former senior Jammu and Kashmir Police officer Mohd. Shafi was shot dead by terrorists while offering prayers at a mosque in Baramulla on Sunday, his kin said he was a regular at the mosque for 'Aazan' (the morning call to prayer).

 

Amid the ongoing search for terrorists in the forests of Rajouri after an ambush attack claimed the lives of four soldiers, unidentified terrorists on Sunday opened fire at the former police officer while he was offering prayers at a mosque at Gantmulla in the Baramulla district.

12:27 PM

New Vande Bharat from Katra to Delhi starting from 30th Dec will have a stop in Udhampur and Kathua as well

"The new Vande Bharat from Katra to Delhi starting from 30th December will have a stop in Udhampur and Kathua as well," tweets Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh

 

12:03 PM

ICGS Vikram escorts merchant vessel MV Chem Pluto in Arabian Sea

11:34 AM

Here's what Dharmendra Pradhan had to say on Lok Sabha elections

11:25 AM

Sports min suspends newly elected body of WFI after Singh announces U-15, U-20 nationals to take place in UP

Union Sports Ministry suspends the newly elected body of Wrestling Federation of India after the newly elected president Sanjay Singh announced U-15 and U-20 nationals to take place in Nandini Nagar, Gonda (UP) before the end of this year.

 

10:56 AM

MV Saibaba also suffered drone attack in Red Sea, had 25 crew members: Indian Navy

10:30 AM

Delhi Police apprehends six people including 5 girls in flesh trade racket in Aerocity hotel

10:06 AM

Flights delayed in West Bengal due to fow and low visibility in Kolkata

9:55 AM

S Jaishankar condoles the demise of Dominican envoy Hans Dannenberg

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday condoled the demise of Dominican Ambassador Hans Dannenberg. Taking to X, Jaishankar wrote, "Deeply grieved to learn of the passing away of Ambassador Hans Dannenberg of the Dominican Republic. He was an extraordinary friend of India and of so many of us personally."

 

Further, Jaishankar also described Dannenberg as an extraordinary friend of India. 

9:33 AM

Revanth Reddy announces Rs 5 lakh accident insurance policy for gig workers, cab, auto drivers

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced that the state government will provide Rs 5 lakh accident insurance to gig workers such as those involved in food delivery, and driving cabs and autorickshaws.

 

He also assured the gig workers that the government would provide Rs 10 lakh health cover under the Rajiv Arogyasri scheme, an official release from the government said on Saturday. 

9:16 AM

Retired police officer shot dead by militants in J-K's Baramulla district

A retired police officer was shot dead by militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district today, the police said.  Mohammad Shafi was shot inside a mosque early today, they said.
 

"Terrorists fired upon Shri Mohd Shafi, a retired police officer, at Gantmulla, Sheeri Baramulla, while praying Azan in the mosque and succumbed to injuries," the Kashmir Zone Police said in a post on X.

 

9:02 AM

Isro chief S Somnath shares an update on Aditya-L1