PTI highlights at 8:30 pm

The following are PTI's top stories at 8:30 pm:

STORIES ON THE WIRE:

Foreign

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PAK-JADHAV-LDALL MEETING

Jadhav meets wife, mother--from behind glass screen--at Pak Foreign Ministry

Islamabad: Kulbhushan Jadhav, on death row in Pakistan for alleged spying, today met his wife and mother -- but separated by a glass screen -- in a carefully choreographed event that unfolded in tweets, photos and TV footage. By Sajjad Hussain

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PAK-JADHAV-VIDEO

Pak issues new video of Kulbhushan Jadhav

Islamabad: Pakistan issues a new video of Indian prisoner on death row Kulbhusan Jadhav in which he is seen thanking the Pakistan government for arranging a meeting with his wife and mother. By Sajjad Hussain
 

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PAK-SAEED-PARTY

Hafiz Saeed opens MML office in Lahore; eyes 2018 elections

Lahore: Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed has opened the first office of the Milli Muslim League (MML) here, days after the Pakistan government said the group would breed violence and extremism in politics while opposing a plea seeking its registration as a political party. By M Zulqernain

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AFGHAN-2NDLD ATTACK

Six killed in IS-claimed suicide attack near Afghan spy agency

Kabul: A suicide bomber killed six civilians in an attack near an Afghan intelligence agency compound in Kabul today in the latest assault claimed by the Islamic State group in the capital.

FGN16

BETHLEHEM-CHRISTMAS

Trump's Jerusalem decision dampens Christmas celebrations

Bethlehem/Jerusalem: US President Donald Trump's recent decision to declare Jerusalem as Israel's capital has taken joy out of Christmas for the people in the holy land who witnessed a low key celebration today with thousands of tourists choosing to stay away from festivities. By Harinder Mishra

Nation

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LD PM

After launching new Delhi metro line, PM pushes for use of public transport

Noida: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today made a strong pitch for use of public transport to save on fuel and costs associated with the import of petroleum, saying travelling on a metro train should be a "prestige issue".

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GJ-GOVT-LD OATH CEREMONY

Gujarat's new BJP government to take oath of office tomorrow

Ahmedabad: The new government led by Vijay Rupani would take the oath of office and secrecy at a grand ceremony in Gandhinagar tomorrow in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and a galaxy of senior BJP leaders and chief ministers of NDA-ruled states.

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TN-2ND LD AIADMK

AIADMK cracks whip against nine Dhinakaran aides

Chennai: Stung by the R K Nagar bypoll defeat at the hands of rebel leader T T V Dhinakaran, the ruling AIADMK today axed nine of his aides and warned of action against those who "betrayed" the party.

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RJ-COW-BJP MLA WARNING

Indulge in cow smuggling and you will be killed: Raj BJP MLA

Jaipur: Rajasthan's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party MLA, Gyan Dev Ahuja, has warned that if anyone indulges in cow smuggling or slaughters a cow, he will be killed.

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PAR-STALEMATE

Govt, Oppn likely to sit together to end Rajya Sabha stalemate

New Delhi: The government and the opposition are keen on ending the current impasse in the Rajya Sabha, which saw a washout of proceedings in the first week of the Winter Session, and the House may resume normal functioning this week, sources said.

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BIZ-TAX-PAID

Mere 1.7% Indians paid income tax in AY 2015-16: Official data

New Delhi: Just over 2 crore Indians, or 1.7 per cent of the total population, paid income tax in the assessment year (AY) 2015-16, according to data released by the I-T department.

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MODI-YOGI-LD JINX

Modi lauds Yogi for junking Noida superstition, says blind faith not desirable

Noida: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today praised Yogi Adityanath for rising above "superstitions" that Uttar Pradesh chief ministers lose office whenever they visit this Delhi suburb in what is known as 'Noida jinx', saying "blind faith' is not desirable.

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TRAINS-DL-FOG

17 train cancelled, 26 delayed due to fog in north India

New Delhi: At least 17 trains were cancelled while several others arrived late here as fog enveloped parts of north India today.