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Congress releases first list of candidates for Delhi Assembly Election. Days after Opposition INDIA bloc parties submitted a notice in Rajya Sabha for moving a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, Leader of Opposition in the House Mallikarjun Kharge alleged that Dhankar has consistently suppressed the freedom of expression of Opposition members through "persistent heckling, unwarranted insistence on authentication, unfair remarks, and the refusal to list issues of public importance for discussion". India's retail inflation eased to 5.48 per cent in November after rising to 6.21 per cent in October, as the arrival of new produce helped moderate rising vegetable prices. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) aims to keep inflation within a range of 2-6 per cent, with a medium-term target of 4 per cent.
Weeks after the Centre accepted the recommendations of the high-level committee, which was headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind, the Union Cabinet has given the nod to the "One Nation,One Election" bill. Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal stated that the scheme to provide Rs 1000 monthly to women in Delhi has been launched with the Cabinet's nod, but the money will be credited after the elections. The financial aid for women will be enhanced to Rs 2,100 from Rs 1,000, Kejriwal added.
Rejecting the opposition-led impeachment attempts against him and investigations into last week's move, South Korea's president defended his martial law decree as an act of governance and denied rebellion charges. Yoon's December 3 martial law decree has generated political chaos and protests calling for his ouster. I will fight to the end, to prevent the forces and criminal groups that have been responsible for paralysing the country's government and disrupting the nation's constitutional order from threatening the future of the Republic of Korea, Yoon said. Yoon said his martial law introduction was meant to defend the county's liberal democracy and constitutional order in the face of the liberal opposition party, which he says has paralysed state affairs and threatened the constitution.
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Congress releases first list of candidates for Delhi Assembly Election
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Kejriwal calls 'One Nation One Election' Bill "BJP's misplaced priorities"
Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National convenor, Arvind Kejriwal, on Thursday took a dig at the centre over the 'One Nation, One Election' Bill, stating that the nation needs "one healthcare system" and "one education system". He further added that the bill showcases "BJP's misplaced priorities."
"The country needs one nation, one education... one nation, one healthcare system...not... one nation, one election... BJP's misplaced priorities," Kejriwal posted on X (formerly Twitter).
Meanwhile, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh has demanded that the proposed 'One Nation, One Election' bill be sent to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), asserting that the bill undermines democracy.
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Concern over Syria's chemical weapons stockpile triggers emergency meeting of global monitor
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I am just living my dream: Gukesh
"I am just living my dream," said newly-crowned world chess champion D Gukesh on Thursday, his unassuming persona shining through even after a history-scripting performance that made him the youngest ever to achieve the triumph.
Gukesh dethroned China's Ding Liren on his way to the historic triumph, sealing it in the 14th and last game of a see-saw battle.
"I was dreaming this moment for last 10 years. Happy I realised this dream," Gukesh said after his incredible victory.
"I got a bit emotional because I was not expecting to win. But then I got a chance to press on," he added.
"I've been dreaming about this and living this moment since I was 6 or 7. Every chess player wants to live this moment. I'm living my dream. I'd like to thank God from candidates till the championship."
He also praised his opponent Liren.
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Delhi records coldest December day in 3 years, mercury drops to 4.5C
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Brazil's Lula undergoes second procedure to address bleeding inside head
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva underwent a procedure Thursday morning to stop persistent bleeding on the surface of his brain, following an unplanned head surgery earlier this week, his doctors told reporters in Sao Paulo.
The procedure was minimally invasive and successful, doctors at the Sirio-Libanes hospital said.
The president is awake and fine, they said, and expected to leave the hospital and return to Brasilia at the beginning of next week. He will then be able to resume his activities little by little, they said.
On Tuesday, the 79-year-old leftist leader underwent surgery for a brain bleed after suffering complications resulting from a fall at home in October.
After the first surgery, doctors had said that there would be no aftereffects. Lula has no brain damage and is neurologically perfect, they said Thursday.
Lula cancelled a trip to Russia for a BRICS summit after the accident, his office said at the time. It left him with a visible cut on the back of his head, slightly above his neck.
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Ayurveda has potential to strengthen global healthcare systems: PM Modi
The 10th World Ayurveda Congress and AROGYA Expo began here on Thursday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserting that the ancient Indian system of medicine has the potential to strengthen the global healthcare systems.
In a message read out at the inaugural function of the event, Modi also reiterated the government's commitment to promote Ayurveda.
Ayurveda has the potential to strengthen the global healthcare systems as it focuses on providing comprehensive remedies to various health problems and lays equal emphasis on prevention, nutrition and mental health, the prime minister said.
Modi expressed confidence that the four-day meet will expedite the promotion of Ayurveda at the global level and asked the delegates to come out with a new blueprint for the purpose.
The event is being attended by over 5,500 delegates, including about 350 overseas delegates from 54 countries.
Addressing the event, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said the state government is working towards implementing the country's "first" yoga policy.
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PM Narendra Modi congratulates Gukesh D on becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion
He tweets, "...This is the result of his unparalleled talent, hard work and unwavering determination. His triumph has not only etched his name in the annals of chess history but has also inspired millions of young minds to dream big and pursue excellence..."
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President Droupadi Murmu congratulates Gukesh for becoming the youngest player to win World Chess Championship
She tweets, "...He has done India immensely proud. His victory stamps the authority of India as a chess powerhouse...".
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Trump invites China's Xi, other world leaders to inauguration, spokesperson says
US President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping and other foreign leaders to his inauguration next month in Washington, a Trump transition spokesperson said on Thursday. Asked if Xi had responded, Karoline Leavitt told Fox News in an interview that was "to be determined".
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Gukesh becomes youngest world chess champion after beating Liren of China in last game of summit clash
18-year-old GM D Gukesh becomes youngest world chess champion after beating Ding Liren of China in 14th and last game of summit clash
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Farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' March: Open letter to PM Modi
“We have written an open letter to PM Modi, mentioning what he said in 2013, and the letters we received in 2018 and 2021 by Agriculture Ministry. We have mentioned our demands…” says farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher
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Meta donates $1 million to president-elect Donald trump's inaugural fund
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Dhankhar repeatedly criticised Oppn leader, often echoing ruling party's arguments: Cong chief Kharge
Rajya Sabha Chairman Dhankar routinely directs arbitrary and mala fide expunging of critical portions of speeches by Opposition members including LoP, Kharge said in a press conference.
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Dhankhar's conduct raises serious concerns about impartiality: Kharge
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge stated that Rajya Sabha Chairman Dhankhar took unilateral decisions on matters like relocating statues and altering security apparatus.
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First Published: Dec 12 2024 | 8:56 AM IST
