Jharkhand: High Court dismissed the PIL filed against Jharkhand CM over mining lease allocation
Jharkhand High Court dismissed the PIL filed against Jharkhand CM and his relatives over the allocation of the mining lease. The PIL was filed by one Sunil Kumar Mahato. The court said the petition is the repetition of an old PIL which was filed by Shiv Shankar Sharma. There's nothing new in this PIL.
PM Modi to chair third National Conference of Chief Secretaries in Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the third National Conference of Chief Secretaries in Delhi on 28th and 29th December 2023. This is the third such conference, the first was held in June 2022 in Dharamshala and the second in January 2023 in Delhi.
ED names Robert Vadra in chargesheet filed in connection with money laundering case
Enforcement Directorate has named Robert Vadra in a chargesheet filed in connection with a money laundering case. The probe agency alleged that Robert Vadra had renovated and stayed at a London property, which is a proceeds of crime in the money laundering case against defense dealer and London-based fugitive Sanjay Bhandari. ED started its investigation against Sanjay Bhandari after the Income Tax authorities filed a complaint against him under the Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015.
Delhi-NCR region enveloped in thick fog, visibility drops to almost zero
Thick blanket of fog enveloped the Delhi-NCR region. The visibility dropped to almost zero. Delhi Airport is facing delays affecting approximately 110 flights, both (domestic and international) arrivals and departures, due to dense fog. 25 trains in Delhi were also running late due to the foggy conditions.
“For me, this case is exploitation of a popular person,” says Rajinikanth’s wife over cheating case
On a cheating case filed against her, wife of Superstar Rajinikanth, Latha Rajinikanth says, "For me, it's a case of humiliation and harassment and exploitation of a popular person. This is the price we pay for being celebrities. So there may not be a big case, but the news becomes very big. There is no fraudulence...I have nothing to do with the money."
22 people died in Congo’s Kasai-Central province due to torrential rains
At least 22 people died in Congo's Kasai-Central province, where torrential rains destroyed infrastructure and caused flooding, authorities of the town of Kananga said. A landslide engulfed houses, churches and roads, killing entire families and leaving people homeless.
Rahul Gandhi makes surprise visit to Virender Arya Akhara in Jhajjar district
On Congress MP Rahul Gandhi visits Virender Arya Akhara in Chhara village of Jhajjar district, Wrestling Coach Virendra Arya says, "Nobody told us that he's coming. We were practicing here and he came all of a sudden. He reached here around 6:15 am. He did exercise with us and then he told us about his exercise and sport. He has a lot of knowledge about sports. Nationals will take place but what would be done with this issue at hand? What could he (Rahul Gandhi) do, only the government can do something."
India and Russia sign agreements regarding construction of future power-generating units in Tamil Nadu
India and Russia have signed important agreements related to the construction of future power-generating units at the Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar made the announcement during his visit to Russia. Jaishankar had a productive meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov on bilateral economic cooperation. The agreements were signed in the areas of nuclear power, medicines, pharmaceutical substances, and medical devices.The Kudankulam nuclear power plant, being built with Russia's technical assistance, began construction in 2002. The first power unit has been operating at its design capacity of 1,000 MW since February 2016. The plant is expected to reach full capacity in 2027.
Delhi police: “Abusive” letter addressed to ambassador found near Israel Embassy
Israel Embassy ‘blast’: Delhi police sources told that an "abusive" letter addressed to the ambassador was found near the Israel Embassy. The police are examining the letter and haven't revealed its content. It is a one-page typed letter in English.
Israeli Deputy Ambassador Confirms Embassy Blast in Delhi, Ensures Safety of Diplomats
Deputy Ambassador of Israel to India, Ohad Nakash Kaynar says, "This is evening several minutes after 5, an explosion occurred in close proximity of the Embassy. All our diplomats and workers are safe. Our security teams are working in full cooperation with local Delhi security and they will investigate the matter further."
