Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addresses the second edition of InFinity Forum
At the InFinity Forum, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "When we met last time in the first edition of the Infinity Forum, there was a time of uncertainty all around! Every one was concerned about global economic growth, and the state is almost the same even today. But even during such times, India has emerged as a wonderful example of resilience and progress! The Australian PM, earlier this year said that India is in a strong position to give leadership to the Global South. A few weeks ago World Economic Forum said that red-tapism has decreased in India and there is a better environment for investment."
Newly elected leaders sworn in at Telangana Assembly; BJP MLAs boycott under Pro-term Speaker Akbaruddin Owaisi
Newly elected leaders take oath as members of the Telangana Legislative Assembly before Pro-term Speaker Akbaruddin Owaisi. BJP MLAs are boycotting oath-taking with Pro-term Speaker Akbaruddin Owaisi presiding over the proceedings. Telangana BJP chief G Kishan Reddy says, "BJP is against the appointment of Akbaruddin Owaisi as Pro-tem Speaker (of Telangana Assembly). This is against the tradition of appointing senior MLAs to the post. BJP MLAs will boycott taking oath before this Pro-tem Speaker. Our MLAs will take oath after a Speaker is appointed. We will never ally with such a party (AIMIM). We will go to the Governor on this."
Max Healthcare acquires 550-bed Sahara Hospital For ₹940 crore
Max Healthcare Institute Ltd has entered into a transaction that would give it control of Lucknow’s Sahara Hospital, a 550-bed facility, for a total consideration of ₹940 crore. The acquisition marks Max Healthcare’s entry into Lucknow. The healthcare provider entered into a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire 100 percent stake of Starlit Medical Centre for an enterprise value of ₹940 crore through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Crosslay Remedies Limited (CRL). Starlit had entered into a Business Transfer Agreement with Sahara India Medical Institute Ltd to purchase the healthcare undertaking consisting of the Sahara Hospital, on a slump sale basis, Max Healthcare told the stock exchange.
Newly elected Telangana State Assembly meet for swearing in of the Members-elect
Newly elected Telangana State Assembly meet for swearing in of the Members-elect going on State Governor Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan will administer the oath of office on the senior most member of the house, Akbaruddin Owaisi as Protem-speaker.
Dead body of a 30-year-old woman found inside a house in Delhi
On Dec 8, the dead body of a 30-year-old woman was found in the Malviya Nagar area of Delhi. The body was found inside the house. The door of the house was locked from inside. Post-mortem will clarify how the death occurred: Delhi Police
Rajasthan BJP Government Targets Corruption: Top Gehlot Official Under Scrutiny, ACB Seeks Permission for Probe
BJP government in Rajasthan is preparing for big action against corruption. Akhil Arora, the most important officer in Gehlot government, is on the anti-corruption radar. The Senior IAS may be questioned in the case of cash and gold found in Yojana Bhawan. ACB has sought permission from the government to take action in the case.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah to chair 26th meeting of Eastern Zonal Council
Union Home Minister Amit Shah to chair the 26th meeting of the Eastern Zonal Council in Patna, Bihar on December 10. Eastern Zonal Council comprises the states of Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand. The meeting is being organized by the Inter-State Council Secretariat under the Ministry of Home Affairs in collaboration with the government of Bihar. The 26th meeting of the Eastern Zonal Council will be attended by the Chief Ministers of the member states along with two senior ministers from each state. The Chief Secretaries other senior officers of the State Governments and senior officers of the Central Government will also participate in the meeting: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
US vetoes UN resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire
United States vetoed a United Nations resolution backed by the vast majority of Security Council members and many other nations demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. While thirteen members voted in favour of a brief draft resolution, put forward by the United Arab Emirates, Britain abstained from voting. The US Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations, Robert Wood, declared in the council that halting military action would allow Hamas to continue to rule and “only plant the seeds for the next war”.
Tax raids continue at the premises of Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Dheeraj Sahu
Tax raids continue at the premises of Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Dheeraj Sahu in Odisha and Jharkhand on Saturday, even as more than Rs 200 crore of unaccounted cash has been recovered so far. The raids began on Wednesday (December 6). The Income Tax teams seized three more bags from Dheeraj Sahu's premises in Ranchi, while nearly 19 bags of money were seized from the house of one Bunty Sahu, deputed as in charge of the maintenance of liquor factories in the areas where raids were underway in Odisha.
Counterterrorism Operations Conducted in Maharashtra and Karnataka Regarding ISIS Terror Cell Case
Anti-terror raids are purportedly being conducted in connection with the ISIS terror cell investigation in a number of Maharashtra locations. Another location in Karnataka is being raided by the National Investigating Agency. Thane, Pune, and Mira Bhayandar are among the 40 locations in Maharashtra that are being raided. These locations are primarily in Thane City (9), as well as Thane Rural (31). Two locations in Pune and one in Mira Bhayandar are being raided. The raid resulted in the detention of some individuals.
