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Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined a Christmas celebration at Union Minister George Kurian's residence in Delhi, engaging with the Christian community, participating in candle lighting, and enjoying festive performances.

PM Modi Attends Christmas Celebration in Delhi

Prime Minister was greeted by the Kurian family, who presented him with a bouquet of flowers. During the celebration, PM Modi participated in lighting candles and witnessed several performances.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a Christmas celebration at Union Minister George Kurian's residence in Delhi on Thursday, where he engaged with members of the Christian community.
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Sharing images from the event on his official X handle, PM Modi wrote, "Attended the Christmas celebrations at the residence of Union Minister Shri George Kurian Ji. Also interacted with eminent members of the Christian community."
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Attended the Christmas celebrations at the residence of Union Minister Shri George Kurian Ji. Also interacted with eminent members of the Christian community.<a href="https://twitter.com/GeorgekurianBjp?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GeorgekurianBjp</a> <a href="https://t.co/VnUcfFdupX">pic.twitter.com/VnUcfFdupX</a>
&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1869776331707494614?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Upon arriving at the residence, the Prime Minister was greeted by the Kurian family, who presented him with a bouquet of flowers. During the celebration, PM Modi participated in lighting candles and witnessed several performances.
Christmas, observed worldwide on December 25, is a time for reflection, family gatherings, and the sharing of meals and gifts. It is both a religious and cultural occasion commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. People around the globe take part in church services, where communities come together to pray and sing. Many also visit loved ones or participate in local events, strengthening communal bonds.
In addition to family reunions and festive meals, the holiday is marked by the tradition of carol singing, sparkling Christmas lights, and beautifully decorated trees.
Meanwhile, the Delhi government announced a complete ban on the production, storage, sale, and use of firecrackers in the Delhi-NCR region ahead of Christmas and New Year's Eve. The decision, aimed at addressing the worsening air quality, will remain in effect through the holiday season.

The tabulated data in the report also contained a column titled “reason” that specified the cause of the accidents in this period, against the aircraft type and date and accident.

Gen Rawat death: Parliament panel report says ‘human error’ caused December 8 chopper crash

The tabulated data in the report also contained a column titled &ldquo;reason&rdquo; that specified the cause of the accidents in this period, against the aircraft type and date and accident.

The country&rsquo;s first Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat died in a Mi-17 V5 helicopter crash on December 8, 2021, and a parliamentary panel report has said the reason behind the accident which occurred that day was &ldquo;human error&rdquo;.
Gen Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat, and many other armed forces personnel had died after the military helicopter they were travelling in crashed near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu.
The accident was widely reported in the media. In the report tabled in Parliament on Tuesday, the Standing Committee on Defence shared the data on the number of Indian Air Force aircraft crashes that took place during the 13th Defence Plan period.
The total number of crashes stood at 34, including nine IAF aircraft accidents that took place in 2021-22 and 11 in 2018-19.
The tabulated data in the report also contained a column titled &ldquo;reason&rdquo; that specified the cause of the accidents in this period, against the aircraft type and date and accident.
The data for the 33rd accident listed in the report mentioned the aircraft as &ldquo;Mi-17&rdquo;, date &ldquo;08.12.2021&rdquo; and the reason cited was &ldquo;HE(A)&rdquo; or &ldquo;human error (aircrew)&rdquo;.
The defence ministry informed the Committee that 34 inquiries have been conducted into these accidents during the period.
&ldquo;The ministry also informed that the recommendations by these Inquiry committees review the process, procedure, training, equipment, culture, operations, maintenance and administration holistically with intent to prevent recurrence of an accident,&rdquo; the report said.
The ministry further informed that &ldquo;all remedial measures stipulated by Chief of the Air Staff remarks are binding and actioned&rdquo;.
&ldquo;Most have been actioned while a few are under implementation,&rdquo; it added.
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The Supreme Court emphasized that alimony should provide a reasonable standard of living for women, not equalize wealth between ex-spouses. It highlighted the misuse of laws as tools for harassment, and addressed financial demands in divorce settleme

Supreme Court Stresses Alimony Should Not Be Used for Extortion

The Supreme Court emphasized that alimony should provide a reasonable standard of living for women, not equalize wealth between ex-spouses. It highlighted the misuse of laws as tools for harassment, and addressed financial demands in divorce settlements, ruling against indefinite support.

The court highlighted the importance of a balanced approach, considering not just the income of the husband, but also the wife&rsquo;s income, reasonable needs, and residential rights.

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued a crucial reminder that laws designed to protect women should not be misused to harass or extort husbands.
The court emphasized that alimony is meant to provide the dependent spouse with a reasonable standard of living, not to equalize financial disparities between former partners.
The judgment came in the context of a high-profile case involving tech professional Atul Subhas, who claimed that his estranged wife and her family had demanded a monthly maintenance of Rs 2 lakh, later increasing it to Rs 3 crore annually.
A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Pankaj Mitha, while dissolving the marriage on the grounds of irretrievable breakdown, directed the husband to pay Rs 12 crore as a full and final alimony settlement. The court stressed that maintenance should not be used as a tool for coercion or exploitation.
"The women need to be careful about the fact that these strict provisions of law in their hands are beneficial legislation for their welfare and not means to chastise, threaten, domineer or extort from their husbands," the bench remarked.
The wife had claimed her husband&rsquo;s net worth exceeded Rs 5,000 crore, with businesses and properties in both the US and India, and that he had paid his first wife at least Rs 500 crore during their separation, excluding a house in Virginia.
The court highlighted the importance of a balanced approach, considering not just the income of the husband, but also the wife&rsquo;s income, reasonable needs, and residential rights.
"We have serious reservations with the tendency of parties seeking maintenance or alimony as an equalisation of wealth with the other party. It is often seen that parties in their application for maintenance or alimony highlight the assets, status and income of their spouse, and then ask for an amount that can equal their wealth to that of the spouse," the court stated.
The bench further asked, "We wonder, would the wife be willing to seek equalisation of wealth with the husband if due to some unfortunate events post-separation, he has been rendered a pauper?"
The court also addressed concerns over the misuse of criminal complaints, noting instances where wives and their families use such complaints as leverage to pressure husbands and their families for financial demands.
The Supreme Court quashed the criminal cases filed by the wife against her estranged husband, sending a clear message about the need for fair and just use of legal provisions.

Based on the Minister's complaint, a case was registered against BJP leader under sections 75 (sexual harassment) and 79 (word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

BJP MLC CT Ravi arrested for using ‘derogatory word’ against Karnataka Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar

Based on the Minister's complaint, a case was registered against BJP leader under sections 75 (sexual harassment) and 79 (word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Karnataka BJP MLC C T Ravi was arrested after an FIR was registered against him, for allegedly using a derogatory word against Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar in the Legislative Council on Thursday, police said.
He was taken into the police van from the premises of Suvarna Vidhana Soudha.
Based on the complaint filed by the Minister, a case was registered against the BJP leader under sections 75 (sexual harassment) and 79 (word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, a senior police officer said. While Ravi has denied the allegation calling it &ldquo;false&rdquo; and staged a protest, Congress leaders said Hebbalkar has made a complaint to the Legislative Council Chairman.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Belagavi, Karnataka: BJP MLC CT Ravi being taken from Khanapur Police Station. FIR was filed against him on the complaint by state minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar. She alleged that he used derogatory words against her in the Legislative Council today. <a href="https://t.co/AABsZ1BnQX">pic.twitter.com/AABsZ1BnQX</a>
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There was a high drama on the last day of the winter session of the Karnataka legislature here on Thursday, with Woman and Child Development Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar accusing C T Ravi of using a derogatory word against her in the Legislative Council. Ravi earlier served as National General Secretary of BJP.
When reporters asked her about the incident outside the House, Hebbalkar merely said, &ldquo;I&rsquo;m pained&hellip;.&rdquo; Earlier, claiming to be supporters of Hebbalkar a group of people from Belagavi angrily approached Ravi within the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha premises here, but were stopped by the security staff. Some even staged a protest against Ravi outside, and they were whisked away by the police.
According to Congress leaders, Ravi allegedly used the derogatory word several times against Hebbalkar during an altercation between them, after the House was adjourned shortly earlier in the day, by Chairman Horatti, following an uproar over Union Home Minister Amit Shah&rsquo;s remarks on B R Ambedkar.
Speaking to reporters, Congress MLC Yathindra Siddaramaiah said the incident happened after the Chairman adjourned the House, and that he was standing two rows behind Hebbalkar at that time.
There was a war of words between Hebbalkar and Ravi, and as she made certain comments against him, he used derogatory words against her, he said. &ldquo;I initially couldn&rsquo;t believe that an MLC could use such a word and waited for confirmation. He could be heard using that word and walking out. Later Hebbalkar herself came and told a few of us about it, with pain.&rdquo; &ldquo;We have complained to the Chairman and sought his (Ravi) expulsion. The Chairman has assured action after verifying audio and video,&rdquo; Yathindra, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah&rsquo;s son, said.
Meanwhile, responding to a question on the allegation Ravi said, &ldquo;Her allegations are false, let the audio and videos get verified, I will speak after that. I won&rsquo;t say anything now. This is not the right time to answer this question. I&rsquo;m not someone who will abuse someone personally. I have not abused her, I don&rsquo;t know why she felt that way.&rdquo; &ldquo;I have not said anything to her&hellip;.I have not made any personal comments against her, as she is claiming,&rdquo; he added.
Later, Ravi staged a protest along with some of his BJP colleagues alleging that there was an attempt to attack him in the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha, based on a false allegation, and termed it as &ldquo;goonda raj&rdquo;.
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&ldquo;If I have used such derogatory words, show it&hellip;.there should be a police investigation, Laxmi Hebbalkar is making false allegations, on her instigation, people had come shouting slogans in favour of her and against me,&rdquo; he said.
Speaking to reporters, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said, &ldquo;He (Ravi) used a filthier word to Laxmi Hebbalkar, who is a Minister in my cabinet, and it amounts to a criminal offence,&rdquo; he said.
When told that Ravi has denied allegations, the CM said, &ldquo;Everyone is saying that he used the word ten times, I don&rsquo;t know, I was not there in the Council. Council members came and told me Ravi had used a filthy word. Laxmi Hebbalkar is pained, it is in a way sexual harassment against her.&rdquo; After Hebbalkar approached the Chairman with a complaint, Horatti asked Council secretariat staff to check the video and audio related to the incident.
However, according to official sources, the recording team informed him that they had stopped recording when the incident happened, as the House was adjourned.
The Chairman later, when the Council proceedings resumed, said he heard Hebbalkar and Congress MLCs Umashree, Balkis Banu, Yathindra Siddaramaiah and Nagaraj Yadav, who gave their statements accusing Ravi of using a derogatory word, in his chamber.
He said, later, Ravi also met him and said that he had not used any derogatory word as being alleged, but claimed he only told her that she was &ldquo;frustrated&rdquo;.
Detailing about the proceedings, the Chairman, before adjourning the House &lsquo;sine die&rsquo; said, &ldquo;In my long political career, I have never come across such an incident where derogatory terms have been used inside the house by the members. I believe that no woman will falsely complain publicly alleging derogatory words were used against her. However, I request the complainant and the person who was accused to introspect. Being elected representatives we need to be the role models in the society as people look up to us.&rdquo;
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Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain was laid to rest in San Francisco on Thursday. One of the world’s most accomplished percussionists, Hussain died at a San Francisco hospital on Monday.

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain laid to rest in San Francisco

Hussain, one of the world&rsquo;s most accomplished percussionists, died at a San Francisco hospital on Monday due to complications arising from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain was laid to rest in San Francisco on Thursday.
Hussain, one of the world&rsquo;s most accomplished percussionists, died at a San Francisco hospital on Monday due to complications arising from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a lung disease. He was 73.
Hussain, the son of the legendary tabla player Alla Rakha, revolutionised the instrument, taking it beyond the limits of classical music to other forms, including jazz and Western classical.
The celebrated musician, one of India&rsquo;s most well-known, received four Grammy Awards in his career spanning six decades, including three at the 66th Grammy Awards earlier this year.
Hussain is survived by his wife Antonia Minnecola, daughters Anisa Qureshi and Isabella Qureshi, his brothers Taufiq Qureshi and Fazal Qureshi and his sister Khurshid Aulia.

Earlier in the day, the BJP filed a police complaint against the Leader of Opposition, accusing him of “physical assault and incitement” during a scuffle in Parliament premises

Rahul Gandhi Booked Over Parliament Scuffle; BJP Files Assault Complaint

Earlier in the day, the BJP filed a police complaint against the Leader of Opposition, accusing him of &ldquo;physical assault and incitement&rdquo; during a scuffle in Parliament premises.

Delhi Police on Thursday registered an FIR against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in connection with a scuffle at Parliament, an officer said.
An FIR under sections 117 (voluntary causing grievous hurt), 115 (voluntary causing hurt), 125 (an act of endangering life or personal safety of others), 131 (use of criminal force), 351 (criminal intimidation), and 3(5) (common intention) of the BNS was registered at Parliament Street Police station.
Earlier in the day, the BJP filed a police complaint against the Leader of Opposition, accusing him of &ldquo;physical assault and incitement&rdquo; during a scuffle in Parliament premises, and sought his indictment under sections of attempt to murder and other charges.
BJP MP Hemang Joshi, accompanied by party colleagues Anurag Thakur and Bansuri Swaraj, visited the Parliament Street Police Station and filed the complaint.
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The Railway Protection Force (RPF) in Basti has registered an FIR under Section 145 of the Railway Act against unidentified individuals for their role in the vandalism.

Passengers Vandalize Antyodaya Express at Basti Station Over Locked Doors

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) in Basti has registered an FIR under Section 145 of the Railway Act against unidentified individuals for their role in the vandalism.

In a dramatic incident late Tuesday night, enraged passengers waiting to board the Mumbai-bound Antyodaya Express (15101) at Basti railway station resorted to vandalism after finding the coach doors locked. Videos of the incident, which have gone viral on social media, capture the chaos as one individual used a heavy stone to smash the glass panel of the train&rsquo;s entry door, while others dismantled the iron grill of a window to climb into the coach.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E0%A4%9D%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%81%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%80?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#झाँसी</a> : मनकापुर रेलवे स्टेशन पर 15101 अंत्योदय एक्सप्रेस के गेट न खोलने से गुस्साए यात्रियों ने कोच में पथराव कर दिया, जिससे शीशे टूट गए और ट्रेन में भगदड़ मच गई। आवेश में यात्रियों ने सरिए उखाड़ डाले और गेट को क्षतिग्रस्त करने का प्रयास किया। ट्रेन में बैठे यात्रियों ने नीचे&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/MiBygXHhVA">pic.twitter.com/MiBygXHhVA</a>
&mdash; UttarPradesh.ORG News (@WeUttarPradesh) <a href="https://twitter.com/WeUttarPradesh/status/1869603277861499258?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2024</a></blockquote>
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) in Basti has registered an FIR under Section 145 of the Railway Act against unidentified individuals for their role in the vandalism.
According to railway officials, the train was severely overcrowded, prompting passengers already inside to bolt the doors from within to prevent more people from boarding. This infuriated those waiting at the station, leading to a violent outburst. "A youth shattered the glass of the entry door, and others broke the iron grill of a window to gain access," an official source said.
The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. and was followed by another video surfacing from Mankapur railway station later that night. The footage shows an RPF constable helping an elderly woman board the overcrowded train, highlighting the chaos passengers faced.
Chandra Mohan Mishra, Senior Divisional Security Commissioner of Northeastern Railway, confirmed that authorities have CCTV footage of the vandalism and are working to identify the perpetrators. "Our teams are trying to track down those involved," he said.
Despite the severity of the incident, no arrests have been made so far.
The Antyodaya Express, which runs between Chhapra and Mumbai, has been a lifeline for many passengers travelling long distances, but the incident underscores the challenges posed by overcrowded trains.
As the investigation continues, railway authorities will likely face questions about overcrowding and safety measures to prevent such incidents in the future.

Prime Minister Modi spoke with UK’s King Charles to reaffirm the commitment to the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, focusing on climate action, sustainability, and the Commonwealth’s future goals.

PM Modi speaks to King Charles

They reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations which has been a cornerstone of bilateral relations, according to an official statement.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to UK's King Charles and reaffirmed India's commitment to strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership.
During their discussion, they reflected on the historic relationship and emphasized their shared goal of fostering deeper collaboration in various areas.
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&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;It was a pleasure to speak with HM King Charles III today. Reaffirmed commitment to bolster India-UK ties. Exchanged views on issues of mutual interest, including the Commonwealth, climate action and sustainability.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Wished him good health and wellbeing. &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;@RoyalFamily&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1869724201814478932?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;December 19, 2024&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;
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They reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations which has been a cornerstone of bilateral relations, according to an official statement.
The conversation also touched upon the Commonwealth of Nations, with both leaders exchanging views on the outcomes of the recently concluded Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) held in Samoa.
Both countries are key members of the Commonwealth and the dialogue highlighted their dedication to advancing the organization&rsquo;s goals.
Climate action and sustainability emerged as pivotal topics during the exchange.
Prime Minister Modi praised King Charles III for his longstanding advocacy on environmental issues and provided insights into India's initiatives in these areas, including efforts to combat climate change and promote green development.
In a warm gesture, they also exchanged festive greetings for Christmas and the New Year.
Prime Minister Modi extended his heartfelt wishes for the King&rsquo;s good health and well-being.

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah meets Union Home Minister Amit Shah, discussing key issues such as statehood restoration, counterterrorism efforts, and a proposed 28% hike on handloom products.

Omar Abdullah Meets Amit Shah to Discuss J&K Statehood, Security

Meeting Shah for the second time after taking over as the chief minister of the Union territory on October 16, Abdullah said the talks took place in a "cordial manner".

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah here and discussed various key issues, including an early restoration of statehood and involving the elected government in the fight against terrorism.
Meeting Shah for the second time after taking over as the chief minister of the Union territory on October 16, Abdullah said the talks took place in a "cordial manner". "We hope to always work in a better environment so that the people of Jammu and Kashmir are benefited from this," he added.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | On his meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi, Jammu &amp; Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah says, " The meeting with Home Minister was regarding the situation in J&amp;K, restoration of statehood, ...There were talks over statehood to J&amp;K and there is hope that it will be&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/6yyQstXOmm">pic.twitter.com/6yyQstXOmm</a>
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After the meeting that lasted 30 minutes, the chief minister told reporters that he briefed the Union home minister about the situation in the Union territory and the experience of his government in the last two months.
"Yes, I raised the issue of early restoration of statehood with the home minister," Abdullah said, adding that "we hope that Jammu and Kashmir gets its statehood restored soon".
On whether the talks included the militancy situation in the Union territory, he said security and law and order are the responsibility of the lieutenant governor.
"I have always said and I told the home minister that 'you cannot fight militancy and terrorism in a vacuum, you will have to take the public of Jammu and Kashmir in confidence....they will also have to be brought into this battle, and for that, you will have to take into confidence their elected representatives and their elected government'," Abdullah said.
The chief minister said the talks did not include the framing of business rules for the division of powers between the elected government and the lieutenant governor's office and made it clear that the Centre had no role in it.
"Business rules have nothing to do with the government of India. We have to decide it and the Cabinet has to approve it. The Cabinet sub-committee will finalise it and then, we will send it to the LG for approval," he said.
Abdullah will be attending the Goods and Services Tax meeting in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer on December 20. To a question about the proposed hike of 28 per cent on handloom products, he said, "I have not seen such a proposal. If it comes, we will contest it. Not only us, other states will be affected too."
Immediately after Abdullah's meeting ended and he left, Shah began his second meeting with Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and other senior officers to review the law-and-order situation in the Union territory.
Earlier, Abdullah met with Shah on October 23 during his first visit to the national capital after assuming office on October 16.

An altercation erupts between opposition and NDA MPs at Parliament, leaving two BJP MPs injured. Both sides file police complaints, accusing each other of misconduct, amid ongoing protests over the Ambedkar issue.

Clash Erupts Between BJP and Opposition MPs in Parliament, Two BJP MPs Injured

The BJP charged the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha with pushing an MP leading to injuries to two of its lawmakers, but Gandhi denied it and said it was he who was pushed by a ruling party member.

The acrimonious face-off between the opposition and ruling NDA over alleged insult to B R Ambedkar took an unprecedented ugly turn in Parliament premises on Thursday with claims of pushing and shoving involving MPs, leaving two BJP members hospitalised and a woman BJP MP accusing Rahul Gandhi of "misbehaving" with her.
The BJP charged the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha with pushing an MP leading to injuries to two of its lawmakers, but Gandhi denied it and said it was he who was pushed by a ruling party member while Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also accused protesting BJP members of shoving him and injuring his knees.
Both sides lodged complaints at Parliament Street police station, blaming each other for what must be a sordid incident without parallel involving MPs within the premises of Parliament. They also complained to the respective Chair in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha against each other.
BJP MPs Mukesh Rajput and Pratap Chandra Sarangi sustained injuries and were admitted to the RML hospital, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaking to them over phone to enquire about their health.
The hospital's Medical Superintendent Dr Ajay Shukla said they had sustained head injuries.
"We have filed a complaint against Mr Rahul Gandhi for physical assault and incitement," BJP MP Anurag Thakur told mediapersons outside the police station.
A number of MPs of the ruling BJP-led National Democratic Alliance were protesting at the steps of Parliament's 'Makar Dwar', an entrance and exit reserved for lawmakers, against the Congress' alleged insult of Ambedkar, while MPs from the Congress and its allies were demonstrating over Union Minister Home Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar and accused the BJP of slighting the architect of the Constitution.
BJP MPs claimed that Gandhi tried to push his way inside Parliament through the middle of the stairs where they were standing, ignoring a side passage, and caused injuries in the ensuing jostling. However, some opposition MPs claimed that the BJP members refused to give way to Gandhi who was heading to the Lok Sabha to attend the House proceedings.
Rejecting the BJP members' charge, Gandhi told reporters, "I was trying to enter Parliament and the BJP MPs were stopping me, pushing me and threatening me."
The incident happened some minutes before both Houses were to convene at 11 am.
The 69-year-old Sarangi, a BJP member from Balasore in Odisha and a former minister, suffered injuries on the left temple. BJP member Nishikant Dubey accused Gandhi of pushing the senior leader.
"Are you not ashamed Rahul, you are resorting to rowdy behaviour ('gundagardi'). You pushed an old man," a furious Dubey told Gandhi.
"He pushed me," Gandhi countered Dubey, walking off after having a cursory look at Sarangi, who was being attended to by fellow BJP members. Sarangi was later wheeled off to an ambulance.
"Rahul Gandhi pushed an MP, who fell on me and I got injured," he told reporters as BJP members squatted at the Makar Dwar raising slogans against the Congress.
Hitting out at Gandhi, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said appropriate action would be taken in the matter. "Parliament is not a place to show physical strength. It is not a wrestling ring," he said.
Dubey told reporters, "I am a four-time MP, I have seen something like this for the first time. I have never seen Congress leaders barging into the BJP's protest or BJP members doing the same when Congress protests. Why did the Congress disrupt the BJP's protest today? This shows that their only aim is hooliganism."
A number of ruling alliance MPs, including Union ministers, met their injured colleagues in the hospital as the incident blew up into a major row.
Both Houses witnessed massive uproar amid 'Jai Bhim' chants from both sides and were adjourned without witnessing any transaction.
Congress MPs met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and submitted a complaint against the alleged unruly conduct of BJP MPs against Rahul Gandhi and attempts to stop him from entering Parliament House.
Phangnon Konyak, a woman BJP MP from Nagaland, said in the Rajya Sabha that Gandhi came in "very close proximity of me" during a "peaceful" protest and shouted at her. He made her uncomfortable, she said, accusing him of conduct unbecoming of his position as the Leader of Opposition.
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar said that he has received a communication from Konyak on the incident and she also met him in his chamber. &ldquo;I am looking into it. She was literally in tears," he said in the House.
The Congress and other opposition parties have seized on a part of Home Minister Amit Shah's reference to Ambedkar in his Rajya Sabha speech on Tuesday to target the BJP and demand his resignation.
Shah, defended by Modi and other senior members of the BJP and its allies, has accused the Congress of distorting his speech. The BJP has instead cited the alleged insults to Ambedkar and neglect of his legacy during the long years of the Congress' rule to launch its counter-protest.
In a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Kharge claimed he was pushed by BJP MPs, lost his balance and was forced to sit on the ground, injuring his knees that have already undergone surgery. He has demanded an inquiry into the "attack".
As the INDIA bloc parliamentarians came face to face with the ruling coalition MPs in front of the Makar Dwar of Parliament, the two sides engaged in loud sloganeering in a bid to outdo each other.
Opposition MPs took out a protest march on the Parliament premises. MPs of the Congress, DMK, RJD, SP, the Left and NCP(SP), among others, participated in the protest. Several opposition MPs, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and K Kanimozhi, were seen wearing blue, a colour associated with Ambedkar.

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In a first in five years, 45 seats across 23 IITs remained vacant.

45 IIT seats remain vacant for first time in 5 years

First time in five years, 45 seats across 23 IITs remained vacant.

For the first time in five years, as many as 45 seats across various Indian Institute of Technology branches remained vacant.
This year, 17,340 candidates were allotted seats in the 23 IITs, while the total number of available seats was 17,385.
In the last five years, &nbsp;the number of seats allotted after the counselling was always been more than the number of available seats.
Explaining the issue, an IIT Delhi professor said the students may be finding non-IIT options to be more attractive post-pandemic.

The Chairman also held a meeting with Leader of the House J P Nadda and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge besides leaders of various opposition parties in a bid to end the impasse in the House.

Parliament Winter Session 2024: Rajya Sabha adjourns sine die

The Chairman also held a meeting with Leader of the House J P Nadda and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge besides leaders of various opposition parties in a bid to end the impasse in the House.

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned sine die on Friday after the House adopted a motion to nominate 12 members to the joint committee of Parliament on simultaneous polls.
When the House met this morning, it witnessed protests by opposition members and was adjourned amid the din.
The Chairman also held a meeting with Leader of the House J P Nadda and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge besides leaders of various opposition parties in a bid to end the impasse in the House.
When the House again met at 12 noon, the Chairman asked Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal to move a motion for nominating members of the upper house to the joint committee of Parliament to examine the bills related to 'one nation, one election'.
The motion was adopted with a voice vote to nominate 12 members of the Rajya Sabha to the joint committee on simultaneous polls.
The Chairman then made his concluding remarks, saying this session's productivity stood at a mere 40.03 per cent with just 43 hours and 27 minutes of effective functioning.
"As Parliamentarians, we are drawing severe criticism from the people of India and rightfully so. These persistent disruptions are steadily eroding public trust in our democratic institutions," he noted.
"It is time to choose between meaningful debate and destructive disruptions," he said before adjourning the House sine die.&nbsp;
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by Editorji News Desk and is published from a syndicated feed.)

Om Prakash Chautala, former Haryana chief minister and Indian National Lok Dal president, passed away at the age of 89 due to a cardiac arrest in Gurugram. 

Former Haryana CM Om Prakash Chautala passes away at 89

Om Prakash Chautala, former Haryana chief minister and Indian National Lok Dal president, passed away at the age of 89 due to a cardiac arrest in Gurugram.

Chautala, a five-time chief minister of Haryana and former deputy prime minister Devi Lal's son, suffered a cardiac arrest at his Gurugram home.

Indian National Lok Dal president and former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala died in Gurugram on Thursday, a party spokesperson said. He was 89.
Chautala, a five-time chief minister of Haryana and former deputy prime minister Devi Lal's son, suffered a cardiac arrest at his Gurugram home and was immediately rushed to hospital but could not be saved, the spokesperson told PTI.

The Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Friday following protests by opposition and treasury benches over the alleged insult to B R Ambedkar and Speaker Om Birla's directions against protests at Parliament gates. Protests continued even as a resoluti

Parliament Winter Session: Lok Sabha adjourns sine die

The Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Friday following protests by opposition and treasury benches over the alleged insult to B R Ambedkar and Speaker Om Birla's directions against protests at Parliament gates. Protests continued even as a resolution for the 'one nation, one election' bill was introduced.

Slogans of 'Jai Bhim' reverberated in the House as the Speaker read out directions barring demonstrations and protests at the gates of Parliament.

Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Friday amid protests by opposition and treasury benches over the alleged insult to B R Ambedkar and directions by Speaker Om Birla to members against holding demonstrations at any gate of Parliament.
As soon as the Lok Sabha convened for the day, the Speaker called Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal to present a resolution for setting up a joint committee of Parliament to examine the bills related to 'one nation, one election'.
Slogans of 'Jai Bhim' reverberated in the House as the Speaker read out directions barring demonstrations and protests at the gates of Parliament.
As the protests continued, the Speaker adjourned the House sine die.
Even before the House proceedings began, Congress members started raising slogans "Jai Bheem, Jai Jai Bheem".
Amid the slogans by the opposition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi entered the Lok Sabha chamber.
As Meghwal moved the resolution, Congress members led by Manickam Tagore stormed the Well raising slogans.
Protesting opposition members remained in the Well as 'Vande Mataram' was played as per convention at the end of the Parliament Session.
Except TMC, most of the opposition party members, including DMK and NCP, joined the protest from their seats. Congress member Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was present in the House.

A chemical-laden truck collided with vehicles on the Jaipur-Ajmer Highway, causing a devastating fire that left 7 dead and 37 injured. Over 30 vehicles were gutted, and Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma assured proper medical care for the victims.

Chemical Truck Collision Sparks Massive Fire on Jaipur-Ajmer Highway, 5 dead

A nearly 300-metre stretch of the highway was affected by the accident. Traffic movement was stopped, leading to a long queue of vehicles.

A deadly collision involving a gas tanker and multiple vehicles turned a stretch of the Jaipur-Ajmer highway here into an inferno on Friday morning, killing seven people, injuring more than 35 and engulfing over 30 vehicles in flames as thick black smoke filled the sky.
Eyewitnesses reported spotting the flames from nearly a kilometre away as ambulances and fire brigade vehicles rushed towards the crash zone. A school van driver on his way to pick up students recounted with horror the sight of a man engulfed in flames.
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Rajasthan health department officials told PTI that seven people died in the crash while more than 35 were injured.
Police said there are chances that some people could not get out of their vehicles and got burnt inside. The situation will become clear once all the vehicles are thoroughly checked, they said.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar rushed to the SMS Hospital, where the injured were admitted. Sharma spoke to administration officials and doctors and issued directions to ensure proper treatment was facilitated. He also visited the accident site and spoke to police officials.
In a post in Hindi on X, the chief minister said, "Deeply saddened to hear the news of casualties in the gas tanker fire incident on the Jaipur-Ajmer National Highway. As soon as the information about the incident came, I went to the SMS Hospital and directed the doctors there to provide immediate necessary medical facilities and take proper care of the injured."
Jaipur Police Commissioner Biju George Joseph and other officials of the department were at the spot on the highway.
Khimsar told reporters that nearly half of the injured brought to the hospital were in very critical condition.
"All doctors, resident doctors and nursing staff were called in to manage the situation. Another ward has been opened so that patients can be accommodated. Some people got primary treatment in nearby hospitals," he said.
The health minister said a 'green corridor' has been set up from the accident site to the SMS hospital.
An official said a sleeper bus headed for Jaipur from Rajsamand was behind the gas tanker when the accident occurred. Efforts were underway to find the details about the passengers on board.
The burnt vehicles are being removed from the highway so that traffic movement can be resumed.
CM Sharma, Governor Haribhau Bagade, and former chief minister Ashok Gehlot expressed their condolences for the loss of lives in the crash.
The station house officer of Bhankrota Manish Gupta said it was difficult to bring the fire under control initially.
"Fire brigade teams initially were unable to reach the vehicles that were burning. There are three petrol pumps in the area but fortunately, they are safe," he added.
More than 25 ambulances were used to shift the victims to the hospital.
A nearly 300-metre busy stretch of the highway was affected by the accident, leading to a long queue of vehicles.
Police officials said the fire engulfed some establishments along the highway but details of the actual losses are not yet clear.
The school van driver told PTI that the flames were visible from a kilometre away and there was panic and chaos on the highway.
"As I got closer to the spot, I saw people running in haste and shouting for help. I saw a man engulfed in flames. It was a frightening scene. Fire brigades and ambulances were there but it was difficult for them to reach the spot initially," he said.
A team from the district administration is present at the hospital to help the family members of the victims.
The Jaipur Police has issued the helpline numbers 9166347551, 8764688431 and 7300363636 for people to get in touch for inquiries or relevant information.

Several Delhi schools, including those in Dwarka, received bomb-threat emails, prompting search operations by security teams. No suspicious items were found, and some schools shifted to online classes following the threats.

Several Delhi Schools Receive Bomb-Threat Emails

Police, the fire department, bomb detection teams, and the dog squad participated in the search operation, but nothing was found so far.

Several Delhi schools received bomb-threat emails on Friday, making it the sixth such incident in the last 11 days, officials said.
Security personnel conducted search operations at the schools, but nothing suspicious was found, an official said.
"We received a call regarding the bomb threat at 5:02 am from DPS, Dwarka, in Sector 23," the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) official said on Friday.
Police, the fire department, bomb detection teams, and the dog squad participated in the search operation, but nothing was found so far, another official said.
Around five schools in Dwarka, along with some in other districts, received similar emails, the official said.
At some places, students were asked not to come to school, while others switched to online classes after receiving the threat, he added.

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