MSRTC buses with 'Jai Maharashtra' logo flagged off from Mumbai

Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) on Friday launched buses with a logo containing the words 'Jai Maharashtra'. The buses were flagged off from Mumbai central station to Belgaum in Karnataka.

Congress general secretary informed that  Rahul, Priyanka and other leaders planned to visit Uttar Pradesh's Sambha today.

Though an official notification is awaited, a total of 11 ministers are expected to take the oath - six from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), four from Congress, and one from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).

 At least one person died and several others sustained injuries after two cars caught fire after colliding with each other on the Dwarka Expressway, Delhi Fire Service said on Wednesday. All the injured have been admitted to the hospital and are currently undergoing treatment, said Delhi Fire Service.

 Rahul Gandhi and  Priyanka Gandhi and other Congress leaders plan to visit Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal.

The committee's primary task is to examine complaints from farmers about land acquisition and compensation disputes.

Rupani, who arrived in Mumbai late Tuesday evening for this crucial meeting scheduled to be held on Wednesday, said if there is unanimity, then only one name will be selected.

Eknath Shinde asked BJP to make him CM for six months if not for the full term, but BJP rejected, saying it would set a bad precedent. BJP insisted on keeping the CM post as they had a near-clear majority in the state assembly. Shinde agreed to accept any decision by BJP leadership.

A Congress delegation raised concerns with the Election Commission over anomalies in Maharashtra electoral rolls and post-poll voter turnout surge. The EC responded with clarifications, noting additions matched population growth and deletions were minimal. Procedural formalities caused the voter turnout gap. The EC urged Congress to raise objections during the draft roll scrutiny.

PM Modi, with Union home minister Amit Shah, reviews the implementation of three new laws ensuring victim support. These laws expedite justice in heinous crimes against women. Chandigarh becomes the first to fully implement these reforms, showcasing advanced police functions through AI and digital evidence. Modi emphasizes promoting such modern practices nationwide.

Midday meal cooks-cum-helpers have been earning Rs 1,000 per month since 2009 despite inflation. Their honorarium is not considered a minimum wage, allowing the government to avoid regular increases. Calls for improved wages, regularisation, and better working conditions have intensified as they face financial struggles, with some states paying far less than others.

In 1947, Princess Elizabeth received a stunning tiara and necklace from the Nizam of Hyderabad, crafted by Cartier and now valued at $88 million. The tiara, with detachable brooches, and the necklace adorned with diamonds, have become iconic royal pieces, currently worn by Queen Camilla following Queen Elizabeth II's passing.

The Delhi high court restrained the police from arresting activist Nadeem Khan, who was booked for allegedly promoting enmity. The court highlighted the resilience and intelligence of the common man and emphasized the protection of fundamental rights. Khan is protected from arrest till December 6 and has to join the investigation without leaving the national capital.

Differences among INDIA bloc parties emerged as TMC and SP abstained from Congress-led protests over the Adani issue in Lok Sabha. MPs from Congress, AAP, RJD, Sena UBT, DMK, and Left parties demanded accountability from PM Narendra Modi and called for a JPC probe. TMC prioritized issues like unemployment and price rise instead.

VP Dhankhar said India is going to become the world's third largest economy soon from the fifth, but to get the status of a developed nation, every citizen's income will have to increase by eight times, the majority of which will come from rural areas. 

The accused, Ram Babu Yadav, allegedly made a video call to Pappu Yadav, demanding an apology to Lawrence Bishnoi for a post threatening to “finish off” the jailed gangster's network.

Israel’s economy minister Nir Barkat highlighted the challenge posed by Iran and its proxies in West Asia. He emphasized Israel's goals in Gaza to eliminate Hamas and secure hostages, while supporting stronger economic ties with India. Barkat also reaffirmed Israel's willingness to normalize relations with Saudi Arabia and praised India's support for Israel.

According to reports, a significant shipment of weapons, including machine guns and bomb-making materials, was sent from Pakistan to Bangladesh on November 11th.

The agency has also claimed to have found evidence that one of Siddaramaiah's personal assistants, S G Dinesh Kumar alias CT Kumar, wielded "undue influence" in the process.

Speaking in the Rajya Sabha during a discussion on the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak Bill 2024, which seeks to remove redundancies and replace the Aircraft Act, 1934, Chadha argued that airlines charge passengers thousands of rupees for allowing any excess baggage on flights.

Arguing his case, the lawyer for Shamsi Shahi Jama Masjid Intezamia Committee and Waqf Board Asrar Ahmed questioned the locus standi of the Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha to file the petition in the matter.

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman revealed in the Lok Sabha that she faced ridicule in Tamil Nadu for learning Hindi during her school years, accusing the state of treating Hindi and Sanskrit as foreign languages. Responding, DMK's Thoothukudi MP K Kanimozhi stated that Tamil Nadu opposes the imposition of Hindi, not the learning of it.

Several school districts, including Haywood, Jackson, Madison, and Mitchell counties, face closures with provisions for remote learning or optional teacher workdays amid weather disruptions. While Swain County schools offer an optional workday for staff, Transylvania County schools implement a two-hour delay. Both Watauga and Yancey counties schedule remote learning and workdays due to inclement conditions.

Jammu and Kashmir Police identified the neutralized terrorist as Junaid Ramzan Bhat, a top local commander of Lashkar-e-Taiba.

The money laundering investigation stems from two FIRs filed by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Delhi Police against the accused based on complaints made by some homebuyers. The EOW filed a chargesheet before a court following its investigation.

In a letter, Bukhari emphasised the long-standing close relationship between India and Bangladesh.

During the ongoing investigation into the violence that erupted on November 24, the forensic team recovered multiple cartridge cases, including exploded and unexploded shells.

According to reports, the primary focus of today’s meeting was the power-sharing formula between the allies in the ruling Mahayuti coalition.

After nearly two years in office, she finds herself back on the streets, selling vegetables as a mark of protest against the disrespect she has been made to allegedly put up with.

India has raised concerns about the targeting of Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh under the interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus.