TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved two bills, including one to amend the Constitution to implement “one nation, one election”, and the draft legislations are likely to be introduced in Parliament in the ongoing winter session.
2. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has launched a new scheme, an extension of the Smart Cities Mission, with an allocation of Rs 8,000 crore to develop 8 new smart cities. The scheme aims to address rapid urbanization pressures, with 23 states submitting 28 proposals.
3. The Lok Sabha passed the Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024, simplifying the legal framework by merging the Railway Board Act, 1905, into the Railways Act, 1989. The bill grants statutory powers to the Railway Board and central authority over its composition while addressing connectivity gaps.
4. The Lok Sabha passed the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The Bill amends the Disaster Management Act, 2005 and intended to strengthen the efficient working of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMA).
5. According to Government data, under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0, 1.6 crore LPG connections have been issued in the country for the period of 2023-24 to 2025-26.
6. Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries H D Kumaraswamy yesterday unveiled the Taxonomy of Green Steel for India in New Delhi, in the presence of Minister of State for Steel and Heavy Industries, Bhupathi Raju Srinivasa Varma.
7. The Congress on Thursday released its first list of 21 candidates for the Delhi Assembly polls slated to be held early next year.
8. India’s atomic power capacity has nearly doubled from 4,780 MW in 2014 to 8,081 MW in 2024. The government plans to triple it to 22,480 MW by 2031-32, driven by technical advancements and strong political leadership.
9. Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh chaired the second annual general meeting of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) Society in New Delhi. On the occasion, Mr Singh announced the successful gene therapy trial for haemophilia conducted with the support of the Department of Biotechnology by the Christian Medical college, Vellore.
10. Rajya Sabha has been adjourned for the day amid a verbal duel between the Treasury and Opposition benches over the alleged bribery charges against the Adani Group and the nexus between Congress leaders and US-based George Soros Foundation.
11. The number of registered enterprises on MSME Udyam portal has increased from 1.65 crores on 31st March 2023 to 5.60 crores on 30th November this year. Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi said in a written reply in Lok Sabha.
12. The Cabinet Committee on Security on Thursday cleared two major projects worth around Rs 20,000 crore for 12 Su-30 MKI fighter jets for the Indian Air Force and 100 K-9 Vajra Self-propelled howitzers for the Indian Army.
13. Cashless treatment of accident victims’ scheme will be launched across the country soon. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari said this in the Lok Sabha in a reply during the Question Hour.
14. CYCLONE FENGAL: Widespread rains lashed parts of Tamil Nadu on Thursday, prompting authorities to declare a holiday for schools in Chennai and many other districts.
15. Kashmir received the season’s first snow on Thursday. In other northern states of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi cold weather conditions prevailed while rain lashed parts of south India.
16. Opposition INDIA Bloc MPs held a protest in Parliament complex over alleged bribery charges against a prominent Indian business group. They were demanding a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe into this matter. Congress, Left and others joined the protest.
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LEGAL REPORT
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1. Minister of Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal has informed that the eCourts Mission Mode Project is under implementation for the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) development of the Indian Judiciary.
2. Violence in Maharashtra: In Parbhani on Thursday police detained around 50 persons for the violent protests that rocked the central Maharashtra city over vandalising of a replica of the Constitution. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the mentally unstable man who allegedly damaged the replica was arrested immediately.
3. Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, whose fast-unto-death entered seventeenth day on Thursday, wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that ensuring minimum support price to every farmer is like the fundamental right to live.
Dallewal has been on a fast-unto-death at the Khanauri border since November 26.
4. Supreme Court on Thursday restrained till further directions the courts in the country from entertaining fresh lawsuits and passing any effective interim or final orders in pending ones seeking to reclaim religious places, especially mosques and dargahs (a Muslim shrine).
5. The Supreme Court on Thursday restrained trial courts across India from registering fresh suits and ordering surveys or passing any effective and final orders with regard to religious character of existing religious structures in already pending suits.
6. The Kerala high court on Thursday said that neither the ruling front nor the Opposition in the state can be permitted to hold public meetings by blocking the right of way of the people on the roads and footpaths.
7. Seven Maoists including two women were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur district on Thursday.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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1. Ang Lee, the celebrated Taiwanese American filmmaker, has been named the recipient of the Directors Guild of America (DGA) 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award. This prestigious honor recognizes Lee’s remarkable contributions to cinema, spanning over three decades.
2. OpenAI has launched its highly anticipated AI video generation model, Sora, for paid subscribers. Branded as Sora Turbo, the model enables users to create videos up to 20 seconds long in 1080p resolution. Although it was announced earlier this year, its release was delayed by nine months.
3. Purushottam Upadhyay, a renowned Gujarati singer and composer, has passed away at the age of 90, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in music. Famous for his melodious voice and unforgettable compositions, he made a significant impact on Gujarati music.
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DEFENCE News
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1. The President of India awards Honorary General Rank to Nepali Army Chief Ashok Raj Sigdel: President Smt Droupadi Murmu conferred the Honorary Rank of General of the Indian Army on Suprabal Janasewashree General Ashok Raj Sigdel at an Investiture Ceremony in Rashtrapati Bhavan. Mr Sigdel who is the Chief of the Army Staff in Nepali Army was awarded for his military prowess and contribution to fostering Nepal’s long and friendly association with India.
2. Chief of Army Staff of Nepal, General Ashok Raj Sigdel called on Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh in New Delhi. During the meeting, they held discussions on a number of issues pertaining to bilateral relations.
3. Cabinet Committee on Security on Thursday cleared two major projects worth around Rs 20,000 crore for 12 Su-30 MKI fighter jets for the Indian Air Force and 100 K-9 Vajra Self-propelled howitzers for the Indian Army.
13 Dec (Friday)
Vedic Ritu/ Hemant
Drik Ritu : Hemant (Autumn)
पक्ष :: Shuklapaksh
Vikram Samvat – 2081
Shaka Samvat – 1946
Month : Agrahayana 28, (Purnimanta)
Agrahayana 12(Amanta)
Nakshatra: Krithika/
Rohini
Tithi : Trayodashi (up to 7:40 pm)Chaturdashi
Rahu : 11:01 AM – 12:21 PM
Yamaganda: 03:00 PM – 04:19 PM
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