*TODAYS TOP NEWS*
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1. The Lok Sabha began a two-day special discussion on the glorious journey of 75 years of the Constitution of India.
2. The Rajya Sabha has been adjourned for the day following heated exchange of words between Treasury and Opposition members on the issue of the no-confidence motion against Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar.
3. PM Modi launches several development projects worth 5,500 crore rupees to provide seamless connectivity in Prayagraj ahead of Mahakumbh-2025, which will officially start from 13th of January next year and will continue till 26th of February.
4. The Prime Minister also inaugurated major temple corridors on the occasion which include Bharadwaj Ashram corridor, Shringverpur Dham corridor, Akshayvat corridor, Hanuman Mandir corridor among others.
5. Union Civil Aviation Minister K R Rammohan Naidu has said the government will soon be launching the Udaan Yatri Cafe for passengers travelling through the UDAN scheme at the airports.
6. The Centre government said that it has set the target to eliminate Tuberculosis (TB) by 2025 and with the implementation of a National Strategic Plan cases of TB have shown a sharp decline.
7. In Tamil Nadu, normal life has been disrupted due to heavy rains in several parts of the state. Educational institutions have been closed for the day in several districts as a precautionary measure.
8. The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC conducted a conference with State HRCs in New Delhi on Friday to promote and protect human rights in the country.
9. National Highways Authority of India, NHAI is planning to introduce advanced new Route Patrolling Vehicles (RPVs) named Rajmarg Saathi to enhance highway safety.
10. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Rekha Sharma, has been elected Rajya Sabha MP from Haryana unopposed as no candidate from Congress or any other party filed a nomination against her. Today, on the last day of withdrawal of nomination, she was declared unopposed winner. The Returning Officer has handed over the certificate of victory to Rekha Sharma. Her term will last till 2028.
11. In Maharashtra, Ashwini Bhide (IAS), the Managing Director of Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC), has been appointed as the Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis.
12. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast cold wave conditions to likely continue over Northwest and Central India during the next 2 to 3 days.
13. Puducherry airport is abuzz with activity as preparations are in full swing to resume flight services to Bengaluru and Hyderabad from 20th of December. The airport has been without flight operations for the past eight months after SpiceJet discontinued its services on March 30.
14. The Telugu Desam Party won two Rajya Sabha seats and the BJP one from Andhra Pradesh in the by-elections held on Friday. The three candidates were elected unanimously. Beeda Mastan Rao and Sana Satish Babu are the winners from the TD while Ryaga Krishnaiah won the seat on a BJP nomination.
15. The cabinet expansion of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Maharashtra government would take place on 15 December with the new ministers taking the oath of office at a ceremony in Nagpur.
16. India has expanded its tiger conservation footprint with the declaration of Madhya Pradesh’s Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary as its 57th tiger reserve.
17. The Nation pays tributes to the bravehearts who sacrificed their lives defending the Parliament during a terrorist attack in 2001. Eight security personnel were martyred during the terrorist attack.
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*LEGAL REPORT*
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1. Representatives from the Telangana Private Teachers and Lecturers Federation (TPTLF), the Students’ Federation of India (SFI), and the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI), among others, submitted a memorandum to director of school education I.V. Narasimha Reddy, urging strict implementation of mandatory second Saturday holiday.
2. In Chhattisgarh, two Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Basaguda area of Bijapur. Security forces have recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from the spot.
3. In Jhansi, A mob surrounded a team of National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials when they attempted to take Mufti Khalid Nadvi for interrogation in Jhansi on Thursday. The move came after an eight-hour search of his residence in connection with allegations of online radicalisation of youth and allegedly receiving foreign funding.
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*FINANCE*
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1. Reliance Industries and ROSNEFT Sign Historic Oil Supply Agreement: Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has finalized a monumental 10-year agreement with Russia’s state-owned oil giant ROSNEFT, marking the largest energy deal in the history of India-Russia relations. This deal involves the supply of nearly 500,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil, accounting for approximately 0.5% of global oil.
2. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $500 million loan to support India’s efforts to expand renewable energy and build climate-resilient infrastructure.
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*ENTERTAINMENT NEWS*
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1. Telugu star Allu Arjun has been detained by the Hyderabad Police in connection with a tragic stampede at the premiere of his film Pushpa 2. The incident occurred on December 4 when a stampede-like situation happened at the premiere show of his latest film, at a theatre in Hyderabad.
The High Court granted an interim bail for four weeks to the film actor Allu Arjun over a quash petition filed by the actor in a case relating to stampede which led to the death of a woman and injuring her son. The court also directed the actor for a personal bond of 50 thousand rupees.
2. The 22nd Divya Kala Mela, inaugurated by Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar at India Gate, New Delhi, from December 12-22, 2024, showcases the entrepreneurial spirit and creativity of Divyangjan.
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*DEFENCE News*
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1. The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has successfully concluded its 12th Joint Military Training (JMT) exercise with the Indian Air Force (IAF) at the Kalaikunda Air Force Station in West Bengal. This significant event, which began on 22 October 2024, and lasted for seven weeks, focused on enhancing interoperability and operational readiness.
2. On 12 December 2024, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) of India approved significant defence projects worth approximately ₹20,000 crore (around $2.4 billion) under the “Make in India” initiative. This includes the procurement of 100 K-9 Vajra self-propelled howitzers and 12 Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets for the Indian Armed Forces.
The order for the K-9 Vajra, a 155 mm/52 calibre tracked self-propelled howitzer, will be fulfilled by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) at its Hazira facility in Gujarat.
3. In a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha on Friday, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said, Only 19 Indians remain in the Russian Armed Forces. As a result of concerted efforts by the Government, most of the Indian nationals in the Russian armed forces have been discharged and several have been repatriated to India.
4. Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) organised a one-day Workshop on the theme, Energizing Semiconductor Ecosystem to Make India Self-Reliant in IC Chip Manufacturing.
5. A Bangladeshi delegation is expected to participate in the 53rd Vijay Diwas celebrations in Kolkata on 16 December 2024. This event commemorates the Indian Armed Forces’ victory over Pakistan during the 1971 Liberation War, which led to the creation of Bangladesh.
6. The Yantar Shipyard announced that the second stealth frigate for the Indian Navy, named INS Tamal, is scheduled for delivery in spring 2025. This follows the recent commissioning of the first frigate from the Talwar Batch III class, INS Tamal.
7. India and Thailand are set to enhance their defence collaboration by exploring co-production of military hardware. On 12 December 2024, both countries agreed to establish a joint working group aimed at effectively steering this initiative. This decision reflects a broader commitment to deepen defence ties, which have been growing steadily over the years.
*14 Dec (Saturday)*
*Vedic Ritu/* Hemant
*Drik Ritu* : Hemant (Autumn)
पक्ष :: *Shuklapaksh*
*Vikram Samvat – 2081*
*Shaka Samvat – 1946*
*Month* : Agrahayana 29, (Purnimanta)
Agrahayana 13(Amanta)
*Nakshatra*: Rohini/
Mrigashirsha
*Tithi :* Chaturdashi (up to 4:59 pm)Purnima
*Rahu* : 09:42 AM – 11:02 AM
*Yamaganda*: 01:41 PM – 03:00 PM
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