TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. The nation will celebrate the Vijay Diwas to commemorate India’s victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war.
2. Two bills related to One Nation, One Election are scheduled to be introduced in the Lok Sabha today. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will introduce The Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill and The Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill in the Lower House.
3. President Smt Droupadi Murmu attended an At-Home reception at Army House in New Delhi on the eve of Vijay Diwas. Vice President Sri Jagdeep Dhankhar, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi were among those attended occasion.
4. Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the fourth National Conference of Chief Secretaries in New Delh.
5. Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal unveiled ‘Jalvahak’ scheme, to give boost to cargo movement on three National Waterways.
6. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast cold wave to severe cold wave conditions over Northwest and Central India during the next 2 to 3 days. According to the IMD, cold wave to severe cold wave conditions are likely to prevail in of Punjab and Madhya Pradesh yesterday.
67. Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah pay tributes to Sardar Patel on his death anniversary yesterday.
7. The Maharashtra cabinet was expanded this yesterday with the inclusion of 33 cabinet ministers and 6 ministers of state. The swearing-in ceremony was held in Nagpur.
8. Aam Aadmi Party has released the fourth list of 38 candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly Elections. Delhi.
9. The Bhajan Lal Sharma government in Rajasthan is celebrating its first anniversary. Chief Minister Sharma participated in the series of functions organised throughout the day.
10. Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved a new subsidized helicopter route connecting Jammu-Poonch-Mendhar with an additional option of Jammu-Mendhar-Jammu route.
11. The IMD has issued a forecast for heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu through December 19, with fishermen being warned of adverse conditions. From December 16 to 18, isolated heavy rains are expected to affect several districts, potentially causing traffic disruptions, waterlogging, and damage to crops and infrastructure.
12. Cold weather conditions continued to grip Punjab and Haryana on Sunday while the minimum temperature dropped to 4.9°C in Delhi. Meanwhile northern Odisha remained in the grip of a severe cold wave — with temperatures in Mayurbhanj district reaching as low as – 10°C.
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LEGAL REPORT
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1. Sambhal district administration has written to the Archaeological Survey of India for carbon dating of the Bhasma Shankar temple, including a well there, officials said on Sunday, days after the reopening of the temple locked since 1978 following communal riots in the town.
2. In a significant development in the Bengaluru-based techie Atul Subhash suicide case, Bengaluru police arrested Atul’s wife from Gurugram and her mother and brother from Prayagraj yesterday.
The accused were booked for abetment of suicide and allegedly demanding Rs 3 crore to withdraw cases against Atul and Rs 30 lakh for visitation rights to his son.
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1. Foreign investors pumped in nearly 28,000 crore rupees into the Indian capital markets in the first two weeks of this month.
2. YES Bank announced that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of Manish Jain as the Executive Director (Whole-Time Director) for a three-year term, from 11 December 2024, to 10 December 2027
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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1. The Russian Film Festival 2024 wrapped up its highly celebrated run in India on December 15, leaving an indelible mark on cinema enthusiasts and cultural connoisseurs in Mumbai and Delhi. Hosted at Cinepolis Fun Republic, Andheri, Mumbai, from December 12 to 15, and at Cinepolis, Saket, Delhi, from December 13 to 15, the festival showcased the brilliance of Russian cinema, underscoring the enduring friendship between India and Russia.
2. To make the 100th celebration of the Tansen Music Festival memorable, a Guinness Book of World Record was created by playing 9 musical instruments simultaneously for 9 minutes in the music city of Gwalior in MP.
536 male and female artists from Madhya Pradesh and the country participated in this presentation.
3. Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2 becomes the 8th biggest Indian hit in North America, beating Ranveer Singh and and Deepika Padukone’s Padmaavat. The film in India has already become the third biggest hit of Indian Cinema, with the record collection of Rs 824.5 crore, and within touching distance of Rs 500 crore in Hindi market. The film is also doing brisk business in North America ( The United States of America and Canada market).
Padma Bhushan Ustad Zakir Hussain, the legendary tabla player, passed away at the age of 73 in a US hospital due to heart-related problems.
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DEFENCE News
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1. Union Home Minister Amit Shah reiterated the Central government’s resolve to end the menace of Naxalism from Chhattisgarh by 31st of March, 2026.
2. Union Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth has described the new India as resilient, unstoppable, and determined to achieve greatness. He highlighted country’s rapid progress and said that India will lead the world by 2047, marking 100 years of Independence.
3. Union Home Minister Amit Shah presents ‘President’s Colour’ to Chhattisgarh Police at Raipur; Appeals Maoists to give up arms and join the national mainstream.
4. The 9th Vizag Navy Marathon was held yesterday on Vizag’s Beach Road. Over 14,000 runners, including participants from Kenya, Malaysia, Russia, and Mauritius, showcased grit and unity. Eastern Naval Command Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar flagged off the event.
16 Dec (Monday)
Vedic Ritu/ Hemant
Drik Ritu : Hemant (Autumn)
पक्ष :: Krishnapaksh
Vikram Samvat – 2081
Shaka Samvat – 1946
Month : Pausa 01, (Purnimanta)
Agrahayana 15(Amanta)
Nakshatra:Ardra/
Punarvasu
Tithi : Pratipada (up to 12:27 pm) Dwitiya
Rahu : 08:24 AM – 09:43 AM
Yamaganda: 11:03 AM – 12:22 PM
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