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Media persons were barred from covering the proceedings

They say the memorandums submitted to State ministers, seeking more charging points, have been ignored for more than six months

The strategy was discussed at a meeting of Congress leaders in New Delhi

As per climate experts, Munnar is witnessing an early winter after 2018. Usually extreme cold is experienced in the hill station from the first week of January

Security forces have established contact with terrorists in the Majalta area of Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir. The encounter began after a cordon-and-search operation, with intermittent firing reported. Reinforcements have been deployed, and escape routes are blocked.

SpaceX has voiced concerns over China's recent satellite launches, citing a dangerous 200-meter close approach between a Starlink satellite and a newly deployed Chinese craft. Michael Nicolls of SpaceX highlighted a critical lack of coordination and data sharing among satellite operators as the primary risk in space. This incident underscores the growing need for better communication in orbital operations.

Maharashtra's long-pending civic body elections are finally scheduled for January 15, with results on January 16. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls are seen as a key political mood test, pitting the ruling Mahayuti alliance against a fractured opposition. Control of the BMC, Asia's wealthiest civic corporation, holds immense political and economic significance.

Since December 14, statements issued by Mr. Panneerselvam’s group carry the new title

CM says the proposal to restructure the programme through the Viksit Bharat—Guarantee For Rozgar And Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill should be dropped

Political parties express misgivings over the large number of ASD voters

His visit comes days after Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi and the two leaders "agreed to meet very soon”.

29 civic bodies, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, have 2,869 seats on offer and 3.48 crore voters are eligible to exercise their franchise in these major urban centres of the State

A gang was providing bulk SMS services to cybercriminals, who were using it to cheat Indian citizens; around 21,000 SIM cards were obtained in violation of Department of Telecommunication rules

Global child mortality rates are projected to rise for the first time in 25 years, with an estimated 200,000 additional deaths. Bill Gates attributes this grim reversal to significant cuts in foreign aid by the US and other wealthy nations. He emphasizes the next six months are crucial for securing funding and restoring progress in global health initiatives.