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Meta India on Friday named Aman Jain as the new head of Public Policy for India

The lawyers said North East India Festival chief organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta and three others were charged with murder in the SIT charge sheet

Rahul Gandhi urged an urgent debate on worsening air pollution, emphasizing it's a non-ideological issue for cooperation. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju agreed, with the Lok Sabha's Business Advisory Committee to schedule the discussion. Delhi continues to face severe smog, with AQI reaching 'very poor' and 'severe' levels in some areas.

The International Monetary Fund has imposed 11 new conditions on Pakistan's $7 billion bailout program, bringing the total to 64 over 18 months. These directives target governance and corruption, requiring asset declarations from high-level civil servants by December next year and an action plan to combat corruption in 10 departments by October next year.

CPI(M) general secretary’s remarks come in the context of verdicts in Kerala actor assault case and in the cases involving Rahul Easwar and MLA Rahul Mamkootathil

The Congress cited the eminent historian-author’s comments that people were very happy with Nehru becoming the Prime Minister and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel himself was in favour of it

Bangladesh's Rizan Hossan expressed confidence in his team's ability to counter young Indian batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi in the U-19 Asia Cup final. Despite Suryavanshi's recent stellar form, Hossan believes Bangladesh has the talent to secure their second consecutive title. Despite Suryavanshi's record-breaking century recently, he highlighted Bangladesh's previous victory over India.

Pradeep Ghadi Amonkar said he discovered the “zone change” on December 11 while preparing documents to move the High Court against the club in connection with the fire tragedy.

Rahul Gandhi, who is the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, chaired a meeting with Congress MPs in the Lower House and also heard the views of the party legislators besides taking their feedback

A political storm brewed in Parliament after a BJP MP accused a Trinamool Congress lawmaker of using an e-cigarette inside the Lok Sabha, a move allegedly violating a national ban. The BJP lodged a formal complaint, citing the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2019. TMC, however, dismissed the claims as a manufactured controversy.

Rahul Gandhi led a crucial Congress strategy meeting in Lok Sabha, focusing on election reforms and parliamentary tactics. The session followed Gandhi's sharp criticism of Home Minister Amit Shah, whom he accused of evading questions and appearing nervous. The BJP countered, labelling Gandhi's approach as "hit-and-run" politics and urging him to listen to the government's perspective.

Several legislators suggested that the government accommodate the lecturers in other departments, wherever possible, on humanitarian grounds, as many of them could not apply afresh for jobs

An ex-Congress MLA from Odisha has urged Sonia Gandhi to replace party president Mallikarjun Kharge with younger leaders like Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, citing the party's disconnect with youth. The BJP highlighted this internal rift, suggesting a power struggle between 'Team Rahul' and 'Team Priyanka' is now evident within the Congress.

The statue will be inaugurated on December 13 when Messi arrives in Kolkata for his GOAT Tour

The NIA officials remained tight-lipped about the content of the laptop and other documents seized from the residence of the suspect

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old, scored a century in 56 balls against the United Arab Emirates. This happened in the opening match of the ACC U-19 Asia Cup in Dubai. His powerful hitting helped India recover from an early setback. Suryavanshi's performance propelled India to a strong position in the tournament opener. He announced himself as a significant batting talent.

The Rajya Sabha was briefly adjourned on Friday after the upper house noted that no Cabinet minister was present when proceedings started. Opposition MPs protested the absence of Cabinet ministers. The Lok Sabha also adjourned after paying respect to former Union minister Shivraj Patil and those lost in the 2001 Parliament attack.

Assam Police's SIT has filed a charge sheet in a Guwahati court regarding the mysterious death of singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore. Garg passed away while swimming on September 19, prompting over 60 FIRs and a state-wide call for a thorough investigation. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed faith in the judicial process for delivering justice.