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The Left parties on Saturday extended their support to the nationwide strike called by farmers' organisations on December 8. DMK President MK Stalin on Saturday held a protest rally in Salem against the farm laws introduced by the central government and also extended support to farmers' agitation.

TOP 10 @ 4 pm

TOP 10 @ 4 pm

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Published : Dec 5, 2020, 3:58 PM IST

1.Left parties extend support to 'Bharat Bandh' on Dec 8

The Left parties on Saturday extended their support to the nationwide strike called by farmers' organisations on December 8. The Communist Party of India (Marxist), Communist Party of India, Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist), Revolutionary Socialist Party and All India Forward Bloc made the announcement in a joint statement.

2.Stalin stages protest against farm laws in Tamil Nadu's Salem

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) President MK Stalin on Saturday held a protest rally in Salem against the farm laws introduced by the central government and also extended support to farmers' agitation. The DMK chief said that there is no mention of minimum support price (MSP) in the farm laws and farmers are demanding that only.

3.'No helmet, no fuel' rule in Kolkata from Dec 8

No two-wheeler rider will be given petrol at the petrol pump if he or she is found without a helmet within the jurisdiction of Kolkata Police from December 8. According to an official order by Kolkata Police Commissioner Anuj Sharma, the rule will be applicable even if the pillion rider arrives at the petrol pump without a helmet.

4.Biden says planning scaled-down inauguration to prevent crowds amid pandemic

US President-elect Joe Biden announced plans for a scaled-down ceremony for his January inauguration amid the coronavirus pandemic. "The foremost thing is we're going to follow, again, the science and the recommendation of the experts on keeping people safe. So it's highly unlikely there'll be a million people on the mall going all the way down," Biden told a news conference on Friday.

5.Voting underway for Kuwait parliamentary elections

Voting was underway on Saturday for the parliamentary elections in Kuwait with 326 candidates running for 50 seats. The voting process started at 8 a.m. and will proceed continue till 8 p.m., Xinhua news agency reported. The 50 elected members of the National Assembly are elected from five 10-seat constituencies by single non-transferable vote.

6. Alliance Air commences Mumbai-Goa daily direct flights

Air India subsidiary Alliance Air on Saturday said it commenced daily direct flight operations from Mumbai to Goa. According to the airline, the inaugural flight operates on Friday had a hundred per cent load factor

7.Diljit gains close to 5 lakh Twitter followers amid spat with Kangana

Punjabi Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh locked horns with Bollywood star Kangana Ranaut on Twitter over farmers' protest. From December 2, the two have been engaged in a Twitter war which is seemingly won by Diljit as he has reportedly gained close to 5 lakh followers on the microblogging site.

8. AUS vs IND, 2nd T20I: Team India aim to seal series, Australia look to bounce back

India have won each of their last nine completed T20Is- including two Super Overs and after winning the last game against Australia, they are looking forward to extending their winning streak with an aim to seal the series.

9. Akshay shares Nolan's handwritten note to ma-in-law Dimple

Filmmaker Christopher Nolan has penned a note for veteran actress Dimple Kapadia, who features in his latest film, Tenet. Dimple's son-in-law and Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar shared the handwritten note on his verified Instagram account on Saturday. The note reads: "Dimple, What can I say? Working with you has been a delight! Watching you bring Priya to life all around the world has been fantastic. Thank you for your great skill and hard work, and for lending your talent to 'Tenet'. Best wishes."

10.NIA files supplementary charge-sheet in KLF narco-terror case

The NIA has filed a supplementary charge-sheet against a person for his alleged involvement in furthering illegal activities of the outlawed Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) by selling drugs smuggled from Pakistan, an official said on Saturday.

1.Left parties extend support to 'Bharat Bandh' on Dec 8

The Left parties on Saturday extended their support to the nationwide strike called by farmers' organisations on December 8. The Communist Party of India (Marxist), Communist Party of India, Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist), Revolutionary Socialist Party and All India Forward Bloc made the announcement in a joint statement.

2.Stalin stages protest against farm laws in Tamil Nadu's Salem

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) President MK Stalin on Saturday held a protest rally in Salem against the farm laws introduced by the central government and also extended support to farmers' agitation. The DMK chief said that there is no mention of minimum support price (MSP) in the farm laws and farmers are demanding that only.

3.'No helmet, no fuel' rule in Kolkata from Dec 8

No two-wheeler rider will be given petrol at the petrol pump if he or she is found without a helmet within the jurisdiction of Kolkata Police from December 8. According to an official order by Kolkata Police Commissioner Anuj Sharma, the rule will be applicable even if the pillion rider arrives at the petrol pump without a helmet.

4.Biden says planning scaled-down inauguration to prevent crowds amid pandemic

US President-elect Joe Biden announced plans for a scaled-down ceremony for his January inauguration amid the coronavirus pandemic. "The foremost thing is we're going to follow, again, the science and the recommendation of the experts on keeping people safe. So it's highly unlikely there'll be a million people on the mall going all the way down," Biden told a news conference on Friday.

5.Voting underway for Kuwait parliamentary elections

Voting was underway on Saturday for the parliamentary elections in Kuwait with 326 candidates running for 50 seats. The voting process started at 8 a.m. and will proceed continue till 8 p.m., Xinhua news agency reported. The 50 elected members of the National Assembly are elected from five 10-seat constituencies by single non-transferable vote.

6. Alliance Air commences Mumbai-Goa daily direct flights

Air India subsidiary Alliance Air on Saturday said it commenced daily direct flight operations from Mumbai to Goa. According to the airline, the inaugural flight operates on Friday had a hundred per cent load factor

7.Diljit gains close to 5 lakh Twitter followers amid spat with Kangana

Punjabi Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh locked horns with Bollywood star Kangana Ranaut on Twitter over farmers' protest. From December 2, the two have been engaged in a Twitter war which is seemingly won by Diljit as he has reportedly gained close to 5 lakh followers on the microblogging site.

8. AUS vs IND, 2nd T20I: Team India aim to seal series, Australia look to bounce back

India have won each of their last nine completed T20Is- including two Super Overs and after winning the last game against Australia, they are looking forward to extending their winning streak with an aim to seal the series.

9. Akshay shares Nolan's handwritten note to ma-in-law Dimple

Filmmaker Christopher Nolan has penned a note for veteran actress Dimple Kapadia, who features in his latest film, Tenet. Dimple's son-in-law and Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar shared the handwritten note on his verified Instagram account on Saturday. The note reads: "Dimple, What can I say? Working with you has been a delight! Watching you bring Priya to life all around the world has been fantastic. Thank you for your great skill and hard work, and for lending your talent to 'Tenet'. Best wishes."

10.NIA files supplementary charge-sheet in KLF narco-terror case

The NIA has filed a supplementary charge-sheet against a person for his alleged involvement in furthering illegal activities of the outlawed Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) by selling drugs smuggled from Pakistan, an official said on Saturday.

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