1. PM Narendra Modi to address Madhya Pradesh farmers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to virtually address farmers from Madhya Pradesh today. He will address the farmers at a 'Kisan Kalyan Sammelan'. The farmers' protest enters its 23rd day as they protest the implementation of three contentious farm laws by the Centre.
2. Nitin Gadkari to inaugurate Rampur's 'Hunar Haat'
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari will inaugurate the 23rd edition of Minority Affairs Ministry's 'Hunar Haat' in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur on Friday through video conferencing. Hunar Haat, which is a platform for products made by traditional artisans and craftsmen, is being organised from December 18 to 27 at Numaish Ground, Panvadiya, Rampur.
3. Naveen Patnaik to lay the foundation stone of Rengali Canal
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will today lay the foundation stone of Rengali Canal through video conferencing. The Rengali Canal Project has faced heavy criticism over the potential damage it can cause to the environment.
4. Hearing to continue on defamation case against Priya Ramani
Rouse Avenue Court will continue the hearing on the defamation case against Priya Ramani. MJ Akbar, a former Minister of State for External Affairs, had filed a defamation case against Ramani for accusing him of sexual misconduct.
5. Shivraj Chouhan government will put 1600 crore in the account of 35 lakh farmers
Insurance claims amounting to Rs 1,600 crore arising out of crop loss will be disbursed on today and deposited in bank accounts of 35 lakh farmers in Madhya Pradesh. The state government has decided to give a sum of Rs 4,000 to each farmer - in instalments - in addition to Rs 6,000 from the Centre given under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM Kisan).
