1.Farmers' stir: Centre-farmer talks underway; no breakthrough yet
The meeting between farmers' leaders and Agriculture minister is still going on at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi.
2. Rajinikanth to begin tryst with politics on New Year eve
Silencing critics and doubting Thomases alike, Superstar Rajinikanth threw his hat into the ring, dispelling rumours of beating a retreat owing to health concerns and the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic.
3. Prepared to face Chinese challenge on LAC: Navy chief
Having deployed major assets such as the P-8I on the China border during the ongoing conflict, Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh on Thursday said his force was prepared to face the dual challenges from Covid-19 and China.
4. India and Nepal hold talks to enhance trade ties
The two-day meeting of the Indo-Nepal Inter-Governmental Sub Committee on Trade and Transit commenced today. The meeting, which is held at Joint Secretary level, would review and enhance bilateral trade and economic ties.
5. Karnataka will have law against 'love jihad': Minister
Karnataka will have a law against "love jihad", and officials have been directed to gather information regarding an ordinance promulgated in Uttar Pradesh in this regard, state Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Thursday.
6. Malegaon blast: Court directs accused to appear on Dec 19
All the accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case have been charged under various sections of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), the Explosive Substances Act and the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
7. Lyricist records statement in complaint against actor
Javed Akhtar recorded his statement through his lawyer before a metropolitan court here in connection with the complaint of defamation filed by him against actor Kangana Ranaut.
8. NCB suspends officers for missing court sessions
The two suspended officers were conducting a probe into the drugs case in which Bharti Singh and her husband Harsh Limbachiya were arrested last month and later granted bail by a Mumbai court on November 23.
9. Varun Dhawan introduces Sara Ali Khan as ‘Teri Bhabhi’ in ‘Coolie No.1’!
Singers Javed -Mohsin, Dev Negi and Neha Kakkar are all set to get the country grooving to the song ‘Teri Bhabhi’ from most talked about upcoming film ‘Coolie No.1’. The song was unveiled by the makers today.
10. Top court seeks suggestions for stricter execution of COVID protocols
The Supreme Court Thursday expressed concern over the violations of the COVID-19 guidelines on wearing of face masks at public places, non-adherence of social distancing norms and sought suggestions for stricter implementation.
