Morning Digest: At least three die in Cyclone Fengal fury, Chennai reels under rain; ED says Excise Policy case sanction sufficient for money laundering case, court rejects Kejriwal’s plea; and more
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Cyclone Fengal, which crossed the coast near Puducherry on Saturday (November 30, 2024) night, triggered heavy rainfall and strong winds over coastal districts in north Tamil Nadu, flooding low-lying areas and disrupting flights and EMU train services in Chennai. Three people died in rain-related incidents in Chennai.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday (November 30, 2024) informed a Delhi court that the sanction obtained in a CBI case is comprehensive enough to cover offences not only under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, but also other potential offences under other laws arising from related facts.
Hindu priest Shyam Das Prabhu arrested in Bangladesh: ISKCON Kolkata
International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Kolkata on Saturday (November 30, 2024) said that a Hindu priest Shyam Das Prabhu had been arrested in Bangladesh. ISCKON Kolkata spokesperson Radharamn Das in a post on X said tha the priest was “arrested by the Chattogram police”.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Mumbai on December 5 for the swearing-in ceremony of the Mahayuti government. The ceremony will be held at Azad Maidan in south Mumbai at 5 p.m., Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State president Chandrashekhar Bawankule announced on Saturday (November 30, 3034).
A court in Punjab’s Malerkotla district on Saturday sentenced AAP legislator from Delhi’s Mehrauli Naresh Yadav to two years in prison in a 2016 case of desecration of the Koran. The development saw Opposition parties in Punjab targeting the ruling AAP and alleging that the verdict “exposed the real face” of the party.
A man threw a liquid on former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal during his padayatra in the Capital’s Greater Kailash Assembly constituency on Saturday. A war of words ensued between the ruling AAP and the BJP following the incident, with Delhi Urban Development Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj alleging that the attacker was a worker of the Opposition party who threw spirit on Mr. Kejriwal to “set him afire”.
Madras High Court limits Marina beach shops to 300, ensuring a cleaner environment and fair allotment supervised by a retired judge.
Government medical college doctors in Kerala to strike indefinitely, halting teaching and non-emergency services over unmet demands.
TiECon Mangaluru 2026, the startup convention of Mangaluru, will take place at the TMA Pai International Convention Centre on January 16. It is set to attract around 500 delegates from India and abroad, according to Rohith Bhat, president of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) Mangaluru.
Hyderabad police seize 6,226 bobbins of banned Chinese manja ahead of Sankranti; 143 people arrested
Hyderabad police seize 6,226 bobbins of banned Chinese manja, arresting 143 people ahead of Sankranti to ensure safety.
Distribution of Pongal gift hampers begin in Virudhunagar district
Delhi court issues release orders for Shahdab Ahmed, fifth accused granted bail in Northeast Delhi riots case, fulfilling Supreme Court conditions.
CBI summons police personnel for inquiry into the Karur stampede that killed 41 during a rally by TVK chief Vijay.
Bombay HC seeks JNPA's response on Finance Ministry objection delaying Sheva Koliwada rehabilitation for displaced fish workers.
Telangana’s CM announces statewide agitations against MGNREGS changes, inviting Congress leaders for a major rally in Mulugu.
TNSTC to run special Pongal buses from January 9-14 and January 16-19, connecting Chennai to 14 destinations.
TNSTC to run special Pongal buses from January 9-14 and January 16-19, connecting Chennai to 14 destinations.
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Congress leaders criticize the CBFC's delay in certifying Vijay's Jana Nayagan, calling it an attack on creative freedom.