Morning Digest: Devendra Fadnavis back as Maharashtra CM, ‘to work together’ with deputies Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar; Kuki-Zo forum reiterates demand for separate administration in Manipur; and more
The Hindu
The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 6, 2024
The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Legislature Party Leader Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as the 21st Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Thursday evening in a grand ceremony witnessed by thousands at the Azad Maidan here.
The Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF), an organisation of the Kuki-Zo people, reiterated its demand for a separate administration for its member tribes after the bodies of 12 youths were laid to rest in Manipur’s Churachandpur district on Thursday (December 5, 2024).
Even two hours before the swearing-in ceremony of the new Maharashtra Chief Minister on Thursday (December 5, 2024), there was suspense over whether outgoing CM Eknath Shinde would be seen at Azad Maidan in Mumbai during the grand event.
The Parliament on Thursday (December 5, 2024) passed the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak Bill, 2024, which is expected to provide some relief to aviation personnel in their licensing processes. The Rajya Sabha passed the Bill on Thursday. The Bill was introduced in Lok Sabha on July 31 and was passed by the Lower House on August 9.
In preparation for the meeting of the Special Representatives between India and China on boundary resolution, India and China on Thursday (December 5, 2024) held the 32nd meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC). This is the latest in a series of bilateral engagements since the recent bonhomie in the bilateral relationship following disengagement in the last two friction points — Depsang and Demchok.
India and Bhutan on Thursday (December 5, 2024) discussed bilateral projects in the fields of electricity and urban planning during the visit of King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk and Queen Jetsun Pema. His Majesty Wangchuk met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and both sides reiterated continued collaboration on multiple fronts, including the Gelephu Mindfulness City project and hydropower.
France’s Macron vows to stay in office till term end, will name new prime minister soon
Government accelerates consultations for early implementation of the Women’s Reservation Act to ensure women’s representation in 2029 elections.
CM A. Revanth Reddy distributes ₹1 crore insurance cheques to families of deceased Electricity department employees, enhancing financial security for workers.
The Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) registered 634 cases of drunk driving during a week-long special enforcement drive conducted across the city between March 16 and March 22.
GHMC intensifies action against property tax defaulters, seizing properties and offering a One Time Settlement scheme for payments.
CCB arrests three drug peddlers in Mangaluru, seizing ₹2.5 lakh worth of MDMA and other valuables.
TVK's 28 candidates in Puducherry include former BJP MLAs, a sitting Independent, and a retired police IG.
BRS submits notice on private member bill to Speaker
CPI-M accepts DMK's five-seat offer for Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, prioritizing INDIA bloc unity over seat demands.
Ricky Rai, son of former underworld operative Muthappa Rai, on Monday appeared before the Bengaluru Traffic Police for questioning in connection with a case involving a Lamborghini performing dangerous stunts at Anil Kumble Circle on March 21.
The Dispur election heats up as 'CongBJP' defections shape a high-stakes contest between veteran candidates from BJP and Congress.
Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium conducts readiness drill ahead of IPL 2026, ensuring upgrades and technical preparations are complete.
First-level randomisation of EVMs completed in Nagapattinam for upcoming elections, ensuring transparency and security.
A district-level committee in Krishnagiri has been formed to assess and verify seizure claims of goods and cash.