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
Maharashtra SEC extends voters' list publication deadline to January 3 ahead of municipal elections on January 15.
A new irradiation center near Hyderabad airport will reduce transportation costs and damage for fruit farmers, boosting exports.
CBI challenges Delhi HC's suspension of Kuldeep Sengar's life sentence in the Unnao rape case at the Supreme Court.
Ramanathapuram farmers seek timely preservation of water bodies
BJP leaders claim town panchayat results reflect Congress government's failure amid ongoing leadership struggles and unmet promises.
Water level in Mullaperiyar dam on Thursday stood at 132.95 feet (the maximum permissible level is 142 ft.) with an inflow of 199 cusecs and a discharge of 1,000 cusecs.
Suvendu Adhikari urges Bangladesh to end attacks on Hindus, promising continued protests if violence persists against the community.
New Mayor V.K. Minimol prioritizes anti-corruption and a comprehensive mobility plan for Kochi's urban development and efficiency.
O. Sadasivan elected Mayor of Kozhikode, emphasizing collaborative city development and prioritizing waste management and agricultural projects.
The procedure of endoscopic removal of stone and blockage from the bile duct, followed by placement of Common Bile Duct (CBD) stent, widely practised in leading medical institutions and private hospitals, was performed for the first time at Government Thoothukudi Medical College and Hospital on a 10-year-old girl.
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu emphasizes political decorum and warns against crime and character assassination in politics.
Prashant Jagtap joins Congress, citing ideological differences with NCP and criticizing BJP ahead of Pune civic elections.
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq removes 'Hurriyat chairman' title amid pressure from authorities, sparking varied reactions across Kashmir's political landscape.