Morning Digest: India, China Special Representatives to hold talks in Beijing; Bill on simultaneous polls likely to be introduced in Lok Sabha today, 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 17, 2024
The Special Representatives of India and China on border issues will meet in Bejing on Wednesday to discuss the restoration of bilateral ties following the October 21 agreement to disengage troops in eastern Ladakh.
The Union government is all set to introduce the Constitution Amendment bill in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday (December 17, 2024), seeking to put in place a mechanism to implement simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies.
The Supreme Court on Monday (December 16, 2024), in an interim order, directed that Carnatic vocalist T.M. Krishna “should not be recognised” as a recipient of the The Hindu Sangita Kalanidhi M.S. Subbulakshmi Award.
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Monday assured that he would not allow his country’s territory to be used against India.
Describing as rumours the media reports that he was denied entry to the arthamandapam of the Andal temple on Sunday (December 15, 2024), music composer Ilaiyaraaja on Monday (December 16, 2024) said he would never give up his self-respect.
Raising the issue of atrocities on Hindus and Christians in Bangladesh, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday urged the Government of India to take it up with India’s neighbour.
A local court in Jaunpur district of Uttar Pradesh on Monday (December 16, 2024) refused to order a survey of 14th Century Atala Mosque in view of the Supreme Court’s interim order that barred the registration of fresh suits against the Places of Worship Act and stopped the lower courts to pass any interim or final order pertaining to surveys of any place of worship.
Ghaziabad topped India's pollution list in November, with Delhi ranking fourth, according to a new air quality report.
ED, GST officers conduct check at a cardamom merchant’s godown in Bodi with CISF guards on duty
Shooting begins for the biopic on Gummadi Narasaiah, highlighting the life of the former Yellandu MLA in Telangana.
Honey Rose hopes that she will be able to prove herself as an actor with 'Rachel'
Karnataka police chief issues strict guidelines to combat misconduct and restore integrity within the police force amid rising incidents.
NEERI proposes a management plan to combat untreated sewage discharge in Edappally and Thevara-Perandoor canals, enhancing water quality.
Muslims remember Babri Masjid demolition day
Cyclone damage in Thanjavur's Cauvery delta threatens sugarcane yields, raising concerns for farmers ahead of Pongal celebrations.
Police Commissioner praises home guards for their vital role in maintaining law and order during the 63rd Raising Day celebrations.
Governor to inaugurate Telangana Global Rising Summit 2025, focusing on investments and economic growth with key global speakers.
Advocates urge Karnataka Chief Justice to establish a High Court Bench in Mangaluru to improve access for coastal litigants.
Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru emphasizes the need for accessible justice at the grassroots level during a legal awareness camp.
Minister requests additional allocation of parboiled rice from FCI