Morning Digest: Mahua Moitra’s remarks on judge’s death cause uproar in Lok Sabha; India takes on Australia in Gabba Test, and more
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The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 14, 2024
Lok Sabha witnesses disruption after Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra’s remarks on judge’s death
The Lok Sabha on Friday (December 13, 2024) witnessed two adjournments after Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju warned Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra for her remarks about the death of a judge, the circumstances of whose death were examined and settled by the Supreme Court. Participating in a debate on 75 years of the Indian Constitution, Ms. Moitra made a passing, but contentious remark, on a judge’s death while while targeting the BJP for alleged attempts to silence institutions and Opposition leaders critical of the government.
IND vs AUS 3rd Test: India opt to bowl
India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to field against Australia in the third Test on Saturday (December 14, 2024). India have made a couple of changes with Harshit Rana and R Ashwin making way for Akash Deep and Ravindra Jadeja respectively.
Rumours of paper leak erupts during BPSC exam, commission calls it ‘conspiracy’, vows action
Rumours of a leak of question paper of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) preliminary examination erupted at an examination centre on Friday, prompting the commission to warn of police action against those involved in the “conspiracy”. Around 300-400 aspirants boycotted BPSC’s 70th Integrated Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2024 held at Bapu examination centre at Kumhrar in Patna alleging the question paper was leaked on social media even before the examination started.
Farmers ‘Delhi Chalo’ protest: 101 farmers to march towards Delhi on Saturday
High alert in Murshidabad as suspended TMC MLA plans mosque ceremony, raising communal tensions and security concerns on a sensitive date.
At least five killed, seven injured as car rams into stationary vehicle near Tamil Nadu’s Keelakarai
A tragic road accident on ECR near Keelakarai leaves five dead and seven injured, involving a DMK functionary’s vehicle.
Karnataka's Saura Swasthya initiative solarises 3,600 health centres, ensuring uninterrupted power and significant savings for rural healthcare.
A resident files a contempt petition against the Ernakulam Collector for failing to comply with a court order on tower demolition.
Former Osmania University Vice Chancellor D.C. Reddy passed away at 86, remembered for significant academic reforms and achievements.
Explore 'Bold and Brave,' a tribute to Telangana's armed forces heroes, celebrating their courage, sacrifice, and inspiring future generations.
The Electric Tractor Mela in Karnataka highlights affordable, clean farming technology, showcasing electric tractors' significant cost and health benefits for farmers.
Twelve Pilibhit labourers stranded in Kyrgyzstan face harassment; district admin reports to U.P. Home Department for their safe return.
Maharashtra sets a world record by installing over 45,000 solar agricultural pumps in a month, enhancing irrigation and farmer income.
U.N. agency reports Chernobyl plant's protective shield damaged by drone strike, compromising its safety functions amid ongoing conflict.
Discover key takeaways from the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw, highlighting exciting matchups like England vs. Croatia in Group L.
The design team at The Indian Twist works on the spontaneous artworks by children and young adults from A Brush With Art (@abwa_chennai) and CanBridge Academy (thecanbridgeacademy), “kneading” them into its products, thereby transforming these artworks into a state of saleability. CanBridge Academy provides life skill training to young adults with autism. And ABWA promotes “expression of natural art in children with special needs”.
Australia imposes sanctions and travel bans on Taliban officials over human rights abuses against women and girls in Afghanistan.