Morning Digest | SC to take up plea on PM Modi’s security breach today; major metros see surge in COVID-19 cases, and more
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The number of COVID-19 cases continued to rise on Sunday, with 1,62,926 new infections, taking the total number of active patients in India to over 6.3 lakh. The steep rise in the past week was primarily due to the case surge in urban centres such as Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Chennai.
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BJP and Shiv Sena prepare for Mumbai civic polls, contesting 137 and 90 seats respectively, nominations due December 30.
After announcing a naval blockade and seizing two oil tankers, the Donald Trump administration has now ordered U.S. military forces to focus on enforcing a ‘quarantine’ of Venezuelan oil for at least the next two months, amping up economic pressure on Caracas. This could worsen the already weak Venezuelan economy. But how did a petrostate with the most proven resources end up with a strained economy in the first place?
Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen's Mukalla in response to UAE-backed separatist weapon shipments, escalating regional tensions and military conflict.
Delhi Congress holds ‘Lok Sansad’ to gather public input on combating pollution and improving air quality in the city.
Bihar Minister Ashok Choudhary's appointment as Assistant Professor is on hold due to discrepancies in his educational documents.
Australia's PM pledges stricter gun laws and hate speech crackdown following Bondi Beach mass shooting by father-son duo acting alone.
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Bombay High Court mandates expedited trials for NDPS cases against a Yemeni national to alleviate government resource burdens.
Palaniswami blames the DMK for closing 210 schools, contrasting it with AIADMK's educational achievements during its tenure.
Vishwamanava Day honors Kuvempu's ideals as a guiding light for society, promoting peace and universal humanity through literature.
Pentagon announces $8.6 billion Boeing contract for 25 F-15 jets to support Israel's military capabilities.
Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation’s standing committee approves Budget proposals to the tune of ₹11,460 crore for the financial year 2026-27, only marginally higher than the estimates for the current fiscal at ₹11,010 crore.