Morning Digest | Situation on LAC stable but unpredictable, says Army chief; India seeks COP27 deal to ‘phase down’ all fossil fuels, and more
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Situation on LAC stable but unpredictable: Army chief
The situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China in eastern Ladakh is “stable but unpredictable”, Army chief General Manoj Pande said on Saturday. He said five of the seven friction points had been resolved and the focus was now on the remaining two. He said there was no major reduction in the strength of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) troops along the LAC.
Himachal Pradesh Assembly polls | 73.6% polling as voters brave cold, trudge through snow
Polling concluded peacefully for the Assembly election in Himachal Pradesh on Saturday, with the hill State recording a voter turnout of nearly 73.64%, as per provisional data at 11.30 p.m. The State had recorded polling of 75.57% in the 2017 election. From capital Shimla to the icy heights of Spiti, people across the State voted braving cold and in the higher reaches of mountains trudging through snow to elect a new State Government.
2 non-local workers shot at, injured in Anantnag: J&K Police
Two non-local workers were shot at and injured in south Kashmir’s Anantnag on Saturday evening. The J&K police said terrorists fired upon and injured two outside labourers in Rakh-Momin area of Anantnag.
Paris Agreement requires phase down of all fossil fuels: India at COP27
Families of Red Fort blast victims await government compensation, facing financial struggles and lack of communication from officials.
Uttar Pradesh deletes 2.89 crore names from draft voter list; voters can contest deletions starting January 1, 2026.
The Union and State governments provided support in several ways to the needy people, but private institutions should also extend help, especially to those requiring medical assistance, said C.P. Rajkumar, Managing Director, Nalam Multispeciality Hospital, here on Saturday. Speaking at a function to honour Inspector General of Police V. Balakrishnan and neurologist S. Meenakshisundaram with C. Palaniappan Memorial Award for their contribution to society and Nalam Kappom medical adoption of Type-1 diabetic children, he said the governments implemented numerous welfare programmes, but the timely help by a private hospital or a doctor in the neighbourhood to the people in need would go a long way in safeguarding their lives.
Mannargudi residents demand urgent road repairs due to prolonged sewage work causing dangerous potholes and safety risks.
Vizianagaram's real estate booms in 2025, driven by infrastructure growth and affordable housing near Visakhapatnam.
Depleted workforce hinders GRH’s ability to maintain standards of premier tertiary institution
DMK firmly rejects Congress's demand for power-sharing in Tamil Nadu ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
Indian officials refute Bangladeshi claims of Hadi’s killers fleeing to Meghalaya, asserting the suspects have not crossed the border.
DGCA warns airline operators to enhance preparedness and compliance with safety regulations to ensure aviation safety and passenger convenience.
Fort Kochi will celebrate New Year's with Pappanji effigies set ablaze at two venues for enhanced crowd management.
Congress announces application details for GBA elections, with reduced fees for women and deadlines set for January 15.
Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat urges Sonia Gandhi to return Nehru's letters to the Prime Ministers' Museum for national heritage.
Gautam Adani praises Sharad Pawar as a mentor, inaugurating an AI center and signing an MoU for development initiatives.