Top news of the day: ‘Non-European’ chartered flight for 303 Indians returning from France, claims lawyer; Rajnath Singh assures action against perpetrators of attacks on merchant vessels, and more
The Hindu
Top news updates from The Hindu on December 26, 2023
‘Non-European’ client chartered flight for 303 Indians, claims Paris-based lawyer
A “non-European” entity had facilitated the journey of 303 Indian citizens who were grounded in Vatry airport near Paris for five days after the French authorities got an “anonymous signal”, said the lawyer of the Romanian Legend Airlines whose chartered flight was flying the passengers from Dubai to Nicaragua. Speaking to The Hindu telephonically Liliana Bakayoko, advocate for the airlines, said that the French authorities converted the airport into a tribunal and the passengers were summoned before a judge before they were allowed to return to India.
Perpetrators of drone attacks on merchant vessels will soon be brought to justice, says Rajnath Singh
India’s growing power has filled some forces with jealousy and hatred and perpetrators of attacks on merchant vessels ‘Chem Pluto’ and ‘Sai Baba’ will soon be brought to justice, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on December 26. He was speaking at the commissioning of P-15B class stealth guided missile destroyer Imphal, the first warship to have been named after a city from the North East, at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai. “The recent drone attacks... have been taken very seriously by the Indian Government... Whoever masterminded the attack, we will find them from the bottom of the sea and strict action will be taken against them,” Mr. Singh said.
Delhi court extends by two days ED custody of three Vivo-India executives
A Delhi court on December 26 extended by two days the ED custody of three Vivo-India executives in connection with a money laundering probe against the Chinese smartphone-maker and others. Additional Sessions Judge Aparna Swami extended the custody of Interim CEO of Vivo-India Hong Xuquan alias Terry, chief financial officer Harinder Dahiya and consultant Hemant Munjal on an application moved by the ED.
Shah, Nadda arrive in Kolkata to discuss strategy for 2024 Lok Sabha polls
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan emphasizes NEP's role in freeing India’s youth from the Macaulay mentality through educational reforms.
Kerala MLA Antony Raju sentenced to three years in jail for evidence tampering, facing disqualification as an MLA.
Karnataka sees no vacant BDS seats for two consecutive years amid rising demand, contrasting previous years' trends.
West Bengal's electoral discrepancies drop to 95 lakh, down from 1.67 crore, amid ongoing Special Intensive Revision efforts.
Sindhudurg Airport in Maharashtra receives DGCA approval for 24/7 operations, enhancing reliability and boosting regional tourism and connectivity.
The Karnataka police have prima facie concluded that the bullet that killed Congress worker Rajashekhar, 28, in the clashes in Ballari City on January 1, was fired from a firearm of one of the gunmen of Ballari City Congress MLA Nara Bharath Reddy, said police sources.
CIEL HR Services raises ₹30 crore in pre-IPO funding from notable investors, including Zoho and Pegasus, to support growth.
The 179th Annual Thyagaraja Aradhana festival in Thiruvaiyaru celebrates devotion with music and performances from January 3 to 7.
A team of agricultural scientists and students from Iowa State University, U.S., visited the expansive farmlands of Kollengode earlier this week. The 14-member delegation, led by Ajay Nair, professor of agriculture, and Catherine Suboda, associate professor, studied various farming practices being followed in and around the region.
Road accidents in Visakhapatnam decreased in 2025, but fatalities remain high, largely due to two-wheeler incidents and unsafe practices.
Arabic edition of Assamese folktales launched
TNPCB rejects Coimbatore Corporation's STP construction application near Chinnavedampatti tank due to non-compliance with environmental norms.
Vizag's air quality deteriorates dangerously, with PM2.5 levels exceeding 300, prompting urgent health warnings and inspections.