The India Meteorological Department forecasts cold wave conditions across North India, with significant temperature drops and severe cold day conditions affecting multiple regions until early January. Delhi records its wettest December in over a century, marking a significant improvement in air quality due to the heavy rainfall.
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Rahul Gandhi wrote to Delhi's chief minister and Union health minister urging immediate action to aid patients suffering in poor conditions outside AIIMS. He highlighted the lack of essential facilities and the financial burden on patients while advocating for better public healthcare infrastructure.
Kerala government has reduced minority scholarships by 50% due to financial constraints. This cut affects various vital scholarships, including the Prof Joseph Mundassery and APJ Abdul Kalam scholarships. The decision will severely impact educational opportunities for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, particularly those from below-poverty-line families.
Despite the stampede the previous day, over 2 crore devotees continued to participate in the Maha Kumbh, bathing at Sangam on Thursday. The administration maintained shuttle services to ease the movement, ensuring minimal inconvenience. Devotees expressed unwavering faith, attributing their journey to the divine call of mother Ganga.
Rahul Gandhi acknowledged the bravery of porters at New Delhi Railway Station during last month's stampede and promised to fight for their rights. He highlighted their financial struggles and emphasized their role in assisting passengers, vowing to present their demands to the government.
Donald Trump’s advisors reveal his foreign policy agenda includes early visits to China and India. Trump’s proactive diplomacy efforts involve direct discussions with China’s President Xi Jinping and preliminary talks with India’s External Affairs Minister. The focus is on improving trade relations with China and India, shifting away from traditional European alliances.
London's historic Michelin-starred Indian restaurant, Veeraswamy, faces potential closure after nearly a century. The Crown Estate, owner of the building, plans to reclaim the space to expand office reception areas, refusing to renew the restaurant's lease. Owner Ranjit Mathrani is contesting the decision in court, fearing job losses and business disruption if forced to relocate without a suitable alternative.
On the other hand, Social media platforms have been flooded with posts expressing disapproval of the Academy’s decision. Director Hansal Mehta, posting a screenshot of the final nominees wrote, " Film Federation of India does it again! Their strike rate and selection of films year after year is impeccable."
Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in green on Monday. While BSE Sensex was near 76,800, Nifty50 was above 23,200.
India's vice-captain Shubman Gill defended the team following their Border-Gavaskar Trophy series loss to Australia. Gill emphasised that one series or one bad day doesn't define the team's capabilities. With the return of key players, India is set to play against England in the ODI series before participating in the ICC Champions Trophy.