INDIA
Encounter breaks out in Shopian
The firefight broke out after security forces cordoned off Kanigam area and launched a search operation on the basis of a specific information about presence of terrorists there. As the security forces zeroed in on the spot where the terrorists were hiding, they came under a heavy volume of fire and retaliated.
Government ready to discuss all issues with farmers: PM Narendra Modi
Modi said this after transferring more than Rs 18,000 crore to over nine crore beneficiary farmer families as part of the seventh instalment of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme -- a direct transfer scheme for the farmers -- even as the farmers continued to hold fort against his government over the contentious farm laws.
Modi releases book on Atal, calls him visionary leader
Earlier in the day, Modi paid respects to Vajpayee through a tweet, saying "with his visionary leadership, Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji took the country to unprecedented heights of development". Modi said the efforts of the BJP leader to build a strong and prosperous India will always be remembered.
Dry run for Covid-19 vaccine administration in 4 states next week
According to the Health Ministry, each state will plan the dry run in two districts and preferably in different session type settings, for example, district hospital, urban site, private health facility, rural outreach etc. It would also enable linkages between planning, implementation and reporting mechanisms and identify challenges and guide the way forward prior to actual implementation, including improvements that may be required in the envisaged process.
'Now there are no middlemen': PM Modi defends farm laws, attacks Opposition for misleading farmers
This is the seventh instalment under the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme -a direct benefit transfer scheme for the farmers. He lashed out at the West Bengal government for not facilitating this programme and denying benefits to 70 lakh farmers of the state. He said the state governments of different political parties in other states have, however, facilitated this PM Kisan Scheme.
India, China agree next round of military talks should be held soon: Ministry of External Affairs
MEA spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said the diplomatic and military talks have helped both sides to enhance understanding of each other’s positions on the issue.
Chidambaram demands cash transfer for those grappling with economic hardship
The Congress and its leaders had also pressed for 'NYAY' to be implemented during the pandemic which guarantees minimum income and was a flagship promise of the Congress during the 2019 general elections. During the pandemic, interim Congress President Sonia Gandhi wrote a letter to the Prime Minister on the same issue.
'Looking forward to welcome PM Boris Jonson': MEA amid reports that trip may not be possible
"We had invited the prime minister of the UK as the Chief Guest at the Republic Day parade in 2021. When UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab was here, he had publicly confirmed his acceptance", said Anurag Srivastava Spokesperson External Affairs Ministry .
Goa churches ready for Christmas prayers as per Covid-19 norms
One of the most popular religious events in the coastal state, the Christmas-eve mass this time would be held as per the new rules to formally usher in the festive season, said Fr Walter D'Sa, the parish priest of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception church, one of the state's significant churches.
The year in which Congress lost 3 seasoned campaigners
It is a tough loss for the Congress since these leaders were stalwarts and had their own USPs besides being perceived as Gandhi family loyalists. Patel, for instance, who passed away due to Covid-related complications on November 25, acted as a bridge between the young and the old in the party, besides being a trusted confidant of Sonia Gandhi when it came to the affairs of the party.
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