‘Did you have to bribe anyone?’ Modi asks Ujjwala beneficiary

PM Narendra Modi visits a Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana house in Kandharpur locality of Ayodhya. Meera Manjhi and her family become celebrities after Modi's visit. Meera received her gas stove and cylinder as part of the Ujjwala scheme. Modi interacts with the family, compliments their tea, and discusses their benefits from the Ujjwala scheme and PMAY (Urban). He hints at an increase in demand for flowers once the Ram temple opens.

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10 international airlines under DGGI scanner over tax evasion

The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) has questioned executives from at least 10 leading foreign airlines in an ongoing investigation related to alleged tax evasion. Finance managers of British Airways, Etihad, Thai Airways, and Qatar Airways have recorded their statements. Lufthansa, Emirates, Oman Airlines, and Singapore Airlines have not yet appeared for questioning. DGGI has asked the airlines to produce documents related to their India-related expenditure and pay tax for services rendered under the new GST regime.

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'India will also be known as spiritual power,' says Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia in Ayodhya

After the inauguration of various projects by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Saturday that today is a historic day as PM Modi's resolutions for Ayodhya are coming true and Ayodhya is becoming prominent on the world map. "Today is a historic day; today PM Modi's resolutions for Ayodhya are coming true, and Ayodhya is becoming prominent on the world map. Today, India will also be known as a spiritual power. 22 January will be an important day for India.

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Dense fog, cold conditions in North West India likely in next 2 days

Dense fog and cold day conditions will continue in northwest India, including Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Chandigarh. New Year's Day in parts of UP, MP, and Chhattisgarh may have light rainfall. Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Lakshadweep may see rain on Monday. Himachal and Uttarakhand will experience light isolated rainfall/snowfall on Saturday. Airports, highways, and railway routes may be affected. Bihar, Odisha, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura may also face very dense fog conditions.

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Hideout busted in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch, arms, ammunations recovered

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Govt issues guideline on highway construction with ‘inert soil’ generated from legacy municipal waste

The road transport ministry has issued guidelines for the use of "inert soil" from legacy municipal waste in the construction of National Highways. This enables cities and towns to dispose of legacy wastes and free up urban land. The guidelines specify that future highway construction projects must use inert soil in the embankments, whenever it is available. Inert soil is clean and not contaminated with harmful substances. Successful pilot projects have already been carried out in Delhi-NCR and Ahmedabad-Dholera Expressway, demonstrating the effectiveness of using inert material in construction.

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J-K admin amends panchayati raj act to incorporate OBC reservation

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Cops get HC notice for ‘turning blind eye to order’

The Punjab and Haryana HC has issued show-cause notices to senior Haryana police officers for a conscious departure from their undertaking before the court, asking why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against them. The officers, including ADGP Shrikant Jadhav, were directed to appear in person during the next hearing. The court observed a deliberate attempt by the officials to breach the undertaking. The case involves a plea by Sunil Kumar Hooda, who sought revival of his petition after the police took actions contrary to their undertaking.

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Former ‘Begging elephant’ Holly celebrates 5 years of freedom in Mathura

Rescued from begging on Uttar Pradesh streets, female elephant Holly spent five years receiving care at the Elephant Hospital Campus in Mathura. Wildlife SOS brought Holly to the campus in 2018, where she began a new life. Holly, a geriatric elephant, suffered from blindness and severe arthritis. Through topical medication, laser therapy, and hydrotherapy, Holly gained strength in her legs. The bond with another elephant, Kalpana, supported Holly's psychological healing. With medical treatment, companionship, and proper nutrition, Holly's life has significantly improved.

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BJP govt in Chhattisgarh to provide free rice to poor families for next 5 years from Jan 2024

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Tourists swamp Manali, traffic jams bring hill station to a halt

Massive traffic jams continue in Manali as thousands of tourists flock to the town for Christmas and New Year celebrations. Record-breaking traffic movement is observed at the Atal Tunnel, with 28,210 vehicles passing through in the last 24 hours. Traffic congestion is reported in Solang and Dhundi, as well as in Sissu in Lahaul and Spiti. Lack of proper traffic management leads to jams in Tirthan and Parvati valleys. Tourists are advised to avoid driving in the early morning and evening hours due to black ice and restricted traffic movement up to Darcha in Lahaul and Spiti.

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Inauguration of Ram Temple befitting reply to those who mocked BJP: Fadnavis

Maharashtra Deputy CM Fadnavis stated that the inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22 is a fitting reply to the opposition parties who taunted the BJP about the temple's construction. He also highlighted how PM Modi fulfilled the dreams of former PM Vajpayee by constructing the temple and revoking Article 370. Fadnavis mocked the opposition parties for questioning if the temple belongs to the BJP. He invited them to Ayodhya to witness the temple themselves. Fadnavis made these remarks at the 'Atal Sanskriti Gaurav Awards' event.

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Madhya Pradesh cabinet expansion on December 25: CM Mohan Yadav

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Prashant Kishor's meeting with TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu stokes buzz ahead of Andhra Pradesh elections

Political strategist Prashant Kishor met TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu in Vijayawada on Saturday, sparking buzz that he may advise the party for the coming assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh.Kishor, who visited the former Andhra Pradesh chief minister's residence late afternoon, played down the speculation and called it a "courtesy meeting"."I met Chandrababu Naidu. This was a courtesy meeting, long overdue. Told him that I would come and meet him," said Kishor, while speaking to reporters.

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Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren holds previous govts responsible for state's ‘backwardness'

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India has got consular access 3 times to Pannun plot accused in Czech custody

​ While the government refrained from making any comment on the merits of the US indictment of Indian national Nikhil Gupta for the foiled plot to assassinate India-designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, it confirmed on Thursday that India thrice had consular access to the accused who remains in Czech custody and whose family approached India’s Supreme Court last week seeking an intervention by the central government. ​Gupta was detained by Czech authorities in Prague on June 30 at the instance of US.

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4 soldiers killed, 3 wounded in Poonch ambush

Four soldiers killed and three wounded in a terrorist ambush on military vehicles in J&K's Poonch district. The attack occurred during a joint operation against terrorists in the Dhera Ki Gali area. The terrorists attacked a truck and a Maruti Gypsy, resulting in casualties. The banned People's Anti-Fascist Front claimed responsibility for the ambush, similar to a previous attack in April. The region remains vulnerable to attacks, and strict measures have been taken to apprehend the terrorists.

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What happened in 2023: A month-wise look at all that made headlines this year

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Odisha BJP neta picked up for 'questioning Naveen aide'

Odisha police detained BJP worker Sangram Patra for questioning the access granted to social media influencer Kamiya Jani at the Jagannath temple in Puri. Patra's video expressed dismay over Jani's eligibility and drew parallels with historical instances. The police action triggered a political row, with BJP's Odisha vice president criticizing the government for suppressing dissent. Cops countered that the detention was related to a pending case filed by Patra on the Mission Shakti scooter scheme.

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Amit Shah: Doctors will get legal shield in cases of medical negligence

Union home minister Amit Shah announced that the criminal law bill has been amended to provide relief to medical professionals in cases of death caused by alleged medical negligence. Currently, such cases are treated as criminal negligence, but the proposed amendment aims to free doctors from this liability. The Indian Medical Association had requested for this exemption, and the move has been welcomed by the medical community. Decriminalizing medical negligence would allow doctors to make bold treatment decisions and save lives without fear of prosecution.

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West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee blames recording by Rahul Gandhi for Dhankhar row

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee downplayed the mimicry incident involving Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, stating that it was not meant to be disrespectful. She mentioned that if Rahul Gandhi hadn't recorded it, no one would have known about it. Trinamool Lok Sabha MP Kalyan Banerjee, who mimicked Dhankhar, stated that he had no intention to hurt or disrespect him, but did not offer an apology. The incident led to Kalyan Banerjee being dropped from the list of leaders accompanying Mamata Banerjee to meet PM Modi.

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Low-intensity blast rocks Armed Police camp in Jammu & Kashmir’s Poonch

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49 more Lok Sabha MPs suspended, 141 opposition members out of Parliament

49 more Lok Sabha MPs were suspended for disrupting proceedings, reducing the opposition's strength in the lower House by two-thirds. So far, 141 opposition MPs have been suspended. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said a 'complete purge' was being executed to ensure the passage of 'draconian bills' without debate. The MPs suspended on Tuesday included Farooq Abdullah, Shashi Tharoor, Manish Tewari, Karti Chidambaram, Dimple Yadav, Supriya Sule, S Jagathrakshakan, DNV Senthil Kumar, Giridhari Yadav, Danish Ali, and Sushil Kumar Rinku.

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Properties of Al-Barq ex-chief, 4 other top terrorists attached in Jammu & Kashmir

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Bihar BJP meets in Delhi to discuss 2024 election strategy

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a meeting of the party's Bihar unit in Delhi to discuss the strategy for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The meeting was attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Party National President JP Nadda, and other Bihar BJP MPs. The discussions focused on ensuring the victory of the BJP in Bihar and strengthening the party's hold in the state. Additionally, seat-sharing discussions among opposition parties are scheduled for a meeting tomorrow in Delhi.

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PAC report: Erroneous tax exemption to South Asian University cost loss of over Rs 90 lakh to exchequer

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has reported that the erroneous tax exemption granted to the South Asian University (SAU) registrar has resulted in a loss of over Rs 90 lakh to the exchequer. The PAC noted that a gazette notification by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) wrongly extended privileges to the registrar, causing the loss. The report recommended the creation of a 'Procedural Standards Cell' to prevent such errors in the future.

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6 states/ UTs have not signed MoU with Centre on PM Shri school yet

Six states/ UTs (Bihar, National Capital Territory of Delhi, Kerala, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal) have not signed the MoU for the Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme, while Punjab has proposed to withdraw from the MoU. So far, 29 States/ UTs along with KVS/ NVS have signed the MoU. The PM SHRI scheme aims to showcase the implementation of the National Education Policy 2020 and establish exemplar schools. The scheme plans to set up more than 14,500 PM SHRI Schools by strengthening existing schools managed by the central government, state/UT government, and local bodies.

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PM Modi extends wishes to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for speedy recovery from covid-19

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Eye on Lok Sabha polls, CWC to meet 2 days after opposition bloc huddle

Moving with alacrity in the wake of its defeat in the Hindi heartland states, Congress has called a meeting of the party's apex body CWC on December 21, in deliberations designed to send out a message of optimism and a call to the cadres to prepare for the Lok Sabha elections. The CWC will be attended by the party chief ministers also, sources said. The meeting will come two days after the deliberations of the INDIA bloc in the capital on Tuesday.

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Tata Harrier to be first car to get rating under India’s safety rating regime

Tata Harrier will be the first car to receive a safety rating under India's own star rating regime called Bharat NCAP. Other Indian car manufacturers such as Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, and Mahindra have also offered some variants of their upcoming models for rating under Bharat NCAP. Additionally, a major player plans to offer one of its EV models in January and a total of six by 2024 for the rating. The Pune-based Central Institute of Road Transport has been designated as the nodal entity for Bharat NCAP, and the star ratings will be published on the NCAP secretariat's website.

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Congress to launch crowdfunding drive for 2024 polls war chest

Cash-strapped Congress to launch 'Donate for Desh' crowdfunding campaign ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Party aims to generate resources by appealing to adult Indians to donate minimum of Rs 138 or multiples of the amount. Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's 'Tilak Swaraj Fund' launched in 1920-21. Campaign will be launched by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. State offices directed to raise awareness about the campaign. Rally planned in Nagpur on December 28 to mark party's 138th anniversary with at least 10 lakh attendees.

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Co-villagers give clean chit to Lalit Jha, parents to move court

Co-villagers are shocked and shattered over the revelation that their young neighbour Lalit Jha is the alleged mastermind behind Wednesday Parliament Security Breach even as the Darbhanga police which began investigation into his family background found nothing “objectionable” against him nor any criminal history in the past. Lalit originally hails from Rampur-Uday, a nondescript village tucked away under Bahera police station in northern Bihar’s Darbhanga district.

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Assaulted by babu's son, run over by SUV, claims woman

A 26-year-old beautician alleges that the son of a senior bureaucrat and his friends assaulted her and ran over her leg with an SUV near Thane's Ghodbunder road. The victim, Priya Singh, is recovering in a hospital for stomach, back, and arm injuries and a broken leg. Singh went to meet her alleged boyfriend, Ashwajit Gaikwad, at the Courtyard Hotel, but they argued on the service road. Gaikwad assaulted Singh, bit her hand, and Shelke drove over her leg. Singh posted about the incident on Instagram and accused the police of being lax in their investigation.

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1,000 trains to run from different parts of country to Ayodhya in first 100 days of Ram temple inauguration

Indian Railways plans to run 1,000 trains to Ayodhya for the inauguration of Ram Mandir. Trains will start operating from January 19, ahead of the inauguration ceremony. The temple will be open to the public from January 23 after the consecration of Lord Sri Ram's idol. Ayodhya will be connected to various cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Pune, Kolkata, Nagpur, Lucknow, and Jammu. The Ayodhya station has been revamped to handle the high footfall. IRCTC will provide round-the-clock catering services during the pilgrimage. A new attraction is the electric catamaran ride on Saryu river.

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14 MPs suspended amid Parliament security breach row

14 opposition party MPs were suspended from Parliament for disrupting proceedings after the Lok Sabha security breach incident. The government asked the Opposition not to politicise the issue and the opposition demanded a statement from home minister Amit Shah, and if he fails to make a statement, his resignation. Trinamool Congress floor leader Derek O'Brien was suspended from Rajya Sabha. Parliamentary affairs minister Pralhad Joshi moved two resolutions for suspending MPs in Lok Sabha, and several opposition MPs claimed that one of the suspended MPs was not present.

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FM meets delegation of MSMEs impacted by Cyclone Michaung, assures help

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday met a delegation of the industry body Ambattur Industrial Estate Manufacturing Association (AIEMA) over the losses suffered by their members due to Cyclone Michaung recently. The recent cyclone impacted the coastal part of Southern India, including Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. During the meeting, officials of the Department of Financial Services were also present. "The Union Finance Minister assured the delegation that the Central Government would take all necessary steps to ensure speedy disbursal of eligible insurance claims," it said.

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Common people not law enforcers, can't grill others on suspicion: Manipur CM

Manipur CM urges common people not to take on the role of law enforcers and excessively question those they find suspicious. He advises against seeing enemies everywhere and emphasizes that harassment and assault should be avoided. CM announces a scheme to provide monthly financial support to women who are 40 years old and above, have no source of income, and are not covered by another scheme. The scheme aims to empower women and benefit approximately 4 lakh women in Manipur.

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No Biden at Republic Day, Quad summit postponed

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J&K embraces SC verdict, netas claim storm brewing under calm

Srinagar responds peacefully to the Supreme Court upholding the nullification of Articles 370 and 35A. Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti express disappointment and vow to continue the struggle for the restoration of Kashmir's special status. Lieutenant governor denies house arrest or political arrests in J&K. People in J&K accept the changes since 2019. Sajad Lone and Ghulam Nabi Azad criticize the court's verdict. Mirwaiz Umar Farooq feels deeply betrayed.

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If you ask me how many zeros in Rs 350 crore, will have to count: Congress leader Chidambaram on cash haul

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India-US partnership launched to boost electric bus deployment

India and the US launched a partnership for non-recourse lending to deploy 38,000 electric buses in India. The payment security mechanism (PSM) aims to unlock up to $10 billion in lending and guarantee delayed payments from fiscally constrained state bus companies. India will contribute $240 million, while $150 million will come from the US government. This initiative is crucial for decarbonizing the transport sector and achieving India's goal of net-zero emissions by 2070. The PSM was discussed during Prime Minister Modi's visit to the USA.

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Eastern Zonal Council meet: CM Nitish Kumar asks Centre to grant special status to Bihar

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar urged the Centre to grant special category status to Bihar and conduct a caste-based census. He highlighted that the Bihar Legislature had unanimously passed a proposal for a caste-based census, but the Central Government did not consider it. The CM reiterated the demand for Special State status, stating that Bihar fulfills all the necessary conditions. Additionally, he requested the Centre to place amendment bills raising the quota for deprived castes in the 9th Schedule of the Constitution to make them immune to legal scrutiny.

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Jaishankar speaks to Palestinian PM, reiterates India's long-standing position on Palestine

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh expressing concern on the situation in Gaza and the West Bank. Jaishankar reiterated India's long-standing position on Palestine. The two leaders agreed to remain in touch. India's Ministry of External Affairs, represented by Arindam Bagchi, stated that India's position on Palestine remains consistent and advocates for direct negotiations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also spoke to President Mahmoud Abbas, expressing condolences and reaffirming India's commitment to provide humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people.

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Chhattisgarh BJP MLAs to meet on Sunday, suspense over CM could end

​ A key meeting of the BJP's newly-elected 54 MLAs in Chhattisgarh to pick the legislative party leader will be held here on Sunday which is likely to end the suspense over who will be the next chief minister. "The BJP's legislative party meeting will take place on Sunday. The party's three observers - Union ministers Arjun Munda and Sarbananda Sonowal, and party general secretary Dushyant Kumar Gautam - will be present," the party's state unit president Arun Sao told reporters on Saturday.

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Missile testing paused in Odisha to save sea turtles

India's Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) will pause missile testing at Wheeler Island off Odisha coast during the mass nesting season of Olive Ridley sea turtles from January to March next year to ensure the endangered species wins the race for survival. The decision to stop missile-testing at Wheeler Island during the Olive Ridley nesting season and other measures to save the vulnerable sea turtles were announced by Odisha chief secretary P K Jena.

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‘Return every paisa’, PM slams Cong as I-T raids net 300cr

PM Modi criticizes Congress over corruption and vows to recover the looted money. The seizure of around Rs 300 crore from liquor companies linked to Congress MP Dhiraj Sahu exposes their hypocrisy. PM Modi challenges them to return every penny they have looted from the people. The massive haul is likely to increase in value. The I-T department seizes cash and incriminating documents in Odisha. PM Modi's tweet follows BJP's success in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, where corruption was a major issue. He promises to continue the probity push despite attacks from opposition parties.

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Pistol, ammunition recovered during search operation in J&K’s Rajouri

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Three terror suspects arrested in J&K’s Reasi

Three terror suspects were arrested in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district and unaccounted cash was seized from them, officials said Friday, adding that the money was likely meant to fund acts of terror in the Union Territory. Acting on a tip-off, a joint team of the Army and police intercepted an SUV heading to Mahore in Reasi district and apprehended the trio. The arrests followed the apprehension of two overground workers in Budhal on December 6 and the subsequent seizure of a cache of arms and ammunition from a nearby forest.

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ABVP National Conference kicks off with grand welcome of 'Hindavi Swarajya Yatra'

The four-day 69th National Conference of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad commenced on Thursday. The 69th National Conference of ABVP started with the grand welcome of the 'Hindavi Swarajya Yatra', which concluded on December 7 after covering a distance of 2,000 km. The 'Hindavi Swarajya Yatra', which was held to commemorate the 350th anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's coronation, had kicked off on November 28.

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Chhattisgarh: 72 newly-elected MLAs are crorepatis; BJP tops list

72 out of 90 MLAs in the newly-elected Chhattisgarh legislative assembly are crorepati, four more than the previous Vidhan Sabha. The BJP has 43 crorepati MLAs, followed by Congress. BJP won 54 seats and Congress won 35. The average assets per winning candidate in this election is Rs 5.25 crore, compared to Rs 11.63 crore in 2018. BJP MLA Bhawan Bohra tops the crorepati club with assets worth Rs 33.86 crore.

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Man dies as drunk friends push him out of car with seatbelt on

Two drunken friends pushed Sandeep Naqwal, a father of two, out of a speeding vehicle on the Bhopal-Gwalior highway. Unaware that he was entangled in the seatbelt, they drove on, dragging him along for 25km and killing him. Passing motorists reported the horror to the police, who intercepted the vehicle at a toll gate. The victim's body was ripped to the bone and his skull smashed. The arrested suspects, Sandeep's cousin and a friend, claimed they didn't know he was being dragged to his death.

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