Ladakh: After LAB cancels meet with Centre, MHA says 'open for dialogues' any time

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) affirmed its openness for dialogue with Ladakh's Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), despite LAB halting talks due to prevailing unrest. MHA cited past successes, while LAB demanded normalcy before resuming discussions.

The negotiations began in March this year and the two leaders concluded the FTA in a record time of nine months, reflecting the shared ambition and political will to further deepen ties between the two countries.

India-Bangladesh Relations: Sheikh Hasina addressed the growing hostility towards India in Bangladesh and the safety of Indian diplomats. She alleged that recent tensions were deliberately engineered. She stated that New Delhi's worries about the security of its diplomatic staff were well-founded. 

Delhi comes alive this Christmas with vibrant decorations, festive markets, and joyful celebrations. Discover the top 10 places you can’t miss, along with dates, timings, entry fees, and all the details to plan your festive outing.
 

In a video that has sparked a debate online, a Zomato agent documents his experience with a customer, claiming he had to walk quite a distance to complete the delivery. When he mentioned this to the customer, he was allegedly told, “Next time, don’t take the order.”

In a key administrative move, the UP government formally notified the Banke Bihari Ji Temple Trust Bill as an Act, giving the shrine a legal governance framework.

A tragic collision on Rajasthan’s Bharatmala Expressway in Jodhpur led to a massive fire, killing a trailer driver who was burnt alive and injuring another person. The accident caused a long traffic jam, with villagers and firefighters struggling to control the blaze due to delayed emergency response.

The Gurugram Police have arrested a 22-year-old cab driver who allegedly misbehaved with a woman and dropped her mid-ride. 

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan assured strict action and justice for Ram Narayan Bakel, a Dalit migrant labourer from Chhattisgarh, who was beaten to death by a mob in Walayar, Palakkad. A special investigation team has been formed to probe the incident, which the CM termed unacceptable in a progressive society.

A six-year-old boy was reportedly seen playing with a Chinese-made assault rifle scope, which he allegedly found in a garbage dump near the NIA headquarters. Further details are awaited as authorities are investigating the matter. 
 

Sheikh Hasina has blamed the Yunus Government for the strained ties with India. Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina believes that the stressed relations between India and her country are completely of the making of the interim government headed by Mohammad Yunus. 

Gurugram Air Pollution: Gurugram witnessed a sharp deterioration in air quality, forcing authorities to issue a work-from-home advisory for private offices.

India's supersonic prowess is taking flight from Lucknow with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility. This 200-acre complex is set to become the epicentre for producing the formidable BrahMos cruise missile, catering to surging domestic and international demand, including significant export orders.

Train delays and cancellations due to adverse weather caused heavy congestion at Jammu railway station, leaving passengers stranded. Overcrowded platforms and waiting halls added to the inconvenience as travellers sought updates and alternatives.

Weather Alert: Delhi Airport issued a passenger advisory, in a post on X, at 8 am on Monday, that low visibility procedures are still in progress, although all flight operations are functioning normally. Meanwhile, the city continues to remain in the 'very poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Mid air scare: Air India flight returns to Delhi after 'one engine shutdown'

Special Judge (PC Act) Vishal Gogne of the Rouse Avenue Court had declined to take cognisance of the ED's complaint, holding that it was not maintainable in law.

Maharashtra Local Body Polls: The run-up to the polls was also marked by internal frictions within the Mahayuti, with alliance partners contesting against each other in several regions. Notably, the Maharashtra local body trends come nearly a year after the Mahayuti secured a thumping victory in the 2024 Assembly elections. 

At least 15 people died when an inter-province passenger bus veered off a toll road on Java, Indonesia, early Monday. The bus, en route from Jakarta to Yogyakarta with 34 passengers, struck a barrier and overturned. The cause of the crash and the condition of the injured are still being investigated.

Police in Jammu and Kashmir recovered a Chinese-made weapon-mountable telescope from a six-year-old boy in Sidhra, who reportedly found it in a garbage dump. A separate search operation was launched in Udhampur after terrorists allegedly stole food from a house before fleeing into a forest, days after a deadly encounter.

Police in Jammu and Kashmir recovered a Chinese-made weapon-mountable telescope from a six-year-old boy in Sidhra, who reportedly found it in a garbage dump. A separate search operation was launched in Udhampur after terrorists allegedly stole food from a house before fleeing into a forest, days after a deadly encounter.

Police intervened to prevent communal tension in Jabalpur after a prayer meeting was disrupted by a group alleging religious conversion. Organizers denied the allegations, stating they were assaulted and the venue vandalized. A similar incident occurred the previous day, with police investigating both events.

Assam Police and BSF deported 19 illegal immigrants to Bangladesh following their apprehension in Nagaon and Karbi Anglong. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma declared it a "full Doomsday moment" for infiltrators, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy. This operation is part of a larger campaign to safeguard Assam's demographic balance and security, sending a clear warning to those attempting illegal settlement.

Renowned sarod player Shiraz Ali Khan fled Bangladesh to Kolkata after his concert venue was vandalized.Hours before his performance, the cultural hub was attacked amid unrest. Khan, whose family has roots in Bangladesh, concealed his Indian identity to safely depart, while his tabla player remains stranded. He vows not to return until artists and cultural spaces are protected.

A basement wall collapse in Agra's Bah sub-division tragically claimed two lives and left five others critically injured. Villagers were gathered around a bonfire near the newly built wall when it gave way, burying them under debris. The injured were rushed to a community health center, with two succumbing to their injuries.

In Nanded's Loha municipal council polls, the BJP faced criticism for fielding six family members, including a presidential nominee and corporator candidates. All six nominees from the same family were defeated. The NCP secured the president's post and won 17 seats in the elections.

BJP secured the Kamptee municipal council president post for the first time in 40 years, with Ajay Agrawal winning by a narrow margin of 103 votes. The close contest saw allegations of malpractice from the runner-up, Congress' Shakur Nagani, who claimed a suspicious late shift in results.

BJP's Pramila Panchal secured the presidency of Mudkhed Municipal Council by a razor-thin margin of one vote against the AIMIM candidate.Despite a recount demand, the result stood, prompting Panchal to reflect on the profound significance of individual votes, echoing Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's philosophy.

Union minister G Kishan Reddy has written to Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, demanding clarification on the party's unfulfilled promises to farmers and others in Telangana. Reddy questioned Gandhi about the status of the "Abhayahastam" manifesto, released during the 2023 assembly polls, and highlighted the state government's focus on a new vision document instead of addressing earlier guarantees.

Congress staged nationwide protests at district headquarters against the alleged rollback of MGNREGA, accusing the Modi government of dismantling the scheme. Party leaders asserted that the "black law" seeking to repeal it will be defied, with future actions to be decided on December 27. Left parties have also called for joint protests.