News highlights: Hamas-run health ministry says Gaza death toll at 17,700

At least 14 dead in fire at northern Iraq university dormitory

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Dead body of a 30-year-old woman found in Delhi's Malviya Nagar

Heavy rain lashes parts of Coimbatore city early morning

NIA is conducting raids over 40 locations in Karnataka and Maharashtra in an ISIS terror conspiracy case

Of the total 44 locations being raided by the National Investigation Agency since this morning, the agency sleuths have searched 1 place in Karnataka, 2 in Pune, 31 in Thane Rural, 9 in Thane city and 1 in Bhayandar.

A total of 13 people have been arrested in the ISIS terror conspiracy case from Pune following searches.

PM Modi to interact with beneficiaries of 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra' later today

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Thousands of 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra' beneficiaries nationwide will join the programme virtually.

CCB sleuths arrest two youths for selling MDMA to the public and students in Mangaluru

The arrested are Nawaz (40) from Pavoor village in Manjeshwar taluk in Kasaragod district and Azaruddin alias Azar (38) of Pudu village in Bantwal taluk. Mangaluru Commissioner of Police Anupam Agrawal said the police team had seized 120 grams of MDMA worth Rs six lakh, three mobile phones, a digital weighing machine and a two-wheeler from the arrested. The total value of seized property is Rs 6.83 lakh.

The Police Commissioner said a raid was conducted by a team based on a tip off on the duo selling drugs to public and students near Kadri Park. In fact, there was a case under the NDPS act against Nawaz in Konaje police station. There was a dowry harassment case against Azaruddin in Konaje station, NDPS case in Bantwal rural, Mangaluru south and two theft cases as well. Commissioner said that a search operation is on to arrest more peddlers.

Fire breaks out at a chemical storage warehouse in Andarkuppam, Chennai

AIMIM MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi takes oath as Pro-tem Speaker of Telangana Legislative Assembly, in Raj Bhawan, Hyderabad

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Massive fire breaks out in a soap powder storage godown in Manali area of Chennai

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Former Telangana CM KCR successfully undergoes hip replacement surgery after fall

PM Modi virtually addresses second edition of Infinity Forum

"A few months ago, the World Economic Forum said that red-tapism has decreased in India and there is a better environment for investment," says PM Modi.

"The Australian PM, earlier this year said that India is in a strong position to give leadership to the Global South. A few weeks ago World Economic Forum said that red-tapism has decreased in India and there is a better environment for investment," he added.

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar interacts with Indian students and young professionals in Dubai, UAE

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"When we speak about 'Viksit Bharat', when we speak about 'New India', when you hear about all these slogans, you may or may not be beneficiaries, a lot of benefits of these are going to people who actually need it. But there is another aspect to this, and that aspect to the change is the Moon mission; the fastest rollout of 5G technology is happening in India. So, when you look at CoWIN or Covaxin, when you look at the 5G, when you look at the Chandrayaan, this is also 'Viksit Bharat' in the making," he said.

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy along with Congress leaders celebrate birthday of Sonia Gandhi in Hyderabad

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India among fastest growing global fintech markets, says PM Modi while addressing Infinity Forum

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses the 96th AGM of FICCI in Delhi

"Now India is the fastest-growing major economy in the world, so it is obvious that India's growth has come in a position to have a major positive impact on the growth of other countries of the world. That is why India is being called a growth engine at this time, which is also appropriate," said Rajnath Singh.

Newly elected leaders take oath as members of the Telangana Legislative Assembly

Newly elected leaders take oath as members of the Telangana Legislative Assembly before Pro-term Speaker Akbaruddin Owaisi. BJP MLAs are boycotting oath-taking with Pro-term Speaker Akbaruddin Owaisi presiding over the proceedings.

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar reviews the situation in cyclone-affected Chennai

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PM Modi virtually interacts with beneficiaries of 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra'

PM Modi said, "For me every poor of this country is a VIP for me... Recently Assembly election results were announced. The results show that people trust the guarantee of Modi. I am thankful to all who showed trust in my guarantee... Some political parties don't understand that they can not get anything from false promises. 'Chunav social media pr nahi janata ke beech ja kr jeetna hota hai', chunav jeetne se pehle janata ka dil jeetna zaruri hota hai...."

BJP President JP Nadda along with party leaders in Haryana's Sohna watched PM Modi's interaction with beneficiaries of 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra'.

People pay last respects to CPI leader Kanam Rajendran in Kerala

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin holds review meeting with state ministers to assess damage by Cyclone Michaung

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Two teachers suspended over sexual abuse charge in Shikaripur, Karnataka

Deputy Director School Education & Literacy Department has issued an order suspending two teachers on charges of abusing girl students sexually.

Shanthakumar and Nagaraj serving as teacher and headmaster in government model higher primary school at Soppinkeri are the suspended government employees. The headmaster has been suspended for not taking sexual abuse complaint given by students against the teacher seriously. Shikaripur Block Education Officer G S Shashidhar told DH that a report had been submitted to the higher official after visiting the school and collecting details based on sexual abuse complaint. Following it, the higher official has taken disciplinary action against the teachers.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah attends concluding session of Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit 2023

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, "I asked Pushkar Dhami about the target and he said Rs 2 lakh crore but today MoUs worth Rs 3.5 lakh crore have been concluded. I would like to congratulate the state's administration for this. Now Uttarakhand will become a strong example across the world that it could associate itself with trade without compromising with its natural beauty and by following eco-friendly ways."

India reduced its GDP emission intensity by 33 per cent between 2005 and 2019, achieving target 11 years in advance: Bhupender Yadav at COP28

TN CM Stalin announces Rs 6,000 cash assistance to people affected by cyclone

Emergency services personnel evacuate stranded residents from a flooded colony after heavy rainfall owing to Cyclone Michaung, at Mylapore in Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023.

15 ISIS operatives arrested in major crackdown against global terror group in Maharashtra and Karnataka: NIA official.

In a suspected suicide pact, the body of a couple from Kerala and their child were found in a homestay at Kaggodlu on Saturday. The deceased are Vinod from Kollam, his wife and child. While Vinod and his wife were found hanging, the body of the child was found lying on the bed. They had arrived at the homestay on Friday. It is suspected that after killing the child, the duo ended their lives.

Nation-wide power failure reported in Sri Lanka due to a system failure. (Reuters)

No 'single solution' for sustainable energy future: OPEC secretary general.

The national capital on Saturday recorded a minimum temperature of 8.5 degrees Celsius, one notch below the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Suspected militants shot at a Jammu and Kashmir police constable in Bemina area of the city here on Saturday, officials said. The policeman has been rushed to a nearby hospital after the attack, they said. Constable Mohammad Hafiz was fired upon by militants at Hamdaniya Colony in Bemina locality, the officials said. Hafiz is a resident of Karnah in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district but presently lives in Bemina, they said. (PTI)

Kashmir Inspector General of Police (IGP) V K Birdi Saturday asked officers to keep a hawk eye on the situation and identify people hell bent on disturbing peace and tranquillity in the region with their nefarious designs. (PTI)

Hamas-run health ministry says Gaza death toll at 17,700. (AFP)