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Updated December 7th, 2021 at 23:13 IST

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11: 13 IST, December 7th 2021

There will be only one Opposition front. We (NCP) want all opposition parties to stand against BJP. If Shiv Sena & Congress can come together then our leader can make them (all opposition parties) come together. We support Samajwadi Party in UP: NCP leader Nawab Malik

10: 26 IST, December 7th 2021

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel will hold a roadshow in Dubai tomorrow ahead of the global investors' summit to be held in January in Gandhinagar to attract FDI in the state, says his office.

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10: 26 IST, December 7th 2021

Four BJP workers arrested for allegedly raising provocative slogans during a recent rally organised by the party in Kerala's Kannur district: Police

9: 31 IST, December 7th 2021

Congress delegation will visit Nagaland tomorrow to meet the families of those who died in an anti-insurgency operation that went awry in the Mon district on Saturday: Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi

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9: 13 IST, December 7th 2021

Two persons who returned Madhya Pradesh from the United Kingdom and Canada, respectively, tested positive for COVID-19, Bhopal District Administration said. Their samples were sent for genome sequencing, the administration added.

8: 42 IST, December 7th 2021

Special PMLA court dismisses bail pleas of Sanjeev Palande and Kundan Shinde, private secretary and personal assistant (respectively) of former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, in connection with a money laundering case.

 

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8: 34 IST, December 7th 2021

The ban on entry of trucks, barring CNG and e-trucks and those carrying essential commodities, will continue till further orders, Delhi environment department officials said on Tuesday

8: 34 IST, December 7th 2021

TMC MP delegation seeks appointment with Union Home Minister for tomorrow (Dec 8) to hand over a memorandum seeking compensation for families of those who died in anti-insurgency incident which went awry in Mon, Nagaland; to ask the government to present its stance on AFSPA

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8: 19 IST, December 7th 2021

Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) orders immediate closure of all those NCR industries which have not switched to cleaner fuels in industrial areas despite their availability

7: 57 IST, December 7th 2021

Tamil Nadu: The price of tomatoes in Chennai soars over Rs 80-90/kg. "Not only tomatoes but the price of other vegetable prices also increasing over Rs 80-90/ kg due to rains," says Raja.

 

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7: 45 IST, December 7th 2021

Kerala reported 4,656 new COVID-19 cases, 28 deaths, and 5,180 recoveries in the last 24 hours. The active cases stand at 40,072.

7: 42 IST, December 7th 2021

12 recent foreign returnees are untraceable in Thane district's Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation area, an official of the Municipal Corporation said.

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7: 05 IST, December 7th 2021

After the Nagaland incident, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has asked the state police to monitor BSF. She also alleged there are reports of harassment by Border Security Force personnel.

 

6: 59 IST, December 7th 2021

Narcotics worth Rs 500 crore seized by Assam Rifles after joint operation along India-Myanmar border in Manipur: Official statement

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6: 25 IST, December 7th 2021

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday supported Rahul Gandhi as the face of Opposition for the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. He said that there could be no front without congress. 

 

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6: 08 IST, December 7th 2021

Nearly 30,000 travellers were screened for COVID-19 at several airports. 10 people tested #Omicron positive so far: Dr Pradeep Awate, State's Health Surveillance Officer

5: 59 IST, December 7th 2021

Samyukt Kisan Morcha to hold a meeting on Wednesday to decide the future course of action: Farmer leader Balbir Singh Rajewal

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5: 50 IST, December 7th 2021

For compensation to over 700 deceased farmers, we want the Centre to follow the Punjab model; Rs 5 lakh compensation and a job as announced by Punjab govt should be implemented by Govt of India as well: Gurnam Singh Charuni, BKU

 

5: 14 IST, December 7th 2021

Army Chief General MM Naravane proceeded on a visit to Mhow to preside over the 36th Infantry Commanders’ Conference at Infantry School. A conference is a biennial event to deliberate upon aspects of modernisation, restructuring and capability development for the Infantry: Indian Army

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5: 14 IST, December 7th 2021

In a major boost to the air defence system developed for naval warships, India on Tuesday successfully tested fired VL SRSAM (Vertical Launch - Short Range Surface to Air Missile) off the coast of Odisha.

4: 47 IST, December 7th 2021

I have 5 promises for the people from Scheduled Caste. We will provide free education for children, free coaching for IAS, Medical  and IIT, free foreign education for college students, free med service, Rs1000 for women above 18 years per month: Arvind Kejriwal, AAP in Hoshiarpur

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4: 47 IST, December 7th 2021

Farmer leader Kulwant Singh Sandhu said farmers have agreed on most of the proposals of the government. He said that there could be a big statement tomorrow. According to sources, the Centre is also likely to written assurance to the farmers on their demands.

 

4: 03 IST, December 7th 2021

The Central government may soon give written assurance to the farmers on their demands, sources told Republic Media Network. 

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3: 49 IST, December 7th 2021

Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Laal topi' jibe, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav said that 'red caps' will defeat BJP in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Polls. Notably, The red cap is a trademark for SP and their workers.

 

3: 37 IST, December 7th 2021

Amid power tussle in All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's aide VK Sasikala met superstar Rajinikanth at his Poes Garden residence. 

 

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3: 37 IST, December 7th 2021

Rajya Sabha proceedings adjourned for the day as the opposition tries to raise its demand of revoking the suspension of 12 MPs

2: 59 IST, December 7th 2021

In another breakthrough to the farmers' year-long standoff at the borders, sources have told Republic TV that the Central government is in talks with a few farmer leaders and has agreed to give a written assurance regarding the rollback of the farm laws, along with steps to regulate MSP.

 

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2: 38 IST, December 7th 2021

Criticising the Centre over the expansion of BSF jurisdiction, JKNC leader Farooq Abdullah made a controversial remark on Tuesday, saying that Punjab would witness a similar firing incident that took place in Nagaland's Otting on Saturday. 

"In Punjab, 50 KM is being brought under BSF's jurisdiction, why? Isn’t the state police capable? Now the same incident will happen in Punjab as it happened in Nagaland. Innocent people will be killed," Farooq Abdullah said while addressing people in J&K. 

 

2: 12 IST, December 7th 2021

 

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1: 54 IST, December 7th 2021

 

1: 44 IST, December 7th 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the people of Uttar Pradesh on the inauguration of several development protests including AIIMS Gorakhpur as well as a fertilizer plant worth over Rs 9,600 crores. 

 

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1: 29 IST, December 7th 2021

In a big development push in Uttar Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a fertilizer plant in Gorakhpur on Tuesday. The Fertiliser plant has been revived after remaining shut for more than 30 years. The plant will make available 12.7 LMT per annum indigenous neem-coated urea and will be of immense benefit for farmers of the Purvanchal region and adjoining areas. The fertilizer plant will also help to boost the economy of the region.

 

1: 09 IST, December 7th 2021

UP CM Yogi Adityanath felicitated PM Modi in Gorakhpur on Tuesday, ahead of the inauguration of multiple developmental projects. 

 

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12: 54 IST, December 7th 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Gorakhpur on Tuesday where he will inaugurate multiple development projects worth over Rs 9,600 crores. PM Modi was welcomed by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at the airport. During his visit, PM Modi will dedicate the All India Institute Of Medical Science (AIIMS) Gorakhpur and a fertilizer plant, to the people of UP.

 

12: 54 IST, December 7th 2021

Addressing a public rally in Jalandhar, AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal attacked Punjab CM Channi as he made big election promises to the people, including free electricity, a monthly deposit of Rs 1000 into the bank accounts of women, and an improved education system among others.

 

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11: 53 IST, December 7th 2021

In a meeting held on Tuesday in the aftermath of the Nagaland civilian firing incident, the state Cabinet has decided to demand the replacement of the AFSPA and make strong recommendations to the Centre for the same. 

The Nagaland cabinet has also decided to call off the remaining days of the Hornbill Festival to express solidarity with the Konyaks and to hold a spirit of oneness with them as they mourn. 

At least 13 civilians lost their lives in an ambush by security forces in Nagaland's Otting, where the Assam rifles were undertaking an anti-terror operation. Union Home minister Amit Shah, speaking in the Parliament on Monday, confirmed that the incident was a case of mistaken identity and assured a thorough investigation in the firing of civilians. 

 

11: 24 IST, December 7th 2021

Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court frames charges against suspended Congress leader Sajjan Kumar under several sections for rioting and murder relating to 1984 Anti Sikh riots.

Special MP MLA Judge MK Nagpal while charging Kumar for the murder of a man and his son in west Delhi’s Saraswati Vihar during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, said, "Therefore, in view of the above, this court is of the considered opinion that a prima facie case is made out against the accused of framing of charge against him."

The court noted there is sufficient material on record to frame charge against the accused of the offence of culpable homicide not amounting to murder and is punishable. 

Kumar has been charged with murder, rioting, unlawful assembly, arson, attempt to culpable homicide, dacoity, voluntarily causing hurt, and causing mischief and robbery. 

 

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11: 14 IST, December 7th 2021

Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm today amid demand by the Opposition MPs for the revocation of suspension of the 12 MPs.

11: 04 IST, December 7th 2021

Drugs worth over Rs 500 crores including 54 kg brown sugar & 154 kg Ice Meth, were caught in Moreh town of Manipur by Assam Rifles troops. The house belongs to a woman who is suspected to be in Mandalay in Myanmar and is married to a Chinese national. Details are awaited.

 

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10: 53 IST, December 7th 2021

The Kerala Police has booked three SDPI activists for allegedly pasting the "I am Babari" sticker on the students of St George High School in Kottangal of Kerala's Pathanamthitta district. The National Commission For Protection Of Child Rights (NCPCR) had on Monday issued a notice, calling the incident a 'violation of child rights,' and directed the district police to lodge an FIR. 

 

10: 44 IST, December 7th 2021

Addressing the media after BJP's Parliamentary Panel meeting, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said the issue of suspension of MPs was discussed in the meet. The leaders affirmed that the suspension of 12 MPs would be withdrawn if they apologize for their conduct in the previous Monsoon Session.

 

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10: 27 IST, December 7th 2021

As India reported 21 cases of new COVID-19 variant Omicron, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Monday urged the Central government to announce "additional" doses of vaccine for healthcare, frontline workers, and immunocompromised individuals. It also sought the Centre expedite the proposal of vaccinating individuals aged 12 to 18 years.

Speaking at a press conference, the IMA said, "At a time when India is limbing back to normalcy, this is a great setback. If we do not take adequate measures, we may have a massive third wave. So, if we can altruistically be focused on vaccination, India can definitely overcome the impact of Omicron."

10: 27 IST, December 7th 2021

TRS is set to boycott this entire Parliament session from today. They will stage a brief sit-in protest at Gandhi Statue at Parliament premises and formally announce their decision. They will raise issues for a boycott will be paddy procurement, 12 suspended MPs and other issues related to Telangana.

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9: 35 IST, December 7th 2021

 The BJP is holding its parliamentary party meeting at Ambedkar International Centre instead of the Parliament House Complex.  The venue has been shifted due to repair works going on in the auditorium, where all party MPs meet, but the choice of the new place is also significant as the center is dedicated to Dalit stalwart B R Ambedkar, whose death anniversary fell on Monday. 

The BJP parliamentary party meets generally every Tuesday when Parliament's session is underway. It, however, did not meet last week. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi usually addresses the MPs who are also briefed by senior party leaders on key issues.

 

9: 31 IST, December 7th 2021

In a suspected case of drunk driving, two young men were killed when a speeding Porsche car, being driven by a 25-year-old man allegedly under the influence of alcohol, hit them on the main road in Banjara Hills in the wee hours of December 6.

The victims were identified as Ayodhya Rai (26), an office aide at Rainbow Children Hospital, and his colleague Devender Kumar Das (29), an assistant cook. They were returning home after completing their shift when the incident took place.

 

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8: 32 IST, December 7th 2021

The Biden administration will not send any diplomatic representatives to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing as a statement against Chinese human rights abuses in Xinjiang, White House press secretary Jen Psaki announced Monday. Psaki said the administration was sending a "clear message" that the human rights abuses in China mean there cannot be "business as usual."

"The Biden administration will not send any diplomatic or official representation to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics games given the PRC's ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang," Psaki said in the press briefing Monday.

7: 52 IST, December 7th 2021

The UK's health minister on Monday told Parliament that the new Omicron variant of COVID-19 is now in transmission within the community across regions of England, as he confirmed a total of 336 cases of the mutation first detected in South Africa.

According to the latest data, there are now 261 cases in England, 71 in Scotland, and four in Wales, bringing the total number of confirmed cases across the UK to 336, Sajid Javid said in his statement to the House of Commons.

"This includes cases with no links to international travel. So, we can conclude that there is now community transmission across multiple regions of England," he said.

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7: 15 IST, December 7th 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday will dedicate multiple projects including an All India Institute Of Medical Science (AIIMS) and a fertilizer plant, to the people of Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur district. He will visit Gorakhpur and dedicate national development projects worth over Rs 9,600 crore on December 7, said an official release by PMO.

 

Published December 7th, 2021 at 07:15 IST

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