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DELHI NEWS

1. Aam Aadmi Party released the second list of its candidates for the Delhi Assembly elections. Press conference of AAP senior leader and Delhi state president @AapKaGopalRai ji, Manish from Jangpura, Avadh Ojha from Patpatgunj will contest. Rakhi Bidlan, Sarita Singh also retained their seats.
   I requested Manish ji that the aware people of Jangpura will answer this injustice. We all will together make him contest the elections and make him victorious with a huge number of votes. Praveen Kumar MLA. Dilip Pandey who fought 3 times as MLA will not contest. 17 past MLAs did not get tickets for 2025.
   "In the selection of candidates, feedback is being taken at the micro-level from across Delhi. The seats of two big faces - Manish Sisodia and Rakhi Birla have changed.
   "Among the remaining 18 candidates who have been declared, we have made our Councilors the candidates. Performance is the basis of the selection of candidates,"

   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BW3TWO7ZX_4&t=5s
   

   

   https://x.com/AamAadmiParty/status/1866032370639421932
   https://www.aninews.in/news/national/politics/feedback-is-being-taken-at-micro-level-gopal-rai-on-aaps-second-list-of-candidates20241209164907/
   

2. Team Jangpura is with Manish Sisodia ji - we couldn't have found a better leader than @msisodia  ji. Together we will fulfill the dreams we have seen for Jangpura for many years. The passion to keep working continuously in the service of the people remains intact. All the colleagues in the Assembly together will make Arvind Kejriwal the Chief Minister of Delhi for the fourth time. Praveen Kumar MLA.
   https://x.com/AAPforNewIndia/status/1866107622216368254

   
   

3. Bomb threat to 40 schools in Delhi, 30 thousand dollars demanded in exchange for not exploding the bomb. After incidents like murder, robbery and firing, now the miscreants have threatened to bomb the schools of Delhi. Home Minister Amit Shah, who is responsible for the safety of Delhiites, is not even ready to talk about law and order.
   - Two Delhi schools receive bomb threats via email. - DPS RK Puram and GD Goenka Public School, Paschim Vihar, received threat emails. - Both schools shut down following the bomb threats.
   https://x.com/ArvindKejriwal/status/1866073169498370144
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9KEy5Hyd5w

4. Today, on behalf of the union, I thank Honorable @ArvindKejriwal  ji, CM

   @AtishiAAP ji and Bhai @KuldeepKumarAAP ji for accepting the demands of DTC employees. ~ Valmiki Jha Delhi government accepted the demand of DTC drivers and conductors

   Now drivers and conductors will be put on duty at their nearest bus stations.
   DTC's CNG bus drivers will be given training to drive electric buses. @KuldeepKumarAAP
   https://x.com/AamAadmiParty/status/1866080195377279030
   

5. The MCD has approved the second phase of biomanufacturing at the Bhalswa and Okhla landfill sites, with work at Bhalswa starting by mid-December. The contractor will process 30 lakh metric tonnes of waste in 18 months at a cost of ₹423 per metric tonne.

6. Revdi par charcha' Campaign About 99 % Delhiites support the AAP government's free schemes.
   https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/99-delhiites-support-aap-govts-free-schemes-claims-party/articleshow/116105768.cms?from=mdr
   

7. AAP is conducting 2,000 meetings daily in Delhi to gather feedback on the people's opinions regarding 'free Rewari'.
   https://www.abplive.com/states/delhi-ncr/delhi-assembly-electi

   on-2025-aam-aadmi-party-free-scheme-arvind-kejriwal-ann-2838629
   

8. Winter Action Plan — Delhi Govt sets up 235 tents for homeless.
   https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/dusib-sets-up-235-tents-for-homeless-minimum-temp-to-reach-6-deg-c-this-week/article68962864.ece#:~:text=The%20Delhi%20Urban%20Shelter%20Improvement,degrees%20below%20normal%20on%20Wednesday.
   

9. “BJP people were in such a hurry to make false allegations against Arvind Kejriwal that they forgot who brought the Rohingyas to Delhi, who settled them there, and where. But the special thing about the truth is that it always comes out.”Atishi
   https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/bjp-brought-and-settled-rohingyas-in-delhi-allege-aap-leaders-1503373534.html

10. Today I invited the auto driver brothers to my house for tea and talked to them openly. Sharing joys and sorrows with them is very special for me. I have an old and deep relationship with the auto drivers. No matter what the times have been, we have always supported each other. The challenges of their lives and their hard work have always inspired me. We have always worked for them and will continue to work for their convenience in the future too.

    
    

    
    
    
    PUNJAB NEWS

11. Punjab Municipal Corporation, Council polls on December 21 • MC: Amritsar, Jalandhar, Phagwara, Ludhiana, and Patiala • Filing nominations 9 to 12 December • Withdrawal of nominations 14 Dec • Polling and counting of votes Dec 21.
    https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/elections-to-5-mcs-44-councils-in-punjab-to-be-held-on-dec-21-101733683566455.html

12. Farmers from Punjab have launched a fresh wave of protests at Sambhu border demanding compensation and a legal guarantee for the Minimum Support Price (MSP).
    https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/farmers-demands-are-related-to-centre-not-state-punjab-minister-on-dilli-chalo-protest-march/articleshow/116077430.cms?from=mdr

13. No Dearth of Funds for School of Eminence at Kharar: Anmol Gagan Mann The estimate to establish the School of Eminence has been revised from 10.94 crores to 16.84 crores to give the new building a state-of-the-art look with world-class facilities.
    https://yespunjab.com/no-dearth-of-funds-for-school-of-eminence-at-kharar-anmol-gagan-mann/

    
    

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14. Five months after three criminal laws came into effect in the country, Chandigarh has become the first among all States and Union Territories to implement the laws in their entirety.
    https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/chandigarh-leads-in-enforcing-new-criminal-laws/article68961941.ece?s=08
    

15. Uttarakhand levies Environment Cass on Vehicles that enter from outside of State.
    https://www.cnbctv18.com/travel/destinations/tourists-will-soon-have-to-pay-green-cess-when-entering-uttarakhand-in-cars-evs-bikes-exempted-19521043.htm?s=08
    

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16. Unable to afford the exorbitant fee charged by the ambulance service, a woman was forced to travel 195 kilometre from her village to Haldwani by tying the body of her brother, who died by suicide, to the roof of a taxi.

17. Haryana: Use soft and hard means against protesting farmers; first offer them tea snacks and shower flowers; later lob teargas shells.
    https://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/farmers-protest-haryana-police-play-good-cop-bad-cop/81880887.html#goog_rewarded
    

18. Have we been talking about education for a long? The rural literacy rate in Telangana decreased from 72.6% in 2022-23 to 69.9% in 2023-24.
    https://telanganatoday.com/rural-literacy-rate-plunges-in-telangana-stands-second-from-bottom-among-all-states#:~:text=Hyderabad%3A%20A%20silent%20crisis%20has,69.9%20percent%20in%202023%2D24.
    

19. Haryana: Use soft and hard means against protesting farmers; first offer them tea snacks and shower flowers; later lob teargas shells.
    https://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/farmers-protest-haryana-police-play-good-cop-bad-cop/81880887.html
    

20. Bhatt is aquitted in a custodial death case But there is another case in which he was earlier sentenced to life imprisonment in a 1990 custodial death case in Jamnagar and 20 years in jail in a 1996 case relating to planting drugs to frame a Rajasthan-based lawyer in Palanpur. He is currently lodged in the Rajkot Central Jail.
    https://www.magzter.com/stories/newspaper/Ahmedabad-Mirror/EXIPS-OFFICER-SANJIV-BHATT-ACQUITTED-BUT-TO-STAY-IN-JAIL?srsltid=AfmBOoraNHRCUqDLRt7uMlSJpQiYlIkT7V7DHDwdOKtviuzZY6ov5JcJ
    

21. Crime surges in Amdavad... Gangs armed with deadly weapons roam the streets.

21. Currently, the elderly population stands at 10.8 crore, but by 2050, this number is projected to rise to 31.9 crore. Have we begun preparations to care for them?

22. "Self-styled messengers of God are being deified as reincarnations. Even those with criminal convictions are being celebrated, almost as if India has gone blind."
    https://www.millenniumpost.in/opinion/talking-shop-suckers-for-punishment-589821?utm_source=web-social-share&utm_partner=mpost&utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=twitter
    

23. In India, the control of infiltrators is managed through a multi-pronged approach involving various agencies — Indian Army, Border Security Force, Intelligence Agencies ( including RAW, IB), Technological solutions for border security, and Local Police and Border Police Posts.
    https://www.thestatesman.com/india/legal-refugees-a-separate-matter-sachdeva-challenges-kejriwal-for-debate-1503373645.html
    

24. About 66% of businesses surveyed paid a bribe in the last 12 months. The survey found that 54% were forced to pay bribes while 46% paid voluntarily to expedite the process ...behind closed doors, away from the CCTVs.
    https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/66-of-businesses-in-india-paid-bribes-to-avail-government-services-claims-report-101733648067807.html
    

25. Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of Allahabad High Court on Sunday (December 8, 2024) said that Hindus did not expect Muslims to follow their culture but only wanted them not to disrespect the same.

    Speaking on the subject of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) at an event organised by Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), Justice Yadav of Allahabad HC added that there was no excuse to have multiple wives, triple talaq or Halala and that these practices would not work any more.
    https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-will-run-as-per-wishes-of-its-majority-allahabad-high-court-judge-shekhar-kumar-yadav-at-vhp-event/article68962493.ece?s=08
    

26. The cost of a home-cooked vegetarian meal, or thali, climbed 7% year-on-year in November, driven by a sharp rise in vegetable prices, rating agency Crisil Ltd said on Thursday. Key kitchen staples like potatoes and tomatoes—making up 26% of the thali’s cost—saw significant price hikes, fuelling the increase.
    https://www.livemint.com/economy/high-vegetable-prices-thali-costs-food-inflation-retail-inflation-household-budgets-pulses-economy-lpg-chicken-prices-11733466524213.html
    

27. The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) management resolved legal challenges to proceed with the privatisation of Dakshinanchal and Purvanchal DISCOMs under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. The Board of Directors for both DISCOMs has authorised the formation of a new entity to facilitate the privatisation process.
    https://english.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/uppcl-privatisation-up-power-corporation-clears-legal-hurdles-for-privatisation-of-two-distribution-companies-10205611?s=08
    

28. “As per the information received during the month of July, 2024 from the government of Chhattisgarh, 94,460 trees have been felled in Parsa East Kete Basen Mine and 53,40,586 trees have been planted as compensatory afforestation, mine reclamation and translocation. Further, the state has informed that 2,73,757 number of trees are to be cut in this forest for mining activities in the coming years,” Yadav informed the parliament.
    https://thewire.in/environment/94460-trees-felled-in-chhattisgarhs-hasdeo-forest-273757-more-to-go-government-tells-parliament
    

29. This name & photo reminded me of how this Special CBI Judge acquitted all 32 surviving accused, including LK Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi & Uma Bharti in ‘21 — SAYING CBI DIDN’T GIVE EVIDENCE! He was given plum Post Retirement reward by UP Govt.
    https://x.com/jawharsircar/status/1865441104113647793
    

30. Bhalchandra was killed by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force in an encounter around 20 km away from his home in MP, at the Mado Bandha jungle.^{Amid political allegations about ‘caste-based encounters’ in UP, Newslaundry investigates a clean chit to a UP STF encounter which has been challenged in court.}
    https://www.newslaundry.com/2024/12/06/inside-up-clean-chit-to-stf-encounter-death-no-25-an-autopsy-cover-up-other-loopholes?s=08
    

31. The Queensland supreme court has struck out substantial parts of Indian mining giant Adani’s case against environmental activist Ben Pennings, describing some of the company’s claims as “confused and embarrassing”.

    Speaking outside the court on Friday, Pennings said he was “extraordinarily relieved” by the judgement, but that the case remains afoot. Adani has until February to potentially re-plead the sections of its claim that were disallowed by Justice Susan Brown.
    https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/dec/06/queensland-supreme-court-adani-coalmine-case-ben-pennings-ntwnfb?CMP=share_btn_url&s=08
    

32. Not allowed to protest at Jantar Mantar, claim parties from Manipur. Members of INDIA bloc parties from violence-hit Manipur said they were denied permission to hold a sit-in at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar.
    https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/india/not-allowed-to-protest-at-jantar-mantar-claim-parties-from-manipur/

33. Ankush Chaudhary AAP Meerut said that people are losing their lives every day due to gross irregularities in private hospitals of Meerut district. Hospitals are being operated by ignoring all the rules and regulations and the Health Department is turning a blind eye. Capital Hospital neither has NOC from the Fire Department nor NOC for electrical safety and lift operation, as a result, pregnant woman Karishma died due to the fall of lift in the illegal slaughter house in the form of Capital Hospital.
    https://uttarpradeshtimes.com/meerut/aap-protest-against-illegal-hospitals-in-meerut-effigy-of-cmo-burnt-54351.html

34. The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) has launched a truck driver rating app to provide real-time assessment of their driving behaviour on safety and energy efficiency.
    https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/iit-madras-launches-ai-driven-rating-app-for-truck-drivers/article68965054.ece

35. Residents of Anna Nagar, Coimbatore, staged a roadblock at the Ponnamapettai railway gate on December 9, alleging that they have not received drinking water for the past 15 day.
    https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/residents-stage-road-roko-against-disruption-of-water-supply/article68964454.ece

36. The #AllIndiaLawyersUnion on December 9 wrote a letter to the President and CJI seeking action against Allahabad High Court judge, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, for his speech at a VHP event.The All India Lawyers Union on Monday (December 9, 2024) wrote a letter to the President and Chief Justice of India seeking action against Allahabad High Court judge, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, for his speech at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) event. The lawyers’ union said the speech “amounted to hate speech against the Muslim minority”.

    Stressing the need for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Justice Yadav, during the speech on Sunday had said that India will run as per the wishes of the majority community. He had also praised the work of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and said there was “no excuse” for practices such as polygamy, triple talaq or Halala.
    https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/all-india-lawyers-union-demands-action-against-allahabad-hc-judge-for-speech-at-vhp-event/article68965236.ece

37. Dusting off its draft prepared in August, #Opposition I.N.D.I.A. bloc on Monday indicated that it is moving ahead with a resolution to “remove” VP #JagdeepDhankhar from office, accusing him of “#partisan” behaviour in Rajya Sabha.
    https://www.deccanherald.com/india/oppn-considering-submitting-notice-for-moving-resolution-to-remove-jagdeep-dhankhar-as-vice-president-sources-3309851

38. Indian #police have sent a #legal demand to #ElonMusk's #Starlink seeking details of who purchased its internet device that helps in #sea #navigation when #smugglers with $4.2 billion worth of #meth were caught in the biggest such Indian seizure.
    https://www.deccanherald.com/india/andaman-drug-haul-police-questions-elon-musks-starlink-for-more-clues-3309909

39. Indian #billionaires' #wealth has almost #tripled (263 per cent) to $905.6 billion (Rs 76.66 lakh crore) in the past 10 years, making #India the third largest billionaire base worldwide, #Swissbank #UBS stated in a report.
    https://www.deccanherald.com/business/wealth-of-indian-billionaires-almost-tripled-in-last-10-years-report-3309435

40. According to report by ecommerce consultancy Datum Intelligence the rise of quick commerce has affected kirana sales, with 46 pc of quick-commerce shoppers reducing their purchases from these stores and more than 82 pc of buyers have moved at least 25 pc of their grocery purchases to quick commerce, while 5 pc have stopped buying altogether from kirana shops.Quick commerce is expected to grow 74 pc in 2024, making it the fastest-growing channel as compared to e-commerce and kirana in the 2023-2028 forecast period, with an expected compound annual growth rate of 48 pc
    https://mediaindia.eu/society/e-commerce-drives-over-200000-kirana-stores-to-closure/?s=08

41. House demolished by bulldozer without notice, 8 sisters on the road: Said to Bulandshahr DM- all the documents are there, they demolished it forcibly; where should we go now.
    https://www.bhaskar.com/local/uttar-pradesh/bulandshahar/news/bulldozers-run-on-the-houses-of-orphaned-girls-in-bulandshahr-134087124.html?_branch_match_id=1394838151324606426&utm_campaign=134087124&utm_medium=sharing&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXT0nMzMvM1kvKSCzOTizSS87P1U8ODDAzMKkqt%2FRPsq8rSk1LLSrKzEuPTyrKLy9OLbJ1zijKz00FAIl6o%2FVAAAAA

42. Indian billionaires saw their combined wealth jump 42% to over $905 billion in the last financial year, making India the third largest billionaire hub after the US and China, according to a UBS report. This contrasts with China, where billionaire wealth declined.
    https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/number-of-indian-billionaires-doubles-and-their-wealth-almost-trebles-to-905-billion-under-pm-modis-10-year-rule-report/articleshow/116133466.cms?from=mdr

43. Jail superintendent took a car as a gift from a gangster: he used to take 3 lakhs every month and give facilities in return; CCTV also reveals the meeting in the cabin
    https://x.com/DainikBhaskar/status/1866120625028468867

44. Massive ‘Unique’ protest by INDIA workers in Dhule, Maharashtra against EVM fraud They took out full fledged funeral of EVMs & burnt them as per rituals.
    https://x.com/mr_mayank/status/1866159850448654345

45. Issued Show Cause Notices to Adani Group Cos. Got Abruptly Transferred Anita Anoop, was Overseeing Adani - Related Matters , was Transferred suddenly, a Complete Departure from the Usual Transfer Anita Anoop , at the Rank of Chief General Manager ( CGM ) functioned as the Competent Authority.
    https://x.com/iamharmeetK/status/1866122879781196035

46. Now Adani Under Australian Lens.#AdaniGroup's ‘opaque web of companies and trusts’, revealed by the ABC in 2017 should be investigated. This complex web includes entities in tax-haven countries such as the British Virgin Islands, which experts say might enable #Adani Companies in #Australia to minimise the tax they pay.
    
    

    

    
    The complaint details how Adani employees sought to "verbally and physically obstruct and prevent 'members of the Aboriginal group from accessing springs near Adani's Carmichael coal mine' in order to perform cultural rites and share cultural knowledge", the group said in a statement.
    https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/adani-s-australian-coal-unit-faces-human-rights-complaint-for-racism-124112200372_1.html