Such actions create uncertainty in state. It can be called a conspiracy to destabilise Govt.Our rivals were conspiring to topple Govt ever since we came to power. This submarine of conspiracy didn’t have strength to rise out ot water-attempts being made to bring it out

– J’khand CM

Allegations don’t seem to be possible at all. I feel agencies should come to a concrete conclusion only after a detailed probe. I’m a CM, manner in which summoning is being done makes it look like we’re people who flee the country

– Jharkhand CM on ED summon in illegal mining case

Adequate forces deployed at locations from Morabadi ground to Ratu, Sahjanand chowk, Harmu, Argora chowk, Birsa chowk, Hinoo chowk etc. Barricades placed. Traffic diversions done wherever necessary, esp airport route

– Ranchi DC, ahead of CM joining ED probe in illegal mining case

We’re making all arrangements, keeping in mind everything. We’ll try to control all kinds of situation, whatever they may be. Whatever it is, situation will be under control

– Ranchi city SP Anshuman Kumar ahead of CM Soren joining the ED investigation into illegal mining case

Two constables of Kalyan Government Railway Police arrested with 921 grams of charas by Anti Narcotics Cell

Case registered at Bazar Peth Police Station under NDPS Act.

NHAI’s notice to Mysore City Corporation

A fire broke out in Jama Masjid Hanfiya, Drass town at around 5:30 PM yesterday

Soldiers of Drass Warrior Brigade were pressed into action immediately. Soldiers with Drass’ community members, toiled for 3 hrs&were able to control the fire with no loss of life, said PRO (Defence) Srinagar.

NHAI issues notice to Mysore City Corporation for the removal of a “structure constructed to achieve controversial kind of issues” at a bus stop

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) issues notice to Mysore City Corporation for the removal of a “structure constructed to achieve controversial kind of issues” at a bus stop in Mysuru, Karnataka; grants them one-week time for the removal of the structure.

India middle-order batter Suryakumar Yadav retained his position at the top of ICC Men’s T20I batting rankings: ICC

India middle-order batter Suryakumar Yadav retained his position at the top of ICC Men’s T20I batting rankings. Suryakumar became the No.1 T20I batter after a superb showing in Super 12 stage of T20 World Cup, where he smashed three fifties in just five innings, said ICC.

Shraddha murder case: Delhi Police realised that Aftab sometimes lies & sometimes speaks truth. So, they applied for Narco test. I feel I’m about to get justice. If he has done crime, he should be hanged. I always felt he’s lying, I had told Mumbai & Delhi Police

– Vikas Walker, Shraddha’s father

Shraddha murder case: Aftab is clever and has erased the evidence in the last 5-6 months. So, Police will face a little difficulty in bringing out the truth. I won’t rest until Aftab is given a death sentence

– Vikas Walker, Shraddha’s father

CM is BBMP inchrge min. Its Chief Commissioner is Bengaluru’s electoral officer. A pvt entity, Chilume Edu Institute applies for permission for voter awareness. On being permitted they commit the fraud of collecting voter data by impersonating booth-level officers

– Randeep Surjewala

They do so in cahoots with Min incharge – CM, BBMP controlled by BJP & election authority. They also issue them BLO cards. They don’t upload voters’ info on Garuda – ECI app – but on Digital Sameeksha – app owned by a pvt company for use by MPs/MLAs/political parties

– R Surjewala

We’ll see it when it happens. Modi govt feels no pressure. I’ve no fear or anxiety. The market will deal with the logistics issue if it arises. Whatever happens, will be dealt with

– Union Petroleum & Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Puri when asked about price cap on Russian oil

Shocking exposé reveals that those in citadels of power, incl K’taka CM, are responsible for theft of voter data, fraud & impersonation. CM Bommai, his officials, govt officers, BBMP people & State Election authority are partners in crime in trampling democracy

– Randeep Surjewala

Shraddha murder case

Delhi Police will present accused Aftab Poonawala before Saket Court today and seek his further custody. Police are collecting all evidence. They have received information that Aftab-Shraddha had a pending water bill of Rs 300, said Delhi Police Sources. As per sources, after the murder Aftab used a lot of water to clean the blood stains leading to a high water bill and the pending bill. Neighbours told the Police that Aftab used to regularly go and check the building’s water tank: Delhi Police Sources

India records 635 new Covid cases, virus tally climbs to 4,46,67,311, active cases decline to 7,175 from 7,561

Lankan navy attacks Indian fisherman, arrests 14 others

An Indian fisherman sustained injuries to his eye after being allegedly attacked by the Sri Lankan Navy which also arrested 14 fishers for alleged maritime boundary violation, an official said.

Blackstone to take majority stake in India’s R Systems

Blackstone Inc said on Thursday it will buy a 52% stake in Indian technology and analytics services company R Systems International Ltd for $359 million.

Myanmar media: military releases 6,000 prisoners including four foreigners under amnesty

Myanmar media reported on Thursday the military had released 6,000 prisoners including four foreigners under an amnesty. Myanmar Now, an independent news outlet, cited the military council as saying the pardons were granted because it was Myanmar National Day.

Indonesia orders exchanges to stop trading FTX tokens – regulator

Indonesia has ordered crypto exchanges in the country to stop trading the FTX tokens following its bankruptcy filing in U.S. court, the sector’s regulator said in a statement Thursday. Indonesia’s Commodity Futures Trading Regulator said the order was made since Nov. 14.

Amazon layoff: Employees say ‘horrendous way to treat people’

As Big Tech goes through the layoff season, e-commerce giant Amazon has confirmed job losses at the company, saying that in the current macroeconomic environment, some teams are “making adjustments” amid “consolidation of some teams and programmes”. Employees reacted harshly to the decision. “The truth of the matter is that if the company was more transparent, we wouldn’t have this shitshow. Now you have most of the population wondering if they are next,” a senior company manager told Recode. “I don’t even know if I want to work for this company any more. This is a horrendous way to treat people,” another Amazon senior manager said.

Delhi Air quality plunges into ‘Poor’ category

North Korea fires ballistic missile -South Korea military

Biden congratulates top House Republican Kevin McCarthy

US President Joe Biden congratulates top House Republican Kevin McCarthy on Republicans winning the House majority, says “ready to work with House Republicans to deliver results for working families.”

SoftBank to sell up to $215 mln stake in India’s Paytm – term sheet

SoftBank Group Corp aims to sell shares worth up to $215 million in Indian e-payments giant Paytm’s parent One 97 Communications Ltd through a block deal, according to a term sheet reviewed by Reuters. SoftBank had a 17.5% stake in the digital payments and fintech company, as of Sept. 30. The stock is being sold in a range of 555 rupees to 601.45 rupees per share, the term sheet said.

NASA capsule on way to moon after launch by giant new rocket

A space capsule hurtled toward the moon on Wednesday for the first time in 50 years, following a thunderous launch of NASA’s mightiest rocket in a dress rehearsal for astronaut flights. No one was on board this debut flight, just three test dummies. The capsule is headed for a wide orbit around the moon and then a return to Earth with a Pacific splashdown in about three weeks. After years of delays and billions in cost overruns, the Space Launch System rocket roared skyward, rising from Kennedy Space Center on 8.8 million pounds (4 million kilograms) of thrust and hitting 100 mph (160 kph) within seconds.

North Korea says its military response will become ‘more furious’

North Korea said on Thursday its military response to the joint drills by the United States and its allies will become more “furious,” state media reported, accusing them of aggravating the security crisis in the region.

US: Top House Republican McCarthy says Americans ‘ready for a new direction’

India attends Moscow format of talks on Afghanistan

India and several other countries on Wednesday called for creating a “truly inclusive” government in Kabul and eradicating terrorism from Afghan soil during their deliberations on the situation in that country under the Moscow format of consultations. The Russian foreign ministry said the fourth meeting under the framework of the Moscow format of talks was attended by special representatives and senior officials from Russia, India, China, Pakistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

Amazon begins mass layoffs among its corporate workforce

Amazon has begun mass layoffs in its corporate ranks, becoming the latest tech company to trim its workforce amid rising fears about the wider economic environment. On Tuesday, the company notified regional authorities in California that it would lay off about 260 workers at various facilities that employ data scientists, software engineers and other corporate workers. Those job cuts would be effective beginning on January 17.

US: Republicans win 218 seats needed to control House, securing slim majority that will complicate party’s ability to govern