General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs along with his wife Anupama Chauhan called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today

Sebi to reduce time taken for registration of FPIs to facilitate ease of doing business

Markets regulator Sebi to amend norms to facilitate sustainable finance, curb ‘greenwashing’

No special privilege to private security agencies under Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, says MHA

BRS MLA Rohith Reddy appeared before Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Hyderabad for the second consecutive day, for questioning in connection with a money laundering case

The occurrence of ‘love jihad’ can be seen on a large scale in Maharashtra: Maharashtra Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis

An appropriate decision will be taken in the interest of women after studying laws on ‘love jihad’ made by other state governments.

Sebi board decides to gradually phase out share buyback through stock exchange route

Sebi board approves measures to boost governance at stock exchanges and other market infrastructure institutions

The first session of the 14th Legislative Assembly of Himachal Pradesh which was scheduled to be held on December 22 has been cancelled.

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu tested positive for #COVID19 yesterday.

PM Narendra Modi attended a millet-exclusive lunch at the Parliament House, earlier today

Accused Anuj Sharma (who murdered his aunt by hitting her with a hammer and chopped her body into pieces) has been sent to police remand till December 23: Virendra Kuril, SHO, Vidhyadhar Nagar Police Station, Jaipur

People have given a mandate to BJP and Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena in gram panchayat polls: Maharashtra Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis

I want to assure people that under PM Modi’s leadership, we will continue to serve people.

Bihar Police recovered 8,000 litres of liquor from a godown in Patna’s Paliganj

In the morning, we stopped a car and found a liquor bottle inside it. On enquiry, it was found that the bottle was taken from a godown in Moriwan village: Mahesh Kumar, Insp, Vikram PS, Patna.

#ICC gives below average rating to #Gabba pitch after Australia wins first Test against South Africa by six wickets inside two days

Govt has not enumerated caste-wise population Census since Independence, says MHA

Looking at the sentiments of the people of Punjab, he should avoid joining the Yatra: Congress leader & former Punjab minister Pargat Singh on Jagdish Tytler joining Congress’ Bharat Jodo Yatra in Delhi

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will reply tomorrow on the discussion in Lok Sabha under rule 193 on the “Problem of drug abuse in the country and steps taken by the government”

Office of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he has visited the besieged city of Bakhmut, reports AP

“As we prepare to mark 2023 as the International Year of Millets, attended a sumptuous lunch in Parliament where millet dishes were served. Good to see participation from across party lines,” tweets Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Fifth Scorpene submarine ‘Vagir’ delivered to Indian Navy

Had the police investigated, this incident could have been averted. An inquiry has been ordered: Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis

We are inquiring as to why they did not act for so long.

Government approved ‘National Policy and Action Plan to address LWE’ in 2015 led to significant downfall in Maoists activity, says MHA

Bombay High Court grants bail to Sanjeev Palande, personal secretary of NCP leader and Maharashtra former home minister Anil Deshmukh, in a money laundering case

There isn’t any opposition from the state government to interfaith marriages. Some laws have been made on Love Jihad in other states, after studying all those laws, if necessary, the state government will decide on it, so that no woman becomes a victim of it.

– Maha Dy CM Fadnavis

So far it has been found there wasn’t political pressure on Shraddha Walkar to withdraw the complaint: Maha Dy CM Fadnavis

We’re investigating the matter. There was month’s gap between filing & withdrawing of complaint, we’ll probe what action did police take during that time.

NIA investigating 11 cases of gangster-terror nexus: Union Home Ministry to Lok Sabha

Data on religion based atrocities is not centrally maintained: MoS Home Nityanand Rai to Lok Sabha

However,MHA has issued advisories to States/UTs from time to time, to maintain law&order &ensure that any person who takes law into his/her own hand is punished promptly as per law.

The Government has increased the recruitment to IPS (Direct Recruitment) from 150 to 200 from Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2020: MoS Home Nityanand Rai to Lok Sabha

Rs 200 cr money laundering case

Jacqueline Fernandez seeks permission to travel.

India is world’s 3rd largest ecosystem for startups with youth playing key role: Smriti Irani

During this year, 144 IPS officers have applied for central deputation. 95 IPS officers at various levels have been appointed till date: MoS Home Nityanand Rai to Lok Sabha

As on date, 226 posts in Central organizations i.e. Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Central Police Organisations (CPOs) to be manned by IPS officers from Superintendent of Police (SP) to Director General level are unfilled: MoS Home Nityanand Rai

The vacancies in IPS are caused due to factors such as retirement, resignation, death, removal of service etc: MoS Home Nityanand Rai to Lok Sabha

As on Jan 1, 2022, authorized strength of Indian Police Service officer is 4,984 against which 4,120 IPS officers are in position.

“The terrorist gang was highly influenced by the ideology of brutality ‘Gustaki Nabi Ki Ek hi Saja sar Tan se Juda’,” says NIA in its chargesheet

Umesh Kolhe murder case

“The act committed by accused is not just a Simpliciter murder but a terror act of well-planned criminal conspiracy hatched by religiously radicalised Muslim youth (Tablighi Jamaat) to strike a terror into the minds of people,” says NIA in its chargesheet.

INSACOG data shows that almost all sub-variants of Omicron found everywhere in the world are found in India;there’re not many sub-variants which aren’t circulating here. Important to keep close vigil on Chinese situation but no need to panic as situation is in control: NK Arora

We’re hearing that there’s widespread covid infection in China: NK Arora, Chairman, Covid 19 Working Group NTAGI, on China covid policies

As far as India is concerned, India is extensively immunized with effective vaccines, especially the adult population.

Congress leader BK Hariprasad on Karnataka govt’s plan to introduce anti-halal bill

BJP behaving irresponsibly. Private membership bill is right of every member.But the world would’ve appreciated if they had brought a bill to mitigate problems of common man.

India Govt Releases List Of Shortlisted Companies For Production Linked Incentive Scheme Benefits – ET Now Citing Sources

CP Pratap Reddy on Koramangala double murder case in Bengaluru

Prime accused earlier used to work for the landlord of the house (where the murder took place). After he was sacked, he planned the incident & in the process killed both people. We’re verifying details of this incident.

India supports effective termination of Iran’s nuclear policy

The fifth submarine of the Project – 75, Kalvari Class submarines, Yard 11879 delivered to Indian Navy today. Project – 75 includes indigenous construction of six submarines of Scorpene design: Indian Navy

These submarines are being constructed at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd Mumbai, under collaboration with M/s Naval Group, France. The submarine would shortly be commissioned into the Indian Navy and enhance the Indian Navy’s capability.

No cyber attack or data hacking incident has been observed in the Data Centre or its Disaster Recovery Sites of the Office of Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Multiple Layered Security approach has been adopted for security & safety of Census data: MoS Home in LS

Indian forces acquiring ‘Pralay’ ballistic missile for striking targets at 150-500 Km

No alternative to two-state solution between Israelis, Palestinians: India

ITBP 47th Corps gives special training to local youths to prepare them for recruitment

Almost 60 youths registered now. Training will be imparted for 2 months.We’re preparing them for written exam along with focusing on physical training:SC Yadav, Commandant, ITBP.

Punjab: Protesting farmers came face-to-face with police officials as they continue to protest outside a liquor factory in Ferozepur’s Zira

Indian society is “not ready” to accept same-sex marriage: Sushil Modi

Today Sukesh Chandrashekhar alleged that he gave Rs 60 crores to AAP. A high-powered committee took his statement & the committee has given its recommendations & held that allegations are serious & a probe should be done: Adv Anant Malik lawyer of Sukesh Chandrashekhar

Government releases list of shortlisted companies for PLI scheme benefits

We’re issuing advisory to Principal Secretaries of Education dept of all states on sensitizing teachers against corporal punishment&ensure that guidelines issued by us are followed: NCPCR Chief

We’re writing to CMs of all states so that such incidents can be averted in future.

It’s a heinous offence & shows that there’s lack of sensitization among teachers: NCPCR Chairperson on Karnataka teacher beating a student to death

Such teachers are a threat to students. We’re sending notice to district admn to take appropriate action so that the guilty is punished.

The court has allowed the ED to take possession of 26 cars attached from actress Leena Maria Paul, in connection with the Rs 200 crores money laundering case

Jailed conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar leaves Delhi’s Patiala House Court

He earlier arrived in the court in connection with the Rs 200 crore money laundering case.

Chhapra hooch tragedy | National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) team arrive in Bihar’s Patna

IND vs BAN 2nd Test match: Rohit Sharma ruled out

Rohit Sharma will not be available for the second Test against Bangladesh due to his left thumb injury. Navdeep Saini is also ruled out of the second Test owing to an abdominal muscle strain. India’s updated squad for 2nd Test against Bangladesh: KL Rahul (C), S Gill, C Pujara (VC), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (WK), KS Bharat (WK), R Ashwin, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav,Shardul Thakur, Mohd Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Saurabh Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat.

Jacqueline seeks SC permission to travel to Bahrain from Dec 23

Actor Jacqueline Fernandes moves an application seeking permission to travel to Bahrain from December 23. The court directed ED to file a reply and listed the matter for December 22.

The language used by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge is condemnable and the words used by him reflect his mindset. By taking the whole credit of the freedom movement, they (Congress) are insulting the revolutionaries and soldiers of Azad Hind Fauj.

– BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi

Decision to end Winter Session of Parliament early was taken at meeting of Business Advisory Committee of Lok Sabha: Sources

National Commission for Women has taken cognizance of the misogynistic remark made by Congress leader Ajay Rai against Union Minister Smriti Irani

The Commission has scheduled a hearing in the matter and sent a notice to Ajay Rai to appear before it on December 28 at 12 pm: NCW.