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All-party meet ends logjam as PM Modi to open Lok Sabha debate on 150 years of Vande Mataram on Dec 8

In a major step towards restoring order in the Lok Sabha, an all-party meeting chaired by Speaker Om Birla has cleared the way for long-pending debates after continuous disruptions over the Opposition’s demand for a discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The Speaker’s intervention has brought an end to the impasse that had stalled proceedings since the start of the Winter Session.

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‘Some flights reported GPS spoofing near Delhi airport’: Government tells Parliament

The central government on Monday told the Parliament some flights operating near the vicinity of the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport in Delhi reported instances of ‘GPS spoofing’, but asserted that it did not impact their movements. The development comes days after several airports in India, including Delhi and Jaipur, reported technical glitches which impacted multiple flight operations.

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New rule for your next phone: Govt orders manufacturers to pre-install this app on all new devices

The telecom ministry of India has reportedly asked all smartphone manufacturers in the country to pre-install a state-owned cybersecurity app on all new devices. According to an ET Telecom report, which cited Reuters, the government issued this order on November 28. The latest order gives smartphone makers 90 days to pre-install the government’s Sanchar Saathi app on all new devices.

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DDA offers massive 25% discount: Grab your dream home as December bookings open

In its bid to speed up the sale of ready-to-move-in houses in the Narela region, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is set to launch the Karmayogi Awaas Yojana in December. Along with catering to the government employees, the scheme offers properties to the Higher Income Group (HIG), Middle Income Group (MIG), and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) categories with a notable discount of 25 per cent.

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‘Something wrong’: R Ashwin questions India all-rounder’s exclusion from first ODI squad against South Africa

Team India registered a thrilling victory in the first ODI of the ongoing multi-format series against South Africa. The two sides took on each other in Ranchi on November 30, and after posting 349 runs in the first innings, India limited the Proteas to a score of 332 in the second, winning the game by 17 runs. 

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Maharashtra local body polls: List of Municipal Councils, Nagar Panchayats where elections were postponed

The Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) on Monday announced the cancellation of polling on more than 25 municipal councils across several districts in the state after it detected widespread irregularities. The polling has now been rescheduled to December 20 from December 2 and the results will be declared on December 21.

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Operation Sindoor is ‘still ongoing’: Navy chief’s veiled warning to Pakistan

In a veiled warning to Pakistan, Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said on Sunday that Operation Sindoor is ‘still ongoing’, pointing out that anything pertaining to operation is ‘best avoided’. He made the remarks after laying foundation stone of Indian Navy Maritime Museum dedicated to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Maharashtra’s Pune.

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37 Naxals, including 27 with Rs 65 lakh bounties, surrender in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada

37 Naxal operatives surrendered in Dantewada, Chhattisgarh on Sunday, police officials said. Among them, 27 individuals were carrying bounties totaling Rs 65 lakh. Chhattisgarh Police Superintendent Gaurav Rai stated that the surrender took place in front of senior police and CRPF officers under the “Poona Margem” initiative, which supports rehabilitation and social reintegration. The group included 12 women, highlighting the scheme’s inclusive approach.

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Tamil Nadu: 7 killed, several injured as two buses collide in Sivaganga

Tamil Nadu: 7 killed, several injured as two buses collide in Sivaganga 

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Bigg Boss 19: Madhuri Dixit turns detective on Weekend Ka Vaar, engages housemates in fun task | Watch promo

Sunday’s Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss 19 will feature Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit as a special guest. The makers of the show have released several promos and pictures online highlighting her presence.

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