INDIA
Yogi defends IT raids on Akhilesh's aides
"I saw yesterday that the Samajwadi Party was getting troubled at Income Tax raids. So, I asked someone, why? The journalist replied 'chor ki dadhi mein tinka'. Can anyone imagine how someone's wealth grows 200 times in five years?" he asked. The Chief Minister further asked, "Would there have been action against criminals and mafias if the Samajwadi Party was in power? Do these people deserve your vote?"
If Sardar Patel had lived longer, Goa would have been liberated earlier: PM
Modi was addressing a gathering in Goa on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the state's Liberation on December 19, 1961. "At least 21 freedom fighters had to give up their lives which included Veer Karnail Singh Benipal from Punjab. They were restless because a part of India was still under foreign rule. Some countrymen still had not obtained freedom," Modi said in his speech.
Order on ban on construction and demolition in Delhi NCR likely on Monday
Two days ago, while suggesting states to open schools in phased manner, the CAQM had stated that keeping in view the current air quality in Delhi-NCR, there is a need to exercise control on various sectors that significantly contribute to air pollution and hence had continued its ban on the construction and demolition activities, in place since November 27.
PM Modi inaugurates projects worth Rs 650 cr in Goa
The Prime Minister is in Goa on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the state's Liberation from Portuguese rule on December 19, 1961. Modi also virtually inaugurated a super speciality block at the state's apex medical facility, the Goa Medical College and Hospital, which has been constructed at a cost of over Rs 380 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana scheme.
Stealth destroyer Mormugao sails for trial on Goa Liberation Day
The Indian Navy played a pivotal role in the liberation and dedicating the ship's name to the maritime state of Goa will not just enhance the bonding between the Indian Navy and the people of Goa, but also link the ship's identity permanently to the crucial role the Navy played in nation-building.
The temple economy of a state famous for its churches
Not all visitors to this sunshine state go to the beach first but a bulk of them are actually temple goers. In fact, even when for the majority of tourists visiting Goa, the equation is simple: 'Goa = Sun, Sand & Sea', over a dozen major temples and several smaller ones attract regular and annual crowds that have a sizable contribution to Goa's economy.
3 Pak terrorists killed in Kashmir within 33 days
"Three Pakistani terrorists killed in Srinagar City within 33 days," police said. "They were involved in several terror crimes including attacks on Police/ Security forces and civilian killings. It shows that Pakistan is hell-bent to disturb peace in Valley especially in Srinagar City," the J&K Police quoting Inspector General Police Kashmir Vijay Kumar tweeted. On Sunday, one Lashkat-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist, a Pakistani national, was killed at Harwan on the outskirts of Srinagar.
Akhilesh alleges phone tapping by Yogi govt
Akhilesh Yadav said that all landline numbers of his office were also being tapped. The allegations came a day after four of his close associates were raided by Income Tax officials in Uttar Pradesh. Yadav said that the raids were an indication that the BJP was going to lose the election. Akhi
Top LeT commander killed in Kashmir gunfight
Vijay Kumar, Inspector General of Police Kashmir said that the wanted LeT commander was killed in a brief gunfight in the Harwan area. Kumar said, "Khalid, resident of Karachi, Pakistan, was active since 2016 and was active in the Harwan-Dhara belt."
Delhi shivers at 7 degrees
The weather agency has predicted that the maximum temperature is likely to hover around 18 degrees Celsius and the minimum may further drop to 4.6 degrees. According to thw morning update, a temperature of 7 degrees Celsius was recorded at 8.30 a.m. with a relative humidity of 85 per cent.
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