Breaking News, December 13 I Highlights

At least 5 were left injured in lift collapse in Mumbai's Andheri East. The accident happened in Mahakali Darshan building 1. The injured have been admitted to the nearest hospital.

Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Monday condemned the inclusion of a "blatantly misogynist" passage in a CBSE Class 10 question paper and demanded an apology from the Modi government. Raising the issue during Zero Hour, Gandhi demanded immediate withdrawal of the objectionable question and a review into the "gravest lapse". In the Class 10 exam conducted on Saturday, the English question paper carried a comprehension passage with sentences like "emancipation of women destroyed the parent's authority over the children" and "it was only by accepting her husband's way that a mother could gain obedience over the younger ones", among others. Seeking clarification on the issue raised by Gandhi, members of the Congress, DMK, IUML, NCP and National Conference walked out of the House.

Jammu and Kashmir | Two unidentified terrorists neutralised in an ongoing encounter in the Rangret area of Srinagar: Kashmir Zone Police

I agree with Rajnath Singh that the division of India was a historical mistake: Farooq Abdullah 

I agree with Rajnath Singh that the division of India was a historical mistake. Indian Muslims are suffering due to this. India-Pak fightings add to the religious tension. It could've been avoided had it been only one nation: National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah in Delhi

Supreme Court issues notice to Centre on a petition filed by various mobile app-based drivers and delivery persons seeking social security and welfare benefits under multiple laws for Uber, Ola, Swiggy, Zomato employees. SC posts the matter for hearing in January 2022.

Bombay High Court asks Kangana to appear before Mumbai Police on Dec 22.

Hearing on actor Kangana Ranaut's plea against FIR registered against her for alleged derogatory remarks made against Sikhs, Bombay High Court today asked her to appear before Mumbai Police on Dec 22. Maharashtra Govt agreed not to take any coercive action against her till Jan 25.

Rajya Sabha proceedings adjourned again till 2 pm amid opposition protests over suspended MPs.

PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Varanasi to inaugurate Kashi Vishwanath Corridor project

Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned for about 50 minutes till 12 noon on Monday amid opposition protests over the issue of suspension of MPs. Referring to the suspension of 12 opposition party MPs, Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge said the government was "adamant" and forcing it to disrupt the House proceedings. Kharge also announced that they will walk out from the House Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu tried to bring order in the House, but opposition members kept raising their point. Naidu then adjourned the proceedings till 12 noon. As many as 12 opposition MPs were suspended from the Rajya Sabha for the entire Winter session of Parliament for their "unruly" conduct in the previous session in August. The Opposition has termed the suspension as "undemocratic and in violation of all the Rules of Procedure" of the Upper House.

Former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh appears before Chandiwal Commission in Mumbai. 

The Commission is probing the allegations of corruption made by former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh against Deshmukh. 

Dismissed Mumbai police officer Sachin Waze also appears before the Chandiwal Commission

Sachin Waze also appears before the Chandiwal Commission

UP CM Yogi Adityanath welcomes PM ModiPM reaches Varanasi 

Tourists throng Himachal Pradesh leading to heavy traffic in Lahaul & Spiti   

Himachal Pradesh: Long vehicular traffic congestion seen between Atal Tunnel and Sissu in Lahaul & Spiti district as people throng to the snow-clad region

Mumbai Police registers FIR against organizers of AP Dhillon's music concert at Grand Hyatt in the city for alleged violation of COVID norms on Sunday

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge  

Today, we will raise the issue of the suspension of 12 MPs in Parliament. Their suspension must be taken back. Floor leaders of Opposition parties meet today morning on this issue: Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge

FIR registered against Sanjay Raut

An FIR has been registered against Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut at Delhi's Mandawali PS under Sections 509 & 500 of IPC for his alleged objectionable remarks against female BJP members, on the complaint of a woman BJP worker: Delhi Police

India's Harnaaz Sandhu, 21, crowned Miss Universe 2021

Actor-model Harnaaz Sandhu made history on Monday as she was crowned Miss Universe 2021 -- beating contestants from 80 countries -- 21 years after India last brought home the title. Only two Indians before Sandhu have won the title of Miss Universe - actors Sushmita Sen in 1994 and Lara Dutta in 2000. The 70th edition of the event was held in Eilat, Israel, where the 21-year-old bagged the coveted pageant. The Chandigarh-based model, who is pursuing her master's degree in public administration, was crowned by her predecessor Andrea Meza of Mexico, who won the pageant in 2020. While Paraguay's Nadia Ferreira, 22, finished second, South Africa's Lalela Mswane, 24, came third. 

Prayer meeting in Ladakh  Prayer meeting in Ladakh 

Prayer meeting in Ladakh  Prayer meeting in Ladakh 

A prayer meeting was held at Hemis Monastery in Ladakh yesterday in memory of CDS General Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat, and other military personnel who died in the Tamil Nadu chopper crash. 

PM Modi to inaugurate Kashi Vishwanath Corridor today

Kashi Vishwanath temple will be presented as a new 'Dham' to the nation and world. It will be inaugurated by PM Modi tomorrow, whose vision and guidance have played a key role...This 'Dham' will give a new, global identity to Varanasi: CM Yogi Adityanath in Varanasi