Morning Digest | France grounded aircraft with 303 Indians: Indian Embassy; Ex-Finance Minister P Chidambaram to head Congress Manifesto Committee for 2024 Lok Sabha election, and more
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France grounded aircraft with 303 Indians: Indian Embassy
France has grounded an aircraft with 300 Indian-origin persons, the Indian Embassy in Paris has confirmed. The aircraft was flying from Dubai to Nicaragua in South America. “French authorities informed us of a plane w/ 303 people, mostly Indian origin, from Dubai to Nicaragua detained on a technical halt at a French airport. Embassy team has reached & obtained consular access. We are investigating the situation, also ensuring wellbeing of passengers,” the Indian Embassy in Paris announced on social media.
Ex-Finance Minister P Chidambaram to head Congress Manifesto Committee for 2024 Lok Sabha election
The Congress on Friday announced a 16-member Manifesto Committee for the 2024 Lok Sabha election under the chairmanship of former Finance Minister P Chidambaram. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, senior leaders Anand Sharma, Jairam Ramesh and Shashi Tharoor are among the other prominent members in the panel. While Priyanka Gandhi Vadra too has been made a member, senior leader from Chhattisgarh T S Singh Deo has been appointed as the convenor of the Manifesto Committee.
Don’t misconstrue IMF’s debt outlook, says Centre
The Union Finance Ministry on Friday sought to dispel “certain” factually incorrect “presumptions” being made about India’s indebtedness levels from a scenario-based assessment by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that warned government debt could hit 100% of GDP by 2027-28 under adverse circumstances.
ED issues third summons to Kejriwal in Delhi excise policy case
Telangana Legislature's winter session on December 9, 2024 to focus on new legislation, rectifying past Acts, and addressing social indicators and financial issues.
Central government officials raise concerns over vague replies on vacancies and recruitments in Central ministries, highlighting data discrepancies.
Supreme Court directs five states to provide facts on illegal sand mining activities, emphasizing the need for control.
Vazhndhu Kattuvom scheme in Tiruchi district empowers women entrepreneurs through vocational training and e-commerce platforms for business growth.
Chennai airport passengers face challenges with defective trolley wheels, but improvements are underway by AAI officials.
J&K leaders oppose new railway lines cutting through agriculture and horticulture land in south Kashmir, citing ecological and livelihood concerns.
Preliminary study at IIT Madras' Vana Vani School raises concerns over unauthorized clinical trials on students.
Shortage of clinical psychologists in India due to discontinuation of MPhil program raises concerns about education and accreditation standards.
Producers of Tamil movie Amaran apologize for displaying student's number, leading to legal action and removal of scene.
Telangana Chief Minister initiates recruitment of transgender Traffic Assistants in Hyderabad Police for inclusivity and representation.
Forest Minister K. Ponmudy launches 60 mobile medical units for Cyclone Fengal relief in Villupuram district.