Morning Digest | Jaishankar speaks to Palestinian PM; immigration points at six seaports in Gujarat undergo inspection, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 10, 2023

Jaishankar speaks to Palestinian PM, reiterates India’s long-standing position on Palestine

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh on December 9. Mr. Jaishankar reiterated India’s long-standing position on Palestine. During the telephonic conversation, Mohammad Shtayyeh expressed deep concern on the situation in Gaza and the West Bank. The two leaders agreed to remain in touch.

Ram temple sets off realty boom in Ayodhya

As Ayodhya town gears up for the consecration of the temple, land prices soar to an all-time high, especially in areas around the new structure. The combined efforts of the Union and State governments — currently involved in the development of Ayodhya with 264 projects worth about ₹32,000 crore, including highways, roads, infrastructure, a green field township, an international airport, international spiritual centre, among others — is also a reason for the city’s growth.

MEA carries out “technical correction”, after Meenakshi Lekhi objects to her name in question on Hamas

Hours after Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi claimed that a parliament question that carried her name was not signed by her and sought an inquiry in the “breach”, the Ministry of External Affairs swung into action and said a “technical correction” is being carried out to the name of the Minister mentioned in the Unstarred Question in the Lok Sabha.

Ashok Gehlot faults communal polarisation for Congress’s defeat in Rajasthan