Morning Digest: Not just Punjab, entire nation needs MSP, says Dallewal; Manipur Governor suggests use of NSA against miscreants in Manipur, and more
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Manipur Governor reviews security, tribal body extends shutdown
Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla reviewed the State’s security situation on Saturday, less than 24 hours after he was sworn in and a mob clashed with the police in Kuki-dominated Kangpokpi district.
No unusual rise in respiratory illnesses, influenza cases in India, Health Ministry says after review of Chinese surge
The recent surge of cases of respiratory illness in China is not unusual in view of the ongoing flu season, the Union Health Ministry said on Saturday, following a meeting of the joint monitoring group convened to review the situation. There has been no unusual rise in respiratory illnesses or influenza cases in Indian hospitals, it said.
X’s Grok AI revives concern about deepfakes ahead of Delhi Assembly election
The Aam Aadmi Party posted an Artificial Intelligence-generated deepfake of B.R. Ambedkar supposedly blessing former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal last month, prompting an AI-generated response from the Bharatiya Janata Party in return.
Courts must stick to strict conditions if bail is not for violation of fundamental rights: SC judgment
Mysterious deaths in Kashmir due to suffocation from heating gadgets prompt warnings and investigations, sparking community concern.
Meta appeals against CCI penalty for WhatsApp privacy policy update, seeks urgent hearing before NCLAT bench.
Saamana supports Kejriwal against Modi's criticism, highlighting extravagant spending and hypocrisy of the Prime Minister.
AIADMK members evicted from Assembly for protesting Governor's speech, followed by Congress, BJP, and PMK walkouts.
Alarming decline in bird species at Kole wetlands of Thrissur leaves enthusiasts puzzled, calls for further research.
Although work on phase II of underground drainage scheme is nearing completion, it can still take a year for the Tiruchi Corporation to make it fully operational. The project was launched about six years ago
Chaos at Andhra Pradesh Medical Council as FMGs protest for Permanent Registrations and internship duration issues.
Arvind Kejriwal accuses BJP of planning raids ahead of Delhi assembly elections, claiming party's desperation.
Former CM Nallari Kiran Kumar Reddy discusses constituency redivision and his political future at BJP Nellore press conference.
AIADMK leader Palaniswami criticizes Governor's address, while opposition parties express dissatisfaction over lack of job creation and vacancies.
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has sealed 6,914 non-residential properties and attached 81,644 properties this financial year till January 4 for non-payment of property tax dues. The total number of defaulters as on Monday was 2,06,753 and the total dues from these properties stands at ₹329.15 crore.