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Watch: Australia mourns 16 dead Bondi beach shooting, Bibi links attack to antisemitism
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced flags will fly at half-mast nationwide. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have called the incident a targeted antisemitic attack. Netanyahu said he had earlier cautioned Australia that backing Palestinian statehood could fuel antisemitism.
Cold Winds Hit Bengaluru, Orange Alert Sounded Across 5 Karnataka Districts
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Delhi airport operations hit as dense fog reduces visibility
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Parliament Winter session Day 11 LIVE: Lok Sabha to take up Grants and Appropriation Bill
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Mumbai: Actor Parag Tyagi misses no opportunity to shower love and admiration on his late better half, Shefali Jariwala. Parag fondly remembered Shefali on her birth anniversary on Monday with an emotional post, claiming that he will Love you till my last breath even after that. Parag said that he is fortunate to have had Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
SI who resigned to contest Telangana local body polls, loses
Hyderabad: The sub-inspector who had resigned from his post to contest the Telangana local body polls in Suryapet, lost on Sunday December 14. The candidate identified as Venkateshwarlu contested for sarpanch post in Gudibanda village, Kodad mandal during the second phase of the local body elections. He was backed by Uttam Padmavati, Congress MLA from Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Dhurandhar casting director Mukesh Chhabra has now responded to the criticism on the 20-year age gap between its leads - Ranveer Singh and Sara Arjun.
Air quality worsens in Delhi, Jahangirpuri logs 498 AQI
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Asian shares declined Monday, mirroring a weak Wall Street close, as Chinese investment data showed ongoing economic weakness. Tokyo's Nikkei plunged amid anticipation of a potential Bank of Japan rate hike, while US futures showed a slight uptick. Tech stocks dragged down US markets on Friday, though some consumer-reliant companies remained resilient.
A deadly shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach during a Hanukkah event has been classified as a 'terrorist attack.' The gunmen, a father and son from Pakistan, killed 16 people before the police shot the father. Investigations into the attackers' motives and weapons are ongoing.
Australia: 16 dead in Sydney Bondi Beach shooting; Gunmen were father and son
Police for the Australian state of New South Wales where Sydney is located say the death toll from the Bondi Beach shooting has now risen to 16, including one gunman . Police have declared the attack a terrorist incident.
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Among the 15 victims of a mass shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach targeting an event marking the Jewish festival of Hanukkah on Sunday were a rabbi who was a father of five, a Holocaust survivor, and a 10-year-old-girl
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Shots, Screams, Chaos: Video Shows 6 Minutes Of Relentless Gunfire In Sydney
At least 16 people have been killed, and over 40 others, including two police officers, were injured in a shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach in Australia after two gunmen opened fire during a Hanukkah celebration.
Parliament winter session LIVE | Opposition seeks discussion on air pollution
After weeks of debate on key issues, the Winter Sessionis entering the final week. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is said to move the Appropriation Bill, seeking approval to withdraw funds from the Consolidated Fund of India to meet government spending for the 202526 financial year. The Winter Session was marked by intense debate over electoral roll reforms, while chants of Vande Mataram set the tone for the proceedings. Congress MPs seekdiscussion on air pollution Congress MP Manickam Tagore and Amar Singh, gave Adjournment Motion Notices in Lok Sabha to discuss the air pollution in the national capital. India cannot afford to pollute its way to prosperity: Congress Nirmala Sitharaman to move Appropriation Bill Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will move the Appropriation Bill that will seek the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India to meet specific government service expenditures for the 202526 financial year. Proceedings to begin at 11 am The proceedings in both the Lower and Upper House of the Parliament will begin at 11 am.
Akhanda 2 Collections Dip: Is Boyapati Srinu to Be Blamed?
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Lionel Messi dazzled fans at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium during Day 2 of his GOAT India tour alongside Luis Surez and Rodrigo De Paul. With celebrities in attendance, the tour now moves to Delhi, where Messi will meet PM Modi and attend events at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
24-Year-Old Sydney Shooter Was Probed For ISIS Links In 2019: Report
Australia's intelligence service investigated one of the alleged gunmen in the Bondi Beach shooting for links to the Islamic State group six years ago, the national broadcaster said Monday.
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Cloud Cover Brings Slight Relief In Night Temp Across J&K, Ladakh
Srinagar, Dec 15: Cloud cover brought slight relief in night temperatures across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, even as cold conditions continued to prevail, with several areas in the Kashmir Valley still recording near-freezing and sub-zero minimum temperatures. In the Kashmir region, Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of 1.9C, while Qazigund and Pahalgam settled at 2.2C each. Kupwara registered 1.6C, Kokernag 2.4C and Gulmarg 1.0C. Pampore recorded 0.5C, Srinagar Airport 1.4C, while Awantipora dipped to -0.8C. Shopian also witnessed sub-zero [] The post Cloud Cover Brings Slight Relief In Night Temp Across J&K, Ladakh appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
2025 ICTP Prize awarded to Titas Chanda, Sthitadhi Roy
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India cannot afford to pollute its way to prosperity: Congress
The Congress on Monday said India must not sacrifice public health for economic growth, asserting that increased pollution cannot be the price people are forced to pay for faster development. The party said the Graded Response Action Plans (GRAP) should not remain the mainstay of Indias clean-air strategy. In a statement, Congress general secretary in charge of communications Jairam Ramesh said GRAPs are largely reactive and focus on crisis management rather than long-term prevention. We need tough, multi-sectoral action with scale and speed throughout the year, not just during the OctoberDecember winter period, Ramesh said. Here is our statement on the grave air pollution crisis facing the country pic.twitter.com/tbsOs1HVli Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) December 15, 2025 He slammed the Modi government for stating in the Rajya Sabha on December 9, 2025, that there is no conclusive data linking air pollution directly to deaths or disease. Ramesh said a similar claim had earlier been made in Parliament on July 29, 2024, calling both statements insensitive and contrary to scientific evidence. Citing recent studies, Ramesh said a July 2024 Lancet paper showed that 7.2 per cent of all deaths in India are associated with air pollution, around 34,000 deaths annually in just 10 cities. An August 2024 study by the International Institute of Population Sciences, based on NFHS-5 data, found a 13 per cent rise in premature adult mortality and nearly a 100 per cent increase in child mortality in districts exceeding national air quality standards. He also referred to a December 2024 study in The Lancet Planetary Health, which estimated that long-term exposure to polluted air leads to about 15 lakh additional deaths every year in India compared to WHO-recommended exposure levels. A November 2025 report by the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation linked nearly two million deaths in India to air pollution, a 43 per cent increase since 2000, with about 70 per cent of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease deaths attributed to polluted air. CJI advises lawyers to avail hybrid mode of appearance in view of prevailing weather conditions Ramesh said the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, last updated in 2009, urgently need revision and strict enforcement. He pointed out that Indias current PM2.5 limits are eight times higher than WHO annual guidelines and four times higher for 24-hour exposure. Despite the launch of the National Clean Air Programme in 2017, PM2.5 levels continue to rise, he said, adding that the programme itself needs a comprehensive overhaul. Calling for structural reforms, Ramesh said the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 may need to be revisited as it was not framed in the context of a public health emergency. He also said the National Green Tribunal has been weakened over the past decade and requires renewed authority, while relaxed emission norms for power plants and other regulatory dilutions should be rolled back. India simply cannot afford to pollute its way to prosperity, Ramesh said. His remarks came as Delhi remained under a thick blanket of smog on Monday, with the Air Quality Index touching 498, in the severe category. Delhi chokes under dense smog as AQI remains 'severe' even with GRAP-IV in force
Weather Forecast Today Live Updates: Delhi and nearby areas faced dense smog, with visibility dropping to near zero and AQI hitting 433. Flights at IGI Airport were delayed.
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IND vs SA, 3rd T20I: India Beat South Africa by 7 Wickets in Dharamsala
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Govt likely to bring bill to repeal MGNREGA, bring new rural employment law
New Delhi: A bill to repeal the MGNREGA and bring a new law for rural employment Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) has been circulated by the government among the Lok Sabha members, a source said. According to a copy of the bill, it seeks to introduce the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
NCERT Launches 40 Week Online Diploma For Science Teachers - Enroll Now Before Deadline
The course requires 6 to 8 hours weekly study, is open to science teachers of grades 6 to 8 from government and private schools, and offers certification upon completion.
The bodies of man and a woman were found at the When Harry Met Sally director's house on 14 December. The man was approximately 78 years old, and the woman was believed to be 68 years old, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) confirmed. Reiner is a highly successful director from a celebrated Hollywood family.
'Historic Visit': PM Modi Embarks On Three-Nation Tour To Jordan, Ethiopia, Oman
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a three-nation visit to Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman to strengthen diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties.
Rupee falls 9 paise to all-time low of 90.58 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai, Dec 15 (PTI) Rupee depreciated 9 paise to an all-time low of 90.58 against US dollar in early trade on Monday, weighed down by uncertainty over an India-US trade deal and persistent foreign fund outflows. Forex traders said rupee is trading with a negative bias as investors are in wait and watch mode and awaiting cues from the India-US trade deal front. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 90.53 against the US dollar, then fell further to an all-time intraday low of 90.58 against the greenback, registering a fall of 9 paise over its previous
Albanese Pushes Tougher Gun Laws After Sydney Shooting
Albanese said he would propose new restrictions, including limiting the number of guns a licensed owner can obtain
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Delhi's air quality remains 'severe' at 452 as thick smog blankets the capital
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Who was Peter Meagher, rugby volunteer and former police officer killed in the Bondi terror attack?
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Rupee continues to slide! Currency tumbles down to all time low reaches 90.58 against US dollar
The Indian Rupee hit an all-time low of 90.56 against the US dollar, marking its second consecutive week of record declines. This depreciation is attributed to a lack of a US trade deal, weak capital inflows, and a widening trade deficit.
Omega-3 fatty acids can help prevent heart disease: Study
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PM Modi embarks on three-nation visit beginning with Jordan
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Australia's Prime Minister has proposed stricter gun laws following a mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney. The attack left at least 15 people dead. The government is considering new restrictions on gun ownership. This move comes after authorities revealed the older gunman legally obtained his weapons. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for action against rising antisemitism.
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On Shefali Jariwala's 33rd birth anniversary, actor Parag Tyagi dropped a reel of her dancing with his mother, calling himself 'grateful' to have two special women in his life.
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Thick smog blankets Delhi-NCR as air quality stays in severe zone
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a dense fog warning for the morning and forenoon hours, with such conditions reported from the Safdarjung observatory
Australian Intelligence Probed Bondi Gunman for IS Links: Report
Australian media named the gunmen as Sajid Akram, who was killed in a shootout with police, and his son Naveed Akram, who was in hospital in a critical condition
BJPs Youngest President Nitin Nabin Is A Decade Younger Than The Opposition Chiefs
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EC appoints five nodal officers for EVM first-level checking ahead of 2026 Bengal assembly polls
KOLKATA: T he Election Commission said it has appointed five nodal officers for first-level checking (FLC) of the electronic voting machines (EVMs) ahead of next year's West Bengal assembly polls. All the officers hailed from other states, the poll panel said in a statement. The EC has introduced rules by which the image of each candidate would be displayed on the EVM. The five nodal officers were appointed as observers at different FLC venues for assembly polls, said the statement issued on Sunday. The five officers are Shania Kayem Mize (deputy CEO, Arunachal Pradesh), Yogesh Gosavi (deputy CEO, Maharashtra), P K Boro (additional CEO, Meghalaya), Ethel Rothangpuii (joint CEO, Mizoram) and Kanishka Kumar (under secretary of ECI). In the 2021 elections, West Bengal had over 80,000 booths. An EC official said that following the enumeration, the number of booths is likely to go up by over 10,000.
CJI advises lawyers to avail hybrid mode of appearance in view of prevailing weather conditions
NEW DELHI: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has advised members of the Bar and parties-in-person to avail the hybrid mode of appearance through video-conferencing in matters listed before the Supreme Court in view of the prevailing weather conditions. A circular issued on Sunday by the apex court administration said, In view of the prevailing weather conditions, the Chief Justice of India has advised, if convenient, the members of the Bar/parties-in-person to avail hybrid mode of appearance through videoconferencing facility in their matters listed before the courts. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi climbed to 461 on Sunday, marking the city's most polluted day this winter and the second-worst December air quality day on record, as weak winds and low temperatures trapped pollutants close to the surface. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), an AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor' and 401 and 500 'severe'. Health experts have warned of serious public health risks due to prolonged exposure to hazardous air. On November 26, the CJI, while considering the possibility of shifting apex court hearings to the virtual-only mode due to the severe air pollution, said he felt unwell when he went for an hour-long walk a day before. The observations were made by the CJI at the outset of the hearing on pleas challenging the Election Commission's decision to conduct Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal and other states. Presently, the top court functions through a hybrid mode where proceedings are conducted through both physical and virtual modes. On November 13, apex court judge Justice P S Narasimha advised lawyers to appear virtually instead of attending court in person, citing the hazardous air quality in Delhi-NCR. Delhi chokes under dense smog as AQI remains 'severe' even with GRAP-IV in force
Telugu Dalit IPS officers suicide: Haryana govt relieves DGP
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Karnataka MLAs, Ministers Stranded On IndiGo Flight As Smog Disrupts Operations At Delhi Airport
More than 20 Karnataka MLAs and three ministers were stranded on an IndiGo flight at Delhi airport on Monday morning as dense fog and poor visibility prevented take-off.
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Red alert in Delhi, NCR: AQI soars as city slips into severe plus zone amid toxic smog
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Father and son gunmen kill at least 15 people in attack on Hanukkah event at Sydneys Bondi Beach
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NIA to file chargesheet in Pahalgam terror attack case today
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Dense Smog Hits Flight Operations At Delhi Airport; IndiGo, Air India Issue Advisories
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AAI's Mumbai radar to be relocated, will free land for affordable housing: Rammohan Naidu
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NIA to file chargesheet in Pahalgam terror attack case on December 15
The National Investigation Agency will present a chargesheet before a NIA special court in Jammu on December 15, officials said
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The gunmen behind the deadly attack on a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach have been identified as a father and son, a shooting that killed at least 15 people.
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NIA to file charge sheet in Pahalgam terror attack case on Monday
New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) will file a charge sheet on Monday in the Pahalgam terror attack case, in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed by Pakistan-based terrorists, officials said. NIA investigations had found direct involvement of three terrorists in the April 22 terror attack. The anti-terror probe agency will present a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
At least 16 dead, including child, in attack at Hanukkah event in Sydney
New South Wales Health Minister Ryan Park said the death toll had risen from 12 to 16 overnight, including a 12-year-old child; three other children are being treated in hospital
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A circular issued by the Supreme Court Registry said that the advisory was issued on the directions of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, urging the use of video-conferencing facilities in appropriate cases, if convenient
At 5:30 am, visibility at Palam was around 100 metres since 4:30 am but decreased further to 50 metres due to thick fog, with westerly winds blowing at 5-7 kmph. Both Safdarjung and Palam in Delhi reported visibility of 50 metres, while Hindon in west Uttar Pradesh recorded zero visibility.
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From Patna to Delhi, BJPs new president keeps low profile, delivers smartly
PATNA: Fifth-term BJP MLA and minister Nitin Nabin was a surprise pick as the partys national working president. Considered the youngest to be elevated to the BJPs key post, the 45-year-old Bihar road construction and urban housing development department minister dedicated his appointment to party workers, as celebrations broke out in the party office in Patna and congratulatory messages poured in. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the central leadership, Prime Minister, Home Minister, Defence Minister and everyone in the central leadership for giving me this opportunity. I have the Prime Ministers blessings, and I will further advance the guidance and leadership he has provided, he said. We will work to strengthen the BJP as per the directions of our senior leadership with the approach of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas. I also thank all party workers. It all happened because of the hard work of the party workers, added Nabin who has worked in coordination with the SS. Born on May 23, 1980 in Patna, Nabin began his political career with the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM). As the national general secretary and Bihar state president of BJYM, he worked to connect young people with the organisation. He entered electoral politics after his father Navin Kishore Prasad Sinhas death in 2006 following a cardiac arrest. Sinha, a veteran BJP leader and MLA from Patna West, had earlier served as a cabinet minister in the NDA-I government led by CM Nitish Kumar in 2005. The BJP fielded Nabin in a by-election and he emerged victorious. After delimitation, Patna West was named as Bankipur assembly constituency. Nabin has won elections in 2010, 2015 and 2020 from this seat. In 2025 election, he defeated RJDs Rekha Kumari by over 51,000 votes. He was made a minister in the NDA government for the first time on February 9, 2021 and was allocated road construction department. As a minister, he got appreciation from Nitish. Nabin is one of the youngest leaders of the state BJP, who has served as minister of road construction and urban development department twice. He belongs to Kayastha community, which constitutes nearly 0.60% of the states population. As BJPs in-charge of Chhattisgarh, he had focused on booth-level management, organisational expansion, and electoral coordination, leading to the partys decisive victory in the state. As a leader, he has shown his organisational skill not only in Bihar but also in other states. Although he has proven his organisational capabilities in the past, his appointment to the partys key post assumes special significance, showing how partys top leadership is ready to take bold steps and poses faith in the young leaders. Congratulating the 45-year-old leader, JD(U) president Nitish said, Nabin is a dedicated and disciplined politician, who will lend strength to the BJP with the new responsibility. Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary said, This is a moment of pride for the BJP. As an ordinary worker from Bihar, Nabin has worked in the organisation with dedication.
Elevation above caste & dynasty politics: BJPs new UP chief takes over
LUCKNOW: Union Minister of State (MoS) for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary was on Sunday appointed as the president of the BJPs Uttar Pradesh unit, ending months of speculation over who would secure the coveted position. Chaudhury extended his gratitude to the party leadership on the occasion, saying, Only in the BJP can an ordinary party worker like me be elevated to role of leadership like this. The decision is guided neither by dynastic politics nor caste politics. The announcement was made in the presence of CM Yogi Adityanath and Deputy CMs Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak. Union Minister Piyush Goyal and party national general secretary Vinod Tawde were also present. A seven-time Lok Sabha MP from Maharajganj, Chaudhary is the fourth Kurmi leader to lead the party in the states history. Chaudhary had filed his nomination papers for the post on Saturday. The 61-year-old is also a prominent OBC leader from Gorakhpur, the stronghold of UP CM Yogi Adityanath in eastern Uttar Pradesh. His name was proposed by the CM himself. The partys decision to name him as the state unit chief seems to have been shaped by the its electoral setback in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, when the OBC voter base drifted away from it. Chaudhurys election was finalised reportedly keeping in mind the partys electoral strategy for the Assembly elections slated for early 2027 as well as the three-tier panchayat polls due in the middle of next year. Chaudhary assured party workers that they are of prime importance for him. I will fight for you and will become adamant for your rights. I will always be available to listen to you as karyakarta (worker), karyakram (events), karyalaya (office) and kosh (treasury) all these four factors are significant for any organisation, he said.
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Jaipur Diary: Bhajanlal projects CM of common man image
Bhajanlal projects CM of common man image The political churn in Rajasthan shows no sign of easing. Two years ago, PM Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah surprised everyone by appointing Bhajanlal Sharmaa low-profile BJP worker and debutant MLAas the Chief Minister. As his government nears its two-year mark, Sharma has stepped up efforts to project himself as a Chief Minister of the common man. His recent inspection of Rajasthan Sampark control room, where he spoke directly to citizens, has led to much buzz. Also, his approval of probes against senior officials over Jal Jeevan Mission irregularities is being seen as an effort to project a zero-tolerance stance on corruption. Rajasthan Congress set for another Gehlot-Pilot face-off? The Rajasthan unit of the Congress party is facing a major transition. State Congress president Govind Singh Dotasra has completed his five-year tenure. Preparations are on to appoint a new state chief and speculation is rife over whether Congress General Secretary Sachin Pilots much-anticipated return to Raj politics will materialise now. This has also revived questions about the future of Pilots bitter rival Ashok Gehlot. Will Rajasthan witness another Gehlot-Pilot face-off? Will Gehlot get an organisational role in Delhi? Pilots return as state PCC President is widely expected. Further, Harish Chaudhary, and C.P. Joshi are also in the fray. Jaipur cops fall ill after eating carrot halwa Nearly a dozen cops in Jaipur fell ill after eating carrot halwa. The police personnel complained of stomach pain and vomiting after consuming the halwa and had to be admitted to different hospitals across the city. The carrot halwa was reportedly ordered from Shankar Misthan Bhandar while samosas were sourced from Sodhani Sweets. After the incident, a team led by Jaipur CMHO Dr Ravi Shekhawat inspected both establishments on Tonk Road. Although no carrot halwa was found at Shankar Misthan Bhandar, the ingredients used to prepare it were present. Food samples were later collected and sent to a laboratory. Rajesh Asnani Our correspondent in Jaipur rajesh.asnani@newindianexpress.com
