On the announcement of Sanjeevani Yojana by AAP-led Delhi government, BJP MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat says, “My question to Arvind Kejriwal is that you have been in power in Delhi for 10 years, did you implement the social welfare pension given to the elderly? The central government was implementing the Ayushman scheme in Delhi, did you allow it to be implemented? will the people of Delhi trust you now? …You made a mockery of their blessings. Today the people of Delhi are in distress …”

Aspirants hold protest against the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) demanding re-exam of 70th BPSC Examination. One of the protestors, Satyam says, “During re-examination, if BPSC gives a question paper of the same level, then it will be unfair for those who took the exam. If they make the question paper tougher, then it will be unfair to the 15,000 students who couldn’t take the exam. Our only demand is to give the same exam to all aspirants, and if you don’t listen, then, within 2-3 days we will ask for your removal.”

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis says, ” The threat of Naxalism is not limited to remote areas only. Many front organizations have been formed. They are trying to shake the faith in the Constitution through an ecosystem. Many of these organizations try to rescue the arrested Naxalites. They create a safe haunt for them. Naxal-affected states have made such a law. As per the need highlighted by the Maharashtra Anti-Naxal Squad, we introduce ‘Maharashtra Special Public Safety Bill-2024’ to curb Naxalism and close down urban Naxal hideouts. There are many doubts in the minds of people about this law, so we will send this law to the selected Committee. So that this law can be discussed in detail and come up in the July session. This is a very important law for Maharashtra…”

Kharge: Modi should have sacked Amit Shah from the Cabinet, he should sack anyone speaking against Ambedkar…but both PM Modi and Amit Shah are old friends, both hides each other’s mistakes.

Kharge: Amit Shah’s Statement is Condemnable and Unfortunate

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge speaking over Ambedkar showdown in a press conference.

AAP holds a protest against Union Minister Amit Shah’s statement on Bharat Ratna BR Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha.

Home Minister Shah to hold press conference at 5:30 today.

On Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s speech in Rajya Sabha, BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad says, “The Congress is trying to spread baseless lies in the country. They have always disrespected Bharat Ratna Babasaheb Ambedkar. He was forced to resign as the Law Minister of India… Everything about Nehru’s tenure is on record. Ambedkar Ji has written everything in detail. Amit Shah exposed all the conspiracy they did against Babasaheb Ambedkar… In the debate on the Constitution in these two days, the whole past of Congress has been exposed… They are agitated now and are misinterpreting Amit Shah’s statement…”

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan says, “The BJP has always respected Bharat Ratna Babasaheb Ambedkar. He lives in our hearts. Congress has to answer when they have disrespected Babasaheb Ambedkar. Babasaheb was forced to be out of Nehru’s council of ministers. Why did the Congress not listen to Babasaheb Ambedkar regarding reservation? This is the Congress that made him lose elections. Babasaheb is a ‘Yugpurush’ for us, he is the one who made the Constitution. The Congress has always disrespected him and now they are shedding crocodile tears. They say something and do something else. The BJP has always respected him…”

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said that the Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in Uttarakhand from January 2025. All preparations have been completed for this. Uttarakhand will become the state to implement the Uniform Civil Code after independence. He directed the officials to provide proper training to the personnel to implement the provisions of the code as well as to procure all kinds of basic facilities. Also, by keeping as many services online as possible, the convenience of the general public should be taken care of: CMO

Amid a massive row over Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks on Dalit icon BR Ambedkar, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has moved a privilege notice against him, accusing him of undermining the legacy of the architect of the Constitution and Parliament’s dignity. Derek O’Brien, the leader of the TMC in the Rajya Sabha, filed the notice under Rule 187. This comes as part of an all-out Opposition offensive, which has accused Shah of insulting Ambedkar in his speech in the Upper House the previous day.

Rape Convit Asaram Released on 17-Day Parole   

Lok Sabha got adjourned for the day shortly after proceedings resumed after a long break, amid ruckus in over Amit Shah’s remark on Dr BR Ambedkar.

Disturbance continued in Rajya Sabha as Kiren Rijiju and Congress MP Mallikarjun Kharge engaged in a war of words over the issue. 
 

RJD MP Manoj Jha said the entire nation was enraged over Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar in the Parliament yesterday and demanded his resignation. 

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday extended National Day greetings to Qatar, highlighting the historical ties and close cooperation between the two nations while reaffirming India’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.

In a post on X, Jaishankar wrote, “National Day greetings to PM and FM @MBA_AlThani_, the Government and the people of Qatar. Deeply value our historical ties and close cooperation.”  

Kashmir saw a slight relief from intense cold as minimum temperatures rose but remained below freezing, with Srinagar recording -4.5°C, up from -5.3°C the previous night.  

Several vehicles collided on NH-91 in the Kotwali Dehat area of Bulandshahr on Wednesday due to poor visibility caused by dense fog. Reportedly, several people sustained minor injuries in the incident. Further information is awaited. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a post on X slammed Congress saying, “If the Congress and its rotten ecosystem think their malicious lies can hide their misdeeds of several years, especially their insult towards Dr. Ambedkar, they are gravely mistaken!”

“The people of India have seen time and again how one Party, led by one dynasty, has indulged in every possible dirty trick to obliterate the legacy of Dr. Ambedkar and humiliate the SC/ST communities,” he added. 

Farmers blocked train routes at several places in Punjab on Wednesday as part of their three-hour ‘Rail Roko’ protest to press the Centre into accepting their various demands, including a legally binding minimum support price for crops.The call for the ‘rail roko’ has been given by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha.

At least six people including two children were killed and four others were injured after a fire broke out in a house in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district late Tuesday night, officials said.  

In a joint operation, the Indian Army, along with Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police, carried out a search operation in the Amrohi area of Tangdhar village in Kupwara district, recovering arms, ammunition, and narcotics. 

Drone visuals of the preparations underway for the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh 2025. 
 

Amid sloganeering by Opposition over Amit Shah’s remarks, the Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till 2pm.

Opposition MPs including Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi hold a protest against Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s speech in the Rajya Sabha during the Constitution debate yesterday.

The Lok Sabha was adjourned after the introduction of the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The bills were formally introduced in the Lok Sabha after members voted on them.  

Delhi was surrounded in another day of toxic air, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) exceeding 442, falling in the ‘severe’ category around 7 am. This comes as Stage 4 of the anti-pollution curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) is in effect. 
 

 Delhi Metro train services will be affected over the next ten days, with several stations and routes temporarily closed. The Yellow and Red Lines will be particularly impacted from today.  

A thin layer of ice forms on the surface of water bodies in Srinagar, Jammu Kashmir as sub-zero temperature further dips.  

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval holds talks with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi under Special Representatives mechanism.

The Jharkhand government initiated the process for legal action to realise “Rs 1.36 lakh crore coal dues” from the Centre.

The government issued a notification on Tuesday authorising Secretary, Revenue, Registration and Land Reforms to commence the legal procedure to realise the dues.

The development came shortly after the state government announced in its first cabinet meeting last month that it would take legal action to get its dues.

“Secretary, Revenue, Registration and Land Reforms is nominated as nodal officer to initiate immediate legal action to realise Rs 1.36 lakh crore dues from the Centre.

Russia Announces Revolutionary Cancer Vaccine, Plans to Distribute it for Free

US President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his plan to impose ‘reciprocal’ tariffs on India on Monday in retaliation for the “high taxes” charged by New Delhi on imports of certain American commodities.  

A layer of fog covered parts of Delhi as the minimum temperature dropped to 5°C, as per IMD.

GRAP stage IV measures have also been in effect in the entire NCR since December 16 after deterioration in air quality.

Parade rehearsal of Air Force personnel for the 78th Republic Day is underway at Kartavya Path. 

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and China’s Minister of Foreign Affairs will hold the 23rd meeting of the Special Representatives (SRs) in Beijing Today,  on December 18.