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Kenya Woman Ingests Cocaine Capsules Worth 14 Crore, Arrested At Chennai Airport

Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Tuesday December 17, 2024, Chennai

Chennai: A Kenyan woman who ingested 90 capsules containing cocaine worth Rs 14.2 crore has been arrested by customs officials at the Chennai Airport, authorities said on Tuesday.

"One Nation, One Poll Bill Aligned With Ease Of Elections": Law Minister

NDTV News Desk | Tuesday December 17, 2024, New Delhi

A proposal to hold simultaneous federal and state elections - the 'one nation, one poll' proposal - is a long-pending piece of electoral reform and will not damage the Constitution, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal told the Lok Sabha Tuesday afternoon.

BJP vs Opposition On 'One Nation, One Poll' Ahead Of Parliament Storm

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Tuesday December 17, 2024, New Delhi

Ahead of the introduction of the controversial 'One Nation One Poll' in Parliament, leaders of the ruling BJP and the Opposition have put forward arguments for and against simultaneous polls for the states and the Centre

"No Evidence": Raj Kundra Questions Attachment Of Properties In Bitcoin Scam

Asian News International | Tuesday December 17, 2024, Mumbai (Maharashtra)

Businessman Raj Kundra on Tuesday questioned the Enforcement Directorate over attaching his properties in the case related to Amit Bhardwaj's Bitcoin scam.

Priyanka Gandhi Doubles Down With 'Bangladesh' Bag, After 'Palestine' Row

Reported by Sunil Prabhu, Edited by Samiran Mishra | Tuesday December 17, 2024, New Delhi

A day after her handbag featuring the word "Palestine" sparked a heated controversy in Parliament, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra appeared to double down, arriving with a new bag carrying a slogan on the plight of minorities in Bangladesh.

Farmers To Stage 'Rail Roko' In Punjab At 12 Noon Tomorrow

Asian News International | Tuesday December 17, 2024, Amritsar (Punjab)

Amid farmers' protest, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on Tuesday called for a 'Rail Roko' on Wednesday in Punjab for three hours starting from 12 noon. He appealed to the people of Punjab to participate in the protest.

Actor Darshan's Associate Pavithra Gowda Released From Jail In Fan Murder Case

NDTV News Desk | Tuesday December 17, 2024, Bengaluru

Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa's associate Pavithra Gowda was released from the Bengaluru Central Prison where she was jailed over the Renukaswamy murder case.

"Most Befitting Place": Army Amid Row Over 1971 Pakistan Surrender Painting

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Tuesday December 17, 2024

Responding to the row over the removal of the iconic picture depicting Pakistan's surrender after the 1971 war, the Indian Army has said the painting has been installed at its "most befitting place" -- the Manekshaw Centre

BJP vs Congress Over Decision To Allocate Satellite Spectrum Administratively

Edited by Pushkar Tiwari | Tuesday December 17, 2024, New Delhi

A Congress MP had asked the government whether the decision to allocate satellite spectrum through administrative means rather than auctioning it was meant to facilitate the entry of Elon Musk's Starlink into India.

"Justice Will Be Served": Businessman Raj Kundra On Pornography Case

Asian News International | Tuesday December 17, 2024, Mumbai (Maharashtra)

Businessman Raj Kundra clarified that he had provided technological services to his brother-in-law's company that hosted an App that showcased bold but non-pornographic content in the UK.

"Who's Going To Decide What I Wear?" Priyanka Gandhi On 'Palestine' Bag Row

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Tuesday December 17, 2024, New Delhi

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has described as "typical patriarchy" the BJP's protest against her over a bag with "Palestine" written on it.

Delhi Shivers At 5.9 Degrees Celsius, Air Quality 'Severe' For 2nd Day

Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 17, 2024, New Delhi

The air quality in the national capital was in the 'severe' category on Tuesday morning with an AQI of 427 while the minimum temperature was 5.9 degrees Celsius, two notches below normal.

In Madhya Pradesh Recruitment Exam, Candidate Scores 101.66 Out Of 100, Sparks Protest

Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 17, 2024, Indore

Job aspirants have staged a protest in Indore, raising questions over a candidate getting 101.66 marks out of the total 100 due to the adoption of "normalisation" process in a Madhya Pradesh government recruitment examination.

Parliament Winter Session Live Updates: One Nation, One Poll Bill Tabled In Lok Sabha

NDTV News Desk | Tuesday December 17, 2024

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal tables "One Nation, One Poll", a constitutional amendment bill, in the Lok Sabha.

"I Want To Kidnap You": Uber Driver's "Frightening Behaviour" In Gurugram

Edited by Aastha Ahuja | Tuesday December 17, 2024, New Delhi

A ride booking left a Gurugram resident in shivers, making them run back to their home to safety on a Saturday morning.