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In a bold and decisive move, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the allegations made by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPM] during the inauguration of the Loan Fair in Attingal. The event, organized by Indian Overseas Bank and Canara Bank, served as a platform for Sitharaman to confront the accusations of fund withholding by the CPM.

The Bihar government has come under fire for its decision to slash the number of holidays for Hindu festivals and increase the number of holidays for Muslim festivals in the academic year 2024. The move has been seen as a blatant appeasement of the Muslim community by the ruling RJD-JDU coalition led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

On Monday, November 27th, the Adani Group confronted unwarranted accusations linking them to the tragic Silkyara tunnel collapse in Uttarkashi. The group unequivocally disassociated itself from the incident, exposing what they termed as "nefarious attempts" to falsely implicate them in the construction failure that resulted in 41 workers being trapped since November 12.

"Game of Thrones": Explosive political shift as VK Pandian, ex-IAS officer and perceived heir to Naveen Patnaik, formally joins BJD, a Tamilian's ascent sparks speculation on Odisha's next CM, from bureaucrat to potential CM whose 5T initiatives reshaped state dynamics

A former bureaucrat who is widely regarded as the successor of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has officially joined the ruling party of the state. VK Pandian, who retired from the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) earlier this month, has become a member of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), the party that has been in power in Odisha for more than two decades.

The Yogi Adityanath-led government in Uttar Pradesh has initiated a directive that has significant implications for the food industry in the state. "The Uttar Pradesh government has granted department stores, outlet chains, and retailers a 15-day period to remove any food items with halal certification from their inventory." This order marks a bold move that directly impacts how food products are certified and presented to consumers within the state.

In Gujarat, a notable legal case came to a conclusion, underscoring the sensitivity and importance of religious sentiments in India. On 25th November, the Additional Judicial Magistrate Court of Valsad sentenced Azad Riyazuddin Ansari to three years in prison for posting derogatory content about Lord Ganesha on Facebook. Additionally, Ansari was fined Rs 50,000 for his actions, which were deemed offensive to the Hindu community.

The recent coverage by The Washington Post and BBC regarding the Dublin stabbing attack has sparked controversy and criticism. In their reports dated 25th November, both news outlets asserted that the perpetrator of the attack, which incited riots in Dublin, was not an immigrant but an Irish citizen. This claim was based on unnamed sources cited by the BBC, which stated that the individual had been living in Ireland for 20 years and held Irish citizenship.

"Of course, his fault; how could he refuse": Pune woman Renuka punches husband Nikhil Khanna to death for not taking her to Dubai for her birthday, even gifts he brought on her anniversary were not satisfactory, police claims her to be intoxicated

In a shocking and tragic incident in Pune, a woman allegedly punched her husband to death, fueled by anger over not being taken to Dubai for her birthday and dissatisfaction with her anniversary gifts. This horrifying event unfolded on November 24 in the Ganga Satellite Housing Society, an upscale locality in Wanawadi, Pune.

In a significant development regarding India's educational curriculum, a high-level committee set up by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has put forward a series of recommendations for the school curriculum in social sciences. CI Issac, the chairperson of the committee, announced on Tuesday that they have proposed the inclusion of epic narratives like the Ramayana and Mahabharata in textbooks. Additionally, the committee has suggested that the Preamble of the Indian Constitution should be written on classroom walls.

In a decisive move to combat terrorism, the administration of Jammu and Kashmir has taken stern action by terminating four government employees, including a doctor, a constable, and a teacher, on November 21. This action underscores the administration's commitment to ensuring safety and upholding law and order in the Union Territory. The employees were dismissed due to their alleged links to terrorist activities, marking a significant step in the region's ongoing efforts to counteract terrorism.