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BASIC countries call on industrialised countries to fulfill their climate commitments
The four advanced developing countries have listed out the issues that need to be resolved at Madrid for the current round of talks being chaired by Chile to be considered a success.Chile-Madrid round of UN sponsored climate talks entered into overtime on Saturday
 ??Countries objected to the lack of ambition in the text as there were no effort to call on countries to step up their efforts to address climate change. Speaking for the alliance of small island states, Belize said, “This was a COP (conference of parties) of ambition, but seems we prefer looking backward rather than forward”. View: India on a slippery slope towards an ethno-national state
 The Statement of Objects and Reasons justifies the amendment by reference to the religious persecution of minorities in these countries, but the term persecution occurs nowhere in the text of the amended law, and an illegal migrant is not required to establish that s/he was driven out by religious persecution. View: India has a moral responsibility towards religious minorities
 It is a well-documented fact by several international organisations, including the United Nations, that in the theocratic states of Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, the religious minorities Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Parsis — have been persecuted for decades. The Muslims in these three countries are not persecuted on the basis of religion.What lies ahead for Assam which is steadfastly, and often violently, protesting the new citizenship act?
 rotesters claim the government was in a hurry to settle the issue of Hindu Bangladeshis being excluded from the NRC so that they don’t need to appear before a foreigners’ tribunal to contest exclusion from NRC. They point out that the government had reduced the minimum years of stay in India from six to five precisely for this. Anti-Citizenship law protests rage on in NE, Bengal
 Schools and offices remained shut in Guwahati, officials said. Suspension of internet services across Assam was extended for 48 hours till December 16 to prevent misuse of social media in disturbing peace and to maintain law and order in the state, additional chief secretary (home and political department) Sanjay Krishna said.Climate Talks: India objects to silence of developed nations
 Last year at the talks in Katowice, Poland, countries failed to finalise the rules for carbon markets and trading and they agreed to resolve their difference by this year’s annual meeting. However, a resolution on the carbon markets continues to elude. Government will protect culture, identity of NE: Amit Shah
 Hitting out at Rahul Gandhi, Shah said the former Congress president is making “noises” and is ignorant of India’s history as he wore “Italian sunglasses”. Violence in Bengal; oil tanker set ablaze in Assam: Top developments
Protests against the amended Citizenship Act continued on Saturday in West Bengal and in some states in the northeast. While there was large-scale violence in Bengal, Assam DGP claimed that the situation was returning to normal in the state. UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) for candidates scheduled to appear in Assam and Meghalaya was postponed on Saturday due to unrest in the region. 'Don't insult Savarkar': Sena to Rahul Gandhi
The Shiv Sena, which is an ally of the Congress in Maharashtra, has reacted strongly to Rahul Gandhi's jibe 'My name is not Rahul Savarkar.' Sena leader Sanjay Raut took to Twitter to send out a clear message to the Congress that there cannot be any compromise on reverence to Savarkar. India firm favourites going into first ODI vs WI
India will have their tails up when they play West Indies in the first One-day International against the West Indies on Sunday. Virat Kohli's men have the momentum after winning the T20 series with a splendid batting performance in Mumbai where Rohit Sharma, K L Rahul and the captain himself displayed terrific form. PM Modi chairs first National Ganga Council meet
PM Modi chaired first meeting of the National Ganga Council and said that rejuvenation of the river should be a shining example of cooperative federalism. He also reviewed the progress of works under the ambitious Namami Gange project in the stretch of the river that is considered the most polluted, and deliberated on various aspects of cleaning the river with focus on 'swachhta', 'aviralta' and 'nirmalta'. Nitish Kumar not in favour of NRC: Prashant Kishor
Senior JD(U) leader and well-known poll strategist Prashant Kishor has said Nitish Kumar is not in favour of the National Register of Citizens (NRC). Kishor met the Bihar CM amidst reports of apparent differences between the two over the party’s recent support to the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill (CAB) in Parliament. Air India needs to survive till it is sold: Lohani
Cash-strapped Air India is now finding it hard to continue operations in the absence of any equity infusion from the government so far this fiscal. The divestment-bound airline's CMD Ashwani Lohani said in a late Saturday night Facebook post: "Air India needs to survive till it is sold. I wonder why is it so difficult for this appreciation to sink in..." 'Rahul Jinnah 'more appropriate' name for Rahul'
Targeting Gandhi, BJP spokesperson G V L Narasimha Rao said, "The more appropriate name for you Rahul Gandhi is RAHUL JINNAH. Your Muslim appeasement politics and mindset makes you a worthy legatee of Mohammad Ali Jinnah, not Savarkar." UP: 18-yr-old girl raped, set ablaze by uncle
Close to the heels of Unnao rape case, an 18-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her relative at Ubhipur village of Fatehpur district on Saturday. The girl was allegedly set ablaze by the relative after being raped. “The girl has been referred to Hallet hospital in Kanpur where she is undergoing treatment,” said Prasant Verma, SP Fetehpur. Protests rage in India for fourth day over citizenship law - Al Jazeera English
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Tension escalates in West Bengal over Citizenship Act, internet blackout to continue in Assam till Monday
In the Noth Eastern state of Assam, the situation became better after the imposition of curfew. More than 100 protesting people were taken into custody by the Assam police and nearly 2,000 were detained. The Assam government is ta Terrorist hideout busted in Jammu and Kashmir`s Baramulla
During the search of the jungle area in a joint operation by Indian Army’s 32 Rashtriya Rifle, Jammu and Kashmir Police’s Special Operation Group based in Rafiabad, and 92 battalions of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the Veer Savarkar`s grandson slams Rahul Gandhi, says `it would have been a matter of embarrassment had his surname been Savarkar`
Rahul launched a scathing attack on the Narendra Modi-led BJP government at the Centre in its massive 'Bharat Bachao' rally saying that he will never apologise for the speaking the truth. Saying that his name was Rahul Gandhi and Swaroop Singh Kuntal awarded Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card by Army Chief General Bipin Rawat
Ultraman consists of 10 km swimming, 424 km cycling and 84 km running, was organised by Delhi International Triathlon from November 23-25 in Delhi- Gurgaon. Nirbhaya gang-rape and murder case: Hangman asked to maintain secrecy, be alert
"Till now, I was talking to the media about it. I always wished to carry out the hanging of the four convicts. Since the matter is quite sensitive and involves legalities and the Tihar jail administration has secretly contacted th Fire in Delhi`s Shalimar Bagh kills three
A total of seven fire tenders vehicle were rushed to the spot. Several people were rescued by the firefighters. No compromise on Savarkar, says Shiv Sena`s Sanjay Raut
Hours after former Congress president Rahul Gandhi's statement on Savarkar, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said the Hindu ideologue had also a major contribution in the freedom movement like Jawaharlal Nehru and Mahatma Gandhi. Rail services hit, several trains cancelled in West Bengal as anti-Citizenship Act protests turn violent
Trains were stopped at Jangipur, Mahipal and other railway stations nearby. Protestors also torched down a ticket counter at Sakrail railway station. Railway equipment kept at Eastern Railway's Beldanga station was burnt by protes Violent protests over new citizenship law rock West Bengal; Mamata warns of 'strict action'
 Protestors reportedly targeted railway properties in Murshidabad, Howrah and Malda districts. In meeting with Nitish Kumar, Prashant Kishor offers to quit JD(U): Report
 Kishore has been attacking the JD(U) ever since the NDA ally decided to support the Citizenship Amendment Bill in the Parliament. Miss World 2019: Jamaica's Toni-Ann Singh declared winner, India third
 Toni-Ann Singh from Jamaica has been declared the 69th Miss World Did Sunil Grover just hint Salman Khan might marry Katrina Kaif?
 Sunil Grover called himself 'hotter than Katrina Kaif' in the latest episode of Bigg Boss 13 'No further explanation needed for anyone sensible': Shiv Sena's warning to Congress on Rahul 'Savarkar' remark
 Sanjay Raut took to Twitter to clarify his party's stance Bigg Boss 13: Arhaan Khan hid another secret from Rashami Desai, reveals Salman Khan
 Salman Khan made yet another revelation for Arhaan Khan, revealed by Rashami Desai's brother Gaurav Editors Guild Seeks Withdrawal of I&B Ministry's Advisory to TV Channels on Citizenship Act
 The advisory was issued after some TV channels beamed footage of violent protests in the northeast against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill that was passed by Parliament on Wednesday.
On Shopping Spree, Onions Free: Maharashtra Cloth Shop Offers 1 Kg Bulbs on Rs 1,000 Purchase
 As onion prices shot as high up as Rs 100 per kilogram, a shop in Ulhasnagar saw a spike in business after it announced the offer.In an Attempt to Scare His Friend, Drunk Man Runs Over Petrol Pump Worker; Victim's Leg Amputated
 Kavi Nagar Station House Officer Mohammad Aslam said that the SUV driver perhaps wanted to shock the victim by driving close to him but lost control of the vehicle.Longing for Dad at Home, Child Writes to Maharashtra CM for Pay Hike
 Ambad resident Shriya Harale, who used to constantly pester her father to spend more time at home with her, on Friday wrote a letter in Marathi, detailing her wish to spend quality time with him.Meghalaya Govt to Pass Resolution Seeking Inner Line Permit in State
 The move came after the state witnessed pitched protests against the amended Citizenship Act, that seeks to grant Indian citizenship to religious minorities of Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Pakistan fleeing persecution there.Jamia Students Call off Lockdown Against Citizenship Act; Univ Announces Vacation Till Jan 5
 The university had turned into a virtual battlefield on Friday when students and policemen clashed with each other as students tried to march to Parliament in protest against the legislation.Up to 25% of FASTag Lanes to be Temporarily Converted to Hybrid Lanes at NH Toll Plazas
 The government earlier had announced rollout of mandatory FASTag under electronic toll collection from December 1, which was later extended to December 15, 2019.Army Chief Bipin Rawat Bats for 'Leaner and Meaner' Force
 The country's defence forces have transitioned from balancing to leveraging power, Bipin Rawat said, pointing out that the response to Uri and Pulwama terror attacks was 'significantly robust as against our inaction after 26/11'. | 1111
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15 Indian-origin MPs register strong result in UK election
 Indian-origin candidates across both the ruling Conservative and Opposition Labour parties registered equally strong results of seven wins each in the UK's General Election on Thursday, with around a dozen MPs retaining their seats alongside some new faces, taking their number in the UK's lower house up to 15.UK General Election to throw up good result for Indian-origin candidates
 "The next Parliament looks set to be our most-diverse ever - with more ethnic minority candidates likely to be elected whichever way the political pendulum swings on election night," says an analysis by the British Future think tank. The ethnic minority surge in the no. of MPs is expected to include all the Indian-origin MPs from the last election, except Labour's Keith Vaz.2 Indian students killed in hit and run crash in US
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