In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you the latest updates BJP leader and first-time MLA Bhajanlal Sharma sworn in as the Chief Minister of Rajasthan and Nikhil Gupta, the man accused of conspiring to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, approached Supreme Court, among other top stories.
Bhajanlal Sharma Takes Oath as Rajasthan CM; Diya Kumari & Prem Chand Bairwa as Deputies
Rajasthan CM-designate and Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP)’s first-time MLA Bhajanlal Sharma took oath as the new Chief Minister of Rajasthan on Friday, December 15. Diya Kumari and Prem Chand Bairwa took oath as the Deputy Chief Ministers of the state. They were administered the oath of office by Governor Kalraj Mishra. FOLLOW UPDATES
Nikhil Gupta, Charged in Plot to Kill Khalistani Gurpatwant Pannun, Approaches Supreme Court
A habeas corpus has been filed in Supreme Court for Nikhil Gupta, the man accused of conspiring with a government official to assassinate United States-based Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The plea, filed by his family, seeks Indian government’s intervention in extradition proceedings initiated by the US. Some reports stated that the case is expected to be heard on Friday. READ MORE
‘Permit Me to End My Life…’: UP Judge Alleges Sexual Harassment by Senior; CJI Seeks Report
In a two-page open letter to Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, a woman judge in Uttar Pradesh alleged sexual harassment by her senior in her previous posting in Barabanki six months ago. Seeking CJI’s permission to ‘end her life’ since no action was taken on her allegations, the judge in her letter wrote, “Kindly permit me to end my life in a dignified way. Let my life be dismissed.” READ MORE
BCCI to Retire MS Dhoni’s Iconic No. 7 Jersey: Report
The iconic No.7 jersey of former India captain MS Dhoni will no longer be available for grabs for any other Indian player. Three years after the legendary wicketkeeper-batter drew curtains on his international career, the BCCI reported has decided to retire the number donned by Dhoni throughout his career. READ MORE
At 4.9 Degrees Celsius, Delhi Is Colder Than Himachal’s Snow Paradise Shimla
It’s almost Christmas and winter is fully here in Delhi-NCR with the minimum temperature dropping to 4.9 degrees Celsius, making it the coldest day of the season and colder than Himachal Pradesh’s Shimla. According to the latest weather bulletin by Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi’s Safdarjung observatory recorded minimum temperature at 4.9 degrees Celsius, with maximum expected to be around 24 degrees. READ MORE
Israel-Hamas War: Who Are the Silent Killers Stalking Gaza’s Children, Civilians?
Residents of Gaza who have survived the war between Israel and Hamas now face a persistent threat from a silent, invisible killer: disease. People stuffed together in refugee camps or in so-called safe enclaves like Al-Mawasi face the threat of disease due to lack of food and clean water and shelter. READ MORE
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