A look at the headlines right now:
- Manohar Lal Khattar takes oath as Haryana CM for second term, Dushyant Chautala becomes his deputy: The Jannayak Janta Party leader’s father Ajay Chautala, who is out of jail on a two-week furlough, attended the event.
- Devendra Fadnavis says ‘BJP-led alliance will provide strong, stable government’ in Maharashtra: Two MLAs from a regional party offered support to Shiv Sena amid the tussle for the CM’s post.
- India needs more reforms, innovation to boost economic growth, says World Bank president: David Malpass also called for setting up of local courts, fast-track commercial dispute resolution mechanism, and land data digitisation measures.
- ‘Ram temple construction will start by December 6,’ claims BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj: Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Adityanath seemed to urge people to exercise restraint before the Supreme Court judgement is delivered.
- PM Modi recalls Allahabad HC Ayodhya verdict, says dignity of judiciary was maintained: The prime minister said ‘loudmouths’ had made irresponsible statements to stoke religious sentiments before the verdict in 2010.
- Donald Trump to make a ‘major statement’, says White House amid reports of action against ISIS: It is not clear what the topic of Trump’s statement might be.
- Six CRPF personnel injured in grenade attack by suspected militants in Srinagar: Senior security officers launched a manhunt after the incident.
- Pakistan Army claims Indian Army chief is ‘repeatedly provoking war’ with ‘irresponsible statements’: ISPR Director General Major Asif Ghafoor claimed that Bipin Rawat’s ambition was to become chief of defence staff.
- Another detention centre inmate dies in Assam, CM sets up committee to look into condition of camps: A 70-year-old man from a detention centre in Goalpara district died in a Guwahati hospital on Thursday. He was from Satemari in Nalbari district.
- Nepal festival Kukur Tihar celebrates ‘day of dogs’: The animals are adorned with flowers, tikka (a red mark applied to their forehead) and offered food after a ceremonial function.
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