Lalan Singh resigns, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar elected as JDU chief

Lalan Singh proposes Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s name for Janata Dal (United) president at party’s national executive meeting.
Covid-19: Manipur reports first case of JN.1 sub-variant, active cases stand at 4,097

Manipur reported a fresh case of COVID-19 amid spiking cases across India.
Who is TA Narayana Gowda, man at the centre of pro-Kannada protest in Bengaluru?

TA Narayana Gowda and 29 others were arrested in Bengaluru following a pro-Kannada protest that turned violent.
‘BJP will now revert to its core message.’: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor ahead of Ram Temple inauguration in Ayodhya

Shashi Tharoor’s critical remarks hold significance as Congress is facing pressure from its coalition partners, like the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), to maintain a distance from the grand event.
‘INDIA Bloc will…’: Congress leader Sachin Pilot makes big statement after ‘Hain Taiyyar Hum’ rally in Nagpur

The Congress kicked off its campaign for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections with the ‘Hain Tayyar Hum’ rally in Nagpur on Thursday. The Grand Old Party also celebrated its 139th Foundation Day on December 28.
Ahead of Ram Mandir inauguration, read inside details of Maharshi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham

In honour of the well-known poet who is credited with penning the epic Ramayana, the airport was renamed Maharshi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhyadham
California secretary of state leaves Trump on the ballot after calls to remove him

California voters will have the option to select former President Trump in the 2024 GOP presidential primary despite calls from the state’s lieutenant governor to remove him from the ballot. Secretary of State Shirley Weber certified the list of candidates Thursday night. GAVIN NEWSOM BLASTS EFFORT TO BLOCK TRUMP FROM CALIFORNIA BALLOT: ‘WE DEFEAT CANDIDATES AT THE POLLS’ The decision from the Golden State came hours after Maine’s secretary of state disqualified the GOP front-runner from the ballot – a move that comes in the wake of a similar ruling from the Colorado Supreme Court. The divided court ruled that Trump is ineligible to run for the presidency under the U.S. Constitution’s insurrection clause, arguing that his actions fueled the deadly Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by right-wing protesters aiming to disrupt congressional certification of President Biden’s 2020 election victory. Activists in other states, such as Oregon, have asked election officials to remove the former president from their states’ primary ballots under Section 3 of the 14th amendment. Efforts to remove Trump from the primary ballots in Minnesota and Michigan were unsuccessful. The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to make a final decision on Trump’s eligibility nationwide.
Meet Nina Singh, IPS officer who is appointed as first woman Director General of CISF

Singh will be the first woman to lead this crucial central paramilitary force. Having begun her journey as a Manipur-cadre IPS officer, Singh’s story to the top level of the CISF is a testament to her dedication.
‘Aayein…’: BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla mocks Rahul Gandhi’s speech at ‘Hain Taiyyar Hum’ rally in Nagpur

BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla posted a video of Rahul Gandhi’s lengthy speech on X. The video emphasised a gaffe Rahul Gandhi made when he remarked, “Angrezon ki ladai, angrezon ke khilaf thi (The fight of the British was against the British)” during his address.
JNU walls sprayed with ‘rebuild Babri Masjid’ message ahead of Ram Mandir inauguration

The message “Rebuild Babri Masjid 6 December” was sprayed on the first floor of the School of Language 2 building, along with the name “NSUI”