Latest news today (December 22): Presenting FE’s Breaking News today. We will keep you updated on all major news, views and much more throughout the day.
ED summons Delhi CM Kejriwal for the third time
Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal has been summoned again for the third time by the Enforcement Directorate in liquor policy case.
Fire broke in a mattress warehouse in Gurugram
Massive fire broke out in a mattress warehouse on Basai Road in Gurugram. Six fire tenders on the spot.
Centre bans non-essential construction work, plying of polluting 4-wheelers in Delhi-NCR
The Centre on Friday ordered a ban on non-essential construction work and plying of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers in Delhi-NCR amid worsening air quality in the region. Unfavourable meteorological conditions including fog and haze with low wind speed are the major causes for a sudden spike in Delhi’s daily average air quality index (AQI), the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), a statutory body responsible for formulating strategies to combat pollution in the region, said in an order. (PTI)
Pak Supreme Court approves Imran Khan, his aide Qureshi’s bail in cipher case
Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Friday instructed the election commission to address the concerns of jailed former premier Imran Khan’s party about the lack of a level playing field in the upcoming February 8 general elections. A three-member bench of the apex court comprising Justice Sardar Tariq Masood, Justice Athar Minallah and Justice Syed Mansoor Ali issued orders on a petition filed by Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. (PTI)
Gaza death toll surpasses 20,000
The Palestinian death toll in Gaza surpassed 20,000, health officials said Friday, the latest indication of the staggering cost of the war as Israel expanded its ground offensive and ordered tens of thousands more people to leave their homes. The deaths, amounting to nearly 1% of the territory’s prewar population, are just one measure of the devastation wrought by the conflict that over 11 weeks has displaced nearly 85% of Gaza’s people and leveled wide swaths of the tiny coastal enclave. More than half a million people in Gaza — a quarter of the population — are starving, according to a report. (AP)
Vin Diesel accused of sexual harassment of former assistant
‘Fast and Furious’ franchise star Vin Diesel has been accused of sexual assault by a former assistant. The Hollywood actor allegedly sexually assaulted Asta Jonasson in 2010 when she was working on the ‘Fast Five’ set in Atlanta, according to a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles on Thursday, reported CNN. In a civil suit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, Diesel’s former assistant, Asta Jonasson, alleged he forced himself on her in a hotel suite in Atlanta in 2010.
Security tightened near Parliament in view of protests against suspension of MPs
Several security personnel have been deployed and barricades were also placed. A senior police officer said that adequate arrangements have been made and security personnel have been deployed for the smooth movement of traffic in the area.A total of 146 members were suspended from the Lok Sabha as well as the Rajya Sabha since December 14.
Ukraine shoots down 24 of 28 Russian drones in overnight strike
The Ukrainian military shot down 24 of 28 attack drones launched overnight by Russia, Kyiv’s air force said on Friday. The Iranian-made drones were destroyed over parts of central, southern and western Ukraine. At least two injuries were reported in the capital Kyiv.
China stocks rise after five banks cut interest rates
China stocks extended gains on Friday after five major state banks cut interest rates on some deposits, while Tencent and Netease dragged down Hong Kong shares after China issued draft rules for online game management.
Noida reports first Covid case in months as man tests positive
A Noida resident has tested positive for Covid, in a first case of the infection in Uttar Pradesh’s Gautam Buddh Nagar after several months, officials said. The patient is a 54-year-old male who lives in Noida but works at a multinational company in Gurugram, Gautam Buddh Nagar Chief Medical Officer Dr Sunil Sharma said on Thursday.
Haryana government set to introduce city gas distribution policy
Haryana Chief Secretary, Sanjeev Kaushal said that the state government is on the verge of introducing a comprehensive City Gas Distribution Policy. This strategic move aims to expedite the approval process for the installation of Gas (CNG/PNG) Pipelines within a specified timeframe.
