India is gearing up for the winter session of the parliament this is going to be the last full-fledged session before the next Lok Sabha elections. The session is starting on Monday, a day after the results of the assembly elections to four states will be out.

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party won three key states in western and central India ahead of next year's general elections. The BJP, on December 3, unseated the principal opposition party Congress in two states, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, in another sign of the expanding political dominance of the BJP under Modi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Congress party was able to win the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/telangana-election-results-2023-brs-concedes-defeat-extends-congratulations-to-congress-665743">southern state of Telangana</a>, which had its only third assembly election since its formation in June 2014 after its division from Andhra Pradesh state.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In India, the state elections do not decide the formation of government at the Centre in New Delhi's corridors of power. They partly decide the composition of the upper house of parliament or the Rajya Sabha (where members are elected by the members of state assemblies), and whose tenure almost never coincides with the tenure of Lok Sabha, the upper house of parliament directly elected by people during General Elections every five years.</p>

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<p>The Congress party conceded defeat while hailing its grace-saving win in Telangana.</p>

<p>Here's how the elections looked like in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Telangana, according to the Election Commission of India.<img alt="Courtesy: Election Commission of India" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="bda8e0e7-2498-45e5-b061-588898e5e06a" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20-%202023-12-04T023837.200.png" /></p>

<p><em>Courtesy: Election Commission of India</em></p>

<h2><strong>What does it mean?</strong></h2>

<p>Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, where the BJP won,&nbsp;together constitute 65 of 543 seats in Lok Sabha or Lower House of the Indian Parliament directly elected by the people every five years. The BJP currently holds 63 of these 65 seats, and for the Indian National Congress — the principal opposition party run by India's fourth-generation Nehru-Gandhi family — this loss is morale-shattering.</p>

<p>"We bow to the Janata Janardan," Indian PM&nbsp;Modi, wrote on X (formerly Twitter), expressing reverence for the electorate's mandate in these states.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Suggesting that the win in three states is a sign of BJP securing a third straight term in New Delhi, Modi, while delivering a speech at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi,&nbsp;said: "Some people are even saying that today's hattrick has guaranteed the hattrick in 2024."</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Assembly elections results: Backward castes, women swing the results towards BJP</strong></p>

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<p>In total, elections were held in five states&nbsp;— Rajasthan in western India, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh in central India, Telangana in southern India and Mizoram state in the northeast&nbsp;—&nbsp;in November to choose lawmakers for their local legislatures.</p>

<p>The Election Commission of India released the results for four states on Sunday (Dec 3), while counting in Mizoram will be done on Monday (Dec 4).</p>


Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party won three key states in western and central India ahead of next year's general elections. The BJP, on December 3, unseated the principal opposition party Congress in two states, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, in another sign of the expanding political dominance of the BJP under Modi.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party won three key states in western and central India ahead of next year's general elections. The BJP, on December 3, unseated the principal opposition party Congress in two states, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, in another sign of the expanding political dominance of the BJP under Modi. The Congress party was able to win the southern state of Telangana, which had its only third assembly election since its formation in June 2014 after its division from Andhra Pradesh state. In India, the state elections do not decide the formation of government at the Centre in New Delhi's corridors of power. They partly decide the composition of the upper house of parliament or the Rajya Sabha (where members are elected by the members of state assemblies), and whose tenure almost never coincides with the tenure of Lok Sabha, the upper house of parliament directly elected by people during General Elections every five years. Also read | Hat-trick in state elections is guarantee of hat-trick in 2024, says Indian PM Modi The Congress party conceded defeat while hailing its grace-saving win in Telangana. Here's how the elections looked like in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Telangana, according to the Election Commission of India. Courtesy: Election Commission of India What does it mean? Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, where the BJP won, together constitute 65 of 543 seats in Lok Sabha or Lower House of the Indian Parliament directly elected by the people every five years. The BJP currently holds 63 of these 65 seats, and for the Indian National Congress — the principal opposition party run by India's fourth-generation Nehru-Gandhi family — this loss is morale-shattering. "We bow to the Janata Janardan," Indian PM Modi, wrote on X (formerly Twitter), expressing reverence for the electorate's mandate in these states. Suggesting that the win in three states is a sign of BJP securing a third straight term in New Delhi, Modi, while delivering a speech at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi, said: "Some people are even saying that today's hattrick has guaranteed the hattrick in 2024." Also watch | Assembly elections results: Backward castes, women swing the results towards BJP × In total, elections were held in five states — Rajasthan in western India, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh in central India, Telangana in southern India and Mizoram state in the northeast — in November to choose lawmakers for their local legislatures. The Election Commission of India released the results for four states on Sunday (Dec 3), while counting in Mizoram will be done on Monday (Dec 4).

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As the BJP sweeps in three Hindi Heartland States today it is a high point for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. Prime Minister Modi arrived at the BJP headquarters to massive applause from party workers from across the country. The Prime Minister has lauded the contribution of party workers in the victories and hailed what he called the love of people from all quarters that has enabled the party to come to power in two additional states.

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<p>India and Maldives have agreed to form a core group to deliberate on the continued usage of Indian military platforms in the island nation. This initiative follows a key meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu in Dubai, where the leaders discussed various aspects of bilateral cooperation, including development cooperation, economic relations, and climate change.</p>

<p>Regarding the utilisation of Indian platforms, such as helicopters and Dornier aircraft, gifted to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), sources stated that during the Dubai meeting on December 1, the leaders briefly discussed the issue of Indian platforms in the Maldives, emphasising that the "continued usefulness of the Indian platforms....needs to be looked at in a proper perspective."</p>

<p>According to sources, the "Maldivian side has acknowledged the utility of these platforms. The fact that it is an important segment of bilateral development partnership is recognised by both sides."</p>

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<p>Both sides will be discussing how to keep the platforms operationally going, which are run by Indian military personnel, and the core group's role will be to look into the "details of how to take this forward".</p>

<p>President Muizzu, who had made the removal of Indian military personnel from the Maldives an election issue, raised the matter with Indian Minister Kiren Rijiju during his recent visit to the country.</p>

<p>He was in the country in November to take part in the oath-taking ceremony of the new President.</p>

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<p>According to Maldives media reports, Muizzu after returning from his foreign visits, in a presser with the local media, stated that the "Indian government has agreed to remove the Indian soldiers and a high-level committee to solve the issues related to the development."</p>

<p>India's gifted platforms have not only contributed significantly to areas like humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, and combating illegal maritime activities but have also played a crucial role in executing over 500 medical evacuations in the past five years, saving numerous Maldivian lives.</p>

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<p>Friday's meeting in Dubai on the sidelines of the Climate Summit was the first in-person meeting between Indian and Maldivian leaders since President Muizzu assumed office.</p>

<p>Breaking from tradition, the newly elected President embarked on his inaugural foreign visit to Turkey and the UAE instead of the customary first visit to India, signalling a departure from the longstanding practice where new Maldivian presidents traditionally travel to India to underscore the close ties between the two nations.<br />
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India and Maldives have agreed to form a core group to deliberate on the continued usage of Indian military platforms in the island nation. This initiative follows a key meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu in Dubai, where the leaders discussed various aspects of bilateral cooperation, including development cooperation, economic relations, and climate change.

India and Maldives have agreed to form a core group to deliberate on the continued usage of Indian military platforms in the island nation. This initiative follows a key meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu in Dubai, where the leaders discussed various aspects of bilateral cooperation, including development cooperation, economic relations, and climate change. Regarding the utilisation of Indian platforms, such as helicopters and Dornier aircraft, gifted to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), sources stated that during the Dubai meeting on December 1, the leaders briefly discussed the issue of Indian platforms in the Maldives, emphasising that the "continued usefulness of the Indian platforms....needs to be looked at in a proper perspective." According to sources, the "Maldivian side has acknowledged the utility of these platforms. The fact that it is an important segment of bilateral development partnership is recognised by both sides." Also Read | Jaishankar, Amit Shah react as BJP secures power in key states ahead of 2024 elections Both sides will be discussing how to keep the platforms operationally going, which are run by Indian military personnel, and the core group's role will be to look into the "details of how to take this forward". President Muizzu, who had made the removal of Indian military personnel from the Maldives an election issue, raised the matter with Indian Minister Kiren Rijiju during his recent visit to the country. He was in the country in November to take part in the oath-taking ceremony of the new President. Also Read | Telangana elections: From ‘hattrick loading’, KTR goes to ‘missed the mark’ after defeat According to Maldives media reports, Muizzu after returning from his foreign visits, in a presser with the local media, stated that the "Indian government has agreed to remove the Indian soldiers and a high-level committee to solve the issues related to the development." India's gifted platforms have not only contributed significantly to areas like humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, and combating illegal maritime activities but have also played a crucial role in executing over 500 medical evacuations in the past five years, saving numerous Maldivian lives. Watch | New Maldives President wants India out × Friday's meeting in Dubai on the sidelines of the Climate Summit was the first in-person meeting between Indian and Maldivian leaders since President Muizzu assumed office. Breaking from tradition, the newly elected President embarked on his inaugural foreign visit to Turkey and the UAE instead of the customary first visit to India, signalling a departure from the longstanding practice where new Maldivian presidents traditionally travel to India to underscore the close ties between the two nations.

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The Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu are on orange alert for cyclone Michaung. Rains lashed parts of Southern India as a tropical Cyclone began its approach towards the region. Both states are bracing themselves for the Cyclone to make landfall on December 5th.

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At the invitation of the President, Droupadi Murmu, the President of the Republic of Kenya, H.E. Dr. William Samoei Ruto will pay a State visit to India from 4-6 December, 2023. He will be accompanied by a high-level official delegation. It will be President William Ruto’s first visit to India in his present capacity. During his stay in New Delhi, President Ruto will meet with the President.

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President-elect of Maldives Mohamed Muizzu has said that his country has started negotiations with India to remove its military presence. Removing Indian troops was a key campaign pledge by Muizzu, who ousted President Ibrahim Solih.

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<p>World Cup captain Temba Bavuma will miss two white-ball series against India, Cricket South Africa announced on Monday in naming squads for the multi-format tour. Bavuma as well as fast bowler Kagiso Rabada will play no part in the limited overs series in order to prepare for two World Test Championship matches, starting in Centurion on December 26.</p>

<p>Fast bowlers Gerald Coetzee, Lungi Ngidi and Marco Jansen will only play in the first two T20 internationals before returning to their franchises to play in domestic four-day cricket ahead of the Test series. One-day coach Rob Walter said the decision was made in consultation with Test coach Shukri Conrad.</p>

<p>"We have a busy summer ahead starting with the T20Is and then ODIs against India and we have therefore taken the decision to omit several of our senior players," said Walter.&nbsp; "This decision was taken together with coach Shukri as we place emphasis on the red-ball leg of the tour, meaning they will instead be preparing for the Test series by playing domestic cricket."</p>

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<p>Conrad said: "It is the start of a new ICC World Test Championship cycle and that itself is a huge incentive for everyone. We want to try and ensure we make a strong start to this sequence here at home against one of the best teams in the world." The Test squad includes three uncapped players in Durham and Western Province batsman David Bedingham, left-arm fast bowler Nandre Burger and batsman Tristan Stubbs.</p>

<p>Burger is set to make his international debut after being named in all three squads. Another newcomer is all-rounder Mihlali Mpongwana, who was selected for the one-day series. The first T20 international will be played in Durban on Sunday. There will be three T20 internationals and three&nbsp;one-day internationals. India will also be without key players for the white-ball matches, with regular captain Rohit Sharma and former captain Virat Kohli rested ahead of the Test matches.</p>

<p><strong>South African squads:</strong></p>

<p><strong>T20 internationals:</strong>&nbsp;Aiden Markram (captain), Ottniel Baartman, Matthew Breetzke, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen (wkt), David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Lizaad Williams</p>

<p><strong>One-day internationals:</strong> Aiden Markram (captain), Ottniel Baartman, Matthew Breetzke, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen (wkt), Keshav Maharaj, Mihlali Mpongwana, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne (wkt), Lizaad Williams</p>

<p><strong>Tests:</strong> Temba Bavuma (captain), David Bedingham, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Tony de Zorzi, Dean Elgar, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Keegan Petersen, Kagiso Rabada, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne (wkt)&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Fixtures:</strong></p>

<p>December 10, first T20 international, Durban</p>

<p>December 12, second T20 international, Gqeberha</p>

<p>December 14, third T20 int6ernational, Johannesburg</p>

<p>December 17, first one-day international, Johannesburg</p>

<p>December 19, second one-day international, Gqeberha</p>

<p>December 21, third one-day international, Paarl</p>

<p>December 26-30, first Test match, Centurion</p>

<p>January 3-7, second Test match, Cape Town</p>


World Cup captain Temba Bavuma will miss two white-ball series against India, Cricket South Africa announced on Monday in naming squads for the multi-format tour.

World Cup captain Temba Bavuma will miss two white-ball series against India, Cricket South Africa announced on Monday in naming squads for the multi-format tour. Bavuma as well as fast bowler Kagiso Rabada will play no part in the limited overs series in order to prepare for two World Test Championship matches, starting in Centurion on December 26. Fast bowlers Gerald Coetzee, Lungi Ngidi and Marco Jansen will only play in the first two T20 internationals before returning to their franchises to play in domestic four-day cricket ahead of the Test series. One-day coach Rob Walter said the decision was made in consultation with Test coach Shukri Conrad. "We have a busy summer ahead starting with the T20Is and then ODIs against India and we have therefore taken the decision to omit several of our senior players," said Walter. "This decision was taken together with coach Shukri as we place emphasis on the red-ball leg of the tour, meaning they will instead be preparing for the Test series by playing domestic cricket." Also Read: Kylian Mbappe, Vitinha lead Paris Saint German over Le Havre after keeper shown red flag Conrad said: "It is the start of a new ICC World Test Championship cycle and that itself is a huge incentive for everyone. We want to try and ensure we make a strong start to this sequence here at home against one of the best teams in the world." The Test squad includes three uncapped players in Durham and Western Province batsman David Bedingham, left-arm fast bowler Nandre Burger and batsman Tristan Stubbs. Burger is set to make his international debut after being named in all three squads. Another newcomer is all-rounder Mihlali Mpongwana, who was selected for the one-day series. The first T20 international will be played in Durban on Sunday. There will be three T20 internationals and three one-day internationals. India will also be without key players for the white-ball matches, with regular captain Rohit Sharma and former captain Virat Kohli rested ahead of the Test matches. South African squads: T20 internationals: Aiden Markram (captain), Ottniel Baartman, Matthew Breetzke, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen (wkt), David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Lizaad Williams One-day internationals: Aiden Markram (captain), Ottniel Baartman, Matthew Breetzke, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen (wkt), Keshav Maharaj, Mihlali Mpongwana, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne (wkt), Lizaad Williams Tests: Temba Bavuma (captain), David Bedingham, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Tony de Zorzi, Dean Elgar, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Keegan Petersen, Kagiso Rabada, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne (wkt) Fixtures: December 10, first T20 international, Durban December 12, second T20 international, Gqeberha December 14, third T20 int6ernational, Johannesburg December 17, first one-day international, Johannesburg December 19, second one-day international, Gqeberha December 21, third one-day international, Paarl December 26-30, first Test match, Centurion January 3-7, second Test match, Cape Town

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December 4, 2023, is designated as Indian Navy Day in observance of the triumph of Operation Trident during the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War, also referred to as the Bangladesh Liberation War.

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Amid the COP28 summit, a report says electricity generated in China, India and US as well as oil and gas production have produced the biggest spike in global greenhouse gas emissions.

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The results for the assembly elections 2023 in four states- It was a big day in Indian politics as the counting of votes is underway for four states. This includes Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Telangana. In the Hindi heartland the Bharatiya Janata Party has registered a decisive lead in three states while Indian National Congress is leading in the southern state of Telangana.

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<p>A full-grown leopard weighing between 80 to 90 kgs was sighted in the Indian capital Delhi in the Sainik Farm area, sending shockwaves through the locality.</p>

<p>The forest department, in collaboration with local police, has initiated a comprehensive search operation to capture the elusive big cat. Subodh Kumar, a beat officer from the forest department at Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, said, "We got a call about a leopard that was spotted at night. With the help of the local police, we conducted a search at 9:30 am and spotted the animal near a farmhouse."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The forest department is taking no chances and has strategically placed two trap cages in the area to safely capture the wild visitor, as per media reports citing police officials.&nbsp;Instructions have been issued to the public, urging them to steer clear of these cages, ensuring the safety of both residents and the leopard. Residents in the area have been asked to stay indoors for their safety as the search for the big cat continues.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Two gripping video clips capturing the leopard's movements have surfaced on social media platforms. It has intensified the intrigue surrounding the leopard roaming freely in the neighbourhood.</p>

<p>One clip purportedly showed a heart-pounding moment as a policeman caught off guard, sprinted away before the agile leopard leapt over a wall and disappeared into the jungle.</p>

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<p>Over 40 personnel, comprising members of the forest department and Delhi Police, have been mobilised to manage the situation.&nbsp;A team has been deployed at the location, as per an official.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Residents are on high alert as authorities work tirelessly to safely secure the leopard and prevent any untoward incidents in this unexpected wildlife encounter in the Indian capital.&nbsp;</p>

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A full-grown leopard weighing between 80 to 90 kgs was sighted in the Indian capital Delhi in the Sainik Farm area, sending shockwaves through the locality. The forest department, in collaboration with local police, has initiated a comprehensive search operation to capture the elusive big cat.

A full-grown leopard weighing between 80 to 90 kgs was sighted in the Indian capital Delhi in the Sainik Farm area, sending shockwaves through the locality. The forest department, in collaboration with local police, has initiated a comprehensive search operation to capture the elusive big cat. Subodh Kumar, a beat officer from the forest department at Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, said, "We got a call about a leopard that was spotted at night. With the help of the local police, we conducted a search at 9:30 am and spotted the animal near a farmhouse." Leopard in Delhi #Animal #Delhi pic.twitter.com/J7wt7M6S8K — Chetan Bhasin (@Che10Bhasin) December 2, 2023 × The forest department is taking no chances and has strategically placed two trap cages in the area to safely capture the wild visitor, as per media reports citing police officials. Instructions have been issued to the public, urging them to steer clear of these cages, ensuring the safety of both residents and the leopard. Residents in the area have been asked to stay indoors for their safety as the search for the big cat continues. Also Read | Tihar jail terminates 50 employees after biometric mismatch Two gripping video clips capturing the leopard's movements have surfaced on social media platforms. It has intensified the intrigue surrounding the leopard roaming freely in the neighbourhood. One clip purportedly showed a heart-pounding moment as a policeman caught off guard, sprinted away before the agile leopard leapt over a wall and disappeared into the jungle. Also Read | 'Always a delight': India's PM Modi reacts to viral 'Melodi' selfie Over 40 personnel, comprising members of the forest department and Delhi Police, have been mobilised to manage the situation. A team has been deployed at the location, as per an official. Watch | India's financial capital Mumbai engulfed with smoke × Residents are on high alert as authorities work tirelessly to safely secure the leopard and prevent any untoward incidents in this unexpected wildlife encounter in the Indian capital. (With inputs from agencies)

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