Bhaskar LIVE Updates: There is a big upheaval in the mayoral election of Chandigarh, BJP candidate captures the post of mayor

BJP candidate Sarabjit Kaur has occupied the mayor’s post in the mayoral election of the Union Territory of Chandigarh. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has alleged rigging during the mayoral election. BJP got 12 seats in the civic polls. Whereas, AAP emerged as the single largest party with 14 seats.

Today’s other big news

Home Ministry restores FCRA registration of Mother Teresa Charity, now it is possible to take foreign donations

The Union Home Ministry has restored the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) registration of Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity. After the restoration of this registration, now the organization will be able to take donations from abroad. On December 27, the Ministry of Home Affairs had said that some ‘adverse inputs’ were found while renewing the FCRA registration of the institution. Hence renewal was not approved. The FCRA registration of the institution was valid only till December 31.

Strong tremors of earthquake in Andaman, magnitude 4.3 on Richter scale
Strong earthquake tremors were felt on Andaman Islands today. Its magnitude has been measured at 4.3 on the Richter scale. According to the National Center for Seismology, the epicenter of this earthquake, which occurred at 11.12 am, was 55 km below the ground.

Announcement of the dates of assembly elections in five states today, press conference of the Election Commission at 3.30 pm

Election Commission will hold a press conference today at 3.30 pm. During this, the date of elections in five states can be announced. According to media reports, there is a plan to conduct elections in 6 to 8 phases in Uttar Pradesh, while in Punjab in 3 phases. Preparations have been made to conduct elections in a single phase in Uttarakhand and Goa, while in Manipur in 2 phases.

Punjab CM Charanjit Channi taunts PM Modi in gestures

Punjab CM Charanjit Channi has surrounded PM Narendra Modi while sharing the idea of ​​Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. CM Channi has shared one of his thoughts on social media along with the photo of Sardar Patel. In which Sardar Patel has been quoted as saying that ‘Who is more concerned about life than duty, he should not take big responsibility in a country like India’. The CM did not directly write the name of PM Modi in it, but has targeted him in gestures. Read full news…

Union Home Ministry notice to Punjab DGP on lapse in security of PM Modi asked why action should not be taken
The Home Ministry has issued a notice to Punjab DGP Siddharth Chattopadhyay in connection with the security lapse of PM Narendra Modi. DGP Chattopadhyay has been asked why action should not be taken against him under the All India Service Rules, as he did not comply with his legal responsibility under the Special Protection Group (SPG) Act. They have been given time till 5 pm to reply. Read full news…

On January 12, the military commanders of India and China will meet for the 14th time to resolve the border dispute.

India and China will hold a 14th round of Corps Commander-level meeting on January 12 to reduce tension on the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Earlier in October 2021, the 13th round of talks was held in Moldo, China. Its purpose was to discuss and resolve the military standoff in the eastern Ladakh sector. There has been a military standoff between the two countries on the Ladakh border for a long time.

6.6 magnitude earthquake hits China’s Qinghai province
Strong earthquake tremors were felt in Qinghai province of China on Friday night. Its intensity has been measured at 6.6 on the Richter scale. According to Chinese state media, the China Earthquake Network Center has given its magnitude as 6.9.

28 lakh gold was hidden inside the grinder machine, customs caught at Jaipur International Airport

Customs officials at Jaipur International Airport in Rajasthan have seized six gold biscuits worth Rs 28 lakh from a passenger who had come from Sharjah. These biscuits were hidden inside the electric meat grinder machine. They have been confiscated under the Customs Act 1962 and investigation is on.

Ganga Sagar Fair will start in West Bengal, strict restrictions will remain in force due to Corona
The world famous Ganga Sagar fair will start in West Bengal from today. The fair will continue till January 16. Due to the increasing cases of Corona, strict restrictions will remain in force for the devotees. On Friday, the Kolkata High Court had approved the holding of the fair with certain conditions. A public interest litigation was filed in the court to postpone the Ganga Sagar Mela due to the increasing infection of Corona in Bengal. It was said in the petition that every year a crowd of about 30 lakh people gather in the Ganga Sagar Mela. Corona infection can spread rapidly due to large crowds. However, the court approved the holding of the fair with certain conditions.