Latest news today (December 1): Presenting FE’s Breaking News today. We will keep you updated on all major news, views and much more throughout the day.
Election Commission revises vote counting day for Mizoram
The Election Commission of India has issued a notice stating the change in schedule for Mizoram vote counting day. Now, counting of votes for Mizoram Assembly elections will be conducted on December 4, instead of December 3. The notice reads, “The Commission has received several representations from various quarters requesting for change in date of counting from 3rd December, 2023 (Sunday) to some other week day, on the ground that 3rd December, 2023 being Sunday a special significance for the people of Mizoram.”
Meta must clarify measures against child sexual abuse, says EU
Meta Platforms was told by EU tech regulators on Friday to provide more details on measures taken to tackle child sexual abuse material on its photo and video sharing app Instagram by Dec. 22 or risk a formal investigation under new EU online content rules. The European Commission in October sent a first request for information on measures taken to counter the spread of terrorist and violent content, and a second last month on measures to protect minors. (Reuters)
PM Narendra Modi proposes to host COP33 in India in 2028
PM Narendra Modi says, “India is committed to UN Framework for Climate Change process. That is why, from this stage, I propose to host COP33 Summit in India in 2028.” He further said that, “Today, India has presented an excellent example of the balance between ecology and economy before the world. Despite India being home to 17% of population of the world, its contribution to Global Carbon Emissions is less than 4%. India is one of those few economies of the world that is on the path to meet NDC targets.”
China’s Xi inspected coast guard’s command office for East China Sea
China’s President Xi Jinping on Wednesday inspected the China Coast Guard’s command office for the East China Sea area, state news agency Xinhua reported on Friday. Xi stressed the need to improve law enforcement capability on the sea, Xinhua reported. (Reuters)
Raymond hires senior legal counsel amid Singhania marital discord
Raymond’s Independent Directors have enlisted the services of Berjis Desai, a senior independent legal counsel, to provide guidance to the company amid the ongoing marital discord involving Chairman and MD Gautam Singhania and Nawaz Modi. The objective of the Independent Directors is to safeguard the Chairman’s capability to lead the company, ensuring minimal impact from the dispute. In response to previous recommendations by proxy advisory firm IiAS, the independent directors are now addressing concerns by appointing an interim CEO and initiating an investigation into allegations of assault and the misuse of company funds.
Bengaluru schools premise searched after bomb threat, evacuations done
At least 15 schools in Bengaluru received bomb threat by mail after which schools were evacuated amid chaos. (READ MORE)
Odisha: 8 people died and 12 injured in a road accident
Ashish Thakare, Keonjhar Collector says, “This incident happened near Ghatagaon on National Highway, 8 people died and 12 injured…” (Read More)
Met department predicts more rain in several parts of Tamil Nadu
The Meteorological Centre, Chennai has predicted light thunderstorms and lightning with light to moderate rain at isolated places in the state on Friday morning. The Meteorological department issued a notice at 7 am.
Meteorological Centre, Chennai said, “Light Thunderstorms and lightning with light to moderate rain is very likely at isolated places over Thiruvallur, Chennai, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Nagapattinam and Ramanathapuram districts of Tamil Nadu in the next three hours.”
Delhi’s air quality dips into ‘severe’ category
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the National Capital dipped into the ‘Severe’ category in several areas, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Himachal CM Sukhu distributes compensation of Rs 11.31 cr to disaster-affected families
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu distributed compensation of over Rs 11.31 crore under the ‘Punrvaas’ Scheme to the disaster-affected families of Solan district on Thursday. The compensation included rupees three lakh each as the first installment to 377 families whose houses were completely damaged due to the monsoon-led disaster.