Hello rea♚ders! Through this news wrap, we bring the top developments of the day. Today's rundown includes the developments in Maharashtra's new government formation. Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis is set to take oath on December 5.
Besides, an ex-Khalistani militant on Wednesday attacked Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal at Amr🐠itsar's Golden Temple.
Here we have the top developments of the day.
Maha Suspense Over, Devendra Fadnavis To Be Next CM
The suspense over Maharas🌸htra’s next chief minister has ended after Bharatiya Janata Party leaders in Mumbai unanimously ele🌸cted Devendra Fadnavis as the head of the next state government. He will officially take over as the CM of Maharashtra in the swearing-in ceremony on December 5 in the presence of special guest Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Amidst chants of ladkya bahinancha ladka bhau, Deva bhau Deva bhau (beloved brother of beloved sisters), in the state legislature hall, Fadnavis accepted the party’s mandate in the core committee meeting, led by union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani. He was also elected as BJꦡP’s Legislative Party Leader.
Attack On Sukhbir Singh Badal: Who Is Narain Singh Chaura | The Khalistani Link
A former ꦍKhalistani militant identi൲fied as Narain Singh Chaura opened fire at Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal, on Wednesday from a close range while he was performing the duty of 'sewadar' outside the Golden Temple.
Later, police identified the shooter aꩲs Narain Singh Chaura, a former Khalistani militant, and a resident of 💯Dera Baba Nanak."Narain Singh Chaura has been arrested and an FIR has been registered against him. The weapon used in the attack has been recovered", Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said.
South Korea Lifts Martial Law After Backlash; Oppn Protests Demanding President’s Resignation Or Impeachment
South Korea woke up to relief after a dramatic night as President Yoon Suk Yeol’s government annou🔯nced the lifting of martial law ea🐭rly Wednesday, reversing the emergency decree imposed just hours earlier. The decision to end the martial law came after a tense night of political upheaval, with troops surrounding the National Assembly in an attempt to quash opposition to the president’s controversial move.
The declaration, which lasted less than six hours, was formally rescinded during a Cabinet meeting at around 4:30 am, following a unanimous vote by l🌸awmakers in the National Assembly to reject it. Following the vote to lift martial law, the opposition was emboldened, with some members from Yoon’s own People Power Party (PPP) siding with the rejection.
No-Confidence Vote In Parliament Could Push France Into Political Turmoil Again | What We Know
France is all set for a no-confidence vote on Wednesday which could not only topple the government but plunge the European nation deep🌠er into political turmoil. The no-confidence motion, supported by both th🐼e left and the far-right, is expected bring an end to the three-month term of Prime Minister Michel Barnier.
Following Barnier's forceful passing of the social security budget, French lawmakers called for several no-confidencꦑe motions in the National Assembly, which may oust the far-right PM.
On Monday, PM Barnier, who is part of Macron's minority government, used the controversial Article 49.3 of the French Constitution to pass the social securiﷺty budget bill without a vote.
India Vs Australia 2nd Test: Three Key Player Battles To Watch Out For In Pink Ball Match
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy action now moves to Adelaide for the second Test match that will be a Day-Night fixture. (Full Coverage | More Cricket News)
India earned a stunning 295-run victory over Australia in the opening Test of the series. Despite being bowled out for just 150 in the first innings, the Jasprit Bumrah-led visitors made an astonishing comeback to take lead. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli then struck second innings centuries before Indian bowlers bundled out Austr🍸alia to complete a🧔 remarkable win.
Australia would be eager to bounce back in the pink ball Test while India would like to bury the ghosts of the last tour, where they were bowled out for 36, in the Day-Night game. 𒆙Here are the three key battles that will prove to be decisive in the 2nd India-Australia Test match.