Latest news today (December 25): Presenting FE’s Breaking News today. We will keep you updated on all major news, views and much more throughout the day.
President Murmu gives assent to 3 Criminal Law Amendment Bills
President Droupadi Murmu has given assent to the three Criminal Law Amendment Bills. Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Bill will replace the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure and Indian Evidence Act respectively.
4 dead, 5 injured after car collides with motorcycle on Islamabad expressway
At least four people were killed in a collision between a car and a motorbike on the Islamabad expressway near Dhok Kala Khan in Pakistan, ARY News reported on Monday. Moreover, five others sustained injuries in a traffic accident on the Islamabad Motorway near Dhok Kala Khan. According to rescue authorities, those who were killed were members of the Christian community, who were on their way to Christmas preparations, ARY News reported (ANI)
Delhi airport operations hit
ANI quoting airport sources report that adverse weather conditions in Delhi led to the diversion of seven flights to Jaipur, with an additional flight redirected to Ahmedabad between 0600hrs and 0900hrs today. (Read More)
Vistara flight diverted due to bad weather
Vistara’s flight UK897, traveling from Bangalore (BLR) to Hyderabad (HYD), has had to return to Bangalore due to adverse weather conditions at Hyderabad airport. The anticipated arrival time back in Bangalore is 0940 hours.
Death toll goes up to 149 in China’s earthquake
The death toll from the 6.2-magnitude earthquake that jolted northwest China earlier this week has risen to 149 with two people still missing. The quake, the worst in nine years in the region, struck midnight on December 18 at a depth of 10 kilometres. The Quake hit Jishishan County, Gansu Province, and Minhe County in the neighbouring Qinghai Province last Saturday causing heavy death and destruction. (Read More)
RIL, Disney sign non-binding term for mega merger, says report
Reliance Industries and Disney have signed a non-binding term for mega merger, an ET report says. However, there hs been no official statement from either side yet. (Read More)