Maha New Govt Updates, Jaishankar On India-China Border Row, West-Asia Tensions | December 3 News Wrap

The suspense on who will be the next chief minister of Maharashtra is expected to end tomorrow. Amid speculation about the much-awaited CM post, BJP functionary told the media that the consensus has been reached and the Mahayuti alliance will announce the name on December 4.

Here's the top developments of the day.

Maharashtra Next CM LIVE: Fadnavis Meets Shinde At Varsha; BJP To Declare New CM On Dec 4

The suspense on who will be the next chief minister of Maharashtra is expected to end tomorrow. Amid speculation about the much-awaited CM post, BJP functionary told the media that the consensus has been reached and the Mahayuti alliance will announce the name on December 4, a day before the swearing-in ceremony. Despite Shinde publicly announcing his support for the BJP’s decision, the leadership issue remains a source of tension within the alliance, As the final decision is yet to be made.

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Fair, Mutually Acceptable Framework Needed, Says Jaishankar On Border Issue With China

Nearly two months after India and China announced the major border breakthrough to resume patrolling along the LAC following military disengagement, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that bilateral ties between the two neighbours were on the course of ‘some improvement’

"Our (India-China) ties have been abnormal since 2020 when peace and tranquillity in the border areas were disturbed as a result of Chinese actions. Recent developments that reflect our continuous diplomatic engagement since then have set our ties in the direction of some improvement," he said while briefing the Lok Sabha on India-China ties.

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Cyclone Fengal: Schools Shut In Puducherry, Some Tamil Nadu Districts; IMD Issues Rain Alert

After making landfall between Puducherry and neighbouring Tamil Nadu on November 30, Cyclone Fengal weakened by Sunday. However, torrential downpours under its influence continued, resulting in extremely heavy rainfall in the coastal regions of north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

According to the Weather Channel, Cyclone Fengal has claimed 19 lives in India and Sri Lanka so far, with widespread flooding, road blockages, and power outages disrupting daily life. In Chennai, three people died from electrocution due to rain-related incidents.

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West Asia: Ceasefire Violations In Lebanon; Trump Seeks Immediate Release Of Israeli Hostages

Tensions continue to escalate in West Asia as ceasefire violations in Lebanon, escalating fighting in Syria, and the ongoing war on Gaza intensify. The Israeli military has issued new forced displacement orders for Palestinians in parts of southern Khan Younis, following strikes that killed at least nine people in central and northern Gaza.

In another latest development, US President-elect Donald Trump, in a stern message on social media, sought immediate release of Israeli hostages still being held in Gaza.He added if they are not freed before he is sworn into office for a second term there will be 'Hell To Pay.'

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India Vs Australia 2nd Test: Steve Smith, Travis Head Feel Facing Pink Ball Will Be Challenging

As India and Australia gear up for the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, the hype around the pink ball is getting high. The second Test in Adelaide is set to be a Day-Night affair for which pink balls are used.(Full Coverage | More Cricket News)

Australian middle order batters Steve Smith and Travis Head admitted that facing the pink ball is challenging, especially if the pitch is difficult to bat.

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