Sat Nov 23 12:57:41 UTC 2024: ## India News Roundup: Bhutanese PM’s Visit, Election Results, and More

**New Delhi, [Date]** – A flurry of events across India dominated the headlines today. Key developments include:

* **Bhutanese Prime Minister’s Visit:** The Prime Minister of Bhutan is scheduled to visit India from November 24th to 26th. Details regarding the agenda of the visit are awaited.

* **Election Updates:** The Jharkhand election results are expected by 5 PM today, according to the Chief Electoral Officer, Ravi Kumar. In Uttar Pradesh, Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav urged party workers to return with certificates of victory.

* **Political Developments:** Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel stated that his government wasn’t in power when the electricity agreement with Adani was signed. In Maharashtra, the Congress party appointed observers for the upcoming elections. Meanwhile, the Andhra Pradesh government vowed strong action against Adani in relation to the Jagan Mohan Reddy case.

* **Accidents and Incidents:** Eight slums were destroyed by a fire in South Kolkata. A three-vehicle collision near Bishanpura village in Patna resulted in the death of three children. Ten Naxals were killed in an encounter in Sukma, Chhattisgarh. A truck and auto collision in Patna resulted in the death of three children.

* **Legal Matters:** Akola Crime Branch arrested a 26-year-old in connection with the Baba Siddiqui murder case. V. Tavde served legal notices to Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Supriya Sule in the cash-for-votes case. A defamation case against Delhi CM Atishi is set for hearing today, while the Singjauli Masjid case hearing will also take place today in Shimla court. The Allahabad High Court will hear a plea to transfer petitions related to the Gyanvapi case. Tahvurr Rana, accused in the 2008 Mumbai attacks, challenged his extradition to India in the US Supreme Court.

* **Sports News:** Australia’s innings in the Perth Test suffered setbacks, losing half their team for 38 runs, largely due to Mohammed Siraj’s five-wicket haul. India’s innings also faced challenges, with several key players dismissed.

* **International Affairs:** Rajnath Singh will hold bilateral meetings with Japan and the Philippines today. Prime Minister Modi has returned to India after visiting Guyana, Brazil, and Nigeria. Reports of a new Russian hypersonic missile strike on Ukraine emerged. The US government clarified on the Canadian media’s fake propaganda. The US unsealed an arrest warrant against Gautam Adani, following a US court order.

* **Other News:** The AQI in Delhi improved but remains in the “severe” category. BJD refuted reports of power purchase agreements with the Adani Group in Odisha. Gatwick Airport’s terminal was evacuated. LG Vinai Saxena praised Delhi CM Atishi. India Today Group’s Vice Chairperson Kali Puri spoke about the “Sahitya Aaj Tak” literature festival, which was inaugurated.

This is a brief overview; further details are expected to emerge throughout the day.

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