Tue Dec 03 09:57:26 UTC 2024: ## India News Roundup: Border Tensions, Political Drama Box Office Disappoints, and More
**New Delhi, India** – A flurry of news from across India today includes updates on India-China border tensions, political developments, and box office performance.
**India-China Border:** External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the Lok Sabha regarding the current situation at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China, though specifics were not provided in this summary.
**Jharkhand:** The Jharkhand state saw two significant events. First, the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TSPC) Naxalite group reportedly harassed citizens and closed markets in Budhmu, Ranchi, creating fear amongst the populace. Separately, the passing of former Chief Minister Arjun Munda’s brother was announced, with Chief Minister Hemant Soren expressing condolences.
**Box Office:** The political drama “The Sabarmati Report,” starring Vikrant Massey, continues to underperform at the box office. Despite critical acclaim and tax-free status in several states, including Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Odisha, and praise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, the film grossed only ₹0.3 crore on its third Monday, bringing its total to ₹28.45 crore. The film, based on the Godhra train fire incident, is produced by Ekta Kapoor and Amul V Mohan.
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