Tue Dec 03 15:12:47 UTC 2024: ## Maharashtra CM Speculation, CAT Answer Key Released, and Other News

**Mumbai, December 3, 2024** – Political uncertainty continues in Maharashtra as the race for Chief Minister heats up. Eknath Shinde’s departure from Thane to Mumbai has fueled speculation, with state minister Sudhir Mungatiwar hinting that the new CM will be known by December 5th. Devendra Fadnavis remains a strong contender, but the timeline for resolving the situation surrounding Shinde remains unclear.

In other news, the CAT 2024 answer key has been released by the IIMs. Candidates can check and download their answer keys from iimcat.ac.in until December 5th, 11:55 PM, and submit objections if needed. A total of 2.93 lakh candidates appeared for the exam.

Several other significant events have unfolded:

* **National Politics:** A debate rages on concerning the Wakf Board Bill, a proposed Sanatan Board, and the situation in Bangladesh, with MP Brijbhushan Sharan Singh expressing concern.
* **Disaster Relief:** The central government has allocated ₹2100 crore to Uttar Pradesh for Maha Kumbh 2025 preparations. Separately, a video surfaced of people throwing mud at BJP leader Annamalai during a visit to a flood-affected area.
* **Accidents and Investigations:** Five MBBS students died in a car accident, while three mountaineers are missing on New Zealand’s highest peak. A plea to ban Indian channels in Bangladesh is before the High Court. An impeachment complaint has been filed against a country’s Vice President for threatening the President.
* **Sports:** Cricket news includes Vikrant Massey’s clarification on his retirement, a stunning century by an unsold IPL player, and upcoming changes to India’s playing eleven for the IND vs AUS series. Zimbabwe suffered a humiliating defeat against Pakistan.
* **Business:** The Adani Group received positive news from the US, the stock market saw a significant rise, and India saw 92,000 patent applications filed in FY2024.

This is a brief overview of the day’s major headlines. Further details on these and other stories can be found in our detailed reports.

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