Fri Dec 06 23:52:44 UTC 2024: ## Top Headlines: Farmers’ Ultimatum, Cash Found in Parliament, and More

**New Delhi, December 7** – Several major events dominated headlines today, including a farmers’ protest at the Shambhu border, the discovery of cash in Parliament, and heightened security in Uttar Pradesh following the anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition.

**Farmers Issue 24-Hour Ultimatum:** Farmers protesting at the Haryana-Punjab Shambhu border, demanding the central government meet their demands, breached barricades set up by Haryana Police. Eight farmers were injured in clashes with police, who used tear gas. Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher gave the government a 24-hour ultimatum, threatening renewed protests if their demands aren’t met. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi condemned the police action.

**Cash Found in Parliament:** A bundle of ₹50,000 was found near the seat of Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi in the Rajya Sabha. Singhvi offered an explanation, while the BJP demanded an investigation. Congress sources alleged it was a ploy to distract from the Adani issue. Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar confirmed the discovery and stated that an inquiry would be conducted.

**High Alert in UP:** Uttar Pradesh remained on high alert on the 32nd anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition. In Mathura, 1500 people attended prayers at the Shahi Eidgah mosque, while stones were discovered on rooftops near a mosque in Bareilly. Security was heightened at religious sites across the state.

**Bangladesh Recalls Diplomats:** Bangladesh has recalled two diplomats from Kolkata and Tripura following damage to its assistant high commission in Agartala. The action follows protests related to the arrest of Chinmay Prabhu, a former head of ISKCON Bangladesh.

**Modi on North-East Development:** Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that previous governments neglected the North-East due to its lower number of votes and seats, contrasting it with his government’s increased investment in the region.

**Pushpa 2 Breaks Box Office Records:** Allu Arjun’s “Pushpa: The Rule” shattered box office records, earning ₹294 crore globally on its opening day, surpassing Shah Rukh Khan’s “Jawan” and S.S. Rajamouli’s “RRR.”

**Maharashtra Assembly Special Session:** Maharashtra’s three-day special assembly session began today, with Kalidas Kolambkar sworn in as pro tem speaker. This follows the recent formation of a new government headed by Devendra Fadnavis.

**Farmers Turn to Bear Costumes:** In Uttar Pradesh’s Lakhimpur Kheri, farmers are dressing up as bears to deter monkeys from damaging their crops.

This news brief provides a summary of the day’s most significant events. Further details are available in the original source.

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