Mon Dec 09 10:48:20 UTC 2024: ## Maharashtra’s Ruling Coalition Wins Confidence Vote; Noida Airport Begins Trials
**Mumbai, India** – Maharashtra’s Maha Vikas Aghadi government survived a confidence vote in the state assembly, winning by voice vote. Separately, the Noida International Airport conducted its first successful flight validation test, paving the way for commercial operations in April 2025. An IndiGo aircraft landed at the airport after a trial run, marking a significant milestone.
Other news from India includes:
* **Accidents and Incidents:** A car caught fire on Mumbai’s Jogeshwari Bridge. A major fire broke out at a restaurant in Delhi’s Rajouri Garden. A fatal road accident in Gujarat killed seven, including five students. A 20-year-old Indian student working as a security guard was shot dead in Canada.
* **Politics and Governance:** The Maharashtra Waqf Board clarified that no notices were issued to 103 farmers in Latur. The Finance Ministry stated that the 8th Pay Commission is not currently under consideration. The deadline for installing high-security registration plates in Maharashtra has been extended to March 31st. A decision has been made to fill first to fourth standard vacancies in Maharashtra after ninth standard vacancies are filled.
* **Sports:** South Africa defeated Sri Lanka by 109 runs in the second Test, winning the series 2-0.
* **Entertainment:** The OTT release date for the film “Singham Again” has been announced.
These are just some of the major headlines from India today. Further details on each story are available from various news sources.
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