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Rahul Gandhi faced sharp criticism from the BJP for allegedly not greeting President Droupadi Murmu during Constitution Day celebrations. The BJP accused him of arrogance and disrespect, highlighting videos where he avoided interaction with the President and appeared distracted during the national anthem.

According to IMD, a well-marked low-pressure area in the southeast Bay of Bengal has been moving west-northwestwards, intensifying into a depression as of the morning of November 24.

The court said that GRAP-4 measures would remain in place until a consistent downward trend in Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) is observed. Updated AQI figures are expected to be reviewed on Wednesday when the matter will be heard again.

The scheme provides Rs 2,000 per month to senior citizens aged 60-69 and Rs 2,500 per month to those aged 70 and above. Kejriwal confirmed that the Delhi Cabinet has approved the initiative, and the order is already in effect.

In his letter to Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Kharge requested the suspension of the scheduled business for November 25, 2024, to facilitate a thorough debate on these allegations.

Equipped with digital pens, four electronic tablets have been installed in the lobby of the Lok Sabha chamber for this purpose. According to the Lok Sabha Secretariat, while physical attendance registers will remain available, members are encouraged to use the electronic system as the preferred option.

The winter session of Parliament begins today, running until December 20, with key bills like the Waqf Act (Amendment) Bill on the agenda. Opposition parties plan to raise issues including the Manipur crisis and Adani allegations, while the government seeks productive discussions.

The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), led by Congress, Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena faction, and Sharad Pawar's NCP group, trailed significantly, leading in just 51 seats. Meanwhile, non-aligned parties were ahead in six constituencies.

Chief Minister Hemant Soren, a key player in the JMM-led alliance, is holding a lead of 2,812 votes over BJP's Gamliyel Hembrom in Barhait, a crucial constituency. 

In Jharkhand, voters in key constituencies such as Hazaribagh, Seraikella, Jamshedpur East, Chaibasa, Ranchi, and Lohardaga participated in the first phase, while Barhait, Dumka, Bokaro, and Godda were among those voting in the second phase. Maharashtra saw elections across its 288 constituencies in a single-day poll.