Several Maharashtra ministers, including deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, are under ongoing Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigations for money laundering. These ministers, formerly in the opposition, joined the BJP alliance. Conversely, BJP’s Girish Mahajan joined the cabinet after a CBI investigation cleared him of extortion and kidnapping charges, subsequently leading to charges against an IPS officer and others.

As Israel unveils plans to expand its Golan Heights settlements, Syrians living nearby say they want an end to conflict. 

​As Israel unveils plans to expand its Golan Heights settlements, Syrians living nearby say they want an end to conflict.  

Aaj Ka Panchang, 16 December, 2024: Check out tithi, auspicious and inauspicious timings, and other details here.