New Delhi, Dec 8 (PTI) Following are the top stories at 9.20 pm: NATION PAR70 PAR-LDALL VANDE MATARAM (9.12 PM)

Vande Mataram debate in LS: Nehru "betrayed" national song: PM Modi; Bengal polls a factor, says Priyanka New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday tore into the Congress alleging that the country’s first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru “betrayed” Vande Mataram by bowing to Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s opposition to the national song that led to it being fragmented and pandering to his “communal concerns” putting India on the path of appeasement politics.

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BJP committing 'big sin' by creating controversy on Vande Mataram, eyeing WB polls: Priyanka Gandhi New Delhi: In a measured but scathing attack, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday accused the BJP of committing a "big sin" by creating a controversy over Vande Mataram and claimed that the government pushed for a debate on the national song as the West Bengal assembly polls were approaching.

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Govt to take strict action against IndiGo to 'set example'; airline adds flights after disruptions New Delhi/Mumbai: The government plans to take strict action against IndiGo to "set an example" for airlines that violate regulations, the Civil Aviation Minister said on Monday, as the country's largest carrier added more flights as its operations limp back to normalcy following a week of widespread flight cancellations.

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IndiGo cancels 562 flights from 6 metro airports; 150 at Bengaluru alone Mumbai: Rahul Bhatia-controlled domestic carrier IndiGo on Monday cancelled 562 flights from six metro airports, with 150 cancellations originating from Bengaluru airport alone, according to sources.

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Goanightclub fire: Owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra fled to Phuket after tragedy, say police Panaji, Dec 8 (PTI) Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra, the main accused and owners of the Goa nightclub where a massive blaze claimed 25 lives, fled to Phuket hours after the tragedy, Goa Police said on Monday.

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'Against federalism': Opposition against Bill to levy cess on pan masala units New Delhi: Opposition members on Monday opposed the Health Security se National Security Cess Bill in the Rajya Sabha, saying it is against the spirit of cooperative federalism and will deprive state governments of funds to maintain health infrastructure.

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Exercise discretion while travelling through China: India to its nationals New Delhi: India on Monday advised its nationals to be careful while travelling to or transiting through China, more than two weeks after a woman from Arunachal Pradesh was allegedly harassed at the Shanghai airport.

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Kerala court acquits actor Dileep, convicts six in 2017 actress sexual assault case Kochi: A Kerala court on Monday acquitted Malayalam cinema star Dileep in the sensational 2017 actress sexual assault case, in which six people, including the main accused charged with committing the crime, were pronounced guilty.

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Operation Sagar Bandhu: Navy deploys INS Gharial, three LCUs to render aid to Sri Lanka New Delhi: The Indian Navy has deployed INS Gharial and three other vessels as part of the ongoing Operation Sagar Bandhu for offering humanitarian assistance and relief to the cyclone-affected regions of Sri Lanka, officials said on Monday.

LEGAL LGD29 LD INDIGO-FLIGHTS-PLEAS (7.31 PM) IndiGo crisis 'serious matter', says SC, Delhi HC agrees to hear plea on Dec 10 New Delhi: Woes of flyers hit by mass flight cancellations by IndiGo found a compassionate ear in the Delhi High Court, which agreed to hear one of the pleas on December 10, while the Supreme Court termed the consequent chaos a "serious matter", but stopped short of intervening.

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SC orders 30 pc seats for women advocates in state Bar councils New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday directed that 30 per cent seats in state Bar councils, where the election process has not been set in motion, be kept for women advocates.

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SC notice to Karnataka CM on plea challenging his election from Varuna seat in 2023 New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday sought a response from Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on a plea challenging his election from the Varuna assembly constituency in the 2023 state elections.

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SC grants bail to Assam prof in anti-India post case, bars reinstatement citing molestation charges New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday granted bail to a former professor at an Assam college, arrested for making an anti-India post on social media but advised that the relief granted to him should not lead to his reinstatement.

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US, India to hold trade talks on Dec 10-11 New Delhi: A delegation led by Deputy US Trade Representative (USTR) Rick Switzer will meet his Indian counterpart Rajesh Agarwal on the proposed bilateral trade agreement here this week, official sources said.

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Flight cancellations credit negative, to hit IndiGo financially, says Moody's New Delhi: The widespread disruptions in IndiGo flights, resulting from the airline's failure to plan for aviation regulations communicated to industry more than a year in advance, could result in financial damage from loss of revenue as well as potential penalties for cancellations, Moody's Ratings said on Monday.

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Intel signs pact with Tata to make, assemble semiconductors in India New Delhi: US-based chip maker Intel has signed an agreement with Tata Group to manufacture and assemble semiconductors in India for the local market, the Indian conglomerate said on Monday.

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India free to buy oil from sources it considers beneficial: Kremlin Moscow: India, a sovereign nation, is free to buy oil from sources it considers beneficial, the Kremlin said on Monday, while expressing confidence that New Delhi will stick to the policy of ensuring its economic interests. By Vinay Shukla

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Russia's Abrau-Durso Group plans to produce wine beberages in India Moscow: Abrau-Durso Group, a leading sparkling wine producer in Russia, intends to collaborate with India's IndoBevs and initially localise production of its wine beverages in India. By Vinay Shukla

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