Morning brief: CAG flags ‘risk’ of data tampering in Assam NRC updation process, and all the latest news

Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

Published on: Dec 26, 2022, 08:57:57 IST

By HT News Desk

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

Assam NRC: Large-scale anomalies found in the updation of the NRC in Assam. (AFP file)

CAG flags data tampering risk in Assam NRC updation process

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has detected large-scale anomalies in the updation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) for Assam and flagged the “risk of data tampering” due to “improper software development” for the exercise. Read more

Dense to very dense fog likely as north India shivers in cold wave | 5 points

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a fog warning for the next five days for several north Indian states amid cold wave conditions in the region. Read more

On Christmas, King Charles' message on ‘great anxiety’, recession-hit Britain

In his first Christmas message as a monarch, Britain's King Charles III expressed the “heartfelt solidarity” of people across the recession-hit United Kingdom, reflecting on the worsening cost of living crisis. Read more

Pak to declare war against Taliban? Sharif govt's decision soon amid terror surge | Details

Pakistan is mulling a major military offensive amid a rise in TTP-sponsored terror attacks. Watch here

‘What would you do if India didn’t play cricket': Ashwin's brutal reply to fan's 'IND would be 89 all out..' tweet

Ravichandran Ashwin had a terrific Test match as he helped Team India beat Bangladesh by three wickets in a thrilling encounter in Second Test match on Sunday. Read more

Shivam Sharma says he's ‘male Rakhi Sawant’: I don't need to win, I can just appear on reality shows to entertain people

Shivam Sharma, who appeared on Kangana Ranaut's reality series Lock Upp earlier this year, has said that he is the male version of Rakhi Sawant. Read more

Nysa Devgan, Khushi Kapoor, Ibrahim Ali Khan attend Christmas bash in glamorous outfits with friends. Watch videos

The Christmas celebrations continued till the night yesterday in Mumbai, and many well-known names stepped out in the city to ring in the festival. Read more

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
HT News Desk
Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More

Get the latest India News, breaking headlines and real-time updates from across the country. Stay informed about politics, government policies, crime, weather and major national developments.