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Today in History (November 29th, 1947)
On November 29, 1947, the United Nations General Assembly passed Resolution 181, which called for the partition of Palestine into two separate states: one for Arabs and one for Jews. The resolution also proposed that the city of Jerusalem be placed under a special international regime, with governance by the United Nations, due to its significance to multiple religions. This resolution aimed to address the growing tensions between Jews and Arabs in the region, following the end of the British mandate in Palestine. The partition plan was accepted by the Jewish community but was rejected by the Arab states, leading to ongoing conflict in the region.
Summary of Today’s News
Maharashtra meet ends without decision on CM.
BJP President J.P. Nadda and Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a two-hour meeting with Mahayuti leaders, including Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis, and Ajit Pawar, at Shah’s residence in New Delhi. The discussions, which ended around midnight, were inconclusive regarding portfolio allocation and Central government accommodation. Speculation suggests the Chief Minister and two Deputy CMs arrangement may continue, with BJP retaining the CM position for five years. Shinde later met with his party’s MPs, and further talks may occur Friday.
GRAP-IV curbs to continue in Delhi-NCR till Dec. 2: SC
The Supreme Court extended stage IV restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR until December 2 to combat air pollution. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) was asked to consider easing restrictions to GRAP-III or GRAP-II. The court criticized authorities for failing to control truck entry into Delhi and for not implementing welfare measures for construction workers. It also expressed concern over stubble burning and a report alleging Punjab advised farmers to burn residue to evade satellite surveillance. The CAQM was directed to report findings on December 2.
Lashkar member extradited from Rwanda in terror case.
Salman Rehman Khan, a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative, was extradited from Rwanda to India with the help of the CBI, NIA, and Interpol. He is accused of supplying arms and explosives to support terrorist activities in Bengaluru and was linked to a radicalization and recruitment case. Khan had been imprisoned in a POCSO case and was radicalized by T. Naseer. The NIA took over the case from Bengaluru Police in October 2023. He is the 17th accused extradited in major NIA cases since 2020.
Do new schemes ahead of elections amount to ‘voter bribes’?
BJP’s victory in Maharashtra elections was partly attributed to the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, offering ₹1,500 monthly to poor women. Critics view such cash transfers as election bribes, while supporters see them as necessary welfare measures. Reetika Khera argued that cash transfers, like previous electoral promises, are short-term fixes and may divert funds from vital sectors like health, education, and MNREGA. Vikas Rawal criticized their rushed implementation, noting that schemes like MNREGA have a more sustainable impact. Cash transfers lack effective mechanisms and may reduce focus on long-term welfare solutions.
