November  

Bobby, like many Social workers, rose from humble beginnings. Born on the 28th of November 1985, now 34-year-old Bobby hails from the city of Gurugram.

Praveen Teotia, also known as Iron Man, saved 150 lives during the 26th November 2008 terrorist attack in Mumbai, during which he was also hit by four bullets which damaged his limbs and lungs
 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation to inform it about the government’s initiative to provide free rations to 80 crore people till the end of November under One nation one ration card scheme 

It is worthy to note that Jamia Millia Islamia was at the heart of the anti-CAA protests that turned violent in November with Islamists joining in and indulging in unbridled stone-pelting, arson and vandalism

The night of December 2nd, 1984, will remain etched in our country’s memory. On that horrific night, deadly methyl isocyanate gas leaked from the Union Carbide India Limited pesticide plant in Bhopal, claiming over 20,000 lives and leaving lakhs severely disabled. Abdul Jabbar, who was 28 then, lost his mother, father, brother and himself suffered lung fibrosis and lost 50% of his vision. On November 14, 2019, he passed away after fighting for justice for the victims and survivors for close to 3 decades. With the government of India awarding this Bhopal gas tragedy activist the Padma Shri posthumously, let’s take a look at his lesser-known story in this episode of India Untold with Sunita Iyer.

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced a reconstruction plan for Jammu and Kashmir in November 2016. His plan included a rehabilitation package for a one-time settlement of 36,384 displaced persons' (DPs) families of PoK-1947 and Chhamb.

It took the Constituent Assembly more than two years to finalise a draft of our Constitution that would define the Republic status of India. After making over 2000 amendments, the draft was finally concluded on 26 November 1949. Naturally, the Assembly wanted this foundation of law, which represents the diversity in India, to be adorned with artworks. Prem Behari Narain Raizada was approached to embellish the contents of the Constitution with his fine calligraphy. And it was Nandalal Bose and his students that brought the rich history and heritage of India to the pages of the Constitution.

Often dubbed as real-life Rapunzel, Nilanshi on September 22 last year, broke her own record of sporting longest hair with a hair length of 190 centimeters. She had earlier set the record on November 21, 2018, with 170.5-centimeter long hair.

The Supreme Court on Monday clarified that it will not hear the review petitions in the Sabarimala temple case. It, however, added that it would consider the issues that were raised by the previous five-judge bench on November 14 last year. The pleas will be heard after 3 weeks. BSP chief Mayawati and WB CM Mamata Banerjee have openly declared that they would not attend the all-party meet to discuss the strategy in opposition to the CAA. Do not miss the top headlines of the day on MyNation in 100 seconds.

Fate of BJP, JMM+ to be sealed as counting of votes takes place in Jharkhand on December 23

All roads lead to Jharkhand as the counting of votes for 81 constituencies will begin at 8 am. The state voted in 5 phases from November 30 to December 20.  

During a talk on the amended law at an event organised by the Virat Hindustan Sangam, Dr. Swamy said that on November 27 1947, the Congress Working Committee said that the Congress is bound to afford protection to all non-Muslims from Pakistan who have crossed the border and come to India and may do so to save their lives in future. They would be protected and given full citizenship.

With the goal of reducing the cost of electricity for traction, Indian Railways has commenced flow of additional 50 MW power (Total 100 MW) from Bhartiya Rail Bijli Company Limited (BRBCL) in the State of Bihar with effect from 28 November 2019, which is expected to lead to an annual saving of Rs. 110 Crores per annum on a recurring basis. The additional flow of 10 MW power from BRBCL has also been started in the State of Rajasthan with effect from 20 November 2019 which is expected to lead to an annual saving of Rs. 11.50 Crores per annum.

A Chennai techie has helped American space agency NASA locate ISRO's Vikram Lander's debris on the surface of the moon. Shanmuga Subramanian received a mail from NASA thanking him. In Rajya Sabha, the Special Protection Group (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed. All this and more in today’s (December 3) MyNation in 100 seconds