Devendra Fadnavis returns as Maharashtra chief minister in grand ceremony

Devendra Fadnavis has returned as Maharashtra's chief minister, taking the oath on December 5. He is joined by deputies Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar. This marks Fadnavis's third term, following his previous role as deputy chief minister. In Punjab, Sukhbir Singh Badal was shot at while performing duties at the Golden Temple. The assailant, linked to the Khalistani movement, has been arrested. Badal was unharmed in the incident. Tensions between India and Bangladesh have increased due to attacks on the Hindu minority in Bangladesh. India has raised concerns, while Bangladesh has dismissed these claims as exaggerated.