Latest news today (December 13): Presenting FE’s Breaking News today. We will keep you updated on all major news, views, and much more throughout the day.

Historic ‘UAE Consensus’ sets new standards for global climate action

The “UAE Consensus” has affirmed the success of the COP28 Presidency in uniting efforts of 198 countries towards a shared vision for the future of climate action.

Lok Sabha security breach: Change in entry rules

The officials have changed the rules after the Lok Sabha security lapse. Now, only MPs will be abled to use the main gate for entering Parliament. Visitors will have to take another gate for entry. Meanwhile, the Congress has demanded statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Indian scientists find hidden reservoir of Covid virus in body cells

Researchers have identified a potential hidden reservoir of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in body cells that might explain its persistence and reoccurrence. The researchers at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi, explored extracellular vesicles (EVs)–microscopic particles released by cells–and uncovered an important piece of information. (PTI)

Security breach in Lok Sabha as visitor jumps into chamber from gallery

Security was breached in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday afternoon when a visitor jumped from the gallery into the chamber. Reports say that tear gas cannisters has been recovered from the intruders. As of now, two people have been detained. (Read More)

India’s SC verdict would ‘further complicate’ Kashmir issue: Imran Khan

Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan has said that India’s Supreme Court verdict upholding the abrogation of Article 370 would “further complicate” the Kashmir issue. The Supreme Court on Monday unanimously upheld the Centre government’s decision of August 2019 to abrogate Article 370, which bestowed a special status on the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. (PTI)

Indonesia relaxes tax rules on EV imports to attract investment

Indonesia will grant automakers that plan to build electric vehicle plants tax incentives on their imports of completely built-up EVs until 2025, a new presidential regulation showed as Jakarta seeks to attract more investment. Under the new regulation signed on Dec. 8 and released this week, companies that have invested in EV plants, are planning to increase their EV investments, or planning to invest would be eligible for the incentives. The new rules will remove the import duties and the luxury-goods sales tax on the built-up vehicles brought into the country and gives incentives on taxes collected by provincial governments. (REUTERS)

22 years of the Parliament attack, President, PM and others pay tribute

Leaders observed a minute’s silence at the Parliament to pay tribute to the fallen jawans, on the 22 years of the Parliament attack. Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar meet the family members of the fallen jawans at the Parliament.

SpaceX postpones launch of US military’s secretive X-37B spaceplane

SpaceX has canceled the launch of the US military’s X-37B robot spaceplane on its seventh mission to orbit scheduled for Wednesday. Due to poor weather conditions at the Cape, the original plan to launch the spacecraft into orbit late on Sunday was scrapped.

Palestinian Embassy thanks India for supporting Palestine

Counsellor at the Embassy of Palestine Basem F Hellis thanked India for supporting Palestine and showing solidarity every time. He said that the conflict between Israel and Hamas is about occupation.Speaking to ANI, he said that Palestine is seeking to stop aggression and achieving solidarity. His remarks came as the war between Israel and Hamas entered its third month.