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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit the United States on Sunday to meet Donald Trump in Florida on Monday, marking his fifth US visit in 2025. The talks are expected to cover Gaza ceasefire progress, Israel-Hamas negotiations, Iran, Hezbollah, and regional security issues, as efforts continue toward the second phase of the fragile Gaza […]
The Supreme Court will hear on Monday a suo motu case on the Centre’s controversial redefinition of the Aravalli hills, amid fears it could allow mining in fragile zones. A three-judge bench will take up the matter. The court has stayed new mining leases, while the government asked ICFRE to identify additional no-mining areas across […]
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck 32 km off Taiwan’s northeastern Yilan coast late Saturday, marking the second major tremor in three days. Felt in Taipei, the quake occurred at a depth of 73 km. Authorities reported no immediate major damage or tsunami alert, while assessments continue. Social media videos showed panic as buildings shook across several […]
Mamata Banerjee condemned the alleged killing of a 30-year-old migrant worker from West Bengal in Sambalpur, Odisha. She said a “zero FIR” was filed and a state police team was sent to Odisha to investigate the incident. The Chief Minister criticized the brutal oppression and harassment of Bengali-speaking people in BJP-ruled states.
The Cyberabad Traffic Police issued an advisory ahead of the pre-release event of ‘Raja Saab’ at Khaitlapur Grounds, Kukatpally, starting at 5 pm. A large crowd is expected, which may cause significant traffic congestion and heavy crowd movement in and around the venue. Commuters and nearby residents are advised to plan travel accordingly.
The Supreme Court has quashed a man’s rape conviction, noting that he and the complainant have since married. The Bench observed that their consensual relationship was wrongly treated as a criminal act due to a misunderstanding. Justices Nagarathna and Sharma added that they felt the couple could reconcile fully if they chose to marry.
A newlywed couple in Pune became a social media talking point after filing for divorce within 24 hours of marriage. The wife alleged that the husband revealed only after the wedding that he works in the merchant navy and stays aboard ships for six months every year. Netizens stressed honesty and clear discussions before marriage.
Mallikarjun Kharge chaired a CWC meeting at AICC headquarters in New Delhi, attended by leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Siddaramaiah, Revanth Reddy, Shashi Tharoor, and others. The session will discuss major national issues, the VB G-RAM-G Act, National Herald case, Aravalli concerns, and party strategy, with leaders calling it “very important.”
Delhi’s air quality worsened today, with thick smog reducing visibility and discomforting residents. AQI levels ranged from 252 in Dhaula Kuan to 410 in Akshardham and Anand Vihar. Calm winds and an approaching western disturbance limited pollutant dispersion. A yellow alert has been issued, and experts warn poor air quality may persist in the coming […]
Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an immediate ceasefire, the second in six months, after border clashes killed dozens and displaced over 500,000 civilians along their 800-km border. The pact bans attacks on civilians, infrastructure, and troop movements. Fighting began on December 7, following a July ceasefire mediated by Malaysia and US President Donald Trump.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin will inaugurate the third agriculture expo-cum-seminar today, December 27, in Tiruvannamalai, organized by the TN Agriculture Department. The two-day event will showcase modern technologies, crop varieties, organic farming, livestock, and agro-industries. CM Stalin will distribute ₹669 crore in welfare benefits to 80,571 farmers.
A fire broke out at a shop in north Delhi’s Chandni Chowk on Friday, prompting authorities to rush five fire tenders to the area, a Delhi Fire Services official said. The DFS received information about the blaze and immediately swung into action. Firefighting operations are underway, with teams working to control the fire, the official […]
Kerala State Beverages Corporation recorded liquor sales of ₹332.62 crore in the first four days of the Christmas-New Year season beginning December 22, officials said. Sales rose 18.99 per cent from last year. The highest single-day sale was ₹114.45 crore on December 24, with sales expected to rise further ahead of New Year celebrations.
The Maharashtra State Election Commission has directed municipal commissioners to publish polling station-wise voters’ lists, including duplicate names, by January 3, extending the deadline again. The update date is December 27. Elections to 29 municipal corporations, including Mumbai, will be held on January 15, with vote counting scheduled for January 16.
The four-member panel probing IndiGo’s massive flight disruptions has submitted its report to aviation regulator DGCA. Headed by DGCA Joint Director General Sanjay K Bramhane, the committee was formed on December 5. Copies were shared with the Civil Aviation Minister and secretary. Details were not immediately available, officially confirmed.