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A 31-year-old Dalit migrant worker, Ram Narayan Baghel, was lynched in Kerala’s Walayar on suspicion of theft. Brutally attacked with sticks, he died in the hospital. Police arrested five men, some with past violent cases. The family demands Rs 25 lakh compensation. Human rights activists urge the government to ensure justice.
Due to worsening air quality, Gurugram issues a work-from-home advisory for private offices from Dec 22 until further notice. Public offices will run at 50% capacity with staggered timings, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The move, under Stage-IV GRAP, aims to reduce pollution, traffic, and congestion, following directions from the Commission for Air Quality Management.
George Clooney’s elder sister, Adelia “Ada” Zeidler, died at 65 after battling cancer. She passed away on December 19 in Kentucky. Clooney called her his hero, praising her courage and humour. Ada lived a quiet life as a teacher, stayed away from fame, and is survived by two children. A funeral will be held on […]
PM Modi continues his Assam visit today, marking the second day with key development initiatives. He will lay the foundation stone for the Ammonia-Urea project and attend multiple programs. On day one, he inaugurated the ₹5,000-cr Gopinath International Airport terminal and unveiled an 80-foot statue of Assam’s first Chief Minister, Gopinath Bordoloi.
A Sunday weekend holiday brought a huge influx of tourists to Lambasinghi in Chintapalli mandal of Visakhapatnam district. Meghala Hill at Cheruvulavenam witnessed heavy crowds as visitors enjoyed the winter chill. Tourism Manager Appalanaidu advised caution due to intense cold and snowfall, adding that sunrise views are especially scenic after 5 am.
US negotiators met Russian officials in Florida to advance talks on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine there. The meeting followed US discussions with Ukrainian and European officials on security guarantees for Kyiv earlier this week. The Russian envoy said talks were constructive and continue, though Moscow’s acceptance remains uncertain going forward.
Notices have been issued to companies whose medicine samples failed quality tests, instructing them to recall their stock, said Himachal Pradesh State Drug Controller Manish Kapoor. Out of 200 samples tested nationwide, 47 from the state, including fever, heart, and diabetes medicines, failed. The affected batches came from the Solan and Una districts.
The BJP accused West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee of engaging in communal politics, alleging she wants to incite riots ahead of next year’s assembly polls. BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia criticized Banerjee’s silence over MLA Madan Mitra’s remarks on Lord Ram and alleged she instructed TMC leaders to make communal statements.
A Portuguese tourist in Thailand bravely confronted an Indian man who behaved inappropriately on a beach. She stopped him immediately and firmly warned him not to touch her, after which he left. The viral video sparked online discussions, with netizens criticizing such behavior and expressing concerns over its negative impact on the country’s reputation.
Congress chief Sonia Gandhi accused the government of “bulldozing” MGNREGA by passing the VB-G RAM G Bill. She said the law altered the scheme’s structure, removed Mahatma Gandhi’s name, and ignored consultation. She criticized the Centre for undermining rural workers’ rights under MGNREGA’s original framework.
The central government has issued 75 notices to food businesses for wrongly using the term ORS on drink labels. Health authorities found these products do not meet official ORS standards. The government ordered companies to remove such labels and asked states to take strict action, saying it will continue stopping practices that mislead consumers.
The US conducted air and artillery strikes across central Syria in response to a December 13 attack that killed two soldiers and a civilian. At least five Islamic State members, including a drone cell leader, were killed in Deir Ezzor, Syrian monitors said. The strikes targeted IS cells in Homs, Deir Ezzor, and Raqa without […]
PM Modi criticized Mamata Banerjee’s TMC govt, alleging it opposes Special Intensive Revision to protect infiltrators and fosters corruption, nepotism, and appeasement. Addressing a rally in Nadia, he said Bihar’s election results pave the way for BJP’s victory in West Bengal. Modi urged voters to support BJP for development across the state.
The ED questioned Jai Anmol Ambani in connection with a money laundering probe linked to an alleged bank loan fraud. Officials said the questioning marked the second consecutive day of examination by the central agency. His statements were first recorded yesterday under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, and questioning continued today.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said many young Americans are unprepared for military service at the Pentagon Recruiting Excellence Forum. He clarified they are not unintelligent but face education gaps, personal struggles, or similar factors. These challenges significantly reduce the pool of eligible recruits nationwide, across the US today.