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In 2025, Indians increasingly relied on Alexa for music, podcasts, and celebrity trivia. Popular searches included Virat Kohli, Shah Rukh Khan, BTS, and Lata Mangeshkar, while top songs featured ROSÉ, Bruno Mars, and Ed Sheeran. Podcasts like The Desi Crime Podcast and Finshots Daily also trended, blending global pop culture with local interests.
The NIA has named Pakistan-based LeT terrorist Sajid Jatt as a key conspirator in the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. Seven accused, including Jatt and local helpers, are chargesheeted. The probe traced the conspiracy to Pakistan. Four Pakistani terrorists, killed in Operation Mahadev, were also charged under Indian anti-terror laws.
Kuttanad in Kerala, known as the “Netherlands of India,” features below-sea-level rice farming protected by mud bunds. With fertile lands, abundant waterways, and Vembanad Lake, it blends agriculture and water-based living. Famous for houseboats, and scenic backwaters, Kuttanad showcases traditional farming, rich rice production, and a unique lifestyle.
Hair loss treatment depends on cause and severity. Minoxidil helps early thinning or stress-related shedding, PRP strengthens weakened but alive follicles, and hair transplants restore permanently lost hair. Shampoos, oils, or home remedies offer limited benefit. Accurate diagnosis and addressing the root cause are essential for effective, lasting results, says Dr. Jangid.
Walmart-owned Flipkart has received approval from India’s National Company Law Tribunal to move its headquarters from Singapore to India, the Economic Times reported. The company applied for government permission under Press Note 3 rules. Flipkart is also reportedly planning to file draft papers for an initial public offering (IPO) in 2026.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy expressed willingness to abandon Ukraine’s NATO bid in exchange for Western security guarantees but rejected US proposals to cede territory in Donetsk to Russia. Talks with US envoys focused on ending the war, while ongoing Russian strikes targeted multiple Ukrainian regions, causing power outages and damage to infrastructure across the country.
Kerala CPM leader Sayed Ali Majeed courted controversy after a 47-vote municipal win in Malappuram, making misogynistic remarks targeting women candidates, suggesting women should “sit at home” and be married for sex and children. His comments drew criticism as the opposition UDF and BJP made significant gains in the municipal elections across the state.
In Bengaluru, a 21-year-old woman was seriously injured after falling from a fourth-floor hotel balcony while allegedly trying to escape via a drainpipe during a police raid on a late-night party. Authorities are investigating the incident at Sea Esta Lodge, with a case filed against the hotel for alleged negligence and safety lapses.
Delhi’s air quality worsened, with AQI reaching 498, prompting the Singapore High Commission to advise its nationals to stay indoors and wear masks. Stage 4 GRAP restrictions limit construction and industrial activity. Flights may be affected due to low visibility. Residents, especially children and those with health issues, are urged to take precautions.
In Sydney, a father-son pair, Sajid (50) and Naveed Akram (24), carried out a deadly shooting at a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach, killing at least 15. Sajid was fatally shot by police, while Naveed was hospitalized. Authorities said the attack deliberately targeted the Jewish community, marking Australia’s deadliest shooting in nearly three decades.
Maharashtra will hold elections for 29 municipal corporations, including BMC, on January 15, 2026, with results on January 16. Over 2,869 corporators will be elected, and more than 3 crore voters will use EVMs. Nomination filing is from December 23–30, and campaigning ends 24 hours before polling. Special rules apply for duplicate voters.
In a shocking case in Uttar Pradesh, police arrested taxi driver Bilal for allegedly beheading his live-in partner, Uma, near Kalesar National Park, Haryana, to marry another woman. Uma, 30, had been in a two-year relationship with Bilal. Authorities are investigating the case, recovering evidence, and continuing forensic procedures following the gruesome murder.
The auspicious month of Dhanurmasam begins tomorrow and is considered sacred for worship of Lord Vishnu. Devotees perform puja in the morning and evening during this period. At Tirumala, Tiruppavai is sung instead of Suprabhatam. Bathing, charity, fasting, and homams hold significance. Worshipping Lord Vishnu on Fridays is believed to bring divine blessings.
The Enforcement Directorate questioned Yes Bank co-founder Rana Kapoor under the PMLA in a money laundering probe against Reliance Anil Ambani group companies. The investigation covers 2017–2019, when Yes Bank invested over ₹5,000 crore in RHFL and RCFL instruments that turned non-performing. ED claims public funds were indirectly routed via Yes Bank.
On his 75th death anniversary, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is remembered as the Iron Man of India and a key architect of national unity. As India’s first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister, he integrated over 560 princely states into the Union. His firm leadership, administrative vision, and commitment to unity laid the foundation for a […]