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Snakes use their noses primarily for breathing, but their sense of smell comes from their forked tongues, which detect chemical cues in the environment. They can sense humans, often perceiving them as large, potentially dangerous creatures. Their memory focuses on threats, so when encountering people, snakes usually react by avoiding rather than attacking.
Security forces recovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition from a forested hill near Gondpalli village in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district. The haul, found during an anti-Naxal operation by the CRPF and district police, included rifles and over 400 live rounds of ammunition. The operation highlights ongoing efforts against Maoist activities.
2025 celebrated remarkable women who made history across fields. Colonel Sophia Qureshi led Operation Sindhur with distinction, while Harmanpreet Kaur captained the Indian women’s cricket team with flair. Rekha Gupta became Delhi’s Chief Minister after her first MLA win, and folk singer Mythili Thakur earned praise from PM Modi.
Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma etched her name in T20 history by becoming the highest wicket-taker with 152 T20I scalps. She broke her tie with Australia’s Megan Schutt by dismissing Sri Lanka’s Neelakshi in the 5th T20 match. The milestone highlights Deepti’s consistency, skill, and growing influence as a match-winner in the T20I format.
In a move to improve devotee services, new reforms have been introduced at Indrakiladri in Vijayawada. Temple authorities announced that devotees purchasing a ₹500 Antaralaya Darshan ticket will now receive free laddu prasad. The distribution will take place directly at the ticket scanning point, ensuring convenience and smoother darshan.
The Union Cabinet has approved a five-year freeze on Vodafone Idea Ltd’s Adjusted Gross Revenue dues, an official confirmed. This move provides the telecom company with much-needed breathing space to stabilize its finances. The decision aims to help Vodafone Idea raise funds and strengthen its operations for long-term survival.
★Harmanpreet Kaur equaled Mithali Raj with 12 Player of the Match awards.★Shefali Verma matched Mithali, Harman, and Deepti Sharma with three Player of the Series awards.★Harman became India’s highest T20 run-scorer against Sri Lanka with 564 runs.★Harman also rose to 3rd for most 50-plus T20 scores, behind Smriti Mandhana and Mithali.
EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar met Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman. He conveyed condolences on behalf of the Govt of India after the passing of former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia. The meeting reflected India’s respect for the late leader and continued engagement with Bangladesh’s political stakeholders during national mourning.
TRAI has highlighted the need to regulate SIM sales by foreign telecom operators, proposing a new category called International M2M SIM Service Authorization. It suggested zero charges for entry fee, net worth, bank guarantee, and authorization. However, TRAI recommended an application processing fee of ₹5,000 to streamline approvals while ensuring oversight.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath recalled PM Modi’s Nov 25 Ayodhya visit, when he hoisted the saffron flag atop the Ram Temple. He said Modi reaffirmed no one is above Sanatan Dharma and criticized previous govts for ignoring the holy city. Yogi also marked Aug 5, 2020 and Jan 22, 2024 as milestones in the temple’s […]
India batter Shreyas Iyer’s comeback faces big setback as clearance from the BCCI Centre of Excellence is still pending. Though expected to leave Bengaluru on Dec 30th, he must stay an extra week. Injured during Australia tour, Iyer has missed 2 months of cricket and is working on fitness after recent weight fluctuations after recovery […]
ISRO got another milestone by successfully testing the 3rd stage of its Small Satellite Launch Vehicle at the Solid Motor Static Test Facility in Sriharikota. The test evaluated the performance of 3-stage, all-solid SSLV, with critical data recorded for analysis. Officials said the results strengthen confidence in the vehicle’s reliability for future missions.
Fireworks are usually central to Hong Kong’s New Year celebrations, but 2026 will be different. Authorities have cancelled the iconic Victoria Harbour display following a massive fire in Nov. The blaze claimed at least 161 lives, prompting officials to scale back festivities and mark the holiday with subdued observances instead across the city this year.
Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja’s family entertainer ‘Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi’ releases on January 13, 2026, directed by Kishore Tirumala, with Ashika Ranganathan and Dimple Hayathi as female leads. Buzz suggests a crisp 130-minute runtime. The first half runs about 70 minutes, and the second half around 60 minutes.
After the final T20 against Sri Lanka, India all-rounder Deepti Sharma stressed that the T20 World Cup remains a long-term target. She said her focus is always on contributing to team success. Deepti added that India’s ODI triumph carried momentum into the Sri Lanka series and hoped the same confidence fuels the World Cup campaign […]