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Air India Express pilot Captain Virender has been removed from duty following allegations of physically assaulting passenger Ankit Dewan at Delhi’s IGI Airport. The dispute reportedly began over queue-cutting at a staff entry. The airline and Ministry of Civil Aviation have launched inquiries, condemning the pilot’s conduct.
Thick fog in West Bengal grounded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s helicopter today, leaving him stranded at Kolkata airport. His flight to a BJP rally in Nadia failed twice due to poor visibility, and the event was postponed. Officials considered road travel. Separately, a train accident near Taherpur killed three people heading to the rally.
Sharwanand’s family entertainer ‘Nari Nari Naduma Murari’ gears up for Sankranthi 2026, directed by Ram Abbaraju. The film’s teaser, releasing on Dec 22, was announced with a humorous video featuring Sharwanand and Vennela Kishore, highlighting his Sankranthi success streak. Starring Samyukta and Sakshi Vaidya, the movie releases in theaters on January 14.
Christmas in Goa blends sun, faith and community. Churches glow for Midnight Mass, beaches stay calm by day and festive by night. Homes shine with star lanterns. Seasonal food like sorpotel, bebinca and plum cake defines the table. Caroling, village walks and live music round out a warm, unhurried holiday experience across coastal towns statewide.
Thick fog covered much of Uttar Pradesh today, hiding the Taj Mahal from view. Tourists in Agra saw only white haze, sparking jokes like “Fog Mahal” online. Schools changed timings, travel slowed, and flights and trains were delayed. The IMD issued an orange alert, warning dense fog and cold conditions may continue till Sunday.
India announced their T20 World Cup 2026 and New Zealand T20I squad, led by captain Suryakumar Yadav and vice-captain Axar Patel. The Ajit Agarkar-led panel dropped Shubman Gill entirely, while wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma was also omitted. Sanju Samson is primary keeper, with Ishan Kishan recalled and Rinku Singh included.
Violent mobs attacked Bangladesh’s leading newspapers Prothom Alo and The Daily Star in Dhaka after protests over a youth leader’s death. Offices were vandalised, looted and set on fire, forcing shutdowns for the first time in decades. Journalists fled or were trapped as authorities struggled to respond, raising grave concerns over press freedom.
Kashmir is likely to witness wet weather with moderate to heavy snowfall as Chillai-Kalan, the harsh 40-day winter period, begins. The weather department forecasts light to moderate precipitation in plains, with frequent snowfall and sharp temperature drops expected. Night temperatures improved slightly, with Pulwama the coldest at minus 3.2°C.
A group of Hyderabad-based advocates and social activists filed a complaint against Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, accusing him of disrespecting and sexually harassing a Muslim woman by pulling her hijab during a public event. They urged Balapur police to register a case under multiple BNS sections, citing mental trauma and wider impact on Muslim […]
Prime Minister Modi described Vande Mataram as a national awakening chant while addressing an event in West Bengal. He linked the song to Bengal’s role in India’s freedom struggle and praised Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay. PM Modi has ended his speech with Vande Mataram and criticized the Bengal government’s governance.
Over 1.03 lakh voters were deleted from Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s Kolathur seat during Tamil Nadu’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Statewide, 97.37 lakh names were removed due to deaths, migration and duplicates. Major leaders’ constituencies saw sharp cuts, prompting political scrutiny ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
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.
Researchers studying blood samples found higher theobromine, a cocoa compound, linked to slower biological ageing markers and longer telomeres. Using real-world adult data from two populations, the study showed associations independent of caffeine. It doesn’t prove chocolate slows ageing, but suggests cocoa-related compounds may align with healthier ageing patterns.
A study shows the HPV vaccine not only prevents cervical cancer but also lowers the risk of vulvar and vaginal precancerous lesions. Girls vaccinated at ages 10–16 saw a 57% reduction. Early vaccination is crucial, as it protects before HPV exposure, helping prevent genital lesions and potentially life-threatening cancers.
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.