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A terror attack killed 15 people more than a week ago, leaving the community grappling with the nation’s deadliest mass shooting in decades. Bondi, a traditional Christmas destination, saw subdued gatherings under heightened security. Police patrolled the beachfront as hundreds gathered on the sands, many wearing Santa hats.
Delhi experienced a brief respite from high pollution levels this morning, with the AQI recorded at 220, placing it in the ‘poor’ category. According to CPCB’s Sameer app, 29 monitoring stations reported ‘poor’ air quality, Anand Vihar recorded 308 (‘very poor’), and the remaining stations were ‘moderate’. AQI ranges from 0-50 ‘good...
PM Modi attended a Christmas morning service at the Cathedral Church of the Redemption with a large congregation of Christians from Delhi and North India. The service featured prayers, carols, and hymns, reflecting the spirit of Christmas and unity among the faithful gathered for worship. Bishop Paul Swarup offered a special prayer there.
Air India Express launched services from Navi Mumbai International Airport on Christmas Day, with direct flights to Bengaluru and Delhi. The first flight to Bengaluru marked the airline’s NMIA debut, followed by Delhi. NMIA, India’s newest Greenfield airport, will operate 12 hours daily, handling 23 scheduled departures, boosting Mumbai’s dual-airport capacity.
“Shambhala” is a watchable mystical thriller with a strong core, featuring intriguing mystery, backstory, and villagers’ unusual behaviour. Aadi and the cast deliver commendable performances. Despite pacing issues, predictable moments, and underwhelming AI visuals in the first half, it remains one of Aadi’s better recent mystery-thriller outings. #Rating: 3/5
PM Modi condoled the tragic loss of lives in a road accident in Karnataka’s Chitradurga, where a speeding truck collided with a bus carrying 32 passengers, causing it to burst into flames and killing at least 9, most of them burnt alive, according to police. He announced an ex gratia of ₹2 lakh for each […]
The Congress will convene a key meeting at 11 AM today, December 25, in Mumbai’s Dadar to deliberate on potential alliances and finalise the candidates’ list. Senior leaders, including Harshvardhan Sapkal, Nana Patole, Balasaheb Thorat, and other top party figures, are expected to attend as the party strategises its plans ahead of the upcoming elections.
Strife-hit Bangladesh will today witness the return of BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman from London after 17 years. Son of former PM Khaleda Zia, he left in 2007 following arrest and medical treatment. Amid tight security and mass BNP mobilisation, Rahman will land at Dhaka airport at 11:55 AM with family, attends a reception, then […]
Navi Mumbai International Airport marked a festive debut as it began operations with its 1st commercial flight. IndiGo’s Bengaluru service landed at 8 AM to a water cannon salute, followed by the first departure to Hyderabad. Adani Group said NMIA will serve up to 90 million passengers, offering curated passenger-centric experiences for future Indian aviation.
Indian stock markets are closed today, December 25, 2025, for Christmas. Trading on the NSE and BSE, including equity, derivatives, and SLB segments, will remain suspended. Currency and commodity markets are also shut. Several major global markets, including the US, UK, and Europe, are closed. Trading will resume on Friday, December 26, 2025.
PM Modi will inaugurate Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow today at 2:30 PM on Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s 101st birth anniversary. Built at ₹230 crore over 65 acres, the memorial features 65-foot bronze statues of Vajpayee, Deendayal Upadhyaya, and Syama Prasad Mookerjee, along with a lotus-shaped museum showcasing India’s journey with immersive digital exhibits.
PM Modi will chair the 5th national conference of chief secretaries in Delhi from Dec 26-28 to boost Centre-state coordination. The 3-day summit will see district collectors, magistrates, and Union ministry officials discuss women and child welfare, education, sports, and skill development, featuring presentations, yoga, meetings, and team-building exercises.
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra launches in China today as the top model of the Xiaomi 17 series. It features a Leica-tuned triple rear camera with a 50MP main and 200MP periscope sensor, 6.8-inch 2K LTPO display, 3D-printed titanium alloy frame, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, 6,800mAh battery with 100W wired and 80W wireless charging, […]
Ram was recently seen in the emotional drama “Andhra King Taluka,” about a devoted fan protecting his hero’s glory. Directed by Mahesh Babu P, the film starred Upendra and Bhagyasri Borse. Despite positive reviews, it underperformed at the box office. The film is now streaming on Netflix in multiple languages. Ram says it will find […]
Trump-backed conservative Nasry Asfura was declared winner of Honduras’ presidential election after weeks of delays and fraud claims. The 67-yr-old businessman narrowly defeated Salvador Nasralla. The US welcomed the result, urging a peaceful transition. The outcome followed a lengthy recount, protests by the ruling Libre party, and tensions after the Nov 30 vote.