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A memorial event was held for veteran director Shyam Benegal on Sunday, who passed away on December 23 at 90. Attended by celebrities like Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar, Naseeruddin Shah, and Urmila Matondkar, the event honored his legacy. His films, known for addressing socio-political themes, deeply impacted audiences.
BJP leader Gaurav Bhatia, in response to Congress’s criticism over Manmohan Singh’s cremation, questioned why former PM PV Narasimha Rao was not given the memorial or funeral he deserved. He challenged Priyanka Gandhi to share photos of the Gandhis paying tribute to Rao, emphasizing the country’s curiosity over the issue.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk met fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal at the Khanauri border on Saturday. Dallewal, on his 33rd day of fasting, is protesting for farmer rights, including a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP). Wangchuk offered support and emphasized the importance of farmers.
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed at Muan International Airport in South Korea on Sunday, killing at least 47 people. Two survivors, a crew member and a passenger, were rescued from the wreckage, said officials. Rescue operations are ongoing while investigators work to determine the cause of the crash.
Farmers protesting at the Punjab-Haryana border have announced a “Kisan Mahapanchayat” in Khanauri on January 4 to demand a minimum support price for crops. The decision, made by farmer groups like Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Majdoor Morcha, follows SKM leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s fast-unto-death since Nov 26.
Kashmir valley remained snowbound on Friday, with intermittent snow and rain affecting J&K. All flights to and from Srinagar Airport were cancelled due to low visibility, while train service resumed in the afternoon after track restoration. The Srinagar-Jammu highway remained closed, with hundreds of vehicles stranded. Authorities worked throughout the day to clear the road […]
South Korea’s suspended president, Yoon Suk Yeol, authorized the military force to shoot if needed to enter parliament during his failed martial law attempt, as revealed in a prosecutor’s report on Saturday. Yoon had planned to declare martial law three times if needed. The attempt led to political turmoil and his impeachment.
Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor has instructed the chief secretary and Commissioner of Police to investigate AAP’s ₹2,100 promise to women, claims of Punjab intelligence officers near Congress candidates’ homes, and suspected cash movement. The investigation follows complaints filed by Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections.
The Enforcement Directorate on Saturday raided Chhattisgarh Congress MLA Kawasi Lakhma’s residence and his son Harish Lakhma’s premises, and others, as part of a money laundering probe linked to an alleged liquor scam. Congress accused BJP of using the raids to target opposition leaders before upcoming elections.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has formed a 2-member fact-finding committee to probe the alleged sexual assault of a student at Anna University, Chennai. The committee will investigate the incident, examine the authorities’ actions, and interact with officials, the victim, and NGOs. It is expected to visit Chennai on Dec 30.
Arvind Kejriwal criticized BJP and Congress after Delhi LG’s Secretariat ordered a probe into AAP’s welfare schemes. He accused BJP of using Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit to file complaints against AAP ahead of Delhi elections. Kejriwal warned that if BJP wins, they will discontinue welfare programs, urging voters to support AAP.
Ayodhya is preparing for a large influx of devotees as the new year approaches, marking a year since the Ram Temple consecration. Hotels are nearly fully booked, with some charging over ₹10,000 per night. The Ram Janmabhoomi Trust has extended ‘darshan’ timings to manage the expected crowd.
Chetna, a 3-year-old girl, fell into a borewell in Kotputli, Rajasthan. Her mother, Dhole Devi, tearfully appealed to authorities on Saturday, pleading for her daughter’s rescue. Chetna’s uncle, Shubhram, expressed frustration over unresponsive officials, claiming the District Collector has not visited the family. Child is trapped 150 feet deep, and the community anxiously awaits he...
Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu criticized the BJP over the controversy surrounding the allocation of space for a memorial for former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. He accused the party of playing politics and questioned how the BJP would have reacted if Atal Bihari Vajpayee hadn’t been given a memorial at Rajghat.
The Madras High Court has formed a Special Investigation Team to probe the Anna University sexual assault case and the FIR leak that revealed the victim’s identity. Authorities have arrested Gnanasekharan, the alleged perpetrator. The Tamil Nadu government must compensate the victim, and Anna University will offer free educational support.