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Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin will inaugurate the third agriculture expo-cum-seminar tomorrow, December 27, in Tiruvannamalai, organized by the TN Agriculture Department. The two-day event will showcase modern technologies, crop varieties, organic farming, livestock, and agro-industries. CM Stalin will distribute ₹669 crore in welfare benefits to 80,571 farmers.
Tarique Rahman’s return to Bangladesh after 17 years is set to reshape domestic politics and influence India-Bangladesh ties. His presence energizes the BNP ahead of national polls, intensifying political competition. For India, the move may require recalibrated diplomatic engagement, as Dhaka’s future leadership choices could affect regional stability.
PM Modi praised the release of the Indian Constitution in the Santhali language, calling it a commendable effort to boost awareness and participation among tribal communities. President Droupadi Murmu released the Constitution in Ol Chiki script, marking a proud moment for Santhali people and empowering them to understand their rights and duties better.
Music director GV Prakash Kumar fell victim to an online scam on “X”, where a fraudster falsely claimed an old image of a woman was his deceased mother, seeking money for final rites. He reportedly transferred ₹20,000 before users exposed the deception, highlighting how emotionally driven appeals can mislead even well-intentioned individuals.
Twenty-one-year-old Pooja and 18-year-old Kajal from Bihar’s Supaul district met on Instagram, where shared interests sparked a deep bond. Over two years, friendship grew into love, and separation felt impossible. Choosing life together, they married at a temple, mutually affirming their decision and stating they were not interested in relationships with men.
Andhra Pradesh Municipal Minister P Narayana started the foundation work for the new High Court in Amaravati. Designed by Norman Foster and Partners, the B+G+7 building will have 52 court halls, with the Chief Justice’s court on the eighth floor. Construction is part of seven iconic city projects and aims for completion by 2027.
Superstar Rajinikanth’s “Jailer 2,” directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, is currently in production and creating strong buzz. With cameo roles confirmed, Mithun Chakraborty has joined the cast and revealed that Shah Rukh Khan may play a key role. His statement has strengthened ongoing rumours, though an official confirmation from the makers is still awaited.
Due to heavy rush of devotees at Tirumala, TTD has temporarily cancelled Srivani Darshan tickets for three days starting tomorrow. These tickets were already stopped from December 30 to January 1, while online bookings from January 2 to 8 are complete. Officials confirmed that Srivani Darshan ticket issuance will resume from January 9.
In the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Rohit Sharma was out early in Mumbai vs Uttarakhand. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli played aggressively for Delhi vs Gujarat, scoring 58* off 29 balls and moving towards a century. Both players had earlier scored centuries in the tournament’s first round, with Rohit making 155 and Kohli 131 runs.
Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation has witnessed a demographic expansion with the inclusion of 27 municipalities, taking its population to 1.34 crore. The city’s growing geographical footprint has increased governance challenges, prompting officials to stress the need for focused planning to strengthen infrastructure, water and sanitation services.
Banks in several parts of India, including SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Punjab National Bank and Central Bank, will remain closed today, December 26, due to Christmas celebrations. The holiday follows the RBI bank holiday calendar, as many regions observe post-Christmas festivities, leading to bank closures across select states today.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant expressed hope that experts will solve Delhi’s air pollution problem. The city’s AQI briefly improved to 220, but Anand Vihar remained very poor. Health experts warn of long-term pollution risks, including respiratory and heart diseases, with hospitals seeing a 20–30% rise in patients over December.
Union Coal and Mines Minister Kishan Reddy is scheduled to visit Adilabad today, where he will inaugurate a state-of-the-art critical care unit at RIMS Hospital. The Secunderabad BJP MP will also inspect the proposed airport site and take part in multiple official engagements, including a BJP sarpanch meeting, highlighting development initiatives.
The IMD issued red and orange alerts for very dense fog across several UP districts, including Ayodhya, Prayagraj and Raebareli. Red-alert areas may see visibility below 50 metres, while orange-alert districts could experience 50-200 metre visibility. The warning, issued on X, covers over 40 districts, advising caution due to severely reduced visibility conditions.
Delhi’s air quality worsened today, with AQI reaching 305, entering the ‘very poor’ category. Areas like ITO, Anand Vihar, and Bawana saw heavy smog and low visibility. The Delhi government approved Rs. 100 crore for water body rejuvenation, an e-waste park, and continued vehicle emission checks to reduce pollution and improve air quality.