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The third phase of Telangana panchayat polls will be held on December 17. Notifications were issued for 4,158 sarpanch posts and 36,434 ward members. Polling will be conducted for the remaining seats. Schools serving as polling stations will remain closed on December 16 and 17, while govt and private employees will be granted paid leave […]
Indian stock markets recovered early losses on Monday but closed slightly lower amid weak global sentiment. The BSE Sensex ended at 85,213.36, down 54.30 points (0.06%), while the NSE Nifty50 closed at 26,027.30, down 19.65 points (0.08%). Media and FMCG stocks led modest gains, helping indices stabilize.
Ram Vilas Vedanti, 67, former BJP MP from Pratapgarh and senior VHP leader, passed away in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, due to health issues. A key figure in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, he was praised for his dedication, patriotism, and leadership. Leaders including Yogi Adityanath and Rajendra Shukla expressed deep condolences.
Police said a 60-year-old man in West Bengal’s Nadia district died by suicide, fearing the Election Commission’s Revision of voter lists. Family said Sushanta Biswas was distressed over his name missing from the 2002 rolls despite filing forms. His body was sent for autopsy; police have begun an investigation. A similar death was reported earlier.
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The five-match T20I series between India and South Africa has turned highly competitive, with both teams winning two matches each before India claimed the third T20. The fourth T20I will be played in Lucknow on December 17. Team India will aim to secure a victory and seal the series with one match remaining, while SA […]
Vice captain Shubman Gill has failed to perform well in the T20 series against South Africa. Many are asking for him to be dropped from the team. Former cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin said that Gill should play the entire series. He added that decisions about Gill’s future should be made only after the series, not during […]
Scientists from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Michigan have developed a sub-millimeter microrobot smaller than a grain of salt. Equipped with a computer and sensors, it can sense, think and move independently. Though experimental, researchers say it could one day enable medical applications such as targeted treatment inside the human body.
Snakes shed their skin because they continue to grow throughout their lives, while their skin does not expand. To accommodate growth, they periodically shed the old skin, known as sloughing. This process also helps remove parasites and dead skin. Experts say young snakes shed every two weeks, while larger snakes shed their skin about two […]
Tamil Nadu’s Erode police granted permission for actor-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam rally on December 18, subject to 84 conditions. Organisers must pay a ₹50,000 security deposit and restore the venue after the event. Approval followed the HR&CE department issuing a no-objection certificate after initial hesitation and a site inspection.
Amazon has launched an AI tool named “Ask This Book” for the Kindle app. It helps readers understand stories, characters, and ideas without revealing spoilers. Users can ask questions or highlight text for explanations. The feature is now available for iOS users in the US, with Android and other devices getting it later.
Reliance Jio has rolled out a bumper New Year offer with an attractive annual recharge plan for its users. Customers opting for the ₹3,599 plan will get 2.5GB data per day, unlimited voice calls, and 100 SMS daily for one year. In addition, Jio is offering a free Google Gemini Pro subscription worth ₹35,100 for […]
During Lionel Messi’s G.O.A.T India Tour event at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, Bollywood actors Tiger Shroff and Ajay Devgn were booed during a felicitation ceremony. Videos went viral as both remained composed. In contrast, the crowd cheered loudly for Messi’s interaction with Sachin Tendulkar, which became the highlight of the evening.
The government is likely to introduce a Bill to repeal MGNREGA and replace it with the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin). The proposed law raises guaranteed workdays from 100 to 125, aligns with Viksit Bharat 2047 goals, and shifts greater spending responsibility to states, drawing criticism from Congress leaders.
According to mobile phone companies, Keeping a mobile phone on charge overnight is safe. Realme phones have special systems that stop power supply once the battery is fully charged. Samsung also clarified that overnight charging does not harm the battery. However, companies suggest using optimized night charging options to extend battery life.