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Australia’s interim captain Steve Smith has set a new milestone in Test cricket, becoming the 2nd-highest catcher with 211 catches, surpassing India’s Rahul Dravid (210). He achieved the record with a catch during the Boxing Day Test at Crawley against England. Joe Root of England remains the top catcher with 214 dismissals, keeping the competition […]
China has started granting rare-earth magnet import licences to Indian companies, helping the auto and components sectors. India is pushing local production through a ₹7,280 cr scheme to manufacture rare-earth permanent magnets. The plan aims to cut dependence on China, strengthen supply chains, and support defence, electronics, and clean energy goals.
China rejected a US Pentagon report claiming it eased border tensions with India to weaken US-India ties and strengthen ties with Pakistan. Officials called it false and biased, stressed stable India-China relations, confirmed smooth border communication, and urged the US to stop spreading baseless claims about China’s defence activities and intentions.
A Ghajini-style war poster released by the Aam Aadmi Party has gone viral across Delhi, triggering buzz online. The poster targets Delhi Lieutenant Governor, accusing him of obstructing governance. Shared on social media, the dramatic imagery reflects AAP’s campaign strategy as political tensions escalate in the national capital ahead of key developments.
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.
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.
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.
BRS chief and former Telangana CM KCR will meet top BRS MLAs, MLCs, and top leaders today. He will give direction on the strategies to be followed by the leaders and the issues to be raised in the assembly sessions to be held from Dec 29th. KCR will also discuss the programs that need to […]
Tirupati is set to host the Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan starting December 26 at the National Sanskrit University, marking a confluence of science and tradition. Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu will inaugurate the three-day event, which will also see participation from RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and other prominent scholars and leaders.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy is visiting Delhi today for a two-day trip. He will attend the CWC meeting tomorrow and meet several central ministers to discuss pending state projects and fund allocations. Considering the state assembly sessions begin on December 29, Revanth will return to Telangana on December 28.
PM Modi will chair the National Chief Secretaries Conference at Vigyan Bhavan, Delhi, today. The three-day meeting will guide central and state governments to work together on key initiatives and ensure coordinated efforts to achieve the “Viksit Bharat-2047” development goals. Officials will discuss strategies and plans for India’s growth.
Ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina accused the Yunus-led interim govt of attacking religious minorities and restricting faith since her ouster. She condemned rising violence and urged peace. Separately, slain leader Hadi’s brother claimed officials plotted his killing to disrupt elections, prompting a senior aide’s resignation and nationwide protests.
The Indian Army has updated its social media policy, allowing personnel to view Instagram and X for monitoring purposes only, while posting, commenting, or sharing remains prohibited. Platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram can be used for unclassified communication, while LinkedIn is limited to resumes. Strict restrictions also apply to unsafe websites and cloud storage use.
The Election Commission of India has ordered two-level verification of identity documents during voter list hearings in West Bengal starting December 27. Unmapped voters must submit valid IDs, checked first by EROs and then District Magistrates. Officials clearing forged documents may face accountability. The final voters’ list will be published on February 14, 2026.