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They had proposed the names of Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman and Justice Kuttiyil Mathew Joseph for the position of chairperson. However, former Supreme Court judge V Ramasubramanian has been appointed as the new chairperson of the NHRC.

Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in green on Tuesday. While BSE Sensex was above 78,500, Nifty50 was above 23,750.

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath and Kotaro Nagasaki, governor of Japan's Yamanashi Prefecture, sign MoUs in Lucknow to enhance economic and cultural cooperation. This partnership marks a new chapter in Indo-Japan relations, emphasizing their longstanding cultural and spiritual ties dating back to 752 AD.

The former cop, Saurabh Sharma, used money earned through corrupt means to amass huge assets, including setting up a school and hotel in the name of his mother, wife, sister-in-law and close associates Chetan Singh Gaud and Sharad Jaiswal, Lokayukta said

A joint operation of the SWAT and Surveillance teams led to the killing of wanted criminal Sunny Dayal, involved in a Lucknow bank heist. Dayal, carrying a Rs 25,000 bounty, was killed after an exchange of gunfire in Ghazipur. Police continue to search for other gang members involved in the robbery.

CCTV footage reveals the tragic accident that killed Bengaluru-based CEO Chandram Yegapagol and five family members as their SUV was crushed by a container truck on NH 48. The accident occurred near Nelamangala, when the truck lost control, crossed the median, and overturned onto their vehicle. The incident caused a major traffic jam.

A section of Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed on Monday, sending three people into the water, all of whom were rescued and treated. The incident involved the loss of a restroom and construction equipment. The wharf is closed indefinitely amid dangerous swell conditions, prompting public safety alerts to avoid beaches and coastal areas.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell and Deputy Secretary for Management Richard Verma at Foggy Bottom headquarters of the State Department

Sam Konstas is set to become the 468th Australian men's Test player during the Boxing Day match against India, making his debut at 19 years old. Coach Andrew McDonald confirmed his selection but also mentioned a fitness concern for star batter Travis Head, who has a quad strain. Scott Boland is expected to replace Josh Hazlewood.

What is the protected area regime? What did the Foreigners (Protected Areas) Order, 1958 stipulate? Did the ethnic violence in Manipur lead to imposing restrictions on movement and mobility?

The term of 314 panchayat unions and 9,624 village panchayats, besides that of 28 district panchayats, is due to expire on January 5.  The government feels that if the elections are held without delimitation, the exercise cannot be done for the next five years 

Armed with precise intelligence inputs, trained manpower and accurate tracking mechanisms, the task force is geared up to zero in on the scene of crimes and nab the culprits

Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal passed away at 90 due to chronic kidney disease, causing a significant loss to Indian cinema. Prominent leaders including President Droupadi Murmu, PM Narendra Modi, and Rahul Gandhi expressed their grief, highlighting Benegal's impactful storytelling and lasting legacy.

Seethakka emphasised the need for cinema to uphold societal values and inspire future generations

Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin retired from international cricket but will play in the IPL with Chennai Super Kings, reuniting with MS Dhoni. Ashwin praised Dhoni's captaincy, highlighting his ability to simplify the game for bowlers. Dhoni's approach of focusing on fundamentals and small goals led India to landmark and historic moments.

Israel has for the first time publicly confirmed their involvement in killing Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, escalating tensions with Iran. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz issued warnings against the Houthis, emphasizing previous successes against Hamas, Hezbollah, and Syrian targets while vowing strong actions against the Houthi terrorist organization in Yemen.

A 17-year-old boy from Uttar Pradesh allegedly died by suicide on December 20 due to mutual differences, as reported by police. The victim's uncle claimed the boy was stripped, beaten, and urinated on at a birthday party, and their complaint was initially ignored by police. Continuing harassment led to the boy's tragic death.