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The altercation occurred on December 31, 2024 at 9.30 p.m. between Shiv Sena MLA Gulabrao Patil’s driver and locals; 7 arrested for damaging public property

Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, rallied strongly in trade on Thursday. While BSE Sensex briefly crossed the 80,000 mark, Nifty50 moved above 24,200.

The late-night noises from an iron charpoy exposed the murder of restaurant owner Shatrughan Rathore by his wife Rakhi's lover, Dharmendra Rathore, and his accomplices in Lucknow. Disturbances awoke the victim's elder daughter, leading to the criminals' swift escape. Subsequent police investigations revealed Rakhi's involvement and resulted in arrests while one suspect remains at large.

As lakhs of Bengalureans cry out for an enduring solution that ensures the supply of clean, safe drinking water, huge structural and systemic gaps remain unaddressed

India's head coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed the absence of pacer Akash Deep due to a back injury ahead of the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney. The playing XI will be decided on match day. Australia’s captain Pat Cummins announced Beau Webster’s Test debut replacing Mitch Marsh. Mitchell Starc will play despite a rib issue.

A 21-year-old engineering student, Utkarsh Dakhole, allegedly killed his parents after failing his physics paper for the third time. He first throttled his mother and later stabbed his father upon his return. Utkarsh then created a fake suicide note and misled his sister about their parents' whereabouts until the neighbors discovered the crime.

Prakash Ambedkar, founder president of Vanchit Bahujan Agadhi, Minister Dattatraya Bharne, Anandraj Ambedkar, State Minister Madhuri Misal and other leaders were also in attendance at Koregaon Bhima

WhatsApp, followed by Telegram and Instagram, remains one of the favourite hunting grounds for online scamsters, per a government report

Over 230 publishers, literary organisations to take part in the 11-day festival, ending on January 12; around 50 government stalls to provide information about departments

China has already fielded two fifth generation fighter jets becoming the only country other than the U.S. to have more than one fifth gen fighter. In comparison, the Indian Air Force is at 31 fighter squadrons, desperately awaiting new inductions and with no fifth gen fighter in the line-up for at least a decade

The school bus reportedly lacked fitness certificate

Banaskanth district will be left with six taluks- Palanpur, Danta, Amirgadh, Dantiwada, Vadgam and Deesa, along with Palanpur and Deesa municipalities

New footage reveals the moment a truck, driven by Shamsud Din Jabbar, navigated through weak barricades and ploughed into a New Year crowd on Bourbon Street, killing 15. Jabbar's vehicle contained weapons and ISIS symbols, implying possible accomplices. President Biden condemned the violence, while Trump blamed illegal immigration for the attack.

The mounting protests have made other candidates who do not want a re-examination fear that their voices will get drowned out

The workers had been staging protests for many years demanding benefits, including a lump sum amount of ₹1 lakh on retirement at 60.

2024 recorded the warmest year in India since 1901, with an average temperature of 25.75°C, surpassing 2016's previous record. Global temperatures also rose, marking 2024 as the hottest year globally. For January, the IMD forecasts slightly above-normal rainfall and warmer temperatures across most regions but anticipates colder nights in Prayagraj during the Maha Kumbh.

Treat people with a humane approach to achieve the goal of a ‘Healthy, Wealthy and Happy Andhra Pradesh’, says Satya Kumar

Mr. Vijayanand, a 1992-batch IAS officer, took charge as the Chief Secretary on December 31, 2024.

Sonya Curry opened up about her marriage, divorce, and faith journey on "The Travis Hearn Podcast," including introspection on past choices similar to biblical narratives. Her revelations added context to her 33-year marriage with Dell Curry, which ended in a high-profile 2021 divorce. She now focuses on personal growth and spiritual renewal, offering insights into overcoming adversity and personal accountability.

Banks' credit increased by 11.8% year-on-year last month, slower than the 16.5% rise in November 2023, excluding the impact of HDFC Bank's merger with its parent Housing Development Finance Corp