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Early Wednesday morning, a vehicle drove into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter, resulting in multiple fatalities. Witnesses reported the driver exited and began firing a weapon, prompting police to return fire. Authorities previously issued a warning to avoid the area due to a potential incident.

The development comes in light of multiple abandoned or locked temples in various parts of Uttar Pradesh being reopened for prayers.

Air India will introduce Wi-Fi connectivity on domestic flights from January 1, 2025. The service will be available on A350, B787-9, and selected A321neo aircraft. Passengers will enjoy complimentary access during the initial phase. The service supports various devices like laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Connectivity depends on factors like satellite connectivity and government restrictions.

One of the organisers of “Reclaim the Night” protest mentioned this movement worked as an awakening call for women and stressed on the need to strengthen their fight in demand of justice for the RG Kar rape case and to smash the patriarchy

Mizoram faces ₹336.49 crore loss due to African Swine Fever outbreak in 2024, with total losses reaching ₹896.69 crore

The Karnataka Legislative Council Chairman said that unless he received a fresh complaint from Women and Child Development Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar, supported by audio-video evidence, he would not be able to take any further step as he had already ruled on the issue.

Gautam Gambhir's role as India's head coach is under scrutiny amid declining performances from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Communication issues and selection disagreements are reported, with Gambhir's approach questioned. If improvements aren't seen in the upcoming Test and Champions Trophy, his position might be in jeopardy.

The site chosen for this purpose is the Pithampur industrial area in Dhar district, 30 km from Indore.

Police sources revealed that the Kozhikode native, who had taken leave from Pune Army Sports Institute, had been staying in Bengaluru due to financial difficulties and chose not to disclose his struggles to his family

Prof. Balagurusamy said the government and the Governor have been “at loggerheads for a long time over the constitution of search panels” for selecting Vice Chancellors, as a result of which many universities have been headless for more than two years

Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey defended the third umpire's decision to dismiss Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal on Day 5 of the Melbourne Test, stating the visual evidence was clear despite inconsistencies with the Snickometer. Jaiswal's wicket was crucial as Australia's 184-run win over India ended India's chances for the WTC Final, leading to heated debates.

India has declared 2025 as the 'year of reforms' in the defence sector, focusing on modernizing the armed forces and establishing integrated theatre commands. Defence minister Rajnath Singh aims to boost defence exports to Rs 50,000 crore by 2029, promoting R&D and international partnerships.

Fiery pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Wednesday achieved the highest rating points ever by an Indian bowler, leading the ICC Men's Test Bowling Rankings with 907 points. Pat Cummins reached career-best third position as an all-rounder. Steve Smith and several other cricketers progressed in the batting and bowling rankings after recent performances.

A 21-year-old Noida youth, Dheeraj, was attacked by a woman named Priya after declining her marriage proposal. Dheeraj, currently treated at Yatharth Hospital, was drugged and assaulted in a car by Priya and her accomplices. Rabupura police have registered a case against Priya and her unidentified friends for attempted murder, with an ongoing investigation.

Diljit Dosanjh's New Year's Eve concert in Ludhiana faced legal challenges due to a complaint about songs promoting alcohol. Punjab officials urged a ban on specific tracks, citing their potential negative impact on youth. Despite controversies, Dosanjh's Dil-Luminati India Tour had significant audience success.

University Vice-Chancellor forms three-member syndicate committee to trace origin of error that led to results being published

Oil firms also reduced the price of commercial LPG by ₹14.5 to ₹1,804 per 19-kg cylinder in the national capital.