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Travis Hunter’s viral video sparks outrage as he ignores young fan

Times of India - Tue, 12/31/2024 - 11:27
College football star Travis Hunter, who recently won the Heisman Trophy, was criticized for ignoring a young fan after losing at the 2024 Alamo Bowl. The video shows him walking hand in hand with his fiancée, Leanna Lenee. This incident, coupled with ongoing trolling about his relationship, raises concerns about his future in the NFL.
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Melting heat to monster typhoons: How climate crisis wreaked havoc in 2024

Times of India - Tue, 12/31/2024 - 10:45
The year 2024 saw extreme weather conditions with the hottest month on record, intense wildfires, numerous hurricanes and typhoons, and devastating floods and cyclones impacting various regions worldwide. Agriculture, food production, and infrastructure were severely affected, highlighting the urgent need for immediate climate action to mitigate these disastrous effects.
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Protests that went under the radar in 2024 but made their voices heard

Times of India - Tue, 12/31/2024 - 10:01
In 2024, India saw protests from various groups including laborers demanding the repeal of new labor codes, Muslims opposing property demolitions, Ladakh locals striving for greater autonomy, and citizens advocating for clean air. These movements underscored calls for better governance, fair treatment, and environmental protection.
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Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar travels to Turkey for New Year celebrations

Hindu - Tue, 12/31/2024 - 09:50
Mr. Shivakumar will skip the first State Cabinet meeting of the year 2025, which is scheduled on January 2.
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Tiruvalluvar’s statue owes its origin to DMK regime’s decision in 1975

Hindu - Tue, 12/31/2024 - 09:46
In 1975, the State Cabinet, at its meeting chaired by the then Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, cleared the proposal for installing a 33-foot granite statue atop Minor Rock
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Watch | Carterpuri: the Haryana village named after Jimmy Carter

Hindu - Tue, 12/31/2024 - 09:21
In January 1978, the then U.S. President visited India, and during his trip, he and his wife Rosalynn visited the village of Daulatpur Nasirabad in Gurugram
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Mhatre breaks Yashasvi Jaiswal's List A World Record

Times of India - Tue, 12/31/2024 - 09:20
Mumbai's Ayush Mhatre, at 17 years and 168 days, set a new world record for the youngest player to score 150+ runs in List A cricket during the Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Nagaland on Tuesday. His 181-run performance surpassed Yashasvi Jaiswal's record and showcased his promising talent for the future of Indian cricket.
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Kerala CM backs Sivagiri Mutt’s call to end practice of devotees entering temples after removing shirts

Hindu - Tue, 12/31/2024 - 08:56
Pinarayi Vijayan says Sivagiri Mutt president Swamy Sachithananda’s statement that the practice was anachronistic and not in tune with modern progressive values echoed the reformist thought, life and message of Sree Narayana Guru
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'Biwi Bhag Jayegi…': Gautam Adani’s response to Narayana Murthy’s 70hr workweek

Times of India - Tue, 12/31/2024 - 08:38
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani offers a humorous perspective on work-life balance, emphasizing that personal happiness should define it. He asserts that imposed standards are irrelevant and highlights mutual happiness as key. Adani's views emerge amidst Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy's advocacy for a 70-hour workweek, reflecting generational differences in professional values.
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Key moments that shaped 2024

Hindu - Tue, 12/31/2024 - 08:32
From high-stakes elections shaping global politics to unforgettable moments in sports and entertainment, 2024 unfolded as a year of action-packed headlines and cultural milestones
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Travis Head opens up about his 'controversial' celebration

Times of India - Tue, 12/31/2024 - 08:20
Travis Head's bowling heroics in the Melbourne Test were accompanied by a quirky celebration after dismissing Rishabh Pant. His 'finger on the ice' gesture, clarified as a lighthearted ritual started in Sri Lanka, drew both amusement and criticism. Head's explanation and team's reaction highlighted the playful spirit behind the unique celebration.
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Village officer arrested for accepting bribe for land conversion in Kerala’s Kozhikode

Hindu - Tue, 12/31/2024 - 08:15
Accused allegedly accepted ₹50,000 as first instalment of ₹2 lakh bribe he demanded from a land owner for conversion of land from wetland category for petrol pump
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Khadi trade fair doing brisk business in Belagavi

Hindu - Tue, 12/31/2024 - 08:12
Sales at the fair have crossed ₹ 1 crore in just four days; the event will go on till January 4
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Shah Rukh Khan lauds PM Narendra Modi's WAVES initiative

Hindu - Tue, 12/31/2024 - 08:04
During his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat, the last one in 2024, PM Modi said the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) , which would be organised in India in 2025 would be an an important step towards making India a hub of global content creation.
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BJP accuses Kejriwal of using children for his 'cheap, dirty' politics

Hindu - Tue, 12/31/2024 - 08:01
Such a depiction of children is a violation of the Juvenile Act and the Election Commission guidelines, says BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia
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'Why do you abuse me?': Kejriwal on BJP's backlash over Pujari Granthi Samman Yojana

Times of India - Tue, 12/31/2024 - 07:56
Aam Aadmi Party National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday responded to the BJP's criticism over the announcement of Pujari Granthi Samman Yojana, which is to be launched today, ahead of the Delhi Assembly Elections 2025.
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Beed sarpanch murder: Minister Dhananjay Munde's aide Walmik Karad surrenders

Hindu - Tue, 12/31/2024 - 07:55
Before going to the police, Karad posted a video on social media, announcing that he would surrender and claimed he was being linked to the murder case due to political vendetta
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Unnecessary weapon licenses in Beed will be cancelled: police

Hindu - Tue, 12/31/2024 - 07:48
FIRs would be registered against persons whose photographs or videos while flaunting a gun are circulating on social media
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