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'Success, endless joy': PM Modi extends New Year wishes for a prosperous 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu extend New Year greetings for 2025, emphasizing opportunities, health and prosperity. Celebrations occur nationwide with parties, cultural events, and fireworks. Major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and tourist spots such as Manali see large gatherings and vibrant festivities.
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Criticising SA for WTC Final qualification isn’t fair: Pietersen
Kevin Pietersen criticises the World Test Championship qualification process after South Africa reached the 2025 final with fewer matches. He blames structural flaws, highlighting discrepancies as England, despite winning more games, rank sixth. He urges the ICC Chairman to address this issue, calling for urgent reforms to ensure fair competition.
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US: Navy veteran who survived Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, dies at 103
Harry Chandler, a Navy medic who bravely rescued sailors during the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack, has died at 103. He was a Pearl Harbor survivor, remaining focused on saving lives amidst the chaos. Chandler's passing, along with two others, leaves just 15 Pearl Harbor survivors. He is survived by an extensive family.
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'From Viswanathan Anand to D Gukesh': How Chennai checkmated the world
From Anand becoming World Champion in 2000 to Gukesh doing the same in 2024, the city has produced top talent left, right and centre, tempting us to call it the New Moscow of chess. Robust support structures, notable academies, and the 2022 Chess Olympiad in Chennai contributed significantly to this growth, with Tamil Nadu producing multiple Grandmasters and emerging as the new epicenter of world chess.
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India delays UPI payments market share cap in relief for Walmart-backed PhonePe, Google Pay
India on Tuesday delayed the implementation of market share caps for popular digital payments methods by two years
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The nature of dissent in the Indian judiciary
The dissents of the U.S. Supreme Court are largely based on the political inclination of judges, who are direct appointees of the President, confirmed by the Senate. Indian judicial dissents have, however, varied from political, to social to purely intellectual disagreements
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Are former Prime Ministers mandated memorials? | Explained
What was the Congress party’s demand with respect to the funeral and memorial of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh? Is there any rule regarding memorials for former PMs?
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Don't demolish religious structures, says Delhi CM Atishi; LG's office, BJP hit back
Delhi CM Atishi urged LG VK Saxena to halt demolitions of religious sites, citing decisions from the Delhi government's religious committee. The LG's office denied receiving any demolition files and accused Atishi of political diversion. BJP criticized Atishi for potentially disturbing communal harmony.
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End of the line for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma?
Rumors of retirement loom over Indian cricket stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli ahead of the final Sydney Test. With both players facing declining form, selectors may have tough decisions. Pressure mounts on Rohit, who has struggled significantly, while Kohli still shows flashes of brilliance despite performance issues. The outcomes of their careers hang in balance.
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How a popular sarpanch’s murder sparked political firestorm in Maharashtra
Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh of Massajog village was abducted and murdered by a group of men, causing widespread protests and unrest in Beed district. The crime is tied to a local dispute involving Avaada windmill company and has sparked political tensions, with various parties and politicians seizing the opportunity to make political gains.
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'When horsepower fails': How a bullock cart saved Ferrari stuck on Raigad beach
A Ferrari stuck in the sand at Revdanda beach in Raigad was pulled out by a bullock cart on Dec 28. Police have filed a case of rash driving against the owner, Abhishek Jugal Kishore Tapadia. The incident sparked humorous reactions online, with users making amusing comments.
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Skill shortage hits traditional calendar makers
Sales of local calendars combining traditional Indian calendars are rising, but the expertise to draw them is dwindling.
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'Breaking Bad' in Chennai: 17kg meth worth Rs 22 crore seized; 'cook' among 10 held
Chennai police have broken a methamphetamine manufacturing and peddling cartel. They arrested 10 people, including a Class X dropout, and seized 17.815kg of methamphetamine. The contraband is valued at ₹22 crores. Police also attached assets worth ₹5 crores. The suspects were involved in manufacturing the drug using raw materials smuggled from Haryana and Myanmar.
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Israel eliminates Hamas commander behind Kibbutz Nir Oz attack on Oct 7
The IDF confirmed the elimination of senior Hamas commander Abd al-Hadi Sabah in a targeted drone strike in southern Gaza. Sabah was involved in orchestrating the deadly October 7 Kibbutz Nir Oz attack. The IDF's operations have also led to the elimination of 14 Hamas militants, including six directly involved in the attack.
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TMC leader meets jailed Bangladeshi Hindu priest Chinmoy Das's lawyer
TMC leader Kunal Ghosh met with Bangladeshi lawyer Rabindra Ghosh, who is defending Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das. Rabindra Ghosh urged India to address minority persecution in Bangladesh. Das, an advocate for Hindu rights, was arrested for sedition over a flag incident and denied bail. Rabindra Ghosh faces threats due to his defense work.
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Report links India to anti-Muizzu plot, Maldives ex-prez denies it
Former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed denied allegations in a Washington Post report suggesting that the opposition asked India for $6 million to impeach President Mohamed Muizzu. Nasheed stated he was unaware of any plot and emphasized India's consistent support for Maldives' democracy.
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Supreme Court gives Punjab 3 more days to hospitalise Dallewal
Supreme Court granted Punjab government three more days to hospitalise fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, with no consideration for involving the Centre. The state's plea was based on ongoing negotiations with the farmers, and security measures have been intensified around the protest site.
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Hyderabad welcomes New Year 2025 with a bang
Celebrations ranged from gatherings at farmhouses and groups strategically positioned at scenic viewpoints on the city’s outskirts to witness the midnight fireworks
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'Biwi bhaag jayegi': Adani's take on work-life balance
Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani humorously addressed the work-life balance debate, highlighting personal choice in balancing work and family time. Reflecting on Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy's 70-hour work week suggestion, Adani emphasized enjoying one’s work and activities for balance, considering personal mortality to simplify life, and prioritizing personal character and humility over material wealth.
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