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Rahul Gandhi criticized the government's decision to cremate former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at Nigambodh Ghat, calling it a disrespect to his legacy. Congress and other leaders demanded a memorial site for Singh's cremation. The government announced plans for a memorial, clarifying that space allocation requests were received late. Singh was cremated with full state honours.

Elon Musk called for a rise in immigration to address the skilled tech worker shortage in the US. He emphasized attracting top talent from around the world to maintain the country's competitive edge. Musk also criticized those prioritizing personal gain over national well-being. His statement comes amid ongoing debates on immigration policies.

China has deployed nearly 400 troops at Larung Gar Buddhist Academy to enforce stricter surveillance, with plans to impose regulations in 2022 limiting monks' residency to 15 years and requiring registration. These measures aim at reducing the monastery's population. The academy has experienced significant crackdowns since its founding, including demolitions in 2016-2017.

After three hours, the Police relented and filed an FIR for non-cognisable offence against former Councillor Rajkumar Kapnoor and his associates

Justices S.M. Subramaniam and V. Lakshminarayanan also direct T.N. government to pay a compensation of ₹25 lakh to the survivor

Nitish Kumar Reddy achieved his maiden Test century at the MCG in front of a massive crowd, including his emotional father. Reddy's composed batting under pressure, highlighted by his expert balance and footwork, rescued India from a precarious position, securing his place as a promising talent.

In a condolence message, the Prince described Dr. Singh as “one of the great sons of the soil” whose legacy includes significant contributions to national integration, secularism, and communal harmony

Nitish Kumar Reddy's maiden Test century at the MCG, achieved in the fourth Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy, is a testament to the sacrifices and support of his father, Mutyala Reddy. Overcoming financial hardships and early criticisms, he supported Nitish and his efforts have played a crucial role in putting his son among India's cricket heroes.

“So far, 1.4 kg of heroin, one hand grenade and two pistols have been recovered,” Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav said

A theatrical adaptation of the classic Malayalam film, Neelakkuyil to be staged in Thiruvananthapuram on December 29

It also appealed to the private sector for all the flags to fly half-mast on Saturday.

The car they were travelling in collided with a tourist van near the Theni-Periyakulam border; 18 passengers in the van injured

Youth Congress State President Rahul Mamkootathil, MLA, said the CPI(M) intention and knowledge of the crime were evident in the efforts taken by the government and party to sabotage the murder investigation

Ashok Gehlot claimed that it was under public pressure that the BJP government announced plans to build a memorial for Manmohan Singh in the future

“Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu and district in-charge M inister S. Savitha expressed deep sorrow and called for an immediate inquiry into the incident”

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu urges Indians to focus on developing technological capabilities within India instead of seeking validation abroad. Highlighting the importance of retaining talent to advance India's technological prowess, he questions the sustainability of relying on imported talent for national achievements.

Kashmir University postponed all its examinations scheduled for Saturday due to the inclement weather. Fresh dates for the postponed exams will be notified separately, the University said

“The coalition government takes this incident seriously. Attacking an official on duty is an outrageous act and will not be tolerated,” Vangalapudi Anitha said