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Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Tuesday, the last trading day of 2024. While BSE Sensex was below 77,900, Nifty50 was just above 23,550.

New Year's Eve 2025 Wishes and Quotes: As New Year's Eve approaches, there's a sense of magic and reflection. This article offers various heartfelt messages and quotes for friends, family, colleagues, partners, and neighbors to spread positivity and joy as we enter 2025. Wish everyone a year of happiness, success, and unforgettable memories.

Heavy snowfall in Himachal Pradesh's Manali and Solang Valley has left over 1,800 vehicles stranded, with social media warnings advising against travel to the area. Rescue efforts have succeeded in evacuating many vehicles, but around 200 remain stuck. The harsh weather has caused significant disruptions across the region, including landslides.

Yashasvi Jaiswal's controversial dismissal during the Boxing Day Test at MCG sparked debate as the third umpire overturned an initial not-out decision, despite Snickometer showing no edge. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma supported the decision, suggesting a deflection was clear. Jaiswal's coach, Jwala Singh, remains confident in Rohit's guidance to help the young cricketer move forward.

Victims' recovery and identification from the Jeju Air crash may extend to January 8, leaving families in anguish. Out of 179 fatalities, severe damage to bodies complicates identification, with preliminary DNA results awaited and interim handovers considered. The crash, with 179 fatalities, occurred due to landing gear failure.

BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of behaving like a bouncer during a Parliament scuffle, leading to Sarangi's injury. Sarangi was hurt while protesting with other BJP MPs, alleging Gandhi's actions caused another MP to fall on him, resulting in a head injury.

Nikita Singhania, accused of abetting her husband's suicide, should not use their child to secure bail, argues the counsel for deceased Atul Subhash. Atul's suicide video explicitly mentioned not to let the child be used as a tool. The Bengaluru court will hear Nikita's bail plea on January 4 against charges of harassment leading to suicide.

The Indian government is vigilantly monitoring the situation of Indian H-1B visa holders in the US amid backlash and profiling of IT and management professionals. This involves collaboration between the ministries of external affairs, commerce, and IT to ensure that legal Indian workers are not adversely impacted by evolving American visa policies under Donald Trump's administration.

Karnataka's Congress government has assigned the CID to investigate the suicide of contractor Sachin Panchala, who left a note alleging threats from an aide of minister Priyank Kharge. With the BJP demanding a CBI probe and Priyank's resignation, state home minister Parameshwara defended the CID's capability to handle the investigation.

The framing of charges in the SSC cash-for-jobs case in West Bengal was postponed as accused Sujay Krishna Bhadra fell ill and was hospitalized. Accused individuals, including ex-minister Partha Chatterjee, face money laundering charges. The proceedings will resume on January 2 once all accused are present.

Centre has assigned senior IPS officer Vitul Kumar to officiate as Director General of CRPF following the retirement of Anish Dayal Singh on Dec 31. Kumar, currently Special DG of CRPF, will serve until a regular appointment is made. Kumar's career highlights include multiple promotions, accolades, and leadership roles within the police force.

Construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya is progressing rapidly and is expected to be completed by June 2025. Important features include 85 murals, titanium lattices, and marble idols. Additional structures like ramparts and shoe racks are set to be finished by September 2025.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the Army War College's quantum technology and AI labs, citing their role in adaptive warfare. He highlighted India's significant growth in defence exports and articulated the nation's goal to be an economic and military powerhouse by 2047 through strong security and economic integration.

The government requires additional time to allocate land for former PM Manmohan Singh’s memorial as a trust needs to be formed first. Preliminary assessments are being conducted for available land near Rajghat, and a trust application is necessary for the process to proceed. The memorial will follow procedures similar to those for Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s memorial.

Karnataka high court has stayed proceedings against IIM Bangalore officials in a caste-discrimination case, citing that the Directorate of Civil Rights Enforcement lacked authority to investigate harassment claims. The case involves allegations by Dalit associate professor Gopal Das against IIM-B faculty. A separate FIR filed by Mico Layout police against the faculty members is also being challenged.

Andhra Pradesh deputy CM Pawan Kalyan praised Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and criticized Allu Arjun's team for their handling of the 'Pushpa 2' stampede. A 35-year-old woman died, and her son was injured. Pawan Kalyan emphasized the film industry should have supported the victim's family and not blamed Arjun solely.